Halopedia:Community Social Gaming

THERE IS A TRYOUT ON MONDAY THE 4th AT 4:30 pm EST, 1:30 pm Western. CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY COMMENDED TO MEET THIS FINAL TRYOUT. PROBLEMS? MESSAGE RELENTLESSRECUSANT AT HIS TALK PAGE! YOU ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP AT THIS LIST! FURTHERMORE, EMAIL ADDRESS LISTING IS MANDATORY! GOOD LUCK!

 H A L O P E D I A W A R Z  

Introduction
Halopedia Warz is a Halopedia-namespace collaboration approved by Dragonclaws and jointly started by Dragonclaws and RelentlessRecusant to host Halopedia intraclan battles on Xbox Live and post the results on the Main Page.

HUMPDAY CHALLENGE WITH BUNGIE!
RelentlessRecusant has corresponded with Bungie, and we have sworn to fight them in a Humpday Challenge. See the letter exchange here!

It will take place on Wednesday night, and will consist of three back-to-back 6v6 games.

See below for details on joining Da Halopedia Uber-Pwners.

Confirmed Team
6 slots available


 * RelentlessRecusant - da organizer
 * CaptainAdamGraves - umm...maybe he's the best person here?
 * Guesty-Persony-Thingy - the 3rd best playa here, plus very fun to play with
 * Open (Porkbutt - tentative?)
 * Open
 * Open

Candidates
3 further slots available

Attention, candidates! Feel free to add yourself to the bottom of the growing list. Then, put a dash next to your name, and add your highest level and in what category.

Also, I want to lay down the ground rules right now. The key to winning this match isn't being good with one weapon or one vehicle... It's being strong on all levels. I don't want to hear "Im good with the warthog, or I can use the sword decently", honestly who isn't? I want you to know, in your heart, that your strong enough to compete on a level thats higher than normal. This is something people work for, and we're getting an oppurtunity. It's once in a lifetime people, treat it like that... CaptainAdamGraves 22:24, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

someone told me to go way or to hell (don't know which one) and kicked me off, so I'm not doing it anymore. See ya. P.S. Put Ryanngreenday on, he's really good. CaptainAdamGraves 05:12, 5 February 2007 (UTC) PoSsEdPeNgUiN 20:11, 5 February 2007 (UTC) Level 23 in Team Slayer Sarge5 00:33, 6 February 2007 (UTC)-1 on 1 19 kills in a row See below for how to get in. =D
 * Terin
 * SPARTAN-410 - Team Slayer LVL 17
 * J!MMY8806
 * Darth tater
 * Spartan-118
 *  Caboose-I just got my gamertag so I don't have a highest level, usually I run people over with a ghost, stealth, assassinate with the sword, or blast them to bits with the shotgun That sucked,
 * Dragonclaws
 * JohnSpartan117
 * Gzalzi
 * Ryanngreenday
 * SPARTAN-137
 * User:Rusty Charlie
 * Mouse among men (may not be here) - Team Slayer Level 16
 * User:Dojorkan - 27 in Team Slayer. Im an all around decent player, but I do best with hogs and gauss turrets.
 * Shoe shot - 20 in Rumble Pit  leftyjj@sbcglobal.net
 *  SPARTAN-387  Comm 12:44, 4 February 2007 (UTC) - 15 (give or take)Team Slayer I prefer custom games so my rank is not that high.
 * Halo dude6464-team slayer lvl 17
 * OpsY -Team Slayer Level 24(email: kidreseller@gmail.com as for one)
 * LaxKid - Don't know if I can still sign up, but if I can I'm a 43 in Team Slayer.
 * User:Maximus2610 - Parent Recommnended, Doctor Approved goodness.
 * Icucme - 26 Big Team Battle 25 Sniper 24 Slayer, levels aren't real important since they usually go up and down depending on ur teammates and the host who either has a crappy connection or an ok connection, delevelers, noobs, and people who quit. Got about 3700 total games played. (Halo Ftw ^_^)

Procedure
There are six slots, and three openings left. This is how it works to get in.

Tonight, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (otherwise 1:00 PM Western Time), there will be the first challenge match. Whoever wants may join. The moderator's gamertag is Relentless70. Send him a friend request, and then join the game. NOTE: Relentless70's friend list is full, so instead send a friend request to GPersonyThingy, at least until RR cleans up his friends.

It will be a total FFA game on Lockout, Ivory Tower, or Ascension. However, the moderator, Relentless70, will only be observing. If anyone kills him, he/her will immediately be disqualified. Okay?

The winners will be considered for entrance into the team, but remember, there will be more challenge matches, as probability states that the more samples, the greater chance of an accurate reading. Even the losers of the first match, if they do well in the subsequent and as-of-now unannounced matches, will be considered into entrance into El Team. Actually, there's a 37.5% chance fo making it, so feel warm and fuzzy...there's hope you can play with one of the gods that rule Bungie! =D

Message RR at his talk page for further details! =D ;D Hope to see ya at 4:00, or whatever time it's for you!

Godspeed,

RelentlessRecusant 16:53, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Requirements

 * Halopedia member
 * Good Halo 2 player
 * Has Xbox Live
 * Can play sometime Wednesday night

Favorable Traits

 * Friendly, good attitude (including NOT killing the moderator during tryouts...ahem...)
 * Proficient sniper
 * Long-range (i.e. across a map)
 * Medium-range (most important: player must be able to provide coordinated tactical support for team mates with sniper at range)
 * Close-range
 * Tactical...TACTICAL...TACTICAL! Communications...COMMUNICATIONS...COMMUNICATIONS!- People that think first before aiming and shooting (not a camera). Extraordinarily important. Example: someone, who, upon a chanced glance, spots a sniper at the Sniper Tower of Lockout, will say, "Team, be advised, sniper at snipe tower. GPersonyThingy engaging.", and afterwards, doesn't goes in guns blazing from the center platform, but will consider crouching up the ramp from the Grenade Room or making the leap from the central platform to the sniper spawn ramp. This heavily includes CROUCHING when applicable and also two other major objectives: recon and stealth. Let's emphasize that.
 * Communications
 * Recon
 * Teamwork
 * Stealth (includes crouching)
 * Leadership - Someone who can lead a small team in taking an objective, like a flag, or conversely, in defending a location. Example: someone who can rally one or two other people to take the sniper balcony on Ivory Tower.

Example of an Exemplary Player
For you dudes that REALLY wanna be on the team, an example of a player that we're looking for. A rather painfully blatant example, but kk. An example game and player follows:

Red Team (Owner [the person in consideration], Pwner, and Crzzy) vs. Blue Team (Dude 1, Dude 2, and Dude 3) @ Ivory Tower, Team Slayer

Blue Team holds the Sniper Balcony, to be referred to as El Base. Red Team is scattered. Owner decides that it would be tactically advantageous to take the base, and while skirting around the palm trees at the far end of the map from the base, sees that Dude 1 has a sniper at the snipe spawn at the base. He immediately crouches and moves outta the line of sight of the sniper, and tells Pwner, who's at the air vents, to take the shottie and crouch up the ramp to be in a position for immediate assault. When Pwner says that Dude 1 might turn to the left and snipe him at the ramps, Owner begins indiscrimanately spraying SMG fire from long range to get Dude 1's attention. Meanwhile, Crzzy takes the BR from near the Overshield Spawn, and under the command of Owner, crouches his way to the elevator leading to the rear of the base.

Owner chucks a frag from long range, sparking the shields of Red Team and giving them a smokescreen to advance. Crzzy arms himself also with the PP at the elevator, and when he gets to the 3rd floor, fires it, taking out the shields of the guy perched at the top, waiting for him. Then, Crzzy jumps off, shooting a BR on the way down, scoring a headshot and killing Dude 2.

This distracts both Dude 1 and Dude 3 (armed with a PR/SMG dual combo). Dude 3 jumps down to the bottom floor to flush out the noob comboer, while...ahh...WTH? The point is - be smart, be tactical, DO NOT JUST GO IN SHOOTING WITH AN SMG VS. A POWER WEAPON DUDE! =D

February 2nd Tryout
Sign your name below if you are participating.


 * 1) RelentlessRecusant 19:40, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 2) Darth tader,Talk to the Tader,My work 19:45, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 3) Gzalzi 20:05, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 4) Rusty Charlie 20:45, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 5) Fragg3d 21:03, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Actual Participators & Initial Assessments

 * RelentlessRecusant (XBL: Relentless70) - Moderator
 * The almighty Emperor of Da Halopedia Dudes, asked for players' tactical thoughts during a game, evaluated the playaz


 * Spartan 387 (XBL: Maverick387)
 * Individually not very powerful, but great when integrated into a team. Helps to contribute to a team's overall tactical strategy a lot.
 * Shotgun


 * Porkbutt (XBL: Porkbutt)
 * Very tactical and skilled. Gives some leadership to other team mates to coordinate strategy.
 * Sniper


 * Gzalzi (XBL: Gzalzi)
 * Skilled in team matches, excellent in FFA, although doesn't coordinate strategy in team games. Very innovative, however, in personal strategy, utilizing turret to provide suppressive fire, and using a variety of novel weapons techniques.
 * Sword, Battle Rifle


 * Dragonclaws
 * Good with the sniper, although hesitant to engage in rough-'n-tumble fighting.
 * Sniper


 * Darth Tater (XBL: star wars fan94)
 * Skilled in both FFA and team matches, although doesn't coordinate strategy, like Gzalzi.
 * Battle Rifle, Grenades


 * Rusty Charlie (XBL: star wars fan 94's guest)
 * Good in fire support in team games, has a grip on tactics
 * Overall

Games

 * FFA Slayer @ Lockout, Game 1
 * FFA Slayer @ Ivory Tower, Game 2
 * 1 Flag CTF @ Turf, Game 3
 * Team Snipers @ Sanctuary, Game 4
 * Team King of the Hill @ Sanctuary, Game 5
 * Single Bomb Fast @ Sanctuary, Game 6

February 3rd Tryout
Sign below if you can participate


 * 1) RelentlessRecusant 23:22, 2 February 2007 (UTC) (tentative)
 * 2) Gzalzi 00:00, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 3) Fragg3d 00:55, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 4) Dragonclaws(talk) 01:59, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 5) -- Caboose  [[Image:Caboose.jpg|35 px]] Orange Juice  and  Cookies  02:53, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 6) porkbutt 08:00,3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 7) -- ryan  n  green '' day 03:21, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 8)  guesty - persony - thingy  I too am an AI... my owner's name is Supreme Honcho. (tentative) Yeah, I can't make it; I'm going out to eat, but I'll be back later.
 * 9) Darth tader,Talk to the Tader,My work 03:59, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 10) Shch 'Nodotee [[Image:Donut 7.JPG|35px]] 18:05, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 11) --Dojorkan 18:31, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 12)  SPARTAN-387  Comm 18:40, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 13) --Mouse among men 17:28, 4 February 2007 (UTC) 3:00 Central, right?

February 4th Tryout
Umm... Is it just me or don't most people watch the superbowl kick off at 6:25 EST Will there still be tryouts or abbreviated tryouts?  SPARTAN-387  Comm 18:44, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Sign below if you can participate
 * 66.82.9.47 13:05, 4 February 2007 (UTC) (tentative) - RR on another computer that has problems logging in...
 *  J!MMY  8806 [[Image:Legendary.jpg|The Legendary difficulty level icon.|20px]] 14:09, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Very proficient with sniper, and very kill/death ratio-wise efficient, with an efficiency normally over 1. However, since he wasn't given command of a team, didn't really show leadership, but that's to be expected, as he wasn't tested in that category. Oh, and used teh word "mate" - bonus points. =D ;D


 * Dojorkan 14:28, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Very kill/death ratio-wise efficient, overall a good kiddo. Good with sniper, BR, and carbine, and from the looks of it, good with suppressive fire and also, conversely, defensive fire.


 * I'll come but I will watch the super bowl soo I will play for one or two matches once it starts. Darth tader,Talk to the Tader,My work 14:59, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Pretty good, especially with weapons like BR and sniper.


 * Shoe shot 16:30, 4 February 2007 (UTC) I'll be there even with the SB on TV
 * Very kill/death ratio-wise efficient. Old school, too. (i.e.:SMG + frag 'nades FTW!) Furthermore, can be trusted with a team command.


 * ryan  n  green '' day 17:22, 4 February 2007 (UTC) DID NOT ATTEND
 *  Caboose  [[Image:Caboose.jpg|35 px]] Orange Juice  and  Cookies  17:52, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Shows very good potential for someone that's just gotten XBL. =D


 * Gzalzi 18:23, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
 * THE sniper. THE sniper. When given command of a small team, showed skill in getting the team 'round. Furthermore, good at suppressive fire at medium ranges with sniper, and also with BR.


 *  SPARTAN-387  Comm 18:45, 4 February 2007 (UTC) - depending. only until kick off LETS GO COLTS
 * Pretty good. Often showed intelligence by not charging into the fray, but doing a brief recon, asking for reinforcements or warning away team mates from the fight, and then either jumped in or didn't. Tactical.


 * halo dude6464
 * Who's this?


 * xEcho13x
 * Who's this?


 * Shch 'Nodotee [[Image:Donut 7.JPG|35px]] 21:17, 4 February 2007 (UTC) don't forget about me!
 * Very good, very competent, especially in command. Could be trusted with command of a 6-man team or a 3-man team, compliant in communicating desires of the moderator to team mates, showed charisma in getting them to listen to him.


 * TheWax 21:57 4th February 2007 (UTC) I think I missed it...
 * Kill ratio is pretty good, proficient with close-range weapons such as shotgun and sword.


 * Fragg3d 22:37, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Very kill/death ratio-wise efficient. Good with BR and CQB (close quarter combat) weps (i.e. shottie).


 * Icucme
 * A sniper gifted with exceptional talent, and with a very good kill/death ratio.

February 5th Tryout
4:30 pm EST, 1:30 pm Western 'ALL those interested are invited to join, even if it's your FIRST time! Please join!'

Participators
Sign below if you may attend.
 * 1) RelentlessRecusant 00:55, 5 February 2007 (UTC) (tentative)
 * 2) Shoe shot 01:26, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 3) Shch 'Nodotee [[Image:Donut 7.JPG|35px]] BattleNet - would be better for me if it was at 4:30pm EST, but if it's at 3:30 i can't be there (i'm Imperator Donut for those who don't know)
 * 4) Darth tader,Talk to the Tader,My work 01:55, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 5) Gzalzi 02:05, 5 February 2007 (UTC)- I Could be late as I get home from School at about that time, but I'm unsure if I am even going to school tommorw. I WILL Be here..No School today. Gzalzi@yahoo.com
 * 6) Fragg3d 02:17, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 7)  SPARTAN-387  Comm 03:11, 5 February 2007 (UTC) Possibly depending on homework
 * 8) TheWax 03:26, 5 Feb 2007 (UTC) Count me in, sould be online at 4 or 4:15 (est) for a warm Up.
 * 9) Dragonclaws(talk) 07:15, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 10)  J!MMY  8806 [[Image:Legendary.jpg|The Legendary difficulty level icon.|20px]] 15:00, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 11) Icucme It puts the lotion on it's skin. ^_^ SMG's FOR LIFE! Bounce Shoot Bounce Meele ( Circle Circle)
 * 12) Dirtyshizno13 Ill be on all day today so i guess give me a shot =D
 * 13) PoSsEdPeNgUiN 20:12, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 14) LaxKid

Teams
Remember these team assignments, please... Team 1 Team 2 Team 3
 * Imperator Donut - Team Leader
 * Fragg3d
 * ICUCME SIN VIDA ( I SEE YOU SEE ME - how you pronounce it relentless. ;) )
 * Shoe shot - Team Leader
 * Dojorkan
 * Caboose
 * star wars fan94
 * WaxR4ND0MH3R0 - Team Leader
 * Gzali
 * J!MMY886
 * Maverick387

Other people attending this tryout, you'll be assigned to a team on the spot.

Best regards,

RelentlessRecusant 01:38, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Humpday Challenge Gametypes?
We'll play 3 games versus Bungie. We choose the gametypes of 2, they'll chose the 3rd. The games are 6v6.

Vote below for what do you think about the following gametypes. The only people that may vote are people that have participated in AT LEAST one of the three tryouts conducted so far.

Remember that you must post a comment under the "FOR" or "AGAINST" sections of the gametype in consideration in order for your vote on the poll to count. The poll is just for convenience to tally the votes. The physical comments themselves will be used for the final sum.

For

 * 1) RelentlessRecusant 00:53, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 2) Shoe shot 01:25, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 3) Gzalzi 02:13, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 4) Fragg3d 02:19, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 5) porkbutt 9:45, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 6) Icucme Eh I'm not so sure about this...
 * 7) CaptainAdamGraves This happens to be my best gametype in my best level.

Comments
The inability to capture short range weapons and the sniper rifle coupled with the accident of throwing grenades at one another and falling off the edge could easily turn this match against us... Knowing Bungie they'd secure the BR straight off the bat and hold the field via the BR tower... Bomb Run on this level is the preferred IMO.- Icucme

Poll
Do you want this gametype? Yes No

For

 * 1) RelentlessRecusant 00:53, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 2) Gzalzi 02:13, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 3) Fragg3d 02:19, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 4) Icucme

Against

 * 1) Shoe shot 01:27, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 2) porkbutt 9:40, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Comments
Shoe shot 01:28, 5 February 2007 (UTC) I think we could do a match on I.T. but its just not my favorite level. I mean, I like it, but I don't think we should play it.
 * What'd ya recommend, then? A 6v6 game @ Ivory Tower would be fast and intense.

I dont see anything wrong with this level, average ability to take the field from any point on the level, powerful weapons are spread out ( most are in the area of the sniper tower ), overshield isn't the changing point on this level, only a good player with SMG's, a stealthy sword controller, and sporadic involvements of rockets. I'd recommend this over any other level for slayer. Unless Bungie Standby's..... I can smell them thinking of that as their main tactic... Icucme

Poll
Do you want this gametype? Yes No

For

 * 1) RelentlessRecusant 00:53, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 2) porkbutt 9:44, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) Shoe shot 01:29, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 2) Gzalzi 02:13, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 3) Fragg3d 02:20, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 4) Icucme I dont want to fall off the edge.. Gravity is my enemy... >_< Rawr!
 * 5) LaxKid

Comments
Shoe shot 01:42, 5 February 2007 (UTC) I don't think SWAT is a good thing for Halo. Even Bungie doesn't think its Halo
 * Huh??? It's like team snipes but deadlier. Cheers, RelentlessRecusant 01:46, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Eh I wouldn't recommend this game type on this level... Maybe Turf.. But This gametype has always been extremely variable.... U either get lucky with a BR vs noobs with pistols or u get a pro with pistols that always seems to pop up on ur back with his other friends on ur flanks then they all teabag u every death and u throw the controller out the window and eat the blood of the chicken u just killed with it... Just my 2 cents. - Icucme

Personally I dislike SWAT for the speed, and how easy it is to die. I agree with Shoe Shot with how SWAT isn't a good thing for Halo. - LaxKid

Poll
Do you want this gametype? Yes No

For

 * 1) RelentlessRecusant 00:53, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 2) Shoe shot
 * 3) Gzalzi 02:13, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 4) Fragg3d 02:21, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 5) porkbutt 9:46, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) Icucme Zanzibar - The BTB Variant of this is my preferred. 6v6 single flag ctf... Offense/Defense alternations is as good as it gets.

Comments
I think Sanctuary is a perfect level for 1 Flag ctf
 * Concur. Cheers, RelentlessRecusant 01:46, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

I think this level is too balanced... Gemini just feels comfier when doing CTF... A broader range of strategies and even the high ground has its vulnerablities. No safe spots in mid-field = FTW :-? - Icucme

Poll
Do you want this gametype? Yes No

For

 * 1) RelentlessRecusant 00:53, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 2) Shoe shot 01:43, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 3) Gzalzi 02:13, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 4) Fragg3d 02:22, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 5) porkbutt 9:47, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * 6) Icucme

Comments
I love this gametype for Turf.--Fragg3d 02:23, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

I'm not real familiar with this gametype on this level since team swat objective matches, but I dont really see anything wrong with it... Flag is surrounded by boxes u can manuever into and pop it out and around the corners while the enemy is screamin about the respawn time, course they tend to spawn right at the flag return by the time u get back and usually lose the matches because of that. Single Kamikaze runs go far on this level and i dont see any problems. ^_^ - Icucme

Poll
Do you want this gametype? Yes No

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