Originally Posted by
Red X
I definitely suck at the beta.
I have a question, currently I use Pioneer DIR-800C headphones with 5.1 (DD) hooked up from my XBox using TOSLINK. The sound is AMAZING, but when I use xbl I have to hook up the cheapo headset to the controller and wrap the mic around my neck leaving me with a makeshift gaming headset. Although the sound is crystal clear (and painfully loud), its SO loud that it washes out the chat coming into the headphones. My software chat volume is maxed out and ODST/Reach doesn't allow me to modify the in-game sound. What can I do to increase the chat volume and/or decrease the music/sound effects?
There's a manual volume control somewhere under the preferences. That might help a little.
As far as using the Guard armor ability ...
- found it most useful in capture the flag situations if you're playing defense. When attempting to retrieve a flag in a hotly contested area, take as much damage as you can, Guard, and hope the armor lock can bring it home.
- I was firing a rocket at someone, the guy was quick enough to Guard, and took the shot like it was nothing.
- Guard can also be handy against vehicles ... yet to be seen.
Robert's suggestion of sprint + Hammer is devastating. There's nothing that could stop that besides a rocket.
I played the beta for over 5 hours yesterday. I hope they release the other 2 maps today.