Will Driver
Horizons' Edge
Proficiency V.
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Posted - 2014.08.19 18:00:00 -
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I've been playing a while (38M SP), not as long as the Beta vets, but I remember being a newbie all too well. Some good advice here from other players. Here are my thoughts for new players:
1. Learn to be scrappy and set realistic goals. I was happy getting 200 WP/match at first, then 500, then 1000, now 2000. Don't expect too much right out of the academy.
2. Most players will say "join a Corp," and that's generally good advice. Although as a newbie, I found it difficult to keep up with my squad mates, and I always felt like a liability, especially in Ambush. So going lone wolf is still viable, especially if you learn to be scrappy.
3. Logi is good for generating WP early, but that role is a huge SP sink given all the equipment to skill into. My advice is to spend a little time with the different roles, and then take 1 to Adv. You can be competitive in an Adv. suit with 6M - 10M SP in core skills and a weapon.
4. A good weapon makes all the difference. Militia shotgun, rail rifle and combat rifle are some of the best. However, things like the heavy machine gun (for Heavies) and other weapons also have a role, so pick one and level it up to Adv. and prof 3. Don't bother with a sidearm until you're main weapon is Adv/Prof. 3.
5. You can't win against everyone. Pick your battles, learn to run away! If you're getting killed in 1 or 2 shots, you'll need to be more stealthy and attack from behind. Cloaked scouts with a shotgun are particularly dastardly at this tactic.
6. Don't bother with swarm launchers. Despite recent buffs, as a class they are still hopelessly under powered. If you need an A/V fit, consider a Heavy with a Forge Gun, or A/V grenades or Remote Explosives.
7. Join squads who have an open spot at the beginning of a match. See how they operate. Some you will not like, but if you find other players you like, apply to their Corp. Oh, and get a mic so you can communicate with your squad.
8. While technically "free to play," the SP sink is so deep, even with boosters it takes forever to skill into what you need. So consider passive boosters, and if you play alot, the active boosters are also worth it, at least until you get to 6M - 10M SP.
9. If you are not having fun, tryout some different tactics 
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