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Posted - 2012.11.04 06:06:00 -
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Eppenguar Magus wrote:Interesting discussion...
-Heres something though- This is my first console MMO and (honestly) one of the first console games I am going to play. My Ps3 is essentially a glorified Blu Ray Player with web browsing on my big screen LOL. I am , however, very familiar with MMORPGs in general and have been playing them forever.
My issue is this- I do not have a headset/mic for my PS3 and considering I do not usually game with it- I will not be buying one just for this game (at this time..) but I do have these things for my PC along with familiarity with Vent/TS. Do any Corporations use Vent or TS for communication or is it all through the PS3?
-This is a pretty big thing for me since I can see how communication will be vital and that tactics in this game could really be incredible- Right now I am just running around and trying to kill the "red" guys with no strategy with my other teammates.
In the long run I can see myself purchasing a wireless PS3 headset if I REALLY end up liking this game (so far its a blast) but today is my first day-
Sooooo, anyone use Vent or TS for communication while playing- If so, I would love to participate in a corporation, learn this game (REALLY learn the game) and get into some underlying layers of strategic play.
-Thank you.
There are corporations that have outside communications outside of Dust 514, and those that do will use, TS3, Vent, mumble, or even this new C3 thing as well, among other communications networks. I myself use this outside voip program for outside communications as well as for those that only have a mic for a computer, but not one able to be used on the console, so if I squad up with them, I can hear them through the computer and they can hear me at least through the console.
You can still activate the voice chat option regardless so you can at least hear people, so coordination can be there to an extent, if you have a squad decent enough. Mics aren't always necessary to join some corps, though it is always nice to have one around. |
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Posted - 2012.11.04 06:24:00 -
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Jax GG wrote:Hey, I wanted to start this thread for two reasons. 1. I think I might be at a point where joining a corporation will benefit me and me them. 2. There are more and more complaints about blue dots doing things wrong and almost nothing in the way of advice of getting better. From what I have read, I am of the belief that most of the 'blue' issues would be resolved by being in a corporation and having communication, even if it's not talking and just listening. However, other than simply playing the game better, are there other reasons? For instance, if you roll with a corporation, I would assume that your death rate would drop due to you/someone else carrying Injectors? If this is the case does it mean that my ISK efficiency improves? (ie I'm not losing gear), does this in turn mean I can spend more on it and get better weapons? which in turns means I 'should' get more SP etc etc Now, I might be wrong on the above points, but can we please try and put something POSITIVE  together about joining and being in a Corporation (subject to the corporation knowing what they are actually doing). Regards Jax
Jax,
You are correct, as some blues, or sometimes what some refer to as blueberries, can sometimes be unhelpful, as they may have just started the game, don't pay attention, or just don't care.
I would like to say that if each new guy just starting out should go with the Assault - Triage fit, so that they at least have a chance of reviving an ally; which gives them WP, which gives them...you called it: more SP and ISK. It would make them somewhat more useful as it is pretty much the frontline suit with a nanite injector.
If you roll with a corp, the potential for your death rate to decrease is probable. However, this game isn't all about the K/D ratio. If you get revived, it still counts as a death towards your ratio when you are on the ground bleeding. Although, you could have a fairly expensive suit that is saved and you can fight in it another day, saving you ISK which in return gains you more profits, which will gain you more awesome fits to bring out your true potential, or to explore new areas you'd like to try out, like driving or Anti-vehicle (AV).
Corporations may also have more players experienced in different fields. I myself am I Logistics user and I try my damndest to revive everyone, repair their armor, and give them ammo to keep them well stocked and ready to fight, so I can give tips and pointers for that myself. Each corporation has different goals, much like guilds in MMOs. In Dust, there may be corps that want to shoot at people just for the sake of shooting people, others might want to become exterminator corps, (Drone Infestations/PvE content) taking over planets in Factional Warfare systems, or all of the above and more.
Above all, communication and social interaction are what tie a corp together. You make friends and you can shoot with them, and coordinate to be effective at what you feel you do best, or even just go back to back and moving in a ball of death/blob.
Corps have many things to offer and many are actively also looking for more people to add to their ranks for the sake of numbers, or wanting to find that extra player that is willing to help take stuff out.
tl;dr - Corps are good. Do some "research" on what corps may suit you. |