| Tank Flipping |
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| So we�re sitting in my garage, playing 3-on-3 CTF at Blood Gulch. It�s me, Brandan, and Shane versus Robert, Travis, and my brother. Normal settings with shields, no radar, and a 5-second respawn time. First team to 5 captures wins the match. To put it lightly, our team was losing. To the tune of 3-1, actually. Shane decides that sitting in a remote area while sniping at our shielded enemies is a good idea, so he grabs a Sniper Rifle and abandons Brandan and I. At some point, Travis miraculously sneaks past Shane and into our base without conflict. As Brandan tries to reach their base on foot, I decide to commandeer a Warthog sitting near our base. Just after passing the dark ridge, I hear the sound of a Scorpion Tank rumbling through the center of the map. It doesn�t take long for me and Brandan to realize that the enemy tank was going towards it�s base, indicating that it already had the flag. I immediately throw the Warthog into a powerslide, sending myself directly towards the tank. I cross the map without a moment of hesitation and brace for collision. Seconds later, the Warthog has slammed itself head-first into the side of the tank, effectively FLIPPING the Scorpion and tossing it�s driver. Travis, a very disoriented flag-holder, scurries around before making a feeble attempt to salvage the tank. He�s easily crushed by the Warthog�s massive tires. I quickly disengage my vehicle and retake our flag from it�s spot near the center of Blood Gulch. Somewhere between me flipping the tank and our enemy�s disbelief, Brandan had made his way into their base completely undetected. He grabs the flag and immediately hops into a nearby Ghost, speeding off towards home. Seconds later, the score is 3-2, and the tides have changed. Taking advantage of our enemy�s confusion, I obtain Brandan�s Ghost and proceed in parking it behind enemy lines. Score: 3-3. Once again, I take advantage of our momentum and, using the same tactics, easily secure their flag without a struggle. Score: 3-4. At this point, the other team has no chance. Brandan strolls past their defenses, snatches the flag, and proceeds to finish the match. Thanks to my tank-flipping escapades, Brandan�s timely capture, and Shane�s copious amount of suppression fire, we made a comeback of epic proportions. |