Duck Drahko
DUST University
Ivy League
80
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Posted - 2013.07.25 14:06:00 -
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Always stay close to other blues. This is your primary life insurance.
Having blues around you means:
- Enemies will not single you out quite as often, giving your more breathing space.
- Blues are better than any scanner equipment could possibly be. Watch where they are shooting and where they get shot from and it will tell you everything you need to know. Not to mention that reds they spot appear on your radar.
- Chances are much higher to catch a distracted or injured red. This will be your primary source of kills, only fools look for an even duel. :) The weaker your suit, the more critical this becomes.
Don't "bunch up" though, as this will leave you vulnerable to explosives and other weapons of mass destruction. And always be aware of your surroundings, stay out of sniper lanes, stick to high ground if possible, prefer areas with good cover and get to know the flanking options, etc.
When flanking, don't be overzealous. Don't try to go all the way around the map and take on a blob of red on your own, that will only get you killed and waste time.
Also always be prepared to make a quick exit. When reds are overrunning your position, don't play the hero. It's better to retreat and regroup.
Never be the first to pass a coke-point or approach a contested objective. This may sound cowardly, but there is no point in sacrificing yourself while you are not able to tank any damage. You will be much more useful supporting the attack from the second row or by flanking.
Don't bother fighting at a distance (unless you are a sniper or other long-range expert of course). The AR for instance has a pretty impressive range, but shooting enemies at range is pretty pointless. You will only warn them of your presence, attract enemy attention, and the target will be able to get into cover and heal before you even get close to a kill. Use ranged fire only for strategic purposes (suppressing an enemy assault, supporting a friendly assault, or covering a retreat / relocation). In all other situations, try to get into a better position or patiently wait for your chance to strike.
Don't believe anybody who tells you that new players cannot compete due to SP disadvantage. It's not true, but if you believe it, you will make it happen.
However, due to a variety of factors (lack of matchmaking, proto-squads, AFK, red-lining), you can easily find yourself in a battle that isn't worth participating in. Nobody can force you to. With some experience you will be able to tell when this is likely to occur by reading the names on the roster before committing to a battle. You can always leave a battle (press L1) before you get stuck with 15 minutes of thumb-twiddling. |