Hey internet goers. I’m MrJocobo360, the token dandy of Halo3 and damn proud of it! I’ve played Halo3 for a long time, and noticed that just like in real life, you can tell a lot about someone just by checking out what they are wearing.
Some people are clueless while others are fabulous. It’s always been my philosophy that if you’re going to kick-ass, why not look good while doing it? Say hello to some of the do’s and dont’s of Spartan fashion.
This Week: Armor Permutations
As a self-proclaimed fashion expert, I see three different types of Spartan armor: “Sleek”, “Heavy”, and “Accents”. An example of “Sleek” would be helmet types like ODST or Rogue. “Heavy” helmets would include CQB or EVA. “Accented” armor goes well with pretty much anything, like the Katana chest piece, and Mark VI shoulders. You need to keep these differences in mind when you are outfitting your Spartan. Keeping the “Heavy” armor sets and the “Sleek” sets separate, gives you’re Spartan a balanced look. A key is to work your armor around your helmet choices, since there are more helmet types than any other. One big thing that you want to avoid is using either Hayabusa or ODST helmet with any pair of the “Heavy” shoulder sets. It makes your Spartan look like it has a very small head, and that’s not intimidating in the slightest.
Those who have played with me for any extended amount of time know that I am constantly changing my armor back and forth. I suggest you do the same. Try new things. Don’t settle. Or you can end up with what I do, and have different armor styles depending on the game.
Once you learn to read one’s armor choices, you can read they’re playing style. For example, after looking at my usual slayer armor setup, one could come to the conclusion that I prefer sneaking around due to my ODST helmet and CQB shoulder, and I’m probably pretty good at it because I have a Hayabusa shoulder and the Recon chest.
This is in fact why I wear these permutations. The ODST helmet suits my sleek and sneaky play style. The Hayabusa shoulder and Recon chest add flair, and show off my achievements. The CQB right shoulder is standard for most of my outfits for a number of reasons, but I won’t get into that this week.
My Grifball outfit is constantly changing. I’ve always liked the Security helmet for the sole fact that there is a small antenna that appears on the right shoulder, but when it’s not Security, it’s Recon. Once again, you can tell what kind of player one is by their armor. “Heavy” shoulders usually mean they are good as a tank and with a hammer, “Sleek” means they are skilled as a runner and with a sword. The more “Accented” armor you wear, the more versatile you are. Being a runner, I like to let the other team know that I’m going to be coming over and stiff arming them in the face, so having the huge bug-eyed Security helmet is fine. Even though I would usually list EOD as a heavy permutation, it is offset by the “Accenting” Recon and CQB shoulder, giving it a much more “Sleek” feel. This is a good example of how the accents make all the difference. The CQB shoulder is also the best for team related game-types so you can show off your team’s emblem proudly.
Well that about wraps up this week’s fashion corner. Catch me next week when I go into more detail about the colors of your Spartan armor and how the right color accents can make even ugly armor look good. Stay Fabulous! XD
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Yessir, great article!
Everyone knows I prefer the CQB helmet with Security shoulders for a “heavy” armor look. I then mix in EOD or Hayabusa chest for a “futuristic football uniform” feel.
Guess what I like to do? I’m not much of a runner or an aerialist… I’m a Mother F’n Tankity-Tank!
And, because CQB is not an extremely common helmet choice, I can always see the black on my helmet in replays to know where I am!
Alright! My first article is already a big hit! Thanks Legend for the idea! XD
My armor says the opposite of how I play. I’m nothing but a hammer tank, yet I use the “sleek” ODST helmet, and the “accented” Katana chest and the Recon left shoulder. I also use the CQB right shoulder, though for many seasons I secretly played just for my stats, cuz I’m selfish.
before i had recon, i wore nothing but security helmet and shoulders and katana chest. so i used to wear antennae AND katana on top of my fishbowl helmet. Now, i use recon helmet and chest, and keep the security shoulders as a memento to my previous armor.
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Good Article!!!!! I like to use the ODST Head, with Recon shoulders and Mark VI body. Keep up the good work, I’m interested to read the next one.
CQB helmet to me is the “paladin” look you’ll see through other various media. Paladins usually are the master of bringing death…yay death. The black accents as already mentioned are a nice familiar touch.
I was using CQB all around to give the heavy look, but then I got anal about the possibility of the shoulders sticking further out making me more vulnerable to hits (noob) so that’s where I’ve switched to the defined Mark IV shoulders.
Simply Fab ;) wouldn’t you say Jocobo?
I use all default, not sure what that means… I am excited for next week where I can learn what my armor color says about me!
@Y0ur3AlrdyD3ad: I personally am not a huge fan of CQB helmet, but I have seen it look good with the right color accents. I’m glad that you switched the shoulders back to Mark VI though. I’ll have to check the color before I dub you fabulous! XD
@Goose: I addressed people who use full default armor in my original draft, but it didn’t make it in the final. Its basically like wearing jeans and a T-shirt. Its a great look on anyone, but its nothing special. I have no idea what that means about your player… ^.^”
I wear a Mark VI head with a recon left shoulder, a Mark VI right shoulder, and a katana chest plate. My reasons are that I LOVE the original Mark VI helmet. My excuse for the left shoulder is that I just wanted 1 part of my body to be reconz=) My right shoulder is Mark VI because I think that it is the best shoulder piece to show your emblem off on. And finally I chose the katana because I have warn it since I achieved it and I dont plan on taking it off. And that is my life story in a nutshell.
I usually always have the Rogue helmet and I try switching around the armor and shoulders at times, but I keep finding myself going back to Recon chest and shoulders. Before I had Recon, I was using EVA shoulders and Hayabusa chest with Rogue helmet.
@Jocobo All black (dark grey) with the white stripe accent. Ooo sexy!?
I wants be fabulous!
@Alreadydead: I’ll be addressing Color this week. Stay Tuned! XD