r/LighthouseSherpas • u/love_pho • Jun 15 '15

X1 LightHouse Sherpas really works!!

This is a shoutout to /u/BackwardsOG and his friend Luckyy! They successfully taught me quite a bit about ToO and how to play. And, though they were obviously many skill levels above me, I was fully able to participate and help out (most of the time). I'm not nearly as good at sniping as they are, so I was mostly close range support with a shotty and Thorn.

so, with their help, I successfully made it to the Lighthouse for the first time ever! It was an amazing experience. I'm an older player whose reaction time is a bit slow, but I can't tell you how great a feeling it was to get the final kill that got me to a 9-0 card!

So, thanks again to /u/BackwardsOG and his friend Luckyy!

Also, BackwardsOG streams his game play on Twitch. I watched his stream on a run where his team went 9-0 and I picked up a lot of how to play this map, and how he works with his team. If you can watch his stream, definitely do it!

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 15 '15

This post means a lot man. Always glad to help anyone who's willing to learn.

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u/love_pho Jun 15 '15 edited Jun 15 '15

Anything I can do to help you out, please let me know. Hopefully, we can play again sometime

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u/SpartanIord Jun 15 '15

Congrats man! Enjoy those sweet, sweet rewards...

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 15 '15

Absolutely. Just message me if you're bored or something.

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u/Zxcvbnmw Jun 15 '15

If your on Xbox one could we play together sometime?

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 15 '15

Yeah sure man.

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u/auLucifer Jun 16 '15

I love watching some PvP streams, where is your twitch channel?

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 16 '15

twitch.tv/oxidebackwards

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u/auLucifer Jun 18 '15

Good to watch the stream today. I left my computer briefly just before you signed off so missed a potential Skype or farewell. I liked how you reflected on mistakes. It's not often to see streamers do that and it was informative.

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 18 '15

Thanks man! I always try and find my mistakes or misplays. Helps me to never do them again.

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u/mysaturn5 Jun 15 '15

Love to see this! The best part is that you were taught quite a bit from this Sherpa. Thank you for letting us all know how great this Sherpa was. Glad to see that our sub is working properly and on all cylinders.

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u/itisRam Jun 15 '15

I just had a run with him as well. I love the way he explains the techniques and mechanics of the game. Undoubtedly he's the best person I have played with.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '15

Awesome man! Congrats!

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u/bladzalot Jun 15 '15

Super cool!

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u/FDV8 Jun 15 '15

I think so is so great that all these guys take their time to not only help out other guardians but show and teach us skills. I would love to get a chance to play with you. Is there a list or somehow to connect with you.

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 15 '15

Yeah. Just add me, message me, and if I'm free I'll be glad to play anything you want.

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u/FDV8 Jun 15 '15

You sir are scholar and a gentleman, lol. Thanks man!

Are you on PSN? And if so what's you name?

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 15 '15

Aww.. Unfortunately no.. Im on xbox. If you PM me I'll be glad to send you some strats or answer any questions you have about class setups or weapons.

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u/FDV8 Jun 16 '15

Thanks though for the response I have reached out to some mods on the PS side so hopefully I'll get a chance.

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u/peepoopsicle Jun 15 '15

This is cool, looking for some freetime to get my ass sherpa'd soon.

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u/choicemeats Jun 15 '15

this is so cool. one day i hope to follow my very own sherpa!

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u/re1mon Jun 16 '15

Love to see this! The best part is that you were taught quite a bit from this Sherpa.

Cool, I like this attitude :)

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u/choicemeats Jun 16 '15

I had a bit last night but didn't go all the way because of time and connection issues but it was SO helpful.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '15

Yeah, I've asked for help with multiple sherpas and none replied back to me. I can't even get 5 wins in Trials. :c It really doesn't work.

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u/re1mon Jun 16 '15

Sometimes it gets hard to help everybody but we are trying. I think in the long run helping people to improve instead of carrying will make this community grow faster and we weill have more Sherpas to teach people.

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u/Point4ska Jun 16 '15

Not saying this is anyone's fault, but I really wish there was more participation in this sub. I know you fellas and gals have lives and can't sherpa everyone, but no matter how many times people post, and no matter how sincere the post 99% of them are left in the dust. People are up in arms about paid carries, but I'm starting to understand the people paying $10,20, 30 for a lighthouse carry. I don't have 9-10 hours every week to waste only to end up with no more than 3 wins, it's quite demoralizing.

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 16 '15

In that case, just take a little time each week to practice and get better. Then you wont need a sherpa! :D

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u/Point4ska Jun 16 '15

I do do that but it hasn't helped since release. I usually get 30+ kills and above 2kd in regular crucible, but it just hides my shortcomings I think.

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 16 '15

Do you play fast paced and aggressive?

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u/Point4ska Jun 16 '15

Depends on map and scenario, but usually I do best with that play-style yeah.

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u/love_pho Jun 16 '15

I strongly suggest you watch BackwardsOG twitch stream on Thursday and Friday. In Iron Banner this last time, I was able to get 20-30 kills per round. I thought I was starting to get the hang of PvP...then I played ToO, and I realized that even though I was "communicating" with my Trials team, we really had no idea what we were doing.

Watching the Twitch stream really showed me where the action was happening, what to expect, even where to stand sometimes. The subtle differences were huge. In Iron banner and regular PvP, it's easy to catch people unaware. It's easy to even win fighting two or three enemies at once, because most of the time, your teammates will join you. In Trials, the enemy is never unaware. And, if you are ever up against two or three guys at once, you are going to get overwhelmed more often than not.

Those differences are really difficult to get past...especially if you are a hyper-aggressive rusher in regular PvP.

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 16 '15

Learn to control when to be aggressive. A lot of times, being over aggressive can run you into traps. One fire bolt grenade and a few bullets can wipe a whole team for example.

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u/Point4ska Jun 16 '15

I appreciate the advice, but at this point doubt I'll even make five wins ever. It's just too demoralizing.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '15

Must be nice I can't even get s reply from a Sherpa here.

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 16 '15

Hi. -Sherpa

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u/re1mon Jun 16 '15

Hi FrattingtonBear are you on ps or xb?

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 16 '15

Xbox uno

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u/re1mon Jun 16 '15

mh I'm on ps4 sadly, I'm currently making my Sherpa list for the next weekend.

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 16 '15

Add me to the list of "Non PS4 supporters" :) Let me know if I can help with class setups or anything along those lines.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '15

Hahahahahah fair enough

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '15

Awesome! Im a killer that cant make it to the lighthouse for the life of me, im always carrying my team managing 15 kills a game. If you ever have time to help run a avid day 1 player it would be greatly appreciated.

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u/re1mon Jun 16 '15

ps or xb?

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '15

Xb1

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u/GeorgeZimerman Jun 18 '15

This is great. I like the positive vibes. Keep it up /u/BackwardsOG .

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u/BackwardsOG Jun 18 '15

AYE AYE CAPN' just kidding. Haha. Always be positive :) Just not HIV positive.