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Combat the heat wave: a special one-off themed challenge


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TL;DR:

 

Achieve full extraction as a squad of 1 to 4 player(s) on Hazard White vs Reapers on any difficulty using only Cryo ammo and any weapon(s) on one of the ice power kits, namely Paladin, AIU, QFE, Havoc, and/or HI. Rockets only on objective waves and extraction. Post screenshot. (Details below.)

 

Full details:

 

As I'm sure many of you are aware, large parts of the population of the Northern Hemisphere are living in the grip of a heat wave. So, I was wondering what would be the mission setup that would make one feel coolest while playing.

 

The map is obvious, Firebase White Hazard for all the cooling snow. It's also obvious that one wants to use kits that have cooling powers, such as Snap Freeze and Cryo Blast, and that the use of fire powers  should be avoided as much as possible. And it's equally obvious that Cryo ammo should be used on everything.

 

For opponents we should pick those that don't make you hotter than you already are, so no Geth (because Pyros) and not Cerberus (because incendiary Atlas rockets). Collectors use heat rays and buttlaz0rs which have burning effects, so that leaves Reapers as the enemy of choice.

 

So the setup I came up with is:

 

Map: Hazard White, for coolness and because it has plenty of grenades for those who need them in various forms.

 

Enemy faction: Reapers.

 

Teams of any number (solo, duo, trio, full squad) drawn from the following character list, with no duplicates: Paladin, AIU, QFE, Turian Havoc, and Human Infiltrator. Note that two Human Infiltrators are allowed as long as they are of different gender.

 

Weapon choice is open, although preference is given to those that are good at applying Cryo ammo effects. Use of Incinerate on the Paladin and QFE is deprecated, as is the use of Flamer Turret (Cryo ammo on the Turret is obviously encouraged) on the QFE and Incendiary Strike on the Havoc (but if that's the way they are specced it's OK).

 

Cryo Ammo is required to be equipped(*).

 

In the spirit of Prestacious's challenges, to which this is a homage, missiles are allowed only on objective waves and extraction (and no armored compartments, duh). However, it's hot, so one rage rocket per player is allowed during the course of the game.

 

Challenge: Fight Reapers on Hazard White on any difficulty, completion of the challenge requires full extraction.

 

Extra recognition will be given for the smallest absolute spread between high and low score. There will be a special award for the smallest nonzero score achieved with a single missile :)

 

Playing without clothes on is encouraged but not actually required.

 

Bonus awards will be given for submitting photographic evidence of lack of clothing while playing(**). Note that selfies taken in public restrooms will not be eligible.

 

Get your teams together, stay cool by killing Reapers, and start posting screenshots!   :)

 

The challenge will remain open until the heatwave is officially over - which is when I decide that it's officially over ;) (***).

 

 

(*) Attempts to be excused from the Cryo Ammo requirement on the grounds of not having any will be dismissed with derisive laughter.

 

(**) Absolutely only within the bounds of BSN's ToS, which I encourage you not to violate in this or any other thread.

 

(***) Which is when I finally cool down, or the ambient temperature drops below 30C, whichever happens first.


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Maybe FQE since she has Cryo Blast and a Pet that can be set to Cryo Ammo too (something I still need to try. And will once I get her on WiiU too).


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Ice to see you. Time to chill out. 


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But but fire...there's a reason the expression is kill it with fire. Can't we just put a fan in our helmets or fight outside if the heat gets too high? No it's a spirit violation sigh.



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Maybe FQE since she has Cryo Blast and a Pet that can be set to Cryo Ammo too (something I still need to try. And will once I get her on WiiU too).

 

I checked and she was definitely on the list already :)

 

Ice to see you. Time to chill out. 

 

Ouch :)

 

But but fire...there's a reason the expression is kill it with fire. Can't we just put a fan in our helmets or fight outside if the heat gets too high? No it's a spirit violation sigh.

 

I know that most of us won't be able to resist detonating with Incinerate. It's OK if I don't ask and you don't tell.

 

And think of it as a way to use up all that Cryo III and IV that's cluttering your equipment cupboard ;)


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I know that most of us won't be able to resist detonating with Incinerate. It's OK if I don't ask and you don't tell.

 

And think of it as a way to use up all that Cryo III and IV that's cluttering your equipment cupboard ;)

 

 

 

In that case no I totally am not that scrub ignoring the point of the challenge by setting off fire explosions must be that random PUG yeah the one in last place he's just losing points because Bioware liked this idea so much they implemented the challenge  :P

 

And good point after all the store's favorite rare drop is cryo so I should get my goods back in no time. If only weapon 3 amps were so easy...


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Will solos, duos and trios be recognized as well?


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I refuse to participate unless playing without clothing is added as a requirement. 


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Ice to see you. Time to chill out. 

 

Looks like I'm late to the party and beat to the punch.

 

I'll go now...


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Will solos, duos and trios be recognized as well?

Good point, Ms Solo Addict :lol:  I shall edit the OP appropriately :)

 

I refuse to participate unless playing without clothing is added as a requirement. 

Will it be OK if I say it's encouraged?  :P


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I always play with my fellow pugs without cloth + nicely ask they do the same too.

 

 

 

Just did some chilling out with my Human Infiltrator while levelling up that class. But now I must step out into the warm weather for training. But I'll be back for more ice scream pugging soon.



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i would like to do this thing and possibly take my clothes off while playing with the turian, but there's no AC in my basement where my computer is at  <_<


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My AIU is ready to assist TTT. Just say the word ;)


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Teams of any number (solo, duo, trio, full squad)

Fabulous.


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Darth Volus

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Fabulous.

 

You forgot the TM part. So it's not.  :P



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Would if I could. Besides, raining here.



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So if I got this right we have to use Cryo Ammo?

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So if I got this right we have to use Cryo Ammo?

 

I know, it's so harsh and unfair  :(



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I know, it's so harsh and unfair  :(


I don't mind, I'd just put it under requirements section for clarity.

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I don't mind, I'd just put it under requirements section for clarity.

 

Why do you hate yourself so much?  :unsure:



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Why do you hate yourself so much?  :unsure:


Slasher paged me for a duo and I've got time to kill, no biggie :lol:
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Would if I could. Besides, raining here.

Aww that's too bad. Here's a kitty 

 

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I don't mind, I'd just put it under requirements section for clarity.

 

Hey, cut me some slack, I haven't done this before :P 

 

Now edited to make it crystal clear that Cryo is required.

 

Looking forward to seeing your run posted ;)



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I'll just leave this here.

 


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Would if I could. Besides, raining here.

Stop gloating!


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