DUST Search - Tips to extend a Rookies Lifespan

Toro Navajo wrote:

There was a new Merc who needed a few basic tips just to help him stay alive longer than 60 seconds here was my advice:

1. Try to run with a squad as this will increase the probability of them calling out enemies and Orbitals
2. If you do solo, scout it out and infiltrate or catch stragglers by surprise you could also snipe or hold down a position .DO not try running for objectives if your a one man team or you might just be a lead punching bag or an item on the Road Kill menu.
3. USE cover even if you think your Tactical Duvall is the end all to all opposers, chances are there is some one not in your sight gunning for you.
4. Its OK to run away.
5. Practice and use your sidearm.
6 Practice and use grenades
7. Watch for chokes points, this means that you don't run in the same corridors, hallways, areas where the last 7 or 8 blues just died because the enemy is choking you guys through the sam openings.
8. Have short term goals for example=10 kills with less than 6 deaths when you reach this, just back off and support, or hold down an area.
9.There is no such thing as Rambo..wait you might not get that reference..hmm ,you aren't going kill everyone the first 5 minutes of a game, let them come to you.

Just a few to help ya out Rookie Pirate

Just a humble Merc here Vets so feel free to pass on any useful advice for the new clone behind you.

See ya in my sights

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Toro Navajo Defenders of the Helghast Dream 5	Posted - 2013.07.12 23:54:00 - [1] - Quote There was a new Merc who needed a few basic tips just to help him stay alive longer than 60 seconds here was my advice: 1. Try to run with a squad as this will increase the probability of them calling out enemies and Orbitals 2. If you do solo, scout it out and infiltrate or catch stragglers by surprise you could also snipe or hold down a position .DO not try running for objectives if your a one man team or you might just be a lead punching bag or an item on the Road Kill menu. 3. USE cover even if you think your Tactical Duvall is the end all to all opposers, chances are there is some one not in your sight gunning for you. 4. Its OK to run away. 5. Practice and use your sidearm. 6 Practice and use grenades 7. Watch for chokes points, this means that you don't run in the same corridors, hallways, areas where the last 7 or 8 blues just died because the enemy is choking you guys through the sam openings. 8. Have short term goals for example=10 kills with less than 6 deaths when you reach this, just back off and support, or hold down an area. 9.There is no such thing as Rambo..wait you might not get that reference..hmm ,you aren't going kill everyone the first 5 minutes of a game, let them come to you. Just a few to help ya out Rookie Just a humble Merc here Vets so feel free to pass on any useful advice for the new clone behind you. See ya in my sights
Buddha Brown Factory Fresh 127	Posted - 2013.07.13 00:53:00 - [2] - Quote Toro Navajo wrote: 4. Its OK to run away. 4. Its OK to run away. 4. Its OK to run away. 4. Its OK to run away. 4. Its OK to run away. 4. Its OK to run away. 4. Its OK to run away. 4. Its OK to run away. 4. Its OK to run away. Agreed, nice and simple. Nothing wrong with living to fight another day either, huge factor IMO considering regen and whatnot. Very easy to forget if you're just expecting to fight/kill the first guy you engage.
Buddha Brown Factory Fresh 127	Posted - 2013.07.13 00:54:00 - [3] - Quote Run, hide, shoot, repeat
hackerzilla Defenders of the Helghast Dream 78	Posted - 2013.07.13 05:29:00 - [4] - Quote :3
BARDAS DUST University Ivy League 146	Posted - 2013.07.13 05:59:00 - [5] - Quote It's not running away! It's "tactical retreat"!
Blake Kingston Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 7	Posted - 2013.07.13 09:55:00 - [6] - Quote There never seems to be that much of an opportunity to run away, generally - if you run and don't have alot of twists and turns, they generally pursue and shoot you in the back. Unless you summon the free LAV (right on the direction pad, for those unaware) and keep it nearby. Done the car run a few times myself - then driven back and even run over people who decided to stay out in the open in case I came back (presumably without a LAV, as if I'd do that for some reason)
Arkena Wyrnspire Turalyon Plus 1972	Posted - 2013.07.14 21:56:00 - [7] - Quote BARDAS wrote: It's not running away! It's "tactical retreat"! We're advancing in another direction!
Blake Kingston Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 18	Posted - 2013.07.17 08:59:00 - [8] - Quote Also grenades are your extra team mates. Unless an enemy sees it early enough to charge past it (rare), when you throw a grenade in one entrance way, it buys you a few seconds to scan a second entrance way without fear of being shot and potentially dash down it or whatever. No one advances on the little red bouncy icon on the floor. A thrown grenade is a kind of supressive fire you do while you're doing something else. Further if someone is behind an object and wont kiss your HMG, throwing a grenade on one side then running around the other causes a pincer movement - grenades are your extra team mates. It's really worth getting the first stage of grenedier, so you can have three grenades and a selection of them (AV ones and my fave, Flux grenades (wow do they rip the shield off a LAV! Or even a HAV sometimes!))
Heinz Doofenshertz BetaMax. CRONOS. 451	Posted - 2013.07.17 10:06:00 - [9] - Quote Don't be affraid to die. we are immortal, these boddies are a tool, while you should not be reckless, if an action will result in both your death and winning the game, DO IT.
Blake Kingston Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 18	Posted - 2013.07.18 06:32:00 - [10] - Quote Heinz Doofenshertz wrote: Don't be affraid to die. we are immortal, these boddies are a tool, while you should not be reckless, if an action will result in both your death and winning the game, DO IT. I would normall say this is true, but on rare occasion (like in a mercenary match) they might actually farm a clone animation unit so as to win. At other times repeated turning up at a CRU as a heavy can crack open a wedge in the enemies lines. It's worth keeping the former in mind, though.

XANDER KAG Red Star. EoN. 162	Posted - 2013.07.18 06:46:00 - [11] - Quote Its also not bad to get into the habit of Immediately switching to your sidearm after you empty your mag for your primary, I can't tell you how many times I killed and got killed because one of us forgot this simple tactic.
womblenator M.T.A.C Assault Operations Command 0	Posted - 2013.07.19 21:59:00 - [12] - Quote Look for high ground. If someone is getting shot, they always think to look around before they look up, giving you a little more time to finish them off. Be warned, while you do get a tactical advantage, being high up usually leaves you with no cover, and makles you easier to see (especially using laser waepons). If you are spotted up high, try crouching to reduce the size of the area your enemy can hit.
Luna Angelo We Who Walk Alone 29	Posted - 2013.07.20 00:56:00 - [13] - Quote womblenator wrote: Look for high ground. If someone is getting shot, they always think to look around before they look up, giving you a little more time to finish them off. Be warned, while you do get a tactical advantage, being high up usually leaves you with no cover, and makles you easier to see (especially using laser waepons). If you are spotted up high, try crouching to reduce the size of the area your enemy can hit. In addendum, in most cases, high ground is good because you can back up and reduce or eliminate the bullets smacking you in the face.
TEBOW BAGGINS Greatness Achieved Through Training EoN. 774	Posted - 2013.07.20 01:21:00 - [14] - Quote Luna Angelo wrote: womblenator wrote: Look for high ground. If someone is getting shot, they always think to look around before they look up, giving you a little more time to finish them off. Be warned, while you do get a tactical advantage, being high up usually leaves you with no cover, and makles you easier to see (especially using laser waepons). If you are spotted up high, try crouching to reduce the size of the area your enemy can hit. In addendum, in most cases, high ground is good because you can back up and reduce or eliminate the bullets smacking you in the face. it's also the best defense against an MD
TXSTORO Defenders of the Helghast Dream 4	Posted - 2013.09.06 05:22:00 - [15] - Quote keep those tips coming
Megaman Trigger Beyond Gravity.OTF 33	Posted - 2013.09.06 09:24:00 - [16] - Quote TEBOW BAGGINS wrote: Luna Angelo wrote: womblenator wrote: Look for high ground. If someone is getting shot, they always think to look around before they look up, giving you a little more time to finish them off. Be warned, while you do get a tactical advantage, being high up usually leaves you with no cover, and makles you easier to see (especially using laser waepons). If you are spotted up high, try crouching to reduce the size of the area your enemy can hit. In addendum, in most cases, high ground is good because you can back up and reduce or eliminate the bullets smacking you in the face. it's also the best defense against an MD Unless there's a wall behind you.
Rogatien Merc Red Star. EoN. 1026	Posted - 2013.09.06 13:16:00 - [17] - Quote Learn the game mechanics. Learn to survive. Learn to kill. ... in that order.
Smooth Assassin Stardust incorporation 146	Posted - 2013.09.06 20:26:00 - [18] - Quote Toro Navajo wrote: There was a new Merc who needed a few basic tips just to help him stay alive longer than 60 seconds here was my advice: 1. Try to run with a squad as this will increase the probability of them calling out enemies and Orbitals 2. If you do solo, scout it out and infiltrate or catch stragglers by surprise you could also snipe or hold down a position .DO not try running for objectives if your a one man team or you might just be a lead punching bag or an item on the Road Kill menu. 3. USE cover even if you think your Tactical Duvall is the end all to all opposers, chances are there is some one not in your sight gunning for you. 4. Its OK to run away. 5. Practice and use your sidearm. 6 Practice and use grenades 7. Watch for chokes points, this means that you don't run in the same corridors, hallways, areas where the last 7 or 8 blues just died because the enemy is choking you guys through the sam openings. 8. Have short term goals for example=10 kills with less than 6 deaths when you reach this, just back off and support, or hold down an area. 9.There is no such thing as Rambo..wait you might not get that reference..hmm ,you aren't going kill everyone the first 5 minutes of a game, let them come to you. Just a few to help ya out Rookie Just a humble Merc here Vets so feel free to pass on any useful advice for the new clone behind you. See ya in my sights In my book a "rambo" is usually a noob trying to be the hero and running in enemy lines trying to kill them but some logi's do it instead of helping the team and me but i'm a scout with nova knives, what do you expect?
Blake Kingston Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 76	Posted - 2013.09.06 23:53:00 - [19] - Quote I didn't draw first nub....
TXSTORO Defenders of the Helghast Dream 6	Posted - 2013.10.14 23:19:00 - [20] - Quote Fresh Cadets are still needing the tips Vets, Help a clone out

Ghosts Chance Inf4m0us 82	Posted - 2013.10.17 11:34:00 - [21] - Quote learning how not to die is more important then getting the kill. when starting out its best to go for the assist rather then the kill, find friedlys who are fighting and back them up for the assist (and sometimes kill) 2 militia guys shooting at a proto suit will give him a bad day if hes alone/ 3 will make him either stop using proto or lose alot of ISK.
Spectral Clone The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 243	Posted - 2013.10.17 16:32:00 - [22] - Quote Pro-tip: Mlt Gallente medium + Mlt dmg mod + 3 mlt armor plates + recruit AR. Then HTFU.
Lucrezia LeGrand Delta Enterprise 89	Posted - 2013.10.17 23:55:00 - [23] - Quote for some cheap fits (isk wise) level up your cpu and pg. Then swap some items on the starter fits.
Rion Hale Dark Side Alliance 28	Posted - 2013.10.21 19:57:00 - [24] - Quote AR users: you will get a lot more kills strafing than with direct fire whilst 1v1, practice this.
Soldier of Mawat Militaires-Sans-Frontieres 202	Posted - 2013.10.22 00:40:00 - [25] - Quote Remember to try to pay attention to the kill feed. Knowing what the enemy is using will allow you to prepare to face that weapon. For example, if you see a few shotgun kills pop up then you will know to be aware of people trying to engage you at close range.
Blake Kingston Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 129	Posted - 2013.10.22 01:11:00 - [26] - Quote Rion Hale wrote: AR users: you will get a lot more kills strafing than with direct fire whilst 1v1, practice this. Ran into someone the other day who, twice, just stood still and hammered me while I strafed and fired on them (both of us with GEK's). Quite annoying - want to know their characters skill levels, at that point.
Toro Navajo Defenders of the Helghast Dream 18	Posted - 2014.01.16 00:15:00 - [27] - Quote Here are a few more tips to add since the new patch: 10) Always expect TANKS, I've learned to make a point of looking around all the time, listening for tanks and having a few fits to scare them off if not destroy them. Logi fits with Remotes, Nanos and Strong AV grenades have proved helpful. 12) If you join a random squad, keep your funny thoughts, raging rants, and play by play to yourself. Just communicate field details. Chances are they won't kick you after match and you'll do better with squad mates who appreciate a good "green"berry. 13) If you run solo, Defend! Defend! Defend! Pick an objective and DIG in. You will die less, be a contributing factor to holding points, aaand might win you some respect from rivals when they find it harder to take your turf. 14) Up inks are gooood. Get a fit with a basic so that when you DO die, and you wil, you will have a better chance of reclaiming the Turf mentioned before hand. 15) SWALLOW your pride. Think LONG term, don't get angry and jut throw your clone at tank spammers and proto squads. You want to Make isk and save up for better gear so that eventually you stop swallowing and start STUFFING your foot down reds throats. (Granted, I hate swallowing mine but after loosing several Millions I've had to make my peace). Think of it this way, "The other guys isn't better he's just getting the best of me..this time." See ya in my Sights
Blake Kingston Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 188	Posted - 2014.01.16 05:33:00 - [28] - Quote They should give bonuses (even if it's just a hundred isk) if your near an objective when it fires a missile. If you're defending, use an active scanner. Use. An. Active. Scanner! Active scanners will help you not get killed.
Apothecary Za'ki Biomass Positive 5	Posted - 2014.01.16 06:28:00 - [29] - Quote #2. look both ways befor you cross the road. and flanking an objective can let you take a clone pod from behind then shoot a person or two in the back. never shoot first then hack cause they can spawn in on you and gib you and retake it. ps. i dislike drive-by heavy's :P Nanite Injectors! Nanite Injectors Everywhere!
Apothecary Za'ki Biomass Positive 5	Posted - 2014.01.16 06:29:00 - [30] - Quote Blake Kingston wrote: They should give bonuses (even if it's just a hundred isk) if your near an objective when it fires a missile. If you're defending, use an active scanner. Use. An. Active. Scanner! Active scanners will help you not get killed. currently working toward the active scanner which keeps people tagged for 15/16 seconds ;3 Nanite Injectors! Nanite Injectors Everywhere!

Apothecary Za'ki Biomass Positive 5	Posted - 2014.01.16 06:31:00 - [31] - Quote Blake Kingston wrote: Rion Hale wrote: AR users: you will get a lot more kills strafing than with direct fire whilst 1v1, practice this. Ran into someone the other day who, twice, just stood still and hammered me while I strafed and fired on them (both of us with GEK's). Quite annoying - want to know their characters skill levels, at that point. i think the straifing thing possably only works with a slightly looser spread and aim assist with 60+ in clip to send enough lead down field to tag hits. as for me i prefer to do the old CS staple of slide to the left then shoot then slide to the right then shoot. (shooting portion denotes being stood still for a portion of time) Nanite Injectors! Nanite Injectors Everywhere!
Sana Rayya WASTELAND JUNK REMOVAL Top Men. 714	Posted - 2014.01.16 18:59:00 - [32] - Quote If you're running solo, you should always use an active scanner as your piece of equipment. Preferably the advanced A-45 Quantum scanner.
Chaos Scum Warcaste 18	Posted - 2014.01.16 19:27:00 - [33] - Quote Spectral Clone wrote: Pro-tip: Mlt Gallente medium + Mlt dmg mod + 3 mlt armor plates + recruit AR. Then HTFU. the militia doesn't have a high slot for the DMG mod. good advice though Don't hate me because I'm dutiful.
Tch Tch Red Shirts Away Team 156	Posted - 2014.01.17 00:35:00 - [34] - Quote Nanite Injectors work like a radar highlight to show you were someone in your team has died within 38m. It can help you find an enemy beyond your radar. Keep moving. You stand still for two seconds and you will find the enemy sniper. Just not in a productive manner. Equipment is a force multiplier some for you, some for your squad some for your team. REs are like grenades on steriods. Drop them on a corner, sneak around, engage enemy and when you retreat and they chase watch the rag doll physics. Turrent - the sound a tankers pants makes when he finds out the four swarm militia doing squats around him aren't AFK.
ENDURO ETC 703rd 4	Posted - 2014.01.17 05:18:00 - [35] - Quote Focus on Shield/Armor skills rather than weapon skills. Also try to turtle an objective that you have hold, you can always use a turrent to thin the enemy forces or scare/destroy HAVS,LAVs, dropships or other enemy installations. When I ever go solo on skirmish I stay on an objective, place uplinks on clever places, and hide or control a turrent.il In domination I rush to the area of the objective, but instead of hacking I place uplinks from different directions and find cover to give supporting fire. In ambush, well let's just not join until you reach like 5 mil sp. Love, Hate, and everything in between.
Leadfoot10 Molon Labe. Public Disorder. 242	Posted - 2014.01.17 15:52:00 - [36] - Quote 10. Scanners are your friend. Scanners will tell you where your enemies are, their number, and which way they are facing-- critical to engagements, and even moreso for rookies. Even the standard one picks up the majority of medium suits and all heavy suits and vehicles. Learn to use them (or squad with someone who religiously uses one). Your K:D will thank you.
Toro Navajo Defenders of the Helghast Dream 25	Posted - 2014.01.30 23:12:00 - [37] - Quote 16) If you plan on Tank Hunting, be relentless and use the mini-map to try and predict where your target will be going.
Toro Navajo Defenders of the Helghast Dream 31	Posted - 2014.02.08 19:00:00 - [38] - Quote No new tips? Surely we are missing some pro tips right? Toro also runs training sessions once a week by request, Hit me up in game or join our Corp chat-> "Friends of Helghast"
ALPHA DECRIPTER Dragon-Empire 727	Posted - 2014.02.09 21:26:00 - [39] - Quote Heinz Doofenshertz wrote: Don't be affraid to die. we are immortal, these boddies are a tool, while you should not be reckless, if an action will result in both your death and winning the game, DO IT. While in a MLT light frame I sacrificed myself so my team could get rid of 3 tanks which were pinning us down. We then called in our own tanks and pushed back with a vengeance! Yea, don't be afraid to run away but there are times were you have to know when to just be reckless(I had no tank mods and no AV yet I had those tanks (and there infantry support) on edge) in the name of victory! Scout Tactician Dance puppets, DANCE!
TXSTORO Defenders of the Helghast Dream Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive 19	Posted - 2014.03.06 00:56:00 - [40] - Quote ok you guys are asking for more tips, had to bump this up there again. --Adapt or Die-- Jack of All Trades Apply to "Defenders of the Helghast Dream"

Doctor Day Forty-Nine Fedayeen Minmatar Republic 0	Posted - 2014.03.06 01:59:00 - [41] - Quote "4. its ok to run away" I don't know how to run
John McLeish Science For Death 5	Posted - 2014.03.06 02:09:00 - [42] - Quote If you don't have a mic I recommend getting one. It makes the game so much more fun when you can talk with other members of your squad and sort out tactics. It also means that even if you don't feel ready to take the enemy head on you can always scout around and call out enemy positions for your squad. Twitter: @gamefreak431
Cruell Grimsman Purple People Inc. 14	Posted - 2014.03.07 16:33:00 - [43] - Quote John McLeish wrote: If you don't have a mic I recommend getting one. It makes the game so much more fun when you can talk with other members of your squad and sort out tactics. It also means that even if you don't feel ready to take the enemy head on you can always scout around and call out enemy positions for your squad. +1 Can't recommend this enough. It significantly helps with teamwork. If you don't have a mic, ensure that you have 'voice enabled' on the chat channel. You'll be able to follow the squad leader's orders. Even if you can't speak to your squad, your more likely to stay with the squad after the battle Talking of squad leader, if you find yourself as squad leader, don't forget to use squad orders for bonus WP. Hope this help!


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