Reflections on Halo
It is now 2017. I first played Halo back in 2004 with the release of Halo 2. I became involved in the competitive community in 2010 and spent hundreds or thousands of hours and dollars in pursuit of the dream of becoming a professional Halo player. After my playing ambitions dwindled, I turned to coaching. My moniker was "Monk." In later years, I competed online under the gamertag "Calculate." The below reflections represent the essence of what I was taught over those thirteen years about Halo as an e-sport. Halo contains many lessons, for those that seek them: enduring patience. Good judgment. Teamwork. These virtues are rewarded with victory on the virtual field of battle, to the extent that they are attained. Those teams that foster an atmosphere of trust and goodwill between team members find success both inside of the game and outside of it. The dark sides of Halo can be thwarted by a healthy awareness and respect for those things which are greater. The d...