The importance of look sensitivity

[NinjaApprentice]

Alright, so anyway, you hear a lot about how "Look sensitivity is about preference" and "just pick what's comfortable; it doesn't really matter." Look sensitivity after all doesn't really matter as long as you can control it, right? Wrong. Very wrong. I used to harp about this so much on halo 2 and many didn't listen and the same applies here.

You want the truth about look sensitivity? The faster, the better. Simple as that. Stay with a 10. Why? Because anything else is just holding you back and giving you a handicap. More speed is ALWAYS better; whether that be speed in moving about a map, or simply turning. A split second wasted on you turning to face an opponent that is to the side or behind you is one that can cost you your life, in ANY situation.

"But, when I have my aim on 10, it's too jittery and my shots don't always hit even when it should!" That's because you're utilizing the 10 sensitivity wrong. The thing people miss when it comes to a 10, is that it's not just the fastest sensitivity-- it is ALL sensitivities in one. However, to use it right, you have to know when to exercise control.

This is a simple, no-brain analogy, but you'll surprised how few actually think of it from this perspective. I often like to compare a 10 sensitivity to manuel gear shifting in a car; because the principle is the same. When driving manuel, you have to exercise control, and how you drive depends on whether you hit the gears just right, too short, or if you wait too long to shift. However, if you hit the gears just right each time, you actually can control the speed of the car better than if it were an automatic. 10 sensitivity is the same. You can not expect to jam the sticks left and right at full throttle and actually hit something. Usually, you wouldn't rush the sticks that way unless you had to turn quickly (example: If someone is coming from behind or begins shotting for your side.) However, when firing on someone, you want only to move the sticks slightly. 10, as I stated, is all sensitivities in one. If you inch the analog sticks slowly, you can go as slow as a 1. Move your thumbs a little bit more quickly, and you can go faster to a 2, 4, 5, 8, full 10, etc. So when you're out there firing on someone, move your analog only slightly and you'll keep on our opponent.

"It still so hard; I just can't get it!" Just like anything, you have to practice. It's not something you're going to get right off the bat if you're used to playing on 3 or 4. You literally have to reteach yourself how to aim; but believe me, with time, you'll be glad you switched to a 10 sensitivity. Because when you notice that you are connecting with every shot from your BR and when you notice that you can best others who had started firing on you from your blindspot before you did, you'll understand then just how much of an advantage you have out there in the game compared to others. But, to gain the advantage with anything, you have to take the time and practice.

Remember that the slower you are, the more you're limiting yourself. There will come a point where you can advance no furthur while your faster opponents continue to hold the advantage over you. So tackle that challenge. Don't be afraid of playing suckier for a little while only to come back better and more lethal. Have fun!

[gamer vc]

No one cares.

10 is garbage. Even if you can use it like a 4 or 5, no one will.

default FTW

[NinjaApprentice]

Quote: Originally Posted by gamer vc

No one cares.

10 is garbage. Even if you can use it like a 4 or 5, no one will.

default FTW

Play as you will, but you're limiting your capabilities drastically. And "no one will"? Excuse me, but I speak from experience as a person who plays on a 10. And believe me, there are many many times when that faster turn speed has helped save me from almost certain death. Not to mention 10 also aids in hand-to-hand (though more-so in H2 then H3. H3's hand-to-hand is quite a bit more basic as missing a hit is almost impossible).

There is nothing garbage of 10. But if you would believe that, so be it. You're only hurting yourself.

[Venomous Fire]

"You suck" Isnt a valid arguement for those whos aim is inhibited by 10

Ive found 5-6 is the best range for quickness and pure steady aim

[Ibdc]

I like 5, quick but not too quick.

[NinjaApprentice]

Quote: Originally Posted by Venomous Fire

"You suck" Isnt a valid arguement for those whos aim is inhibited by 10

Ive found 5-6 is the best range for quickness and pure steady aim

Inhibited? Pardon sir, but 10 inhibits nothing. You have full speed and full control. Anything lower is to limit yourself and put yourself in an unnecessary box. The only way you could be inhibited is if you have not fully mastered it. It's not simple and something you'll get quickly. But it is useful and it does work. You're right. 5-6 is a decent number for steady aim and quickness; but you can move at that speed from a 10 if you control your thumb.

There are other uses for a 10. The ability to turn faster offers you much more than just aim. It helps in positioning the head to avoid fire when strafing, helps in changing your direction suddenly so you can respond to situations as quickly as possible, helps in providing support fire and team shooting on multiple targets, etc. There's many ways being able to turn faster can help you. But like anything, it requires practice. You don't have button cheats to fall back on like you did in H2, to set you apart from the average drone. Every advantage that can set you apart from your opponents is vital in being a pro. There is more to it than teamwork, sniping, and map control.

[gamer vc]

What is with you and judging us saying that we are limiting ourselves, let us play how the F U C K we want to.

WE DONT CARE.

[FRABAR]

Quote: Originally Posted by gamer vc

What is with you and judging us saying that we are limiting ourselves, let us play how the F U C K we want to.

WE DONT CARE.

Don't need to be so harsh, he's just tryna help some people out. I'm sure if you took the time to master 10 sensitivity you'd be thankful for it.

[NinjaApprentice]

Quote: Originally Posted by gamer vc

What is with you and judging us saying that we are limiting ourselves, let us play how the F U C K we want to.

WE DONT CARE.

This is a forum concerning strategy and suggestions. Understand that this advice is something that is merely that-- advice. It is something that can give you an edge and make things better for you. If you do not care, then feel free to ignore what I have stated. Otherwise, please spare the rest out there who might be interested in intelligent debate.

And thank you FRABAR.

[DJ Shepherd]

I play on a sensitivity on ten but not for any of your reasons, your reasons are crap

I use ten because the way i play is... i never got into holding down the joystick for long, i have something that i call "memory muscle," or i just tap the joysticks in quick bursts, which allows me to utilize 10 and be quicker, back in my old days when I was good at Halo 3 and cared about it, I raped with no scope, i had never scoped in, using my muscle memory helped a lot

but dont go boasting on how 10 sensitivity is the best and everyone should play with it, you are not an MLG player, youre just a scrubkake, MLG players dont even play on 10 and they are pro's, its all a matter of personal preference so stop being so arrogant over it kiddie.

[NinjaApprentice]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ Shepherd

I play on a sensitivity on ten but not for any of your reasons, your reasons are crap

I use ten because the way i play is... i never got into holding down the joystick for long, i have something that i call "memory muscle," or i just tap the joysticks in quick bursts, which allows me to utilize 10 and be quicker, back in my old days when I was good at Halo 3 and cared about it, I raped with no scope, i had never scoped in, using my muscle memory helped a lot

but dont go boasting on how 10 sensitivity is the best and everyone should play with it, you are not an MLG player, youre just a scrubkake, MLG players dont even play on 10 and they are pro's, its all a matter of personal preference so stop being so arrogant over it kiddie.

Well, to start with, it is admirable of you that you can play on a ten and your muscle memory can do slight jerks on the sticks to move the aim where you need to. Nothing I stated contridicted that however. After a while of playing on a ten, your thumbs naturally will grow accustomed to it to where you can move the sticks faster and faster. Control becomes mastered to a point where you know exactly how to move and at what speed so that your aim always stays on point. Nevertheless, a person who starts on ten most usually doesn't start off with that kind of mastery. That is where one has to learn control, so that they can confortably grow accustomed to moving the analog at slower or faster speeds.

If you would admit it to yourself, you most probably used my methods unconsciencely while you were playing. Tell me that in your gameplay you had not at times barely inched left or right on the analog at moments to get the aim at a certain point or to "follow" someone with your reticle. Surely you did this with a BR when at mid range opponents are strafing. You can't jerk the aim left or right eradicately and expect to keep your reticle on them or for your bullets to hit while they are moving. In those moments, you most likely slowed your aim so that the reticle never left their head. What I am saying is no different.

Now, on to your second paragraph. Arrogance? Hardly. There is nothing arrogant about knowledge. I'm not going to come up here and boast if I don't believe what I have to offer is actually helpful or based off of fact. You take it as arrogance because I am telling people it gives them a clear advantage. Would you claim a man who understands the importance of good BR shooting or sniping to be arrogant if he were to go on a forum explaining the importance thereof? Surely not. You on the otherhand proceed to address me as a "kiddie" and "scrubkake" when you know nothing of me.

And please, don't come with that crap of "MLG players don't always use it and their pros"-- bull. Have you seen MLG lately? "Pro" means Professional. And there is absolutely nothing professional about MLG anymore. If you even look at the maps and game setup, MLG has been doing nothing but trying to force H3 to be H2-- because they recognise that there is little to seperate the average idiot from the so-called "pros". The gameplay footage of these "pros" is laughable and pathetic at best and every other player that can claim to be decently good out there can claim to have a similar clip. Why? Because they're still playing this game like Halo 2. They either are unable or unwilling to adapt to the differences that exist and so are hardly better then anyone else. What's tragic is that there is an abundance of useful knowledge in H3 that can be used by those willing to put the time and practice in that, if harnessed, can create a truely "professional" class.

But honestly, to get back on topic, for you to think that the ability to turn faster does not give you an advantage, you are being quite frankly simple minded. It's common sense really. Do me a favor; put a vice on your head and then go into a paintball match with your friends. Tell me if you wouldn't have liked the ability to turn your head faster at times. But it hardly surprises me that you hadn't noticed any difference. Probably because you play the same way everyone else plays rather than try to experiment with what knowledge is out there to use your turn speed to an advantage. 10 sensitivity I believe enhances your capabilities with aim, moving your head away from shots, and reacting to unexpected circumstances (ex. a man starts shotting his BR at your side and you need to face him quickly so you can begin firing back immediately), but it can do more for you if you allow yourself to think and study it. If you don't think that turn speed gave your more options, made you better, or gave you even the slightest advantage then honestly, as rude as this will sound, I would question your skill and your battlefield intelligence. Its a matter of simple logic, my friend.

[DJ Shepherd]

you like to write a whole big story huh? I'm not even going to waste my time reading it all, just go up against any MLG player and get your butt kicked, cause the sensitivity does not matter, MLG doesnt use 10

but yes, the whole attitude of "screw the way you play, my way is better" is arrogant, not advice giving, but arrogant so stop <3

[nickcas]

Quote: Originally Posted by NinjaApprentice

There is more to it than teamwork, sniping, and map control.

Oh really? Try winning a game without teamwork, sniping, and map control and let me know how it goes.

I play on a five in 2 and 3 and most would agree that's fine. It's all about how the controls feel to you.

It's not all about the BR. This isn't halo 2.

[Sharpshooter50]

Omg this kid is sick in the head. I swear to god when I play your cousin 1v1 I will demolish him completely. You're an idiot Ninja. A true idiot.

Those strategies blow nuts. I could have my little sister come up with better ones.

You FAILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[FRABAR]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sharpshooter50

Omg this kid is sick in the head. I swear to god when I play your cousin 1v1 I will demolish him completely. You're an idiot Ninja. A true idiot.

Those strategies blow nuts. I could have my little sister come up with better ones.

You FAILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

He isn't saying if you use 10 sensitivity that you automatically because the best player in the world, he's saying if you can get used to it, you'll be able to play better

[S y N I K a L]

Quote: Originally Posted by gamer vc

What is with you and judging us saying that we are limiting ourselves, let us play how the F U C K we want to.

WE DONT CARE.

You sir need to chill your balls. Hes just trying to give us advise.

I used to play on 10 sensitivity back in the day. I still was considered a solid player, but I relied too much on outsniping and outsmarting my opponents which at the time worked for me. I now play on 4 and I can safely say I rarely miss a BR shot. Its just my personal preference.

[DJ Shepherd]

no he's saying his "advice" is what you should use and screw your ways of playing, thats what Im picking up on, but the higher sensitivity doesnt do it, its all your preference

[SIK Assasin]

Haha this whole thread is ridiculous.Ninja you come off sounding so arrogant by saying stuff like everyone who isnt playing on 10 is limiting themselves.I will play you or your cousin 1v1 2v2 or 4v4.I play with a setting of 6 and will out br you every time.Todays pros have a sick br,excellent map control,and teamwork.I would love to test your br skill.
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[l DuRfBaG l]

10 is amazing, once you get use to it

[tryingtomod2008]

i use a 5