DUST Search - Matchmaking makes DUST 514 unplayable

Shotty GoBang wrote:

Hi Nightshade,

I know exactly how you feel. It's grueling getting stomped over and over again for weeks on end, especially if you're a FPS-experienced. Hang in there, though. It gets better pretty quickly.

Here are a few tips you may find helpful:

1) Pick a Role.
Mine the Forums for the guns and suits folks are complaining about. You'll quickly learn which builds work, and more importantly which builds to avoid. If you can't decide between builds, use an alt account to experiment.

2) Free-to-Play vs Pay-to-Win.
Skip the AUR gear in favor of active and passive boosters. The Merc Pack offers the best return on investment for newcomers. AUR gear won't make you better. SP will absolutely make you better.

3) Ask Questions.
Get a mic. Tell folks you're learning the ropes, and don't be afraid to ask questions before or after a match. Let the community work for you. We aren't all ***holes.

4) Protect Your Record.
Remember that spies are commonplace here, so running with Corp A could prevent you from being accepted into Corp B. You'll start receiving recruitment mail soon. Do your research before committing.

5) Avoid Local.
Nothing here but trolls and guys in spaceships.

6) Solo Smart.
You'll likely be playing solo to start. When you see someone go 30/0, add him to your contacts. Next time you see him on the other team, backout. If you see six guys from the same corp on the other team, backout. If you see more than two Imperfects on the other team, backout. These cowardly tactics will protect you from what some may call "broken" matchmaking.

7) Squad Up.
Check the team roster in the war barge and squad up with other guys with mics. Communicate and stick together. Engage targets from complimentary angles. It's tough to take on a pile of red dots.

8) Do Your Homework.
You've found the Forums. CEOPyrex, Bojo's School, and Dust University are other helpful resources. Much has changed with the release of Uprising, so be mindful of materials dated earlier than May 2013.

9) Tinker with Inputs.
Experiment with sensitivity settings and aim assist until you've found what works for you.

10) Be Patient.
Give the game 30 days before giving up. Accept that everyone gets wrecked on exiting the Academy. Just watch your funds and try to hit your weekly skill cap. The first month will be tough, but it's a necessary evil. It is all that protects us from the idiot rabble and little kids on CoD.

Best of Luck,

- Shotty GoBang


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PonyClause Rex TRAMADOL KNIGHTS 21	Posted - 2013.05.26 22:12:00 - [1] - Quote There is no need to force new players to get owned by vet players in pub matches you will turn people away Lower player base Reduced revenue Reduce dev staff Reduced quality in expansions 30 mill sp players left to kill anyone who dares play this game longer than a week
PonyClause Rex TRAMADOL KNIGHTS 21	Posted - 2013.05.27 09:59:00 - [2] - Quote Shotty GoBang wrote: Hi Nightshade, I know exactly how you feel. It's grueling getting stomped over and over again for weeks on end, especially if you're a FPS-experienced. Hang in there, though. It gets better pretty quickly. Here are a few tips you may find helpful: 1) Pick a Role. Mine the Forums for the guns and suits folks are complaining about. You'll quickly learn which builds work, and more importantly which builds to avoid. If you can't decide between builds, use an alt account to experiment. 2) Free-to-Play vs Pay-to-Win. Skip the AUR gear in favor of active and passive boosters. The Merc Pack offers the best return on investment for newcomers. AUR gear won't make you better. SP will absolutely make you better. 3) Ask Questions. Get a mic. Tell folks you're learning the ropes, and don't be afraid to ask questions before or after a match. Let the community work for you. We aren't all ***holes. 4) Protect Your Record. Remember that spies are commonplace here, so running with Corp A could prevent you from being accepted into Corp B. You'll start receiving recruitment mail soon. Do your research before committing. 5) Avoid Local. Nothing here but trolls and guys in spaceships. 6) Solo Smart. You'll likely be playing solo to start. When you see someone go 30/0, add him to your contacts. Next time you see him on the other team, backout. If you see six guys from the same corp on the other team, backout. If you see more than two Imperfects on the other team, backout. These cowardly tactics will protect you from what some may call "broken" matchmaking. 7) Squad Up. Check the team roster in the war barge and squad up with other guys with mics. Communicate and stick together. Engage targets from complimentary angles. It's tough to take on a pile of red dots. 8) Do Your Homework. You've found the Forums. CEOPyrex, Bojo's School, and Dust University are other helpful resources. Much has changed with the release of Uprising, so be mindful of materials dated earlier than May 2013. 9) Tinker with Inputs. Experiment with sensitivity settings and aim assist until you've found what works for you. 10) Be Patient. Give the game 30 days before giving up. Accept that everyone gets wrecked on exiting the Academy. Just watch your funds and try to hit your weekly skill cap. The first month will be tough, but it's a necessary evil. It is all that protects us from the idiot rabble and little kids on CoD. Best of Luck, - Shotty GoBang Post this in its own thread and get it stickied