My first gold solo was a N7 Shadow vs. Cerberus on Rio. Died on wave 8 a few times then finally got it done after a 90 minute game lol. It made me lose a lot of respect for the Hurricane's boss killing abilities. Took forever trying to kill Atlases at the end of each round.
Lone wolf (participators get a theoretical cupcake)
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#52
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 09:30
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My first bronze solos were on release. Was trying to get into groups but as a fresh starter was getting instant kick treatment. So I learned to roll as an Infiltrator. Used to get up to wave six/seven before I'd have my clock cleaned.
Since then, not had that problem. Got back into Solo'ing again with the challenges and realised how godly Infiltrators were back then. I did my Bronze time as a Turian Soldier with my Phaeston/Revanant, the Silver's as a TGI with that Phoon.
And with Golds, dabbled around with the KroSentinel and TGI. Been hitting a lot of frustration with instant kills and lapses of concentration. I'm rather great at the latter.
Since then, not had that problem. Got back into Solo'ing again with the challenges and realised how godly Infiltrators were back then. I did my Bronze time as a Turian Soldier with my Phaeston/Revanant, the Silver's as a TGI with that Phoon.
And with Golds, dabbled around with the KroSentinel and TGI. Been hitting a lot of frustration with instant kills and lapses of concentration. I'm rather great at the latter.
#53
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 10:17
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I did it the boring, easy way: Kroguard + Reegar, Geth, Giant. Shield booster IV, cyclonic III, Shotgun III, Incendiary ammo III.
The kroguard is somewhat immune to the Geth stagger problem, as long as you don't turn your back on them, and with shield booster and cyclonic, you're hard enough to be able to risk melee attacks frequent enough to keep rage active.
Then constantly run in circles, not so fast that you lose them, but just fast enough that they follow you, and only come at you from that one direction.
They don't call this easy mode for nothing, but nonetheless, I always manage to use up every last one of my consumables by the end of wave 10, and semi panic to extraction.
Technically, reapers are the easiest faction to solo, if it wasn't for the inevitable Banshee sync kill 1 minute before extraction.
Just to be sure, I did Lone Wolf twice. The next couple of times I'll try it with a more difficult kit.
The kroguard is somewhat immune to the Geth stagger problem, as long as you don't turn your back on them, and with shield booster and cyclonic, you're hard enough to be able to risk melee attacks frequent enough to keep rage active.
Then constantly run in circles, not so fast that you lose them, but just fast enough that they follow you, and only come at you from that one direction.
They don't call this easy mode for nothing, but nonetheless, I always manage to use up every last one of my consumables by the end of wave 10, and semi panic to extraction.
Technically, reapers are the easiest faction to solo, if it wasn't for the inevitable Banshee sync kill 1 minute before extraction.
Just to be sure, I did Lone Wolf twice. The next couple of times I'll try it with a more difficult kit.
#54
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 10:38
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My first solo was an accidental one, a bronze, soon after the Earth DLC dropped. I just unlocked the N7 Destroyer, and wanted to try what he feels like (I was at best a silver-level player then). Started a bronze lobby that noone joined for some reason, so i ended up doing it all by my lonesome. I still remember that it was Geth/Hydra. I was so freaking proud, that I immediately called my buddy on skype to brag, lol.
For the Lone Wolf i did my golds with the TGI and the Huntress, and you don't want to know how many failed attempts it took. I'm always getting impatient at just the wrong moment, make a stupid move, try to kill just one more mook instead of repositioning, or just plain panic. But it did make me a better player all in all, I think. Now I think of doing a solo with the Fury and probably the SI. Want to check how good of a sniper i am, really.
Now where do I apply for my cupcake?
For the Lone Wolf i did my golds with the TGI and the Huntress, and you don't want to know how many failed attempts it took. I'm always getting impatient at just the wrong moment, make a stupid move, try to kill just one more mook instead of repositioning, or just plain panic. But it did make me a better player all in all, I think. Now I think of doing a solo with the Fury and probably the SI. Want to check how good of a sniper i am, really.
Now where do I apply for my cupcake?
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#55
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 10:43
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First White Geth Gold Krogan melee sentinel with crusader .. Was fun. But i never put my Wolf Banner on. So ugly so much e-peen....
#56
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 10:57
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Did my bronze and silvers with various classes... but gold, well ...Kroguard/G/Giant, and same with Trooper. Trooper was lot more fun tho. Yes I know, both are considered "easy" mode when it comes to solos, but I was super proud of myself when I finished those runs.
Was only around with the banner when playing with my friends, and that was for a day or so - for funz ...any other day I like to keep my DeathGuard banner - nothing beats -> Necrotya - Death Guard
Anyway, preping myseft to try plat any day now...still can't decide wich toon to take ...
Was only around with the banner when playing with my friends, and that was for a day or so - for funz ...any other day I like to keep my DeathGuard banner - nothing beats -> Necrotya - Death Guard
Anyway, preping myseft to try plat any day now...still can't decide wich toon to take ...
#57
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 11:28
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I enjoy soloing. Sometimes its easier with no team mates, you know. Baddies abound!
Yet, I feel bad if people bleed out, and I feel bad if I am not around when they get surrounded and smoked. Playing nice guy can get you killed, though. At least when you are solo, you don't have some doofus running about kiting stuff all over creation, making it harder for everyone. If you can solo, it means you understand how and where enemies spawn, how they move around, react, and how to kite them. I think it should be mandatory training for all Alliance recruits.
One thing I truly hate is when we are taking on a large wave 10 groups (faction does not matter). Everyone fixates on the big boss units - even if these team members don't have good weaponry. They don't use skills that help debuff, they don't attack the support mobs, and they don't do that much damage to the boss units. It takes very little of this type of stuff before I am fed up with a group.
When you play with friends its a lot more fun. Too many pugs and you will lose your faith in humanity.
Yet, I feel bad if people bleed out, and I feel bad if I am not around when they get surrounded and smoked. Playing nice guy can get you killed, though. At least when you are solo, you don't have some doofus running about kiting stuff all over creation, making it harder for everyone. If you can solo, it means you understand how and where enemies spawn, how they move around, react, and how to kite them. I think it should be mandatory training for all Alliance recruits.
One thing I truly hate is when we are taking on a large wave 10 groups (faction does not matter). Everyone fixates on the big boss units - even if these team members don't have good weaponry. They don't use skills that help debuff, they don't attack the support mobs, and they don't do that much damage to the boss units. It takes very little of this type of stuff before I am fed up with a group.
When you play with friends its a lot more fun. Too many pugs and you will lose your faith in humanity.
#58
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 12:20
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....Xbox done it... PC I'll try it when I get a Mantis X.. then we'll talk
#59
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 02:42
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just so its clear, when i get my lonewolf banner, ill put that s*** on, because of how long to took to get, no because of epeen
edit:promo banners aside, it also may very well be my first banner too sooooo
edit:promo banners aside, it also may very well be my first banner too sooooo
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Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 02:59
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An easy way to get the "Lone Wolf" banner is to spec the Krogan Soldier:
1: Carnage at rank 3
2: Fortification: 4A, 5B, 6B
3: Inferno Grenades: 4B,5B,6B
4: Krogan Berserker: 4B, 5A
5: Fitness: 4B, 5B, 6B
Use this build on Reapers/Giant/Gold and it is fairly easy. Just light enemies on fire and detonate with carnage after they have burned a bit. All you have to do is run from ammo box to ammo box to get grenades and its not that bad.... Bit of an "Easy button" though.
*I don't like to use my "Lone Wolf" banner much because PUG's often kick me for using it.*
1: Carnage at rank 3
2: Fortification: 4A, 5B, 6B
3: Inferno Grenades: 4B,5B,6B
4: Krogan Berserker: 4B, 5A
5: Fitness: 4B, 5B, 6B
Use this build on Reapers/Giant/Gold and it is fairly easy. Just light enemies on fire and detonate with carnage after they have burned a bit. All you have to do is run from ammo box to ammo box to get grenades and its not that bad.... Bit of an "Easy button" though.
*I don't like to use my "Lone Wolf" banner much because PUG's often kick me for using it.*
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#61
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 03:07
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Sidney wrote...
Finished my Silver last week and tried a Gold match with my Huntress and got smoked early in the match. I think the hill on Gold will be awfully steep for me.
Same here and same here.
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Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 03:09
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Vrin wrote...
Sidney wrote...
Finished my Silver last week and tried a Gold match with my Huntress and got smoked early in the match. I think the hill on Gold will be awfully steep for me.
Same here and same here.
Just be patient and let DC do all the heavy lifting
#63
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 03:13
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why?Beta582 wrote...
An easy way to get the "Lone Wolf" banner is to spec the Krogan Soldier:
1: Carnage at rank 3
2: Fortification: 4A, 5B, 6B
3: Inferno Grenades: 4B,5B,6B
4: Krogan Berserker: 4B, 5A
5: Fitness: 4B, 5B, 6B
Use this build on Reapers/Giant/Gold and it is fairly easy. Just light enemies on fire and detonate with carnage after they have burned a bit. All you have to do is run from ammo box to ammo box to get grenades and its not that bad.... Bit of an "Easy button" though.
*I don't like to use my "Lone Wolf" banner much because PUG's often kick me for using it.*
#64
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 03:25
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My first bronze solo was during the "complete Wave 10 without using consumables" challenge. Used my Vorcha Soldier specced for fire explosions and a Hurricane I. I actually camped the LZ on White because I was so scared to move! Good thing there were no Geth Bombers back then lol.
#65
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 03:32
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Surprisingly for me I did my gold solo's few days ago from the first time, both of them. Had some fail runs back in the days on bronze when I was pretty new to the game, but I have to agree that the Lone Wolf banner is the hardest for me so far.
#66
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 03:58
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HolyAvenger wrote...
Vrin wrote...
Sidney wrote...
Finished my Silver last week and tried a Gold match with my Huntress and got smoked early in the match. I think the hill on Gold will be awfully steep for me.
Same here and same here.
Just be patient and let DC do all the heavy lifting
Thank you so much for posting this video. I can't wait to try this.
#67
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 04:09
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Vrin wrote...
HolyAvenger wrote...
Vrin wrote...
Sidney wrote...
Finished my Silver last week and tried a Gold match with my Huntress and got smoked early in the match. I think the hill on Gold will be awfully steep for me.
Same here and same here.
Just be patient and let DC do all the heavy lifting
Thank you so much for posting this video. I can't wait to try this.
No worries, everyone has to find the best method suitable for them. I personally did not enjoy the Kroguard or TGI, and did not want to solo Gold using the tactics suited to those kits.
Experiments. Practice. Get to know the waves, the budgets, the enemy behaviour. It'll come.
#68
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 04:15
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don't solo much.
so i used what is considered around these parts as "easy mode" for my gold solos.
Kroguard/Geth/Glacier.
want that damn cupcake now.
so i used what is considered around these parts as "easy mode" for my gold solos.
Kroguard/Geth/Glacier.
want that damn cupcake now.
#69
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 04:15
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HolyAvenger wrote...
Vrin wrote...
HolyAvenger wrote...
Vrin wrote...
Sidney wrote...
Finished my Silver last week and tried a Gold match with my Huntress and got smoked early in the match. I think the hill on Gold will be awfully steep for me.
Same here and same here.
Just be patient and let DC do all the heavy lifting
Thank you so much for posting this video. I can't wait to try this.
No worries, everyone has to find the best method suitable for them. I personally did not enjoy the Kroguard or TGI, and did not want to solo Gold using the tactics suited to those kits.
Experiments. Practice. Get to know the waves, the budgets, the enemy behaviour. It'll come.
I did my Bronze / Silvers with the Kroguard against Geth with relative ease (only used consumable - rocket) but it's just not happening for me with the Kroguard on Gold.
I did play Everquest for a long time and used to solo kite / quad enemies so I'm really familar with that tactic. The idea of letting DC just eat away at the wave is terrific.
How specced that Huntress?
Modifié par Vrin, 16 janvier 2013 - 04:15 .
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Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 04:17
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66653 Build, CSR X. Warp Ammo IV, Stronghold Package, Power Amp IV, Sniper Rail III.
TC: Damage, Recharge Speed, Power Damage
Warp: Detonate, Expose, Pierce
DC: Damage, Slow, Pierce
Racial: Damage/Capacity, Power Damage
TC: Damage, Recharge Speed, Power Damage
Warp: Detonate, Expose, Pierce
DC: Damage, Slow, Pierce
Racial: Damage/Capacity, Power Damage
#71
Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 04:31
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When I got my LW banner the bronze & silver were pretty easy.
on gold the objective waves are really the only speedbump
The objective waves were the only time I used any consumables and my two failures on gold were gut stabs on wave 6 trying to activate the 4 objects.
Having a plan for the objectives and not being impatient (I was) are really important
The non objective waves are pretty easy
on gold the objective waves are really the only speedbump
The objective waves were the only time I used any consumables and my two failures on gold were gut stabs on wave 6 trying to activate the 4 objects.
Having a plan for the objectives and not being impatient (I was) are really important
The non objective waves are pretty easy
Modifié par modok8, 16 janvier 2013 - 04:36 .
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Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 04:52
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Gold is not that bad. There is an "Easy Button" for it. Can't find the thread, but I used the TGI with Harrier. Equip war fighter package and other weapon/ammo upgrades. Firebase Giant/Geth.
Never played with the TGI before...cloak, overload, and stim packs didnt appeal to me...while I've seen some players go all out beast mode on him, he can be quite the survivor. IMO, after soloing with him, he's can be the solo character with training wheels.
Stay at spawn, and run clock wise around the map when you get overwhelmed at the spawn.
Hit stim packs as soon as your sheilds get broken (don't worry, you are solo'ing, there will always be nades/packs at the ammo chests). Stim packs are obviously the key here.
For soloing noobs like myself, I played overly cautious. Don't stand in one spot too long and don't stay focused on one target too long (unless you hear "Down to the last target")
Be patient with objectives. Kite enemies away when needed. Don't worry, there is plenty of time.
Failed the first time, but the second time, I used no ops packs, no medigels, and no missiles. I broke no records in completion time, but I completed it no problem. It wasn't hard..it more tedious than hard.
Never played with the TGI before...cloak, overload, and stim packs didnt appeal to me...while I've seen some players go all out beast mode on him, he can be quite the survivor. IMO, after soloing with him, he's can be the solo character with training wheels.
Stay at spawn, and run clock wise around the map when you get overwhelmed at the spawn.
Hit stim packs as soon as your sheilds get broken (don't worry, you are solo'ing, there will always be nades/packs at the ammo chests). Stim packs are obviously the key here.
For soloing noobs like myself, I played overly cautious. Don't stand in one spot too long and don't stay focused on one target too long (unless you hear "Down to the last target")
Be patient with objectives. Kite enemies away when needed. Don't worry, there is plenty of time.
Failed the first time, but the second time, I used no ops packs, no medigels, and no missiles. I broke no records in completion time, but I completed it no problem. It wasn't hard..it more tedious than hard.
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Posté 16 janvier 2013 - 04:57
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HolyAvenger wrote...
Vrin wrote...
Sidney wrote...
Finished my Silver last week and tried a Gold match with my Huntress and got smoked early in the match. I think the hill on Gold will be awfully steep for me.
Same here and same here.
Just be patient and let DC do all the heavy lifting
Sweet, going to have to give this a try.
#74
Posté 17 janvier 2013 - 06:23
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To what are you asking "Why?" ?thatdamnlobster wrote...
why?Beta582 wrote...
An easy way to get the "Lone Wolf" banner is to spec the Krogan Soldier:
1: Carnage at rank 3
2: Fortification: 4A, 5B, 6B
3: Inferno Grenades: 4B,5B,6B
4: Krogan Berserker: 4B, 5A
5: Fitness: 4B, 5B, 6B
Use this build on Reapers/Giant/Gold and it is fairly easy. Just light enemies on fire and detonate with carnage after they have burned a bit. All you have to do is run from ammo box to ammo box to get grenades and its not that bad.... Bit of an "Easy button" though.
*I don't like to use my "Lone Wolf" banner much because PUG's often kick me for using it.*
#75
Posté 17 janvier 2013 - 06:27
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why kick you, if you got lonewolf you should be great at the game right?Beta582 wrote...
To what are you asking "Why?" ?thatdamnlobster wrote...
why?Beta582 wrote...
An easy way to get the "Lone Wolf" banner is to spec the Krogan Soldier:
1: Carnage at rank 3
2: Fortification: 4A, 5B, 6B
3: Inferno Grenades: 4B,5B,6B
4: Krogan Berserker: 4B, 5A
5: Fitness: 4B, 5B, 6B
Use this build on Reapers/Giant/Gold and it is fairly easy. Just light enemies on fire and detonate with carnage after they have burned a bit. All you have to do is run from ammo box to ammo box to get grenades and its not that bad.... Bit of an "Easy button" though.
*I don't like to use my "Lone Wolf" banner much because PUG's often kick me for using it.*
