*NOTE: I am currently apart of the [url=http://www.bungie.net/stats/odstg.aspx?gameid=40705534&player=mastercmj2003]top legendary firefight team[/url]. So yes, I know what I am doing.*
This guide is played out on the map Alpha Site. If you wish to see a guide for other Firefight maps (eventually all of them), I ask that you visit [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=37248279&viewreplies=true&postRepeater1-p=1]This thread by SeasonedVeteran[/url] or [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=35867562]This thread by Dropship Dude[/url]. If you need the Vidmaster Endure achievement, I suggest you begin here.
Even 24hours after release, People have managed to get all the vidmasters. To those that did this, I say congrats (and a pat on the back). I am here to give my advice and to answer questions on getting the vidmaster endure acheivement.
First: Dedicate about 2-3 hours of playtime, since you will have to conquer 60 waves of increasingly difficult enemies.
Second: WORK AS A TEAM! Communicate, don't do anything too bold.
Lets begin: The level of choice (ie the easiest) is "Alpha Site." The reason I picked this is because it is a close quarters map enough that the enemy [u]has[/u] to be funneled into one location (the center elevator area).
[quote][url=http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu358/mastercmj2003/MAP.jpg]Map of "Alpha Site" with labels[/url]
Left Stairs - 2 people hold this position
Right Stairs - 2 people hold this position as well
* - Location for SMG's, Pistols, and Health
$ - Location of Rocket Launcher
# - Location of Sniper Rifle and Shotgun
Arrows - Path enemies will take to attack you.
Explosion - Where the ambush (and action) should occur.
4edged star - grunt nest locations for Bonus rounds.
Thanks to Ketner for the map overview![/quote]
Before you begin, I recommend turning on "Grunt Birthday Skull." I say this not only for the entertainment it provides, but it has a strategic advantage (one everyone will like!) later.
I also recommend you familiarize yourself with weapon locations. Note that there are two stairways which constitute as spawnpits (where YOU will spawn). In the corners (to the side of the stairs) are caches of SMG's and Pistols. You will need to know this for later. Shotgun and Sniper are located in the middle pillar. There is a rocket launcher outside, in the middle of the main middle wall. CAUTION: These weapons can only be used once every 5 waves, so use them sparingly.
Let's begin. This strategy is going to be like washing your hair: Lather, rinse, repeat.
To begin, I recommend having two people set up in front of left stairs, and two people in front of right stairs, as to cover straight line sights of the ONLY TWO entrances your enemies can take. Hold this position the entire time, don't venture off (that's how you die!). The enemies will come to you, and you already have an ambush set!
The first wave is always simple: grunts and jackals. Take advantage of your pistol scope and pick off infantry from a distance. (I recommend for maximum points that you wait until grunts get into a group, and kill all of them at once for a killstreak multiplier). After the first wave, Have one person from each side switch their SMG for a Plasma Pistol (is he for real?).
Waves 2, 3, 4, and 5 vary. Sometimes it will be brutes, sometimes drones, sometimes a hunter will appear, and mostly, a combination of the above. In these waves, I recommend employing a similar stratagy as Wave 1, take out the weak from afar! This will leave you with the big targets (ie the Brutes).
*YOU WILL LEARN TO LOVE THE PLASMA PISTOL!!!*
After clearing out infantry (grunts, jackals, drones), all that's usually left are Brutes. Here's the quickest, most effective, and most point affective method for taking down these monstrocities. With a fully charged plasma pistol, fire it at the brute. NOTE that the brute will be stunned for about a second! Take advantage of this, pull out your pistol, pop a shot in his head! You will get a "My Clothes!" medal along with a headshot medal, giving you an extra multiplier.
My method for dealing with HUNTERS: Hunters can be very troublesome! To deal with them, have one person stay close enough to keep him from firing his cannon. Have the 'bait' person lead the hunter away from the team (have one person go left stairs and bait go right stairs for example). The three non bait teammates unload on the hunters back! NOTE during the black eye skull, that hitting a hunter in the back is probably the easiest way to get your health back!
My method for dealing with BRUTE CHIEFTAINS: I'd combine my methods of taking out a hunter and brute. Plasma Pistol the cheiftain, and tagteam him until he goes down. NOTE that he can activate invincibility! DO NOT FEAR! One swift smack to the back not only voids his invincibility, but kills him instantly. So employ the 'bait' strategy and get someone to get the backsmack.
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fanamdara
He left out the easiest way to beat the chieftains... During the 4th wave have your designated chieftain killer get a fresh plasma pistol, soon as the 4th wave is over and you see recruitments on top the killer goes runs and gets the rocket launcher. Once the cheiftains come in 1 charged plasma pistol shot and 1 rocket will kill each one. [/quote]
Bonus Round Strategy
- To begin, if you look up, to the left and right are windows above the elevator shafts. Here are where the grunts will drop from, making it rain grenades. If you are not careful, you will die very very quickly. My strategy however, is super easy and can get you a killionaire while your at it.
HOW TO GET THAT KILLIONAIRE (UPDATED!): With a rocket launcher in hand, go back to the far stairs (near SMG and Pistol spawns). Stand on the stairs, aiming your rocket launcher into the room (try to aim it so it hits as far inside the room as possible. Thats why you are standing soo far back!). The announcer will say two things: "All Skulls ON" and "Iron ON". Think of "All skulls on" as "get ready". As soon as the announcer says "IRON ON", shoot your rocket. If done correctly, you will get anywhere from a killimanjaro to a killionaire. I suggest you fire one rocket in one window, and another in the other.
[url=http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=94605000]Killionaire from Alpha Site[/url]. This was done solo normal, but at the 39min mark, I pull off the killionaire in extremely easy fashion. I advise you check it out if you get the time.
If you play conservative and follow this guide for the fist two sets, you should end up with a team total of over 35 LIVES! That's plenty to get through to the end of the 4th set.
Once you complete the 4th set, and set 5 begins, your acheivement will unlock.
REMINDER: Plasma Pistol + Pistol are your BEST FRIENDS against BRUTES (who in groups can be very devastating). Good luck! Have any questions? Post them here, and I will try my best to answer them1 Good luck, and enjoy your Road to Recon!
[url=http://www.bungie.net/Stats/ODSTg.aspx?gameid=5030380&player=mastercmj2003]LINK to my VIDMASTER: ENDURE game[/url]. Yes, it was legit, including the medals. Take some time, check it out. Sorry I can't get a heatmap to help better describe locations (ie weaponspawns).
[Edited on 10.04.2009 5:41 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] adidas77577 Thanks for the info.[/quote]Didn't we already use this Riot?
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Thanks for the info.
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That is a good idea for the bonus round tip sounds good
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i am i need endure and dei vu
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i never get passed it because of the jet packs,hammer guys,and fuel rods i think every set bungie should let you have 5 lives.
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Yeah i have this achievement but my friend could use it his name is "xpert_cheater" he is pretty good and would help any 1 (considering it's for recon) any 1 need help message me on here (epicnewbage) or go on x-box live and add me (epicnewbage) since that my friend comes over and plays at my house like almost 24/7
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I need people to do endure must have mics and reasonably skilled at taking down brutes,grunts,drones ETC. GT:TheReaperHoward
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I got mine on Lost Platoon with ease. I couldn't get on Alpha Site.
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Awesome guide. Any Australians or New Zealanders want to have a go for Endure this weekend coming?
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Alppha site isnt the best, since it has dis-advntages, like tha fact that close quarters+cheiftans =/= easy
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anyone want to send me a friend request so e can get the achivement
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nice post it helped me but i still cant do it i was wondering if anyone could help me?
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Anyone wanna get it with me? My gamertag is xZombieKiller9x send me a message and we can do it.
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can someone help me get this achievement its the last on my road 2 recon its been bugging me 4 ages i need recon :{
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Hey guys anyone want to team up for some of the 4 player odst vidmasters? gt: LiquidLogic3030
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i need some people to help me with this gamertag-Ryan Luvz Kels
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can u fix the link for the map of alpha site? it goes to photobucket but theres nothing there.
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If anyone needs any other vids as well as endure i have made this account to get them all again, I just have to get a 1 month then will be ready.
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Are you helping other people do this acheivment? If so, I was wondering if you could help me get endure and deja vu. My gamertag is holiesnip3r.
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A lot of people say that alpha site is the best for endure, but it seems a little too cramped to try it on that map. Though, this guide could come in handy.
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Need this Vidmaster!! Friend or Message GT: Strydur
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thanks fopr the advice i stil need to get this but just cant get three other people who want to get it as well so if anyone out there wants to get this achievement or knows anyone who does please give them my gamertag and help me get this damn thing its the last one i need my screename is : SHOCKACON THANKS AGAIN
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Hey , I need people who want to get the vidmaster challenge endure achievement, so if you still need it, or just want to help me hit me up, GT: Autoaim Wano
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AM LOOKING FOR 2/3 HALO: ODST PLAYERS TO HELP ME ACHIEVE RECON. ALL I NEED IS ENDURE AND AFTER COUNTLESS ATTEMPTS WITH NOOBS AM IN NEED OF SERIOUS HELP. AM LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED HALO PLAYERS,WITH GOOD CONNECTION, PREFABLE HEADSET TO HELP ME GET ENDURE :D ADD ME GT: ADDERS23
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Hey, can you please help me with the achievement? This is the only one i need left for Recon. I beg of you to help me. Please.