Steel Battalion - Pilot's Log

[OatBob]

Operator: OatBob

Steel Battalion

Name	Status	Difficulty	Mission	Length	Kills
Noob 02	KIA 2013.3.28	Rookie	06	08:53	129
Noob 01	KIA 2013.3.22	Rookie	02	00:55	37
Noob 00	KIA 2013.3.22	Rookie	01	01:24	15
TOTAL				13:07	211

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[OatBob]

• set up controller
• dusted off Xbox
• set up Advanced AV Pack, ordered High-Def Pack

LET'S ROCK!!

Noob 00 (Rookie)

Completed Mission 00, and 01.
Safely aborted Mission 02 on first attempt.
KIA on second attempt.

Noob 01 is on standby for Mission 00
Mission 02, first attempt aborted.  Second attempt SUCCESS!
Here lies Noob 01.  He passed away shortly after the bridge dash on Mission 03.

Good night RFG, Noob 02 will begin tomorrow.

[OatBob]

2013.03.23
Today's goals: sanitize and clear mission 03

Sanitized.  This thing reeked of sweat and something sweet... almost like a Mtn. Dew or OJ.  It made me nauseous to have an energy drink.  I'm sticking with cola for now.  Upon close inspection I noticed salt and mineral deposits.  I don't think any of it was tobacco related, but maybe a deodorant or scented candle.  It took me more than a couple hours to clean this beast.  Bleach water didn't work, alcohol didn't work.  Dawn dish soap worked mildly.  Either way, it now has less of that "used VT smell".

Noob 02 - Rookie
Mission 02, Ejected x1
Mission 03, Ejected x2, COMPLETE!
Mission 04, Ejected x3, COMPLETE!!!

2013.03.24
not much playing today
Noob 02 continued
Mission 05 failed x1, COMPLETE

[OatBob]

Noob 02 (Rookie)

Keeps on troopin!

Mission 06 complete.

[slackur]

Boy do I love this game.  My favorite for many years.  Enjoying the updates.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Boy do I love this game.  My favorite for many years.  Enjoying the updates.

Living vicariously through the updates myself. I've never had room to set mine up, though one of these days I've got the perfect auditorium for it at work and I've been cleared for approval on it.

[OatBob]

Noob 02 is KIA on mission 07.  It's the "weapons factory" level.  Lots of enemies in tight areas.

Just for reference, I've been following the nemesis8722 videos on Youtube.  His general plan is moderately risky and requires intermediate skill, but he also takes time to explain things.  They also tend to progress in a manner that I'm learning only one or two functions a mission instead of being entirely overwhelmed.



So far this has been a rewarding experience.

[OatBob]

• "High Def Pack" installed
• Now plays in 480p

Wow, a 3-day weekend and I spent the entire time playing Halo 4.  Maybe I'll transition to Tekki over the weekdays.  In the meantime, my spartan has completed the Forerunner ordinance and is standing at 67% commendations.