On Wednesday, three TTL Gunslingers and an armed escort from the Midworld Embassy entered Halo3 through the doors built into Xbox Live. They sought to try their Battle Rifle hands in the new MLG Playlist. Matchmaking was their dealer.
Imagine our surprise when we woke up on Friday morning, only to find that we had been handily trounced in Round Two of a Humpday Challenge fought by Bungie Studios. Master Luke had made it a family affair, with MLG Anakin on ride-along duty flanking Shishka and New0001.
What was likely to be a match-up against Major League Gamers turned into a flash inspection by their League Commissioner and the people who built the game.
It was as if they knew were coming…
Dear Lukems,
Whelp! You whupped us. Fair and square. Good game! We extend to you a ceremonial Katana and a wood-handled Peacemaker revolver in defeat. Our only regret is that we monopolized another chance for you to meet the people who play your game, to see if they play it well. When a worthy opponent claims a good game, our mission is accomplished.
Beware, Halo Nation. Assume that the maker is on the prowl in matchmaking around every corner. The test may come at a moment that is not of your choosing, but be tested you may. They pack the gear, they know where you spawn, and their killer app will be quite operational when your friends arrive…
-screenshot “courtesy” of BeastlyStoll
Witness the power of a fully operational flaming helmet!
Good game indeed!
Although Humpdays and Challenges give you a chance to prove your “best”, it is in MM that you are really tested every game, every second. Gunslingers are used to that, are you?
If only Stu was better. ;) GG!!!!
It’s a trap!