Official TNL Halo 2 Clan Thread

[epmode]

Hey, do you run the same speed backwards as forwards? Becuase when you're making the flag run back to base, the bodyguards should face backwards. I see a lot of teams all facing the wrong way when they're running back, and they inevitably get picked off.

this is kinda related: i was watching a video of a ctf game where the flag carrier actually knew what he was doing. since you lose speed when carrying the flag, he would throw the flag forward at the apex of a jump. it goes pretty far ahead, and he would be able to run at full speed until picking it up again. repeat.

[Glass Joe]

Are we going to go through this everyday?

I can only stand so much womanly bawling.

Trust me, I know it's hard to believe now, but someday, you'll get over it.

[Jetman]

this is kinda related: i was watching a video of a ctf game where the flag carrier actually knew what he was doing. since you lose speed when carrying the flag, he would throw the flag forward at the apex of a jump. it goes pretty far ahead, and he would be able to run at full speed until picking it up again. repeat.

I didnt know you could do that. Usually when I've grabbed a flag I just try to run my balls off, never tried to toss it. Is it just 'X' again to throw the thing?
Something else ,when we were playing Waterworks last night in the Major Clan Match, I was chasing a guy who stole our flag, a sniper got a couple of shots in on me depleting my shield and the guy holding the flag turned around,hit me and killed me with it So I guess you arent totally defenseless when running with the flag like I thought...

[Wolffen]

Btw, not sure if this has been posted yet, but Bungie is having a Halo Humpday Challenge every Weds. This week they played IGN.com and owned them. They'll be competing against fan sites, pro sites, etc. You can read about the IGN match here.

[Geo-X]

I didnt know you could do that. Usually when I've grabbed a flag I just try to run my balls off, never tried to toss it. Is it just 'X' again to throw the thing?

To throw the flag press the R trigger. Also, when "Return flag" is turned off, you should always try to pass the flag towards a teammate when you are about to die. They might be able to get it and finish what you started. Another good strategy is to have a strong melee weapon and when you are under attack, drop the flag, kill the guy following you, and carry on. Of course this 'strategy' works best with the rocket launcher, and may work with the sword or the shotgun if your ennemy is close to you.

I'm sure everybody knows already, but when you are on the attacking side of Zanzibar, you can throw a grenade in the hole containing the sword and the explosion will propel the sword outside of the hole. If you are quick enough, the other team / opponents will have no chance of getting there in time.

You can also have normal steering on the ghost while boosting, if you lift the nose up (A button). Of course, it's kinda hard to place you hand correctly.

I hope I'm not restating what has become common knowledge already.

found some maps with info: http://www.halo2clan.net/Maps.asp

[dave is ok]

Heres a cool website that lets you fuck around with your emblem, without having to do it in game:http://h2.dallastownhq.com/emblem.html

[Cowutopia]

Who is AcePuppy? And who accepted him into the clan? It'd be nice to know who the members are.

Agreed.

And posted some thoughts.

Another good strategy is to have a strong melee weapon and when you are under attack, drop the flag, kill the guy following you, and carry on. Of course this 'strategy' works best with the rocket launcher, and may work with the sword or the shotgun if your ennemy is close to you.

Wrong! The best melee weapons in the game are the flag and bomb. Instead of dropping it, just spin around and pound the bastard. 2 hits to kill.

i was watching a video of a ctf game where the flag carrier actually knew what he was doing. since you lose speed when carrying the flag, he would throw the flag forward at the apex of a jump. it goes pretty far ahead, and he would be able to run at full speed until picking it up again. repeat.

The only problem with this strategy is when you throw the flag the enemy team can see the flag icon and determine your location. If you're being sneaky, don't use this method. As soon as they spot you though go balls-out.

[Wolffen]

Stupid thought on Zanzibar: Assuming you're in a 14~16 player match and you're on defense in single CTF if the flag is captured, at least one person should get to the beach and hide in the trees to ambush the flag runner if they get that far. Last night some of us were playing a game and barely stopped the offense from getting the flag (it was maybe 5 feet away from their base). An ambush at the sea wall might have given us some breathing room. I say 14~16 people just so you have the man power to spare someone. Stupid idea or no?

[epmode]

The only problem with this strategy is when you throw the flag the enemy team can see the flag icon and determine your location. If you're being sneaky, don't use this method. As soon as they spot you though go balls-out.

good point. hiding the flag is actually a viable strategy in unreal tournament 2004, so i was planning on trying it out in halo 2. i completely forgot that an uncarried flag is visible to all.

[Rocca]

...So what rank are you guys right now? And is there a link to bungie.net where I can check?