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Patrlck 56
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:28:00 -
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How the hell do you do this?
I used to run in squads a lot, and this is a huge change for me. How do you all cope with the terrible team mates? When you're the only one trying, or the only one that's even any good on your entire team?!
I need help. 
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Defy Gravity
Knights of Eternal Darkness
League of Infamy
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:29:00 -
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Patrlck 56 wrote:How the hell do you do this? I used to run in squads a lot, and this is a huge change for me. How do you all cope with the terrible team mates? When you're the only one trying, or the only one that's even any good on your entire team?! I need help.
Use fotm lol 
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TheAmazing FlyingPig
Crux Special Tasks Group
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:30:00 -
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If the first button you press in a match isn't the d-pad "up", you're doing it wrong.
Never forget
More tiericide, less tieriphiles.
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Patrlck 56
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:31:00 -
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Defy Gravity wrote:Patrlck 56 wrote:How the hell do you do this? I used to run in squads a lot, and this is a huge change for me. How do you all cope with the terrible team mates? When you're the only one trying, or the only one that's even any good on your entire team?! I need help. Use fotm lol
I already have Tanks and ADSs, what more could I need? 
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Patrlck 56
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:31:00 -
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TheAmazing FlyingPig wrote:If the first button you press in a match isn't the d-pad "up", you're doing it wrong.
That's exactly what I do at the beginning of each match, but usually I end up overestimating my team or underestimating the enemy team. 
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Zirzo Valcyn
Kameira Lodge
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:33:00 -
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Patrlck 56 wrote:How the hell do you do this? I used to run in squads a lot, and this is a huge change for me. How do you all cope with the terrible team mates? When you're the only one trying, or the only one that's even any good on your entire team?! I need help.
with a lav/active scanner
you have to be careful in picking your fights
u can ban the troll out of the forums but u can't ban the forums out of the troll.
forum warrior .189
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DUST Fiend
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:39:00 -
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Fly ADS
Drive HAVs
Run scouts
Don't be bad
Have a general aversion to socializing
Profit
TheAmazing FlyingPig wrote:If the first button you press in a match isn't the d-pad "up", you're doing it wrong.
I haven't checked the enemy team in almost a year now haha, I just wait till I see familiar faces in the kill feed. "Press up"....ain't no body got time for that.
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Patrlck 56
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:45:00 -
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DUST Fiend wrote:Fly ADS
Drive HAVs
Run scouts
Don't be bad
Have a general aversion to socializing
Profit
There's a way to profit while flying an ADS?! 
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Llast 326
An Arkhos
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:45:00 -
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I just play
have fun doing what you do and don't worry what others do.
Sometimes completely random people will throw an insane amount of energy into accomplishing things.
Enjoy those random moments os synergy on your team, and have fun.
I generally look at the whole team as my squad, I support those I can, and go where I think I can make an impact in what way I can. Being able to read the battlefield is important to having fun solo. If I notice my team is redlined, I do what I can to fix that. If my team is being spawn camped, I take actions to stop that. Intense firefight in one objective, break out a new objective or disrupt the enemy holding point.
Have fun doing what you do
Terrible teams are only terrible if you contribute to the terribleness, many people on a "bad team" are looking for an opportunity to do something, but can't find that opportunity, try to make those opportunities exist and the team will respond. Don't expect them to respond a certain way though.
Also embrace chaos as being wonderful, it helps
KRRROOOOOOM
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Rizlax Yazzax
Molon Labe.
General Tso's Alliance
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:50:00 -
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Patrlck 56 wrote:How the hell do you do this? I used to run in squads a lot, and this is a huge change for me. How do you all cope with the terrible team mates? When you're the only one trying, or the only one that's even any good on your entire team?! I need help.
When going solo you have to be prepared for your team to suck. I always try to aid them and lend support, but when it's a losing battle and they give up so do I.
I'm not saying AFK, but I stop being so aggressive. Circle the outskirts of battle picking off stragglers or try to capture a poorly defended NULL cannon. My favourite is spending a lost battle harassing vehicles. I may not always get the kill, but can deny them an easy infantry massacre.
Basically when solo, play for fun, winning is secondary.
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LittleCuteBunny
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:51:00 -
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Be very flexible and fill the roles that are needed without complaining
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Patrlck 56
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:52:00 -
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LittleCuteBunny wrote:Be very flexible and fill the roles that are needed without complaining
Looks like I hit a problem.
I can't do much with a Logi suit and a Python (I lose one EVERY MATCH I BRING IT OUT ;_;), but I guess I could help out a lot with my Tank. :D
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Henchmen21
Planet Express LLC
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:52:00 -
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I find I have to use a certain suit for certain maps. Flexibility is everything, if your good at taking out tanks through whatever means works best for you your team will always do better because of it. keeping objectives capped, laying down key uplinks it all helps. You don't need mic's to work together, if a teammate is doing their best to take out a tank throw some AV nades onto the fire.
CCP you better nail 1.8, as it stands 1.7 is a total disaster.
Henchmen21: Infantry
Gotyougood Ufkr: Vehicles
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Reav Hannari
Red Rock Outriders
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:53:00 -
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I run skirmish, pick an objective and make it mine. Sometimes it gets lonely but if my team stinks I get a lot of attention since I'll be holding the only objective left for them.
Adapt or Die // Republic Lance Commander // @ReesNoturana
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Rusty Shallows
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:53:00 -
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TheAmazing FlyingPig wrote:If the first button you press in a match isn't the d-pad "up", you're doing it wrong.
CCP can take away our Warbarge but they can't have our BRAINS!
Although sometimes I jump right into matches since there always seems like a big rush. Generally when someone in squad with a SSD who always calls in vehicles.
Here, have some candy and a Like. :-)
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Vicious Minotaur
Tronhadar Free Guard
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:53:00 -
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There is a reason why most of my fits are sub-20k ISK. That, and I don't care about my KDR. Those are essential to going solo (unless you get rich in PC, or are part of some corporation that mandates KDR for qualifying for membership.) Other things include:
- The ability to enjoy the scenery, when enjoying battle is not an option
- Situational awareness comparable to Sherlock Holmes
- A multitude of fits in a variety of roles
- Knowing when to run away
- The ability to not feel like a noob when you frequently run away
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Spectral Clone
Dust2Dust.
Top Men.
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:54:00 -
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RTSL
Run, Think, Shoot, Live.
Drop it like its hat.
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Ace Starburst
PiZzA DuDeS
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:54:00 -
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Tricked out LAV, heavy, use HMG and small rail turret on infantry, drive up behind lone tanks and pop them with forge gun. |
DUST Fiend
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:55:00 -
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Patrlck 56 wrote:DUST Fiend wrote:Fly ADS
Drive HAVs
Run scouts
Don't be bad
Have a general aversion to socializing
Profit
There's a way to profit while flying an ADS?!
I mentioned nothing of profit
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da GAND
L.O.T.I.S.
D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:56:00 -
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Patrlck 56 wrote:How the hell do you do this? I used to run in squads a lot, and this is a huge change for me. How do you all cope with the terrible team mates? When you're the only one trying, or the only one that's even any good on your entire team?! I need help.
I snipe when I go solo, but I also support the team with uplinks.
After Uprisings release the forums were a bad place, I'll never forget how CCP screwed up so badly.
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Patrlck 56
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:56:00 -
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Vicious Minotaur wrote:Those are essential to going solo (unless you get rich in PC, or are part of some corporation that mandates KDR for qualifying for membership.)
I have nothing to do with either of those anymore, so thanks for your advice. :D
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Patrlck 56
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Posted - 2014.03.23 18:57:00 -
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da GAND wrote:Patrlck 56 wrote:How the hell do you do this? I used to run in squads a lot, and this is a huge change for me. How do you all cope with the terrible team mates? When you're the only one trying, or the only one that's even any good on your entire team?! I need help. I snipe when I go solo, but I also support the team with uplinks.
I will not snipe. I find it very ******* boring, and a waste of my time. 
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Jackof All-Trades
The Black Renaissance
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Posted - 2014.03.23 19:02:00 -
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I've been playing DUST more solo than squadded playing from the beta days, so while i enjoy squads (most of the time) I'm content to play solo as a scout and the like
"Pulvis et umbra sums." We are but dust and shadow GÇò Horace, The Odes of Horace
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LAVALLOIS Nash
QcGOLD
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Posted - 2014.03.23 19:02:00 -
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As a constant lone wolf myself, let me say the key is versatility. And situational awareness.
When the match starts, first thing I do is droplinks. Deploy them for 2 reasons:
-Closer to a contested objective
-A "snipers nest"
(you can equip both militia droplinks and regular ones on a Logi).
Then, drive back to the Supply Depot and go get changed. Me I usually change into my Mines outfit. I hide some RE on my LAV as a anti theft system ,and then I go out and place some Poxy mines.
Afterwards, drive back to the Supply Depot and change.
Basically, you are switching roles as they are needed. If theres no spawnpoints, go the the drop uplinks character. If the team is getting beaten back, switch to sniper. If the team is entrenched, switch to rep tools, nanohive, and injector. If the team is doing well and doesn't need Logi support, switch to a tank.
Or sometimes get a dropship and some gunners and hover over a firefight.
The biggest advantage you have as a lone wolf is stealth. By avoiding the bigger firefights, you can flank and capture installations and objectives, or can plant uplinks and create a new front for the enemy.
You have to be ready to do 5-6 different roles, and have to know when you are needed, and when "my work is done here". |
DR FEB
Zero-Day
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Posted - 2014.03.23 19:05:00 -
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you keep fighting,stay concentrated on yourself instaed of other people and soloing is a skill that only time will train
-I'm so awesome,when I walk in a pub, I raise the bar 10 million per 10
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Nocturnal Soul
Fatal Absolution
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Posted - 2014.03.23 19:07:00 -
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TheAmazing FlyingPig wrote:If the first button you press in a match isn't the d-pad "up", you're doing it wrong.
^This and generally go into battle with stuff you can't live without like a compact hive or REs and so forth also never ever even the slightest think your team will push forward. You are the leader of a 1 man squad and your job is to kill everyone and hack everything.
Its alright everyone, no need to worry it's just an Amarr scout :(
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echo47
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.03.23 19:08:00 -
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Flank. Flank. Flank.
I would rather look bad and win, than look good and lose.
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Patrlck 56
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Posted - 2014.03.23 19:08:00 -
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Nocturnal Soul wrote:your job is to kill everyone and hack everything.
Well ****.
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Asha Starwind
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2014.03.23 19:13:00 -
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If I end up on a team with a squad I usu tag along and fight with them.
If it's nothing but blueberries, wait I until the point rush is over and go ninja undefended enemy letters and camp it until the make concentrated effort to take it back, and repeat.
If a member or squad of a noob corp (e.g. FWARM) is on the enemy team I just snipe, since it seems like the only thing they teach them is to grab a dropship and fly to the highest point on the map with an uplink and snipe from there. Half their team ends up there sniping just asking to be popped in the head. Who am I to not oblige?
If a member or squad of a noob corp (e.g. FWARM) is on the my team, I just exit the battle. Since it ends up being me and a handful of other mercs fighting on the ground and the rest of the team high up somewhere sniping.
Mad Bomber
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Arx Ardashir
Imperium Aeternum
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Posted - 2014.03.23 19:14:00 -
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I run solo most of the time, and the only squad activity I do is Amarr FW.
With that said, I just try to keep my general situational awareness up, and try not to depend on team mates too much. Basically, you play it as a single-player game with AI that ranges from "the best I've seen" to "god that's awful."
Now is the winter of our non-content.
Ghosts Chance's hero for 3/1/14.
A manu dei et tet rimon.
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