From now on, the first and last word out of your filthy sewers will be SIR, do you maggots understand me?

Well, I say we focus on the major objective based maps as modes like Team Slayer are pretty self explanatory.

Waterworks

I used to hate this map with a passion as it''s got the toughest learning curve. I''ve seen a lot of strategies used however, so this is one we should nail down. Stratgies such as:

- Using a Wraith to block the entrances with metal crates.
- Taking the sniper and Banshee up to ungodly heights with a clear view of both sides from up high.
- Having someone snatch the flag, take teleporter and have a hog waiting for him under the bridge half-way.
- Crouch-hiding with a shotgun behind rocks near the major traffic points.
- Shooting down the Stalactites.
- Rocket Launcher on the bridge, but don''t forget the extra ammo to the left when you enter the tunnel.
- Grabbing their wraith right away and assaulting their base with both.

Headlong

Another bitch of a map if you don''t do it right. 2 major paths always used - Teleporter (left) and Tunnel (right).

- Sniper is key, if they get the flag into the open, you need to have open area coverage.
- Flying the ghost to the tunnel right away to head off the rush and shake things up a bit.
- Diversion tactic - have 3+ go teleporter and shake things up right before the bridge entrance, while the bomb carrier/flag stealer and another drop the the bottom and navigate the staircase crouch style.

Coagulation

- Sniping is not just important, but essential on this map.
- When trying to get in the base don''t even bother going in guns blazing or by yourself. Stock up on hella grenades and the brute shot, bomb the crap out of them and use brute shot to deflect off the walls. Only when you think it''s completely clear, rush in. Be sure to have a hog waiting standby at half-map to come pick you up. (ie. don''t prematurely rush the hog in, it will get too much attention)
- Get good with the battle rifle, next to sniper it''s essential if you''re out in the open.

General Tips:

Contest, contest, contest that bomb or flag. Even if it means a suicide run, it will reset the timer and stop the count. Having someone hiding nearby will also keep the count frozen, just don''t get caught.

Jump-Throw that flag if you know you''re being tagged from the back and you''re about to die, it''s amazing how far a simple toss will go.

Communication is vital - call out whenever you see a group of enemies, where the sniper is, if you see the rocket launcher re-spawn, etc. Be precise (ie. on Zanzibar - ""Sniper is on the right!"" is no good. ""Sniper is on Sniper Hill!"" is better - be descriptive, but short).

Sanjuro and I hit on something else last night that might be worth exploring: fire teams.

If we have enough bodies to form a few two or three-man squads we can cover various objectives and watch each other''s backs at the same time.

Ugh, I have not played any of these maps.

<---going to get beat down tonight

The fire-team idea might be useful for warthogs too, everyone on a 3 man team just jumps into a warthog without deciding who''s driving and whatnot, if everyone has their assigned positions it''ll run that much faster

God we''re smart. Especially Fletcher. We''re wasting our talents as gamers, we should all be Navy Seals. Or at least Patrick Swayze in Roadhouse.

Sorry couldn''t make it guys. I''ll try to jump in next week. I hope no one hates me. I will send flowers if need be.

Man, that was a great turnout. Those games on headlong were awesome. And it turned into a win for us when we went up against some randoms. Thanks to everyone who showed up.

Man you guys are all great, I was really impressed with the turnout even though it was pretty late back east. I can definitely see some teamwork skills growing..

We Rocked Headlong

I think I''m going to talk to my boss tomorrow about not closing on Wednesday nights. Seriously, I''ll adjust my availability at work so I can keep making it to these. No way do I want to miss any more of them, especially if people are going to keep on showing up.

There''s just too much fun to be had to miss out.

That was a blast. Thanks for putting up with the ""rookie"". I will try to jump on this weekend and learn the maps.

**Runs around the room and slaps everyone on the ass** Except Swat, he gets a slap on the back. Gotta keep it hetero some how.

Wednesday nights should be clear from here on out

Is it weird that I just want to play the game more and more?

And now from context theater:

Swat should get his own dressing room in the Out of Context Theater.