Noob Combo
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The Noob Combo is a tactic used on Halo 2 and to a lesser extent, Halo 3. It got its name when a young Halo player used a high-pitched, New York accent combined with frequent outbursts of "Noob! I'll pwn you!", "Check out my 1337 skills", and similar abusive language.
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[edit] Advantages
This tactic is highly effective - enemy shields are brought down by the sheer irritation of the player's voice, and then they are finished off by the insult that will usually lead to the recipient quitting.
[edit] Disadvantages
The Noob Combo does have some drawbacks. Often the combo can affect the player's own team, instead of its intended target, the opposing team. Users of the Noob Combo may find that their team doesn't appreciate their tactics, resulting in team-killing or quitting. To counter this, Noob-Combo users often move in packs (or "clans") of 4-6, ensuring that their tactics are appreciated.
[edit] Counter-Measures
Clans have distinctive calls - they are easily noticed in pre-game lobbies - the experienced gamer must listen out for the unmistakable calls of pre-pubescents giving death-threats to adults. Upon hearing the cry of the clan, the player has two options - fight or flight. They can either run, quitting the game before it starts, although this is considered dishonorable and may lead to negative feedback. The alternate is to fight the clan by mimicking their tactics. When the clan attacks you by insulting your gaming skills, defend yourself by making a "your momma" joke. This can often leave the Noob speechless for several seconds, giving the player the chance to actually play the game.
