The XP system is incredibly frustrating. Being that its medal based makes Halo 3 virtually obsolete unless youre using swords or hammers. Headshots dont count, most weapon kills dont count. We pretty much have to use the needler, spartan laser, or a melee weapon to earn any XP at all for performance and team work XP is right near impossible to earn period in Halo 3.
Why cant kills and assists or any kind contribute to XP with bonuses for earning medals? That system would make significantly more sense and create a more consistent experience.
Instead we have to grind Reach or Halo 2:A to reasonably rank up. Even in double XP (which doesnt help when you cant earn XP in the first place). Please fix this system. Its not intuitive at all. I cant fathom why it was designed like this in the first place. Literally no other game follows this line of thinking with their respective XP systems.
I kinda like the xp system being medal based as at least that makes it somewhat performance based. What they should do is update H3 with similar medals the other titles have.
Rewarding kills with XP is just as performance based. Im not suggesting we remove XP for medals. Im saying we reward the actual performance all around. Wins, Kills, Medals, Assists, everything that contributes to the team and the individual’s performance. This creates a consistent reliable experience for all players, in all games, and all game modes. Not just the ones with specific weapons or medals.
Halo 4 gives the highest number of medals…
Im well aware of which games give more medals than others. The point is Halo 3 is my favorite and I cant play it if I want to tier up this century.
Yes, halo 3 needs further adjustment for the XP system. It still feels too slow. Halo CE also gives a high amount of XP per game.
I love the current XP system. That being said, the OP is completely right, H3 needs an overhaul as to XP obtainment. I happen to mainly play Reach/ H2, but that’s just what I like playing the most. It’s not fair for people to not be able to gain XP by playing the Halo you want to play. I’m sure it’ll get worked on, as there has been alot of other people bring up the same topic. I hope it’s fixed soon for you 
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> I love the current XP system. That being said, the OP is completely right, H3 needs an overhaul as to XP obtainment. I happen to mainly play Reach/ H2, but that’s just what I like playing the most. It’s not fair for people to not be able to gain XP by playing the Halo you want to play. I’m sure it’ll get worked on, as there has been alot of other people bring up the same topic. I hope it’s fixed soon for you
As of late I’ve been playing a lot of HCE, H2, H2A, and Reach to rank up. I’d love if H3 could be used to level up fast too, that’s my favorite game in the collection!