In a brief video released by the gaming platform Dexerto, a player of Halo 3 is captured attempting to escape detection by a tank but his effort is inevitably a failure. The clip that originated from a Reddit user u/Sufficient-Pie-5274 drew the attention of many users who started reminiscing and making funny comments about the classic and already doomed tactic. The whole event proves the timelessness of the game, which even after sixteen years is still able to unite the players.
This is a must-see! The videoclips that demonstrates a wonderful moment in Halo 3 have been uploaded by Dexerto. The clip is only ten seconds long at most. A Spartan is clearly visible, right? Quietly sitting behind one of the large cargo containers on a map resembling Valhalla or something. As the camera pans, a Scorpion tank is in sight. Surprisingly, the monster’s big cannon is directed at the cargo container where the Spartan is hiding, right on spot! There are no movements from either the Spartan or the tank. It is showdown; however, one side owns a 90mm cannon and the other just a container. One can almost hear the player’s thoughts: “If I don’t move… he won’t see me… I’m one with the container…” Here comes the spoiler: the container bursts into flames. Subsequently, the Spartan is not there anymore. A magnificent, fiery disaster happens.
The comments are really very fun to read. They are like a support group for the people who have done it before. Lilly just says “he tried his best” and really, it is the same feeling as with her. That is the spirit. Tom Fraudy goes just a little bit further with “Poor guy didn’t get the memo.” What memo, Tom?? The one that says ‘tanks beat crates’? That is a pretty standard rule applicable everywhere. mrKonsole captures the moment nicely: “At that instant that missle launcher was aiming at him, he felt like ‘Oh damn’!” Sure, that was a moment of pure, unadulterated “welp”.
In addition, you get to know the real deep cuts. ByteDrag𝟶n comes up with the essential info: “I actually know this custom server, everyone has to hide from the tank player. All kinds of funny things happen including some players trying to clip through the walls lol.” WAIT. This is a game changer! So, this player is not a rookie in a regular match, but he is in a custom game dedicated to seek-and-hide? Super cool. It highlights how the player was exceedingly devoted to the hiding part. He was not silly; he was merely playing the objective! Kinda. The objective of not getting turned into tiny Spartan bits. Which he failed. But still!
And then there is the existential kind of replies. Nancy kharb was the one who noted the very harsh truth: “This is me avoiding my problems: stand still and hope they don’t notice.” Ouch. Very true, Nancy. Very true. Emmy succinctly characterized the tactical genius: “if I can’t see the tank, then the tank can’t see me.” This is precisely what toddlers think when they cover their own eyes. No mistakes made.
Furthermore, the whole thing even provoked a small argument about the current condition of Halo 3 online, which is mad for a 17 years old game. Tony Cipriani got straight to it: “please excuse my ignorance here, but is Halo 3 online still alive and thriving?” And to his query, the community replied! Awful McBad was the one coming with the answer: “Halo 3 No, Halo MCC yes.” Soyskay96 was the one to corroborate that when he said “Master chief collection on steam and on Xbox consoles.” Thus, the legacy continues, only in a more sophisticated package. It is not the same original servers from 2007, but players are still around, still making these same glorious mistakes. That’s somewhat beautiful.
NoBanks Nearby pronounced the most insightful truth: “wild how ‘tries to hide from a tank’ always ends with the same fiery conclusion in halo 3. classic move.” Definitely, it is a classic move. It is the test of faith for every Halo player that one day he will be safe from high-explosive shells where there is a wall. Each one of us was that Spartan, waiting for a miracle. At the same time, every one of us has also been that tank driver, spotting a leg behind a rock and feeling the power.
The clip that went viral is both side-splitting and fail moment. It is like a time capsule! It reminds us that the good times in the games like Halo 3 are not just about being good, they are also about the silly moments that are shared and become legends.
