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The name "camping" is derived from the [[Wikipedia:Camping|real-life recreational activity of the same name]]. In the same way that outdoor campers set up and occupy a small camp, video game campers lie in wait in a small area.

Campers typically hide in areas that are easily defended or where they are unlikely to be noticed, while shooting from a distance or sneaking out from behind a corner to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting player passing by. They typically lie in wait with powerful weapons; depending on their strategy, they may use ranged weapons like the [[Sniper Rifle]]. [[Rocket Launcher]], or [[Spartan Laser]]; or close-quarters weapons, like the [[Mauler]], [[Gravity Hammer]], [[Energy Sword]], ~~and~~ [[Shotgun]].

Campers typically hide in areas that are easily defended or where they are unlikely to be noticed, while shooting from a distance or sneaking out from behind a corner to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting player passing by. They typically lie in wait with powerful weapons; depending on their strategy, they may use ranged weapons like the [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Rocket Launcher]], or [[Spartan Laser]]; or close-quarters weapons, like the [[Mauler]], [[Gravity Hammer]], [[Energy Sword]], or [[Shotgun]].

Some campers hide where they won't be noticed, using their stealth to snipe unaware players without being detected or counter-attacked. Others use guerilla tactics, hiding around corners or on ledges, and waiting to ambush passing players. Still others will wait in a small, easily-defended area -- often an area with a single entrance that acts as a choke point, allowing the camper to decimate any forces that try to retaliate.

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While some instances of camping are dependent on stealth, other campers -- often those that camp in easily-defended areas -- will happily announce their position with Spartan Laser blasts and by [[grenade spamming]]. Campers that depend on stealth will rarely camp with an objective, such as the [[Oddball]] or a flag, as said items are marked with [[waypoint]]s.

Although camping is a legal and legitimate strategy, and may actually be encouraged by certain survival-oriented game types (such as variants of [[Infection]]), most players complain that it takes away from the inherent fun of the game. It is often stated that it is a "noob" strategy, as it allegedly takes little "skill" and is a cowardly way to play. Though this is not necessarily true, ~~although many people~~ frown upon this strategy.

Although camping is a legal and legitimate strategy, and may actually be encouraged by certain survival-oriented game types (such as variants of [[Infection]]), most players complain that it takes away from the inherent fun of the game. It is often stated that it is a "noob" strategy, as it allegedly takes little "skill" and is a cowardly way to play. Though this is not always necessarily true,  most players frown upon this strategy.

~~Although on~~ occasion, camping is vital, such as in [[Halo 3: ODST]]. In ~~firefight~~, the player may rely on higher difficulties to camp and take out enemies quickly rather than lose precious lives. Although some people still frown upon the tactic, even though in ODST, it cannot be used against ~~the player~~.

On occasion, however, camping can be vital in non-multiplayer games, such as in [[Halo 3: ODST]]. In [[Firefight]], the player may rely on higher difficulties to camp and take out enemies quickly rather than lose precious lives. Although some people still frown upon the tactic, even though in ODST, it cannot be used against other players.

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 The name "camping" is derived from the [[Wikipedia:Camping|real-life recreational activity of the same name]]. In the same way that outdoor campers set up and occupy a small camp, video game campers lie in wait in a small area.
-Campers typically hide in areas that are easily defended or where they are unlikely to be noticed, while shooting from a distance or sneaking out from behind a corner to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting player passing by. They typically lie in wait with powerful weapons; depending on their strategy, they may use ranged weapons like the [[Sniper Rifle]]. [[Rocket Launcher]], or [[Spartan Laser]]; or close-quarters weapons, like the [[Mauler]], [[Gravity Hammer]], [[Energy Sword]], and [[Shotgun]].
+Campers typically hide in areas that are easily defended or where they are unlikely to be noticed, while shooting from a distance or sneaking out from behind a corner to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting player passing by. They typically lie in wait with powerful weapons; depending on their strategy, they may use ranged weapons like the [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Rocket Launcher]], or [[Spartan Laser]]; or close-quarters weapons, like the [[Mauler]], [[Gravity Hammer]], [[Energy Sword]], or [[Shotgun]].
 Some campers hide where they won't be noticed, using their stealth to snipe unaware players without being detected or counter-attacked. Others use guerilla tactics, hiding around corners or on ledges, and waiting to ambush passing players. Still others will wait in a small, easily-defended area -- often an area with a single entrance that acts as a choke point, allowing the camper to decimate any forces that try to retaliate.
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 While some instances of camping are dependent on stealth, other campers -- often those that camp in easily-defended areas -- will happily announce their position with Spartan Laser blasts and by [[grenade spamming]]. Campers that depend on stealth will rarely camp with an objective, such as the [[Oddball]] or a flag, as said items are marked with [[waypoint]]s.
-Although camping is a legal and legitimate strategy, and may actually be encouraged by certain survival-oriented game types (such as variants of [[Infection]]), most players complain that it takes away from the inherent fun of the game. It is often stated that it is a "noob" strategy, as it allegedly takes little "skill" and is a cowardly way to play. Though this is not necessarily true,&nbsp;although many people frown upon this strategy.
+Although camping is a legal and legitimate strategy, and may actually be encouraged by certain survival-oriented game types (such as variants of [[Infection]]), most players complain that it takes away from the inherent fun of the game. It is often stated that it is a "noob" strategy, as it allegedly takes little "skill" and is a cowardly way to play. Though this is not always necessarily true,&nbsp; most players frown upon this strategy.
-Although on occasion, camping is vital, such as in [[Halo 3: ODST]]. In firefight, the player may rely on higher difficulties to camp and take out enemies quickly rather than lose precious lives. Although some people still frown upon the tactic, even though in ODST, it cannot be used against the player.
+On occasion, however, camping can be vital in non-multiplayer games, such as in [[Halo 3: ODST]]. In [[Firefight]], the player may rely on higher difficulties to camp and take out enemies quickly rather than lose precious lives. Although some people still frown upon the tactic, even though in ODST, it cannot be used against other players.
 == Strategy and Counter-Strategy ==