Data Leak
Namtar Elite
Gallente Federation
2
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Posted - 2013.05.21 12:51:00 -
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Just played 15 matches in the academy yesterday, it was very refreshing to see that it really is geared towards new players, granted I've already got my head around what to skill into first, and was pulling down 30-2 scores with nothing more than a GEK on my starter fit, it brings an actual challange to the game when everyone is more or less at the same SP range and everyone is using around the same tier of weapons/drop suits.
The aurum bought tank packs really dominate in the academy because nobody has specced out into any real AV yet.
My message to the new tankers using the aurum tanks, don't get too comfortable in that HAV, once you get to play with the big boys, you can't just roll through the middle of the map without cover and expect to survive.
New players that are still figuring out how they want to fit their characters, think before you spend your SP, the rewards are low in the academy, especially if you aren't running boosters so every point counts.
Stop shooting the MCC with your weapons, it does no damage. ARs, SCARs, SMGs, Pistols, and regular grenades will not take out a tank, when you see one, if you don't have any actual AV (even basic AV grenades work great) run, you won't win.
Join squads in the academy, and if you see a player who seems to know what they are doing, stick close and learn. There are a lot of us "vets" who make alts to jump into the acadamy to try and help you.
K/D is pointless to care about, especially when starting out, and stop asking about kill streaks and things that you are used to from COD (I cannot stress this enough, this is not COD and its painful to hear you cry about it on the mic)
Pay you're dues, grind away, get used to the game, things will get better. |
Data Leak
Namtar Elite
Gallente Federation
3
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Posted - 2013.05.21 13:08:00 -
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Pub stomping gets boring, team stacking with your corp against a bunch of randoms loses its luster very quickly.
I had more fun teaching new players how to get into the fight, find a way up to a nice over watch on a map, and rain hell down upon the enemy team. Listening to one guy in particular who was raging on the mic when I met him in game, to laughing as he tossed properly cooked grenades into a mass of red dots and watching the corpses fly was definitely a highlight of dropping down to the acadamy and helping out. |