Summary
In the multiplayer gaming landscape, there are certain rules that develop over time, rules that the vast majority of the community agree on but don’t even necessarily discuss. These unwritten rules can dictate how a player is expected toact in online matches, how they should treat their fellow teammates and opponents, and how they should respect the general boundaries and rules of the game in an attempt to avoid any toxicity. Being one of the first games to popularize online multiplayer on consoles, it’s only natural that theHalofranchise has its fair share of these unwritten rules.
Debuting all the way back in 2001,Halohas been at the forefront of online console gaming for well over two decades now. And while theHalofranchise may have stumbled in the last few years, it’s still got quite the following, and its online community has managed to remain fairly friendly over the years by following a unique set of unwritten rules that are largely accepted by mostlong-timeHalofans.
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Don’t Hog All of the Power Weapons in Halo
One of the most important unwritten rules inHalo’s online community, it’s a big taboo for players to hog all the power weapons in any given match ofHalo. During an averagematch ofHaloSlayer, a handful of power weapons will spawn around the map. These range from sniper rifles to Energy Swords and shotguns. With the spawn rate of each power weapon usually being quite low, it’s an unwritten rule that players don’t just grab two and camp at the back of the map for the rest of the game, but use them and pass them on when they’ve served their purpose.
Use the Power of the Halo “Teabag” Carefully
A controversial one,theHalofranchiseis largely responsible for the unsavory form of communication that is “teabagging.” In the old days, teabagging an opponent was used as the ultimate sign of disrespect, desecrating their corpse while they’re forced to watch on a kill cam. But it doesn’t always have to be toxic. Nowadays, teabagging is often used as a form of communication between teammates, indicating a desire for a weapon swap or to start some kind of barebones plan. With great power comes great responsibility, and that’s certainly the case withHalo’s teabag.
Delaying The Countdown in Halo Is Only Funny Once
Halo’s countdown is one of the most iconic sounds in all of gaming, but likely for all the wrong reasons. Long-timeHalofans will know all too well that feeling of starting the match countdown timer, only to have a friend press X and delay it, and for the process to repeat over and over. While this was admittedly hilarious the first few times it happened back in the day, its humor hasn’t really carried too well over the last two decades, and many fans just want to actually play the game.
Use Vehicles Effectively in Halo’s Big Team Battle Mode
One of the most beloved game modes in just about anyHalogame isBig Team Battle, where two large teams go up against each other using a vast array of power weapons, and most importantly, vehicles. With Big Team Battle matches taking place on huge maps, vehicles become an integral part of the experience, and there’s nothing worse than having a teammate or two who refuses to use those vehicles properly. When in Big Team Battle, players shouldn’t be rushing off in a Warthog all by themselves at the start of the game, nor should they be hopping in a Banshee right away if they know they’re just going to crash it into the scenery.
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