DUST Search - Advanced, Solo player looking for additional strategies for WP when being STOMPED

Eko Sol wrote:

It is no secret that matchmaking is an issue. I've played for about 50 days with at least a match a day. Since 1.7 I stopped Ambush and Domination and play only Skirmish matches.

So I solo. I know a lot of people like doing squads and that would up the win chances through the roof BUT I don't care so much about winning as much as just having a good time. When I play games like this (strategy based games) I just like to spoil other peoples success with my mind. I am an exceptional strategic thinker. That being said, sometimes an enemy team has all of the NULLs and there isn't anything we can really do.

I have a strategy that works very well at specific NULL cannons based on how they are spawned. I do multiple fits to include a ground forces based fit, stealth fit, hack fit, and a sniper fit. I use Min-Logistics for everything because it offer versatility in what I try to do and I can put SP in specific equipment parts of the tree as opposed to specific suits with lower tier modules.

Right now, I'm starting to get to a point where the only games I can't have over 1k WP are games where we are being stomped BAD. Sometimes it is so bad that I just can't do anything, to include sniping. This is 1k without drop uplinks btw.

Other than that, I'm just looking for some additional solo strategies. I am not sharing mine because I don't want to make this post any longer than it is. I'll share them later.

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Eko Sol 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 13	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:25:00 - [1] - Quote It is no secret that matchmaking is an issue. I've played for about 50 days with at least a match a day. Since 1.7 I stopped Ambush and Domination and play only Skirmish matches. So I solo. I know a lot of people like doing squads and that would up the win chances through the roof BUT I don't care so much about winning as much as just having a good time. When I play games like this (strategy based games) I just like to spoil other peoples success with my mind. I am an exceptional strategic thinker. That being said, sometimes an enemy team has all of the NULLs and there isn't anything we can really do. I have a strategy that works very well at specific NULL cannons based on how they are spawned. I do multiple fits to include a ground forces based fit, stealth fit, hack fit, and a sniper fit. I use Min-Logistics for everything because it offer versatility in what I try to do and I can put SP in specific equipment parts of the tree as opposed to specific suits with lower tier modules. Right now, I'm starting to get to a point where the only games I can't have over 1k WP are games where we are being stomped BAD. Sometimes it is so bad that I just can't do anything, to include sniping. This is 1k without drop uplinks btw.
Leadfoot10 Molon Labe. Public Disorder. 190	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:28:00 - [2] - Quote You answered your own question -- uplinks are your answer. A well placed nanohive will also get you points. As will rep tools. Using a longer range weapon (like the CR or RR) will also help you get a few kills when being stomped. But strong intra-squad teamwork is the real answer. Hope this helps....Mike
taxi bastard Minor Trueblood 100	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:36:00 - [3] - Quote Eko Sol wrote: I am an exceptional strategic thinker. mini militia light frame is great for farming WP's under such circumstances. no SP's needed now use that exceptional strategic thinking.
Eko Sol 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 13	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:37:00 - [4] - Quote I was thinking more specific strategies. I do everything but repair tools. I do drop uplinks but I am not counting that directly toward the WP count as, I believe, they are free points. I use them strategically already. I do the RR for almost everything. I love that weapon. I guess, an example of a strategy I use is: Where to drop uplinks. For example, I typically drop at least one 105m or farther away from a null because an enemy typically scans near the null and won't pick it up. I'll drop the second one in an obscure spot that draws out a scanner who will spend a few seconds actually looking for the exact spot. I also will use my hack build (high speed and endurance) and hack a supply depot first at the second null (after getting the first one knocked out) and change to a front line build before hacking supply depot or clone depot because I expect to run into an enemy unit/squad. I do the change after dropping the uplinks in the spots I like. If I get the null at the second place with a supply depot near by, I will change to my stealth fit so I can ambush teams and hold the NULL until the rest of the team gets their or can provide support. I use logi and hacking modules on the hack build as well to have an accelerated hacking speed. I also use it on my stealth build with two damners and a hack module. I get 45% increase right now. If anyone else has some kind of strategy to add, I'm all ears. I consider myself an advanced player so I'm looking for similar advanced strategies or elite strategies for SOLO players. It's hard for me to do sqauds since I play sporattically and on't want to spend additional time finding or starting a squad.
Asha Starwind VEXALATION CORPORATION Partners of Industrial Service and Salvage 65	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:37:00 - [5] - Quote Eko Sol wrote: It is no secret that matchmaking is an issue. I've played for about 50 days with at least a match a day. Since 1.7 I stopped Ambush and Domination and play only Skirmish matches. So I solo. I know a lot of people like doing squads and that would up the win chances through the roof BUT I don't care so much about winning as much as just having a good time. When I play games like this (strategy based games) I just like to spoil other peoples success with my mind. I am an exceptional strategic thinker. That being said, sometimes an enemy team has all of the NULLs and there isn't anything we can really do. I have a strategy that works very well at specific NULL cannons based on how they are spawned. I do multiple fits to include a ground forces based fit, stealth fit, hack fit, and a sniper fit. I use Min-Logistics for everything because it offer versatility in what I try to do and I can put SP in specific equipment parts of the tree as opposed to specific suits with lower tier modules. Right now, I'm starting to get to a point where the only games I can't have over 1k WP are games where we are being stomped BAD. Sometimes it is so bad that I just can't do anything, to include sniping. This is 1k without drop uplinks btw. Other than that, I'm just looking for some additional solo strategies. I am not sharing mine because I don't want to make this post any longer than it is. I'll share them later. If I could escape, I usu run around and hack whatever isn't being camped and lay uplinks
Valmorgan Aubaris Stellar and Orbital Strategic Services ACME Holding Conglomerate 133	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:39:00 - [6] - Quote Eko Sol wrote: It is no secret that matchmaking is an issue. I've played for about 50 days with at least a match a day. Since 1.7 I stopped Ambush and Domination and play only Skirmish matches. Same here, I only play skirmish now EDIT: Upon reread I'm not sure of your OP is a brag, a moan, or a question.... EVE alliance seeks mercs, join Stellar and Orbital Strategic Services today! Let's gank Scotty.
Eko Sol 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 13	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:44:00 - [7] - Quote [/quote] Same here, I only play skirmish now EDIT: Upon reread I'm not sure of your OP is a brag, a moan, or a question....[/quote] I was just trying to emphasize that since I play Skirmish I would hope people provide strategies associated to that. [/quote] If I could escape, I usu run around and hack whatever isn't being camped and lay uplinks.[/quote] So if you escape that nonsense and aren't able to hack effectively, do you just drop the uplinks and move on or do you always try to sneak a hack and try again. Because now I'm thinking I can save clones by dropping uplinks and letting the team spawn at those spots before getting caught trying to hack.
Sana Rayya WASTELAND JUNK REMOVAL Top Men. 670	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:53:00 - [8] - Quote If you're playing skirmish you should take a vehicle to one of the nulls near the enemy redline and hack it/whatever is around it, lay some uplinks, and maybe switch to REs and boobytrap it for the eventual red that will go in for the rehack. Depending on the map you could set up shop there and RE anyone who comes your way. Usually there will be a few unsquadded yet persistent redberries who will get lured in by the thought of an easy hack/kill, while the rest of the team is off at your redline.
TechMechMeds Swamp Marines 1982	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:56:00 - [9] - Quote Eko Sol wrote: It is no secret that matchmaking is an issue. I've played for about 50 days with at least a match a day. Since 1.7 I stopped Ambush and Domination and play only Skirmish matches. So I solo. I know a lot of people like doing squads and that would up the win chances through the roof BUT I don't care so much about winning as much as just having a good time. When I play games like this (strategy based games) I just like to spoil other peoples success with my mind. I am an exceptional strategic thinker. That being said, sometimes an enemy team has all of the NULLs and there isn't anything we can really do. I have a strategy that works very well at specific NULL cannons based on how they are spawned. I do multiple fits to include a ground forces based fit, stealth fit, hack fit, and a sniper fit. I use Min-Logistics for everything because it offer versatility in what I try to do and I can put SP in specific equipment parts of the tree as opposed to specific suits with lower tier modules. Right now, I'm starting to get to a point where the only games I can't have over 1k WP are games where we are being stomped BAD. Sometimes it is so bad that I just can't do anything, to include sniping. This is 1k without drop uplinks btw. Other than that, I'm just looking for some additional solo strategies. I am not sharing mine because I don't want to make this post any longer than it is. I'll share them later. The whole point of a squad is to have fun together, if your running solo then expect to have your fun ruined by those that are more sociable unless you are alldin. Level 1 forum warrior. Minmatar and Gallente fw. I sold my wife and kids to the Amarr for isk, its a valid tactic.
TechMechMeds Swamp Marines 1982	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:57:00 - [10] - Quote Oh and run logi, uplinks, rep tool and scanner or hives. Level 1 forum warrior. Minmatar and Gallente fw. I sold my wife and kids to the Amarr for isk, its a valid tactic.

Iron Wolf Saber Den of Swords 11684	Posted - 2014.01.07 23:58:00 - [11] - Quote For the love of amarr and all that is holy DO NOT THROW DOWN UPLINKS IN THE SAME AREA OF AN AMBUSH MATCH WHERE THE TEAM IS GETTING SLAUGHTERED. CPM 0 Secretary Omni-Soldier, Forum Warrior, Annoying Artist \\= Advanced Caldari Assault // Unlocked
Amarrgheddon Warcaste 51	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:01:00 - [12] - Quote Get a tank
taxi bastard Minor Trueblood 100	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:10:00 - [13] - Quote Eko Sol wrote: [ So if you escape that nonsense and aren't able to hack effectively, do you just drop the uplinks and move on or do you always try to sneak a hack and try again. Because now I'm thinking I can save clones by dropping uplinks and letting the team spawn at those spots before getting caught trying to hack. personally I use the mini militia light frame with uplinks. go where the fighting is not. hack everything but null cannons. and leave uplinks for team to spawn in. move on to the next place, repeat. your team will be the fodder and hack the null cannons keeping the enemy busy while you are 1 step ahead of them. easy points
Eko Sol 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 13	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:11:00 - [14] - Quote TechMechMeds wrote: The whole point of a squad is to have fun together, if your running solo then expect to have your fun ruined by those that are more sociable unless you are alldin. So, I get your point but I always have fun being solo. I don't go solo because I am anti-social. I go solo because it is just quick and easy. I am going to start dabbling into squads during the weekends now that my schedule is better but the point is that I am looking for solo-ish strategies. If you have a squad based (or small squad) strategy then share away as well. It won't hurt my game. On another note, does anyone else go to a sniper build specifically to destroy drop uplinks and then change back to a ground forces fit and get back on the front line? I do it, but want to get assurance that i'm not the only one.
TechMechMeds Swamp Marines 1982	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:16:00 - [15] - Quote Eko Sol wrote: TechMechMeds wrote: The whole point of a squad is to have fun together, if your running solo then expect to have your fun ruined by those that are more sociable unless you are alldin. So, I get your point but I always have fun being solo. I don't go solo because I am anti-social. I go solo because it is just quick and easy. I am going to start dabbling into squads during the weekends now that my schedule is better but the point is that I am looking for solo-ish strategies. If you have a squad based (or small squad) strategy then share away as well. It won't hurt my game. On another note, does anyone else go to a sniper build specifically to destroy drop uplinks and then change back to a ground forces fit and get back on the front line? I do it, but want to get assurance that i'm not the only one. Fair play, run a logi for wp. Level 1 forum warrior. Minmatar and Gallente fw. I sold my wife and kids to the Amarr for isk, its a valid tactic.
Scheneighnay McBob Bojo's School of the Trades 3442	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:17:00 - [16] - Quote Simple: be a true scout. Fit a minmatar scout with a cardiac regulator, codebreaker, and drop uplink. Avoid combat, and instead sneak around dopping uplinks and hacking unmanned objectives. This is usually a very effective way to profit from being redlined. We used to have a time machine
Monkey MAC Lost Millennium 1489	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:19:00 - [17] - Quote If its a stomp run the front line starter fit with a rail rifle, then just do as much as you can. Tanks 514 I told you, I bloody well told you. Monkey Mac - Forum Warrior of the Trees Lvl.1
el OPERATOR Mannar Focused Warfare Gallente Federation 17	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:23:00 - [18] - Quote 1. Get in a squad and COMMUNICATE your actions and intent. You're an "advanced strategic thinker", don't be afraid of your own leadership abilities, whether you're the squad lead or not. COMMUNICATE, COORDINATE, DOMINATE. 2. GTFO of the redline. DUST has the most underutilized spawn escapes I've ever seen. No matter the stomp-caliber GTFO of the redline. ! 3. Reinforce areas w/passive denials, Proxes specifically. when most pubstompers come raring from your redline to the NULL you just hacked behind them, odds are really good they're in vehicles. 4. Reinforce areas with Repping hives, your team that spawns into your newly hacked NULL will need supplies, since odds are good they'll spawn right into combat. Hives out in SMART positions means they can engage without worrying about ammo/reps. 5. #1. "TeamWork>All" -CHICAGOCUBSFOREVER Love him or hate him, that **** is the truth. 6. go read a book, video games aren't real. Open-Beta Vet. NPC Corp Independent Contractor. Drunk Night Tree Burner. This is my Main and Original.
Rynoceros Rise Of Old Dudes 2030	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:27:00 - [19] - Quote When redlined, equip a Rep Tool and just wait for the tardberries to keep rushing out for the same area, then rep them as the team with better communication slays them coming out of the gate - over and over and over, again. Beer before Liquor, never sicker. Toothpaste before Orange Juice, you're dead.
Eko Sol 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 13	Posted - 2014.01.08 00:56:00 - [20] - Quote Iron Wolf Saber wrote: For the love of amarr and all that is holy DO NOT THROW DOWN UPLINKS IN THE SAME AREA OF AN AMBUSH MATCH WHERE THE TEAM IS GETTING SLAUGHTERED. LOL, one of the reasons I stopped playing ambush is the uplink spam. It is very misleading and can (now with 1.7) start lag that makes people randomly invincible. Amarrgheddon wrote: Get a tank I avoid vehicles right now unless I hack them. Which brings up something else that is fun. Camping in stealth near the enemy lines to kill a red and hack their stuff. I will start dabbling in it in the future taxi bastard wrote: personally I use the mini militia light frame with uplinks. go where the fighting is not. hack everything but null cannons. and leave uplinks for team to spawn in. move on to the next place, repeat. your team will be the fodder and hack the null cannons keeping the enemy busy while you are 1 step ahead of them. easy points I am trying to not change fits BUT I can make a similar build with a logistics. Cardiac resperator, catalyst, and dampner mod. As far as the rest, I haven't tried this yet so this on my list for this week. Move fast and drop uplinks and hack everything but the null. Got it. el operator wrote: 4. Reinforce areas with Repping hives, your team that spawns into your newly hacked NULL will need supplies, since odds are good they'll spawn right into combat. Hives out in SMART positions means they can engage without worrying about ammo/reps. 6. go read a book, video games aren't real. I def under utilize hives. I'll make a fit that uses them more. I read a lot of non-fiction material every day. This includes books. I love knowledge, science, math, career oriented subjects, some history, etc. I never stop learning. Only play a few hours a week...except for the recent holidays. With the time off, played quite a bit more. Rynoceros wrote: When redlined, equip a Rep Tool and just wait for the tardberries to keep rushing out for the same area, then rep them as the team with better communication slays them coming out of the gate - over and over and over, again. I definitely underutilize the rep tool. I need to start skilling in that. I have about 300k I want to spend elsewhere first and then start with doing a medic type build afterward.

jordy mack Ultramarine Corp 94	Posted - 2014.01.08 01:43:00 - [21] - Quote Why not just run your own squad? Who cares if ppl join/leave its still getting u closer to an orbital even if its full of dumb noobs. But apart from that one of my fav things to do when I have no friends in match is to get some uplinks in close to an objective and protect my spawnlings. its kinda fun if u thinks of it like an fps rts, u can direct the flow of the npc's... errr blues to the letters with uplinks and orders, then reward them with hives and reps. Less QQ more PewPew
Patrick57 Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 3765	Posted - 2014.01.08 02:20:00 - [22] - Quote Solo + Uplinks in a strategic place gets you a series of hate videos Logi ak.0 Best Logi :D
Tectonic Fusion 944	Posted - 2014.01.08 02:41:00 - [23] - Quote taxi bastard wrote: Eko Sol wrote: I am an exceptional strategic thinker. mini militia light frame is great for farming WP's under such circumstances. no SP's needed now use that exceptional strategic thinking. This. Use an enhanced armor plate and a basic armor plate with the 1 HPs repper or a militia cat kin or basic. And use a basic combat rifle with ZN nova knives and M1 Locus Grenades. A compact nanohive is a good equipment for a scout because you can rep and get ammo, then hopefully it disappears to cover your traces. I just place 2-3 uplinks at the start of the match, die, then go scout the rest of the match. But if you couldn't figure that out already, you are either new or are not on my level yet. Solo Player Squad status: Locked
Akdhar Saif Intaki Liberation Front Intaki Prosperity Initiative 145	Posted - 2014.01.08 02:52:00 - [24] - Quote Sometimes when I'm getting stomped I call in a CRU lav and try to get blues out of the redline using that and drop links. The only problem is I drop them and they just end up getting scanned down or camped again? Maybe a drop ship will let me place uplinks in safer places?
Eko Sol 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 14	Posted - 2014.01.08 03:04:00 - [25] - Quote Akdhar Saif wrote: Sometimes when I'm getting stomped I call in a CRU lav and try to get blues out of the redline using that and drop links. The only problem is I drop them and they just end up getting scanned down or camped again? Maybe a drop ship will let me place uplinks in safer places? The drop uplinks that don't get caught are typically ones at least 100m away from a null toward the redline. Rarely do scanners go that far and even scouts don't always get them. I i have tier 2 uplink equipment and can drop two. So I always drop one there and one in an obscure spot near the null that I know can confuse a scan. If you use a scanner yourself then you know that sometimes you spend a second or two and sometimes a second scan just to get to it. I typically can detect this when I see someone looking for it and ambush them. Avoid putting them near Supply depots. I say put them 110m away from a null toward a redline. It won't ever be at the redline itself anyway.
Eko Sol 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 14	Posted - 2014.01.08 03:07:00 - [26] - Quote Tectonic Fusion wrote: taxi bastard wrote: mini militia light frame is great for farming WP's under such circumstances. no SP's needed now use that exceptional strategic thinking. This. Use an enhanced armor plate and a basic armor plate with the 1 HPs repper or a militia cat kin or basic. And use a basic combat rifle with ZN nova knives and M1 Locus Grenades. A compact nanohive is a good equipment for a scout because you can rep and get ammo, then hopefully it disappears to cover your traces. I just place 2-3 uplinks at the start of the match, die, then go scout the rest of the match. But if you couldn't figure that out already, you are either new or are not on my level yet. I did notice some people have some wild success with this strategy. I'm basically gonna run this and see how much I like it.
Patrick57 Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 3772	Posted - 2014.01.08 03:13:00 - [27] - Quote Patrick57 wrote: Solo + Uplinks in a strategic place gets you a series of hate videos Seriously, I usually get my own OB and a 300k payout just by laying Uplinks and then repping people. Logi ak.0 Best Logi :D
Pvt Numnutz Black Phoenix Mercenaries Legacy Rising 619	Posted - 2014.01.08 03:15:00 - [28] - Quote Honestly, squad up. Short of that, pray others are squadded up in your team. Otherwise you just have to pray blues can last long enough for you to kill one.
Piercing Serenity Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 492	Posted - 2014.01.08 03:28:00 - [29] - Quote Here are just some general tips that I use when I run solo. Hopefully they're not so painfully obvious. Hit every drop uplink you see with a grenade or two (unless you run fluxes) and watch the uplink before you move on. Nothing sucks more than having an enemy spawn as you're walking away Camp a CRU until a blueberry or two comes for backup. This isn't always necessary, but if you hack a point that has a CRU close by, you're going to get all of the defenders through the CRU. You'll just stay alive longer trying to fight them off until back up arrives, as opposed to boxing yourself in a corner trying to hack Rotate in a full circle when hacking. I think that almost every hackable point has a small area where you can hack it from that isn't directly on the console or object. For example, you can hack a Null Cannon and move back and forth (as much space as the null cannon allows) and still continue hacking. I never stand still when I hack, just in case there is a sniper on the point Consider bringing multiple types of uplinks on your logi suit. Bring uplinks with lower spawn times closer to the point, and uplinks with more available spawns further away All I can think of right now DUST 514 BETA VET 16.2M Lifetime SP SH4T --> PFBHz --> PFB --> SH4T --> Fatal
Eko Sol 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 14	Posted - 2014.01.08 03:39:00 - [30] - Quote Piercing Serenity wrote: GÇóConsider bringing multiple types of uplinks on your logi suit. Bring uplinks with lower spawn times closer to the point, and uplinks with more available spawns further away I actually have never done this. I always have one set but bringing multiple types is actually a great idea. I can have more uplinks in more places.



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