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I think I had my first real sighting for this year last night, Christmas 2011. It was in Anniversary Slayer on Penance, in Halo:REACH. I can't know for sure, but past experience tells me it was most probably a bonafide Christmas newb.
I'd hopped on LIVE after anticipating it all throughout the day, whilst being happy, joyous and free amongst friends, feasts and family. Greatful for a magical day of giving, I was now switching gears to take, and hopped on LIVE to hunt the elusive Christmas
* Don't go somewhere you wouldn't normally go alone, without a little back up
* Rushing headlong into things is a good way to run into trouble
* If you poke a Brute with a big stick, you are liable to get bit; take care of business right the first time
* Communication is key to understanding what other members of your project are trying to accomplish
* If you have a map with clearly labeled areas, it's easier to get from point "A"