Hello, High Impact Halo. Welcome to a very special Hillock Day write-up. This write-up etches in stone two defining moments in our history. Firstly, I'm writing this, and second, this marks the first time my moniker, in all its glory, will be spelled correctly on the frontpage. slYnki. I'd like you to note the lowercase "S" and "K". It's almost inspiring, isn't it? Anyway, straight to business.
The mighty HIH staff:
Sexiest man ever (slYnki / Snipe da WhoOp)
V6 fan (Pkabooicu / Pkabooicu)
Stephen Hawking (nofirefrog / nofirefrog)
Reidon (Reidon / Reidon)
Vermin:
Sweetie cakes (Anakade / Anakade)
The Gamer (Thaa GaMeR / Thaa GaMeR)
Cow man? (MilkorTheGreat / MilkorTheGreat)
Unnecessary numbers (Cloud7654 / Cloud7654)
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Game 1:
Map: The Pit
Rules: Team BRs, First to 50
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=1149590918&player=Snipe%20da%20WhoOp
Tone: I'm so good at this game
The silence was defeaning during the countdown. You could almost hear yourself think. You could also almost hear me informing the members that they suck, but anyone who tells you this was just imagining things. As I emerged from black screen, my goal was to go directly for that sniper rifle. So I did. Then I went for the overshield, disposed of Thaa GaMeR, then picked up two more kills before being taken out. I felt it was a strong start, but with one quick look at the score, to my horror I discovered that the members were still somehow ahead. At this point I had intended to chronicle the match through a series of amusing screenshots, the bulk of which designed to make fun of Reidon, but instead you get a picture of exactly why there will be no screenshots:
- spoiler -
My teammates intent on sabotaging my victory, I knew I had to step it up. But kill after kill, despite all my efforts, the members managed to stay ahead by a small margin. This was largely due to their superior communication, as I could hear everything they were saying through proximity voice. "Stay away from slYnki, we can't hope to beat him because he's so successful, good looking and socially competent!"
But the members could not hope to avoid, nor contain me forever. A little after the 30 kill mark, I kicked it into overdrive. A few kills and a sniper spree later, we took the lead for the first time in the match. I did perish under the combined might of the members, but little did they realize that's what I wanted them to do. They were not aware that the active camoflauge had returned, and that I had snatched it. Armed with invisibility and my incredible battle rifle, incapable of missing shots, I lead the staff to victory on a rocket surfboard. The members could say nothing.
Staff wins: 50-42
MVP: Myself, 24-10-4 +20
Boo yeah!
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Game 2:
Map: Ghost Town
Rules: Fiesta, First to 50
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=1149606071&player=Snipe%20da%20WhoOp
Tone: Ghost Town
After the first game, it seemed that the staff would have all the momentum in the world. Then as it was their turn to pick the map and gametype, the members opted for a game of Fiesta. I was comfortable with Fiesta, it was the words "Ghost" and "Town" in rapid succession that instilled terror in my heart. The one map in all of gaming that I simply cannot play. Given that the members had discovered my weakness, I was worried, because as the staff were counting on my guidance and superior skills, I knew our shot at victory was slim at best.
The opening play was promising. Some member foolish enough to go for the active camoflauge, paid for his crimes with a sturn snipe to the face. Meanwhile, I was looking for some kind of strategic, fortified position to hold down with my spiker, but was unable to halt the rampage. The simple reason for this, is that the game seemed to take delight in granting the members rockets, sniper rifles, and all the best spawns. Also, Ghost Town.
The members were pulling ahead, and I knew it would soon be impossible to catch them. I spawned with a spartan laser, and it was here that I was to make my stand. I charged my mighty laser, turned the corner, and came face to face with a helpless Thaa GaMeR. He was caught out in the open. There was nowhere to run. He had a laser too, but it was not charged, so this was to be the first kill of our illustrious comeback. Then he lasered me. I just kinda sat there for a few seconds, unable to explain what just happened in a satisfying or logical way.
Then of course I spawned into a rocket, then spawned into Thaa GaMeR's beam rifle that can shoot through solid walls. But all hope was not lost, as I finally spawned with rockets! I jumped off the gravity lift, turned to fire a rocket at Thaa GaMeR, but was no scoped for my troubles. The game ended seconds later, my face still being begrimed by Thaa GaMeR's less wholesome areas.
Members win: 50-38
MVP's: I could mention Thaa GaMeR's mighty performance, but the only stat that truly matters is this:
Reidon: 9 kills
slYnki: 8 kills
Humiliation
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Game 3:
Map: Guardian
Rules: Good question
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=1149622183&player=Snipe%20da%20WhoOp
Tone: Confusion
So we were off to game 3. It was our turn to choose the gametype that would give us the edge, so we turned it over to nofirefrog. Noffy Cakes tinkered with the gametype for a good 5 minutes, then the game started before anyone knew what we were supposed to do. I gathered very quickly that we were involved in some kind of Team Slayer game viewed through the lens of madness.
Sometimes you would kill someone and you would get 15 points, other times the game would punish you for killing someone. I would like to tell you everything that happened, but at a certain point, everyone started laughing because we had no idea what we were doing. We were in the lead for awhile there, then the members ended up winning somehow. I really would like for this to be much more exciting, but frankly the only thing special about this game was the fact that I sneezed while writing this sentence.
Members win: 150-138?
MVP's: I suppose this should go to Cloud and Thaa GaMeR for their 18 kill performances, I think?
I still have no idea what happened
So the finish was a bit anticlimactic, but nevertheless, the staff were defeated... I think? God I hate you, Noff.
Members: 2
Staff: 1
Gentlemen, it's a pleasure to be a member of the staff, and the games were very enjoyable. Thank you all. Members, enjoy your custom avatars and signatures... while you can. Seriously, you could never have done that if my taunts hadn't boosted your adrenaline.
The mighty HIH staff:
Sexiest man ever (slYnki / Snipe da WhoOp)
V6 fan (Pkabooicu / Pkabooicu)
Stephen Hawking (nofirefrog / nofirefrog)
Reidon (Reidon / Reidon)
Vermin:
Sweetie cakes (Anakade / Anakade)
The Gamer (Thaa GaMeR / Thaa GaMeR)
Cow man? (MilkorTheGreat / MilkorTheGreat)
Unnecessary numbers (Cloud7654 / Cloud7654)
---
Game 1:
Map: The Pit
Rules: Team BRs, First to 50
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=1149590918&player=Snipe%20da%20WhoOp
Tone: I'm so good at this game
The silence was defeaning during the countdown. You could almost hear yourself think. You could also almost hear me informing the members that they suck, but anyone who tells you this was just imagining things. As I emerged from black screen, my goal was to go directly for that sniper rifle. So I did. Then I went for the overshield, disposed of Thaa GaMeR, then picked up two more kills before being taken out. I felt it was a strong start, but with one quick look at the score, to my horror I discovered that the members were still somehow ahead. At this point I had intended to chronicle the match through a series of amusing screenshots, the bulk of which designed to make fun of Reidon, but instead you get a picture of exactly why there will be no screenshots:
- spoiler -
My teammates intent on sabotaging my victory, I knew I had to step it up. But kill after kill, despite all my efforts, the members managed to stay ahead by a small margin. This was largely due to their superior communication, as I could hear everything they were saying through proximity voice. "Stay away from slYnki, we can't hope to beat him because he's so successful, good looking and socially competent!"
But the members could not hope to avoid, nor contain me forever. A little after the 30 kill mark, I kicked it into overdrive. A few kills and a sniper spree later, we took the lead for the first time in the match. I did perish under the combined might of the members, but little did they realize that's what I wanted them to do. They were not aware that the active camoflauge had returned, and that I had snatched it. Armed with invisibility and my incredible battle rifle, incapable of missing shots, I lead the staff to victory on a rocket surfboard. The members could say nothing.
Staff wins: 50-42
MVP: Myself, 24-10-4 +20
Boo yeah!
---
Game 2:
Map: Ghost Town
Rules: Fiesta, First to 50
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=1149606071&player=Snipe%20da%20WhoOp
Tone: Ghost Town
After the first game, it seemed that the staff would have all the momentum in the world. Then as it was their turn to pick the map and gametype, the members opted for a game of Fiesta. I was comfortable with Fiesta, it was the words "Ghost" and "Town" in rapid succession that instilled terror in my heart. The one map in all of gaming that I simply cannot play. Given that the members had discovered my weakness, I was worried, because as the staff were counting on my guidance and superior skills, I knew our shot at victory was slim at best.
The opening play was promising. Some member foolish enough to go for the active camoflauge, paid for his crimes with a sturn snipe to the face. Meanwhile, I was looking for some kind of strategic, fortified position to hold down with my spiker, but was unable to halt the rampage. The simple reason for this, is that the game seemed to take delight in granting the members rockets, sniper rifles, and all the best spawns. Also, Ghost Town.
The members were pulling ahead, and I knew it would soon be impossible to catch them. I spawned with a spartan laser, and it was here that I was to make my stand. I charged my mighty laser, turned the corner, and came face to face with a helpless Thaa GaMeR. He was caught out in the open. There was nowhere to run. He had a laser too, but it was not charged, so this was to be the first kill of our illustrious comeback. Then he lasered me. I just kinda sat there for a few seconds, unable to explain what just happened in a satisfying or logical way.
Then of course I spawned into a rocket, then spawned into Thaa GaMeR's beam rifle that can shoot through solid walls. But all hope was not lost, as I finally spawned with rockets! I jumped off the gravity lift, turned to fire a rocket at Thaa GaMeR, but was no scoped for my troubles. The game ended seconds later, my face still being begrimed by Thaa GaMeR's less wholesome areas.
Members win: 50-38
MVP's: I could mention Thaa GaMeR's mighty performance, but the only stat that truly matters is this:
Reidon: 9 kills
slYnki: 8 kills
Humiliation
---
Game 3:
Map: Guardian
Rules: Good question
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=1149622183&player=Snipe%20da%20WhoOp
Tone: Confusion
So we were off to game 3. It was our turn to choose the gametype that would give us the edge, so we turned it over to nofirefrog. Noffy Cakes tinkered with the gametype for a good 5 minutes, then the game started before anyone knew what we were supposed to do. I gathered very quickly that we were involved in some kind of Team Slayer game viewed through the lens of madness.
Sometimes you would kill someone and you would get 15 points, other times the game would punish you for killing someone. I would like to tell you everything that happened, but at a certain point, everyone started laughing because we had no idea what we were doing. We were in the lead for awhile there, then the members ended up winning somehow. I really would like for this to be much more exciting, but frankly the only thing special about this game was the fact that I sneezed while writing this sentence.
Members win: 150-138?
MVP's: I suppose this should go to Cloud and Thaa GaMeR for their 18 kill performances, I think?
I still have no idea what happened
So the finish was a bit anticlimactic, but nevertheless, the staff were defeated... I think? God I hate you, Noff.
Members: 2
Staff: 1
Gentlemen, it's a pleasure to be a member of the staff, and the games were very enjoyable. Thank you all. Members, enjoy your custom avatars and signatures... while you can. Seriously, you could never have done that if my taunts hadn't boosted your adrenaline.
If only I wasn't on the lake on the day pka moved it to I would have been there to help you out slYnki, we could have easily won all three blindfolded.
So is this fit to go on the frontpage?
This series was disappointing :frown:
lol @ 'MilkorTheGreat'.
Shooting through solid walls and noscoping your head off plus lasering you while you being the first to charge. Killing in style. Good and funny games, but not as funny as I hoped it to be. Pretty bad organized I have to say, sorry. Still fun though!:rolleyes:
Not surprised to see the Reidon did the worst every game...
I never knew I was a cow until this day...
It became necessary.
slYnki;731016 says:
Hello, High Impact Halo. Welcome to a very special Hillock Day write-up. This write-up etches in stone two defining moments in our history. Firstly, I'm writing this, and second, this marks the first time my moniker, in all its glory, will be spelled correctly on the frontpage. slYnki. I'd like you to note the lowercase "S" and "K". It's almost inspiring, isn't it? Anyway, straight to business.
Hello, High Impact Halo. Welcome to a very special Hillock Day write-up. This write-up etches in stone two defining moments in our history. Firstly, I'm writing this, and second, this marks the first time my moniker, in all its glory, will be spelled correctly on the frontpage. slYnki. I'd like you to note the lowercase "S" and "K". It's almost inspiring, isn't it? Anyway, straight to business.
I lol'd. It's unfortunate that Steven Hawking was unable to make the match, though. :(