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Post by JFSoul on Jun 5, 2020 11:55:22 GMT -5
I've played the game for two and a half years and eventually landed in a couple of S-Clans. The first S-Clan I was in did full squads and used Discord chat (sometimes), and usually did well against most clans, however the "top clans" routinely beat us. Usually wasn't close.
I recently joined Mass Exodus and they are a very competitive clan and they often discuss higher level strategies. I'm learning a lot.
Here is the latest approach we take to squad play that you may find useful or interesting:
- Use Discord comms when doing full squads during the time when a lot of "top clans" will be squadding - One person on comms gives direction
Try to have this composition for first wave:
- 2 x Ao Jun with Quantum Radar (or Quantum Radar Leech) - 1 x Loki - 2 x Ravana - 1 x Nightingale
In battle, each member is assigned a task
- 2 players are tasked with hunting stealth bots while the others are used to capture / defend beacons - Most top clan games evolve around center beacon. It is vital to capture it and keep it - 1 player gets home beacon, 1 player gets the other "near home" beacon, and the rest go to center; those 2 players who captured home are assigned guarding home to ensure no one gets behind them (very important with Lokis and Nightingales) - The 2 players at home can attack Reds close to center, retreat to home, recharge ability, rinse and repeat - Ravanas are a must for holding beacons (we are seeing a shift in the META to have 2 or 3 Ravanas in a hangar now)
For Titans it's ideal to have
- 1-2 x Nodens - 2 x Arthurs - 2-3 x Ao Mings
Titan strategy:
- Nodens do not engage in the front line. They remain at home and behind cover to suppress the enemy and heal blues - Arthurs with Nightingales and Nodens are used to push Red beacons / areas, or hold beacons - Plasma Ao Mings are for mid-range support
I find it a lot of fun to go against other top clans and implementing the above strategies.
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Post by ʂɬɛɛƖ on Jun 5, 2020 12:02:54 GMT -5
Contrary to popular belief, this is what every squad is looking for. Getting randoms sucks. High level squad battles is the experience everyone is looking for when playing matches. Tough hard fought games where 1 mistake can cost you.
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Jun 5, 2020 12:21:13 GMT -5
Great post!
Some thoughts on this... totally irrelevant of course...
I have caught a few top A and S clan matches on stream over the past few weeks, and this is exactly what I have seen every one of them do. Oh sure, there is a bit of variance depending on the clan/squad, but overall Ravs, [Nightingales], AJs, and Lokis are the majority of what I have seen played. Occasionally a holdout or two will still use a Leech, but overall it's pretty much exactly the formula you stated in the OP.
As much as I hate playing against a clan in squad when MM gets sadistic, it's a blast to watch two equally matched teams go at it. It's almost like a fast paced Chess match as far as the strategy and tactics implementation... knowing when to go where and what to defend and with what bot, with the absolute knowledge that your team knows every bit of their role as well, puts the game on a different level. I have learned a bit from watching them, too... especially in regard to Loki use. It also gave me a different perspective as to what it's like when a time drop messes up and that team is stuck against low Champions League and Masters League randoms... the ones I have watched either try to hurry up and get through it, collect resources, and move on in order to try to time drop again, especially if they are all using boosters, or they get all funny and just sorta mess around with the randoms for fun. Depends on the squad. All the ones I have seen or know don't like that they have to chance going against Randoms... it's not their goal and is really a wholly different game.
I would imagine most of these clans would back a separate, voluntary queue, that would allow them to only match against other clans that use that queue, thereby completely avoiding Randoms at all.
Solo is different... of course... but when these clans squad it's to play against other squads 9 times out of 10.
Again, I like watching it and keyboard quarterbacking, but I don't think I would enjoy playing competitively like that... time, resources, and energy are big barriers for me in that regard, but that doesn't mean I don't respect the skill and cooperation it takes to be able to do that with a team, and be good at it.
IMO, YMMV
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Post by [WÎČK] Cap’nAHAB on Jun 5, 2020 12:52:24 GMT -5
I hate gaggles of Ravanas....hahaha! Great information for plebes! Dat means me! LoL Mahalos JFSoul??
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Post by Loganspawn on Jun 5, 2020 14:09:58 GMT -5
Yep having preset plans and strat's make a huge difference in S clan battles. Our clan hardly ever uses comms during play we rely on having basic strat's we use. The main drawback is getting newer players up to speed. For many in our clan being on comm's doesn't work well because of family and home life.
One of the main strat's all top clans use will be in jeopardy soon when scorpion hits. That is controlling the battle line and forcing reds into a crossfire and such. Soon Reds can and will be anywhere, I do hope they nerf the teleport distance into the ground but how will they sell that......
Thanks for posting many people can learn allot just by thinking about the fact we S clans dont just randomly go about slaying everything.
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Post by Joopiter on Jun 5, 2020 15:41:30 GMT -5
One of the biggest strategies (if you could call it a strategy) is to PLAY TOGETHER, PLAY TOGETHER, PLAY TOGETHER. If the same group of 6 to 8 people play together then you develop a comfort level, communication, reliance and trust that is invaluable. We run several different organized squads that have their own same exact players in each of them. The one that I've run in has been playing together since January and it is the exact 6 people every time we squad, often 4 or 5 nights a week for 3 hours plus. Sure, equipment is important, but it doesn't have to be all maxed, just high level and close to meta so you can hang in there if you get in a 1v1. Once you get to top tier clan battles, equipment becomes irrelevant as you're all running almost the same thing. Discord is extremely important, but something you learn is you need it less and less if it's the same group of people.
The more this happens, less mistakes are made, efficiency goes up, communication is clear and meaningful, trusting of each other's roles goes up, and everyone has the other's back.
For example, you're fighting for center beacon with a teammate, and a loki runs by you headed for your home beacon. You don't even flinch because you know another teammate is on it. A teammate is in trouble defending a beacon, and the right amount of help arrives to recover, and you both return to the main fight. An ao ming is wrecking your team and causing trouble so you begin firing on them to only realize 2 other teammates have deathmarked it and are focus firing on it as well. Pushes are always as a team, coordinated with the right bots to do it.
The squads we have the most trouble with are the ones that have been playing together longer.
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Post by JFSoul on Jun 5, 2020 15:55:52 GMT -5
Contrary to popular belief, this is what every squad is looking for. Getting randoms sucks. High level squad battles is the experience everyone is looking for when playing matches. Tough hard fought games where 1 mistake can cost you. Absolutely. Can vouch for this. Getting a match against randoms is no fun for anyone.
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Post by JFSoul on Jun 5, 2020 15:58:47 GMT -5
Great post! Some thoughts on this... totally irrelevant of course... I have caught a few top A and S clan matches on stream over the past few weeks, and this is exactly what I have seen every one of them do. Oh sure, there is a bit of variance depending on the clan/squad, but overall Ravs, Nightingales, AJs, and Lokis are the majority of what I have seen played. Occasionally a holdout or two will still use a Leech, but overall it's pretty much exactly the formula you stated in the OP. As much as I hate playing against a clan in squad when MM gets sadistic, it's a blast to watch two equally matched teams go at it. It's almost like a fast paced Chess match as far as the strategy and tactics implementation... knowing when to go where and what to defend and with what bot, with the absolute knowledge that your team knows every bit of their role as well, puts the game on a different level. I have learned a bit from watching them, too... especially in regard to Loki use. It also gave me a different perspective as to what it's like when a time drop messes up and that team is stuck against low Champions League and Masters League randoms... the ones I have watched either try to hurry up and get through it, collect resources, and move on in order to try to time drop again, especially if they are all using boosters, or they get all funny and just sorta mess around with the randoms for fun. Depends on the squad. All the ones I have seen or know don't like that they have to chance going against Randoms... it's not their goal and is really a wholly different game. I would imagine most of these clans would back a separate, voluntary queue, that would allow them to only match against other clans that use that queue, thereby completely avoiding Randoms at all. Solo is different... of course... but when these clans squad it's to play against other squads 9 times out of 10. Again, I like watching it and keyboard quarterbacking, but I don't think I would enjoy playing competitively like that... time, resources, and energy are big barriers for me in that regard, but that doesn't mean I don't respect the skill and cooperation it takes to be able to do that with a team, and be good at it. IMO, YMMV Thank you! And yes, excellent points. Agree--we would prefer to go against high level / full squads instead of randoms. We have players who spend to keep up with the META, but I feel lucky in that there is no overt and direct pressure to do so. They are fine with my approach of jogging (not sprinting) to keep up. High level squad play is intense. Very little room for error. I like it, but you do need to take some breaks once in a while.
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Post by Joopiter on Jun 5, 2020 16:02:24 GMT -5
Contrary to popular belief, this is what every squad is looking for. Getting randoms sucks. High level squad battles is the experience everyone is looking for when playing matches. Tough hard fought games where 1 mistake can cost you. Absolutely. Can vouch for this. Getting a match against randoms is no fun for anyone. I'll even go as far to say that we check other clans discord servers. And I know many of you guys do the same. If we see squads in their comms channels then we keep playing. If it's dead, then we call it a night.
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Post by JFSoul on Jun 5, 2020 16:03:16 GMT -5
One of the biggest strategies (if you could call it a strategy) is to PLAY TOGETHER, PLAY TOGETHER, PLAY TOGETHER. If the same group of 6 to 8 people play together then you develop a comfort level, communication, reliance and trust that is invaluable. We run several different organized squads that have their own same exact players in each of them. The one that I've run in has been playing together since January and it is the exact 6 people every time we squad, often 4 or 5 nights a week for 3 hours plus. Sure, equipment is important, but it doesn't have to be all maxed, just high level and close to meta so you can hang in there if you get in a 1v1. Once you get to top tier clan battles, equipment becomes irrelevant as you're all running almost the same thing. Discord is extremely important, but something you learn is you need it less and less if it's the same group of people. The more this happens, less mistakes are made, efficiency goes up, communication is clear and meaningful, trusting of each other's roles goes up, and everyone has the other's back. For example, you're fighting for center beacon with a teammate, and a loki runs by you headed for your home beacon. You don't even flinch because you know another teammate is on it. A teammate is in trouble defending a beacon, and the right amount of help arrives to recover, and you both return to the main fight. An ao ming is wrecking your team and causing trouble so you begin firing on them to only realize 2 other teammates have deathmarked it and are focus firing on it as well. Pushes are always as a team, coordinated with the right bots to do it. The squads we have the most trouble with are the ones that have been playing together longer. Yes! Excellent points. Your example of the Loki is spot on. When I've squadded in other clans / teams on Discord, someone will say "Loki!" or "Loki approaching home." That's nice, but the next level is someone immediately stating "I've got it" so we don't have 3 people chasing the Loki, or 3 people ditching their bots and spawning with Quantum Radar to get it. Timing and reaction is so critical. Teamwork is definitely the most important aspect. I've gone against you and your full clan twice when I was in my old clan and you guys beat us solidly. Even though we lost, it was fun watching you and your teammates synchronize your attacks. Cheers.
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Post by ѻﻭɼﻉ on Jun 5, 2020 18:29:27 GMT -5
I’m continuously impressed with the different coordinated metas of the S clans, both as new meta gear is released, and the flexibility to explore unpredictable combinations with older gear, though disappointingly the latter is not as prevalent as the former. By this I mean that an excellent combination is found and it is used over and over, while coordinated unpredictable tactics are not as utilized as I feel they should be. Once a specific meta tactic is accepted as the go-to by S squads, while it is effective, I would like to see more coordinated efforts that can counter rather than mimic it.
It is equally enjoyable to me that as new content is created and explored in test server by S clan members, preparations of tactics and counter-tactics begin to form and circulate amongst the social network. While the general population of players who run solo or in lower ranked clans just play the game, perhaps with some intended coordination, S ranked squad battles are on a different level, not merely because it is an incredible dance of enhanced equipment levels and combinations, but that equipment is coordinated into strategies. Even though lower ranked clans tend to also have lower level gear, they would be a much more formidable force to their opponents if they studied these coordinated tactics.
So, much respect to JFSoul for sharing one of the main tactical wonders of S squad combat.
My suggestion is that this thread become an ongoing database for sharing some examples of the principal S squad metas as we move forward with new content. When for example, the Scorpion comes out and a new starting meta appears, we can start a post here in ALL CAPS as a personal header stating the date at that time and giving that meta/tactic a common title, or maybe even mentioning the current version of War Robots so people can get an idea of the timing it appeared. Samples:
VERSION 6.0.1 : S SQUAD : LOKI & FRIENDS
VERSION 6.1: S SQUAD TACTIC: SCORPION & FRIENDS
or something like this. That way visually as people scroll the thread, the start of new meta tactics will pop out. I will also pin this thread for easy access.
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Post by shivaswrath on Jun 10, 2020 9:37:06 GMT -5
my clan and I don't discord. we really need to. sound strategy. I do the same solo and it's tough to make it work lol.
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Post by vonpaulus on Jun 11, 2020 23:32:32 GMT -5
I’ve had the experience recently of being a random fitted in as the 5th or 6th member of a team where the rest of the team is in a squad. My comments on being that person. 1) know that you’re going to be 5th or 6th on the team, so don’t get greedy for honor points, you’ll never be up with the clan members so don’t try. 2) get out of their way. Don’t block access paths or walk in front of their fire. 3) watch what the clan is doing and try to follow and them and shoot at what they’re shooting at. It helps if you have lockdown ammo, shredder/pulsar, freeze rockets etc. 4) as soon as the clan drops their titans get into your healbot and shadow one. I have a Tyr with pulsars/shredders and quantum radar so I spent most of a game where I was the only random in the middle of a clan -v- clan match swatting Ao Juns trying to get close to an Arthur I adopted. The reds sent 3 Ao Juns against the one Arthur using a taxi-cab system , but because I kept suppressing them in flight they did little damage to the Arthur who then curb stomped them when they landed.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2020 0:01:12 GMT -5
I’ve had the experience recently of being a random fitted in as the 5th or 6th member of a team where the rest of the team is in a squad. My comments on being that person. 1) know that you’re going to be 5th or 6th on the team, so don’t get greedy for honor points, you’ll never be up with the clan members so don’t try. 2) get out of their way. Don’t block access paths or walk in front of their fire. 3) watch what the clan is doing and try to follow and them and shoot at what they’re shooting at. It helps if you have lockdown ammo, shredder/pulsar, freeze rockets etc. 4) as soon as the clan drops their titans get into your healbot and shadow one. I have a Tyr with pulsars/shredders and quantum radar so I spent most of a game where I was the only random in the middle of a clan -v- clan match swatting Ao Juns trying to get close to an Arthur I adopted. The reds sent 3 Ao Juns against the one Arthur using a taxi-cab system , but because I kept suppressing them in flight they did little damage to the Arthur who then curb stomped them when they landed. I do the opposite. I’m going to ‘win’ and get sixth anyway, so why not push a couple of them off bridges?
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Post by vonpaulus on Jun 12, 2020 0:54:56 GMT -5
I’ve had the experience recently of being a random fitted in as the 5th or 6th member of a team where the rest of the team is in a squad. My comments on being that person. 1) know that you’re going to be 5th or 6th on the team, so don’t get greedy for honor points, you’ll never be up with the clan members so don’t try. 2) get out of their way. Don’t block access paths or walk in front of their fire. 3) watch what the clan is doing and try to follow and them and shoot at what they’re shooting at. It helps if you have lockdown ammo, shredder/pulsar, freeze rockets etc. 4) as soon as the clan drops their titans get into your healbot and shadow one. I have a Tyr with pulsars/shredders and quantum radar so I spent most of a game where I was the only random in the middle of a clan -v- clan match swatting Ao Juns trying to get close to an Arthur I adopted. The reds sent 3 Ao Juns against the one Arthur using a taxi-cab system , but because I kept suppressing them in flight they did little damage to the Arthur who then curb stomped them when they landed. I do the opposite. I’m going to ‘win’ and get sixth anyway, so why not push a couple of them off bridges? I like the way you think! That sounds like fun, but only if the other side Isn’t a squad. I’ll take my 6th and a win over a 6th and a loss.
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Post by JFSoul on Jun 16, 2020 7:36:48 GMT -5
I’ve had the experience recently of being a random fitted in as the 5th or 6th member of a team where the rest of the team is in a squad. My comments on being that person. 1) know that you’re going to be 5th or 6th on the team, so don’t get greedy for honor points, you’ll never be up with the clan members so don’t try. 2) get out of their way. Don’t block access paths or walk in front of their fire. 3) watch what the clan is doing and try to follow and them and shoot at what they’re shooting at. It helps if you have lockdown ammo, shredder/pulsar, freeze rockets etc. 4) as soon as the clan drops their titans get into your healbot and shadow one. I have a Tyr with pulsars/shredders and quantum radar so I spent most of a game where I was the only random in the middle of a clan -v- clan match swatting Ao Juns trying to get close to an Arthur I adopted. The reds sent 3 Ao Juns against the one Arthur using a taxi-cab system , but because I kept suppressing them in flight they did little damage to the Arthur who then curb stomped them when they landed. Excellent advice.
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Post by Joopiter on Jun 16, 2020 13:47:28 GMT -5
I’ve had the experience recently of being a random fitted in as the 5th or 6th member of a team where the rest of the team is in a squad. My comments on being that person. 1) know that you’re going to be 5th or 6th on the team, so don’t get greedy for honor points, you’ll never be up with the clan members so don’t try. 2) get out of their way. Don’t block access paths or walk in front of their fire. 3) watch what the clan is doing and try to follow and them and shoot at what they’re shooting at. It helps if you have lockdown ammo, shredder/pulsar, freeze rockets etc. 4) as soon as the clan drops their titans get into your healbot and shadow one. I have a Tyr with pulsars/shredders and quantum radar so I spent most of a game where I was the only random in the middle of a clan -v- clan match swatting Ao Juns trying to get close to an Arthur I adopted. The reds sent 3 Ao Juns against the one Arthur using a taxi-cab system , but because I kept suppressing them in flight they did little damage to the Arthur who then curb stomped them when they landed. Yep this is good stuff! When we're fighting in squad versus another squad, no one is going for damage. We're doing everything and anything we can to get and hold beacons. So one thing to add is.... If you're a random player with a squad and you get one of the home beacons, then hang nearby and protect it. That's one of the most critical roles in a squad is guarding one of the homes. Definitely participate in the fight, just keep one eye on the beacon you're next to. If a random helps with this then it is invaluable!
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Post by CarlosDanger on Jun 18, 2020 23:01:59 GMT -5
Not a fan of ending a game early when you are clearly in the MM gods’ favor.
Worry less about capping the beacons to win quickly and instead score as much silver as you can.
Always give them two beacon beacons back. Let them have center if the beacon bar is too lopsided. Kill 30 bots and 6 titans. Watch an ad. Clear a million silver in one game.
Why give up all that silver when the MM is going to put you on the losing side next drop?
If you are using discord to coordinate, call back team mates. Move off beacons. Give up ground and let them spawn, sometimes games end before they even drop titans. Sooooo much silver left on the table...
I mean if you are in a tournament or something then yes, plan out a way to steamroll.
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Post by rasnov on Jun 29, 2020 5:22:26 GMT -5
I love playing this game because its easy to play just for fun or use top strategy plans. But i stoped playing in Top S-Clans because always some idiots mean that they be able to use their own strategy. They don't connect to voice, run alone to be at the top places ... In lower S-Clans or high A most people accept that strategy, voice and teamspirit is the key to win against other clans. Higher Clans mostly loose against those teamed Clans, because they are on top mostly because of great duo-players.
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Post by kdsteph3530 on Jun 29, 2020 23:57:15 GMT -5
One of the main strat's all top clans use will be in jeopardy soon when scorpion hits. That is controlling the battle line and forcing reds into a crossfire and such. what do you mean by the last sentence?
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Post by Loganspawn on Jun 30, 2020 8:17:25 GMT -5
One of the main strat's all top clans use will be in jeopardy soon when scorpion hits. That is controlling the battle line and forcing reds into a crossfire and such. what do you mean by the last sentence? hard to maintain a battle line when people can teleport behind you. The only good news is the range was decreased to 350 meters instead of the 500 I think it started at!
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Post by JFSoul on Jul 29, 2020 8:02:06 GMT -5
Not seeing many Scorpions in full squad battles in BR. Seeing more Lokis mid- / late-game now.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 22:05:23 GMT -5
Not seeing many Scorpions in full squad battles in BR. Seeing more Lokis mid- / late-game now. I’m not seeing many full stop, but those few I do see are loaded with cryo weapons so don’t have much staying power after blowing their load, so can’t hold a beacon.
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Post by JFSoul on Jul 30, 2020 11:36:08 GMT -5
Not seeing many Scorpions in full squad battles in BR. Seeing more Lokis mid- / late-game now. I’m not seeing many full stop, but those few I do see are loaded with cryo weapons so don’t have much staying power after blowing their load, so can’t hold a beacon. Agree--Scorpion right now is best in TDM / FFA. Not a game changer at all in beacon games for exactly the reason you stated.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2020 14:26:03 GMT -5
I’m not seeing many full stop, but those few I do see are loaded with cryo weapons so don’t have much staying power after blowing their load, so can’t hold a beacon. Agree--Scorpion right now is best in TDM / FFA. Not a game changer at all in beacon games for exactly the reason you stated. Yes sir. TDM matches begin like this now for me .... take my trusty Blitz or Nightingale, and hover at the 350 mark, eyeing the enemy closely. Once I see one blink my, or a fellow blues way ... like an Osprey, I will zero in on teleport point and wait until the little bugger returns. Just wait until the blue DR symbol disappears before dispatching him. It will die.
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Post by T34 on Jul 30, 2020 19:56:39 GMT -5
Not seeing many Scorpions in full squad battles in BR. Seeing more Lokis mid- / late-game now. I’m not seeing many full stop, but those few I do see are loaded with cryo weapons so don’t have much staying power after blowing their load, so can’t hold a beacon. Not many around because Pix is not distributing them easily and because they are not that effective. I reckon the odds for the scorpion getting a buff or the others getting a nerf is very high. it is shame as that blink in and blink out concept is utter crap. Imagine what would happen to the game if there were like 6 scorpions on the field at the same time in most games and they would be blinking all over the place. Dancing ravanas is not enjoyable for me. Blinking scorpions would be even worse.
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Post by balrog89 on Jul 30, 2020 22:35:03 GMT -5
I’ve had the experience recently of being a random fitted in as the 5th or 6th member of a team where the rest of the team is in a squad. My comments on being that person. 1) know that you’re going to be 5th or 6th on the team, so don’t get greedy for honor points, you’ll never be up with the clan members so don’t try. 2) get out of their way. Don’t block access paths or walk in front of their fire. 3) watch what the clan is doing and try to follow and them and shoot at what they’re shooting at. It helps if you have lockdown ammo, shredder/pulsar, freeze rockets etc. 4) as soon as the clan drops their titans get into your healbot and shadow one. I have a Tyr with pulsars/shredders and quantum radar so I spent most of a game where I was the only random in the middle of a clan -v- clan match swatting Ao Juns trying to get close to an Arthur I adopted. The reds sent 3 Ao Juns against the one Arthur using a taxi-cab system , but because I kept suppressing them in flight they did little damage to the Arthur who then curb stomped them when they landed. You good sir(Or ma'am), are what we call a good....no....an awesome random.
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Post by vonpaulus on Jul 31, 2020 1:42:35 GMT -5
I’ve had the experience recently of being a random fitted in as the 5th or 6th member of a team where the rest of the team is in a squad. My comments on being that person. 1) know that you’re going to be 5th or 6th on the team, so don’t get greedy for honor points, you’ll never be up with the clan members so don’t try. 2) get out of their way. Don’t block access paths or walk in front of their fire. 3) watch what the clan is doing and try to follow and them and shoot at what they’re shooting at. It helps if you have lockdown ammo, shredder/pulsar, freeze rockets etc. 4) as soon as the clan drops their titans get into your healbot and shadow one. I have a Tyr with pulsars/shredders and quantum radar so I spent most of a game where I was the only random in the middle of a clan -v- clan match swatting Ao Juns trying to get close to an Arthur I adopted. The reds sent 3 Ao Juns against the one Arthur using a taxi-cab system , but because I kept suppressing them in flight they did little damage to the Arthur who then curb stomped them when they landed. You good sir(Or ma'am), are what we call a good....no....an awesome random. No. I’m just an overly competitive a-hole who hates to lose. If the S-clan is going to steal my kills and leave my arse hanging in the breeze if I push a beacon by myself no matter what I do, my best course of action is to help the S-clan win ASAP so I can get into another game which I will enjoy plus I will get the Ag and OXP bonus for being on the winning team. Trust me my advice is not for the benefit of clan members, but for randos who get forced into a Clan game.
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Post by balrog89 on Jul 31, 2020 6:19:57 GMT -5
You good sir(Or ma'am), are what we call a good....no....an awesome random. No. I’m just an overly competitive a-hole who hates to lose. If the S-clan is going to steal my kills and leave my arse hanging in the breeze if I push a beacon by myself no matter what I do, my best course of action is to help the S-clan win ASAP so I can get into another game which I will enjoy plus I will get the Ag and OXP bonus for being on the winning team. Trust me my advice is not for the benefit of clan members, but for randos who get forced into a Clan game. Fair enough my man, fair enough.
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Post by frunobulax on Aug 3, 2020 12:46:08 GMT -5
I’ve had the experience recently of being a random fitted in as the 5th or 6th member of a team where the rest of the team is in a squad. My comments on being that person. 1) know that you’re going to be 5th or 6th on the team, so don’t get greedy for honor points, you’ll never be up with the clan members so don’t try. 2) get out of their way. Don’t block access paths or walk in front of their fire. 3) watch what the clan is doing and try to follow and them and shoot at what they’re shooting at. It helps if you have lockdown ammo, shredder/pulsar, freeze rockets etc. 4) as soon as the clan drops their titans get into your healbot and shadow one. I have a Tyr with pulsars/shredders and quantum radar so I spent most of a game where I was the only random in the middle of a clan -v- clan match swatting Ao Juns trying to get close to an Arthur I adopted. The reds sent 3 Ao Juns against the one Arthur using a taxi-cab system , but because I kept suppressing them in flight they did little damage to the Arthur who then curb stomped them when they landed. I don't do anything different. But I do hope that my teammates will be better than the usual randoms.
What you're saying is sound advice, but it goes for all games. Only games with random teamplayers, (3) could give very unsatisfactory results.
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