Locking Squads?

2 Para · 07-24-2007, 10:15 PM

I have played fairly little on the TG servers, so when my chance comes will most of the TG squads be locked?And i suppose the squads are named after their units, like E1st for example.

**Uranium - 235** · 07-24-2007, 10:18 PM

Generally what happens is:

1) In-house squad creates a squad (3RDSFD) and locks it, and invites all 3rd, and occasionally never unlocks it.

2) See 1, but after they invite who they want, they unlock it. This is typically the norm.

3) People know you and you get invited to a squad. Yay!

**draeh** · 07-24-2007, 11:32 PM

The 9th only initialy locks a squad to get the 9th in. Then it is unlocked and all are invited to join.

**P.Drona** · 07-25-2007, 12:06 AM

Ditto for the 21st

**rage4order** · 07-25-2007, 12:07 AM

We typically do the same thing, lock the squad at the beginning to get our other members in and unlock after we have everyone. somtimes someone is dragging behind and we hold a spot for them, other times we just plain forget to unlock after invites go out. Always feel free to join if we have a spot open. What typically happens is someone joins in an empty slot or 2 and if they work well with us they end up getting invited to the squad in the following rounds as well. Great way to learn about the different in house squads. My first TG experience was with the 7th and I loved it, hooked me with TG for life...Thanks again Fehmart. Welcome to the servers 2 para, join us anytime...Usually crazy 8's or NUTS is our squad name.

Hidus · 07-25-2007, 12:20 AM

If I am SLing it will either be a "Learn TG" squad where it is open to all or it will be a "3rd SFD" squad where I will invite 3rd members first, then friends of the 3rd second, and finally unlock it for anyone else who wants to join. If it remains locked then usually what it means is either we are practising a specific technique or (more likely) the SL just forgot to unlock it.

**machowner** · 07-25-2007, 04:09 AM

Yea sometimes, you are waiting for a guy, then he joins while you are in the fight and just forget about unlocking the squad. I am sure I speak for all of the IHS's when I say we like playing with new guys, keeps the game interesting.

Hydride · 07-25-2007, 07:45 AM

Asking for invites is always a good way to go as well. I generally lock my squad to invite people I had in it previously and open it once they all are in.

If I have the room I'd be glad to invite someone who wants in, it sure beats running the chance of getting someone who just needs a squad and doesn't want to really be apart of it.

Cheers

**Uranium - 235** · 07-25-2007, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydride

Asking for invites is always a good way to go as well. I generally lock my squad to invite people I had in it previously and open it once they all are in.

If I have the room I'd be glad to invite someone who wants in, it sure beats running the chance of getting someone who just needs a squad and doesn't want to really be apart of it.

Cheers

You know I love your squads

**Augustus Gloop** · 07-25-2007, 11:52 AM

Another idea is to come hang out with us in our TS channel. I can't speak for the others, but the 3rd is always happy to have friends hang out and chat with us between rounds, and if you ask for an invite you'll probably get one during our locked squad phase. Just be a polite guest, and leave if asked because we're planning a scrim or something.

**Uranium - 235** · 07-25-2007, 11:54 AM

I'd use TS more often if the whole disembodied voice thing didn't cause me so many problems. I'll start talking to my squad and they'll be all "What are you talking about?"

Acreo Aeneas · 07-25-2007, 12:03 PM

Usually if it's a locked squad where it is comprised of only one IHS, the squad is probably trying to work on tactics or testing "battle plans".

Lorian · 07-25-2007, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uranium - 235

I'd use TS more often if the whole disembodied voice thing didn't cause me so many problems. I'll start talking to my squad and they'll be all "What are you talking about?"

Try using TeamSpeak Overlay, it tells you when someone is talking on TramSpeak. I agree, the disembodied voice does sometimes get confusing.

**Damonte** · 07-25-2007, 01:29 PM

I don't know about anyone else, but I find it fairly easy to tell the difference between someone talking on Teamspeak versus in-game Voip. The TS comes through much clearer than in-game Voip.

**Anospa** · 07-25-2007, 08:28 PM

Aye, that it does. And usually I can expect who would be in a TS channel and know who's playing vs. who's talking on TS.

07-24-2007, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
2 Para Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 232	Locking Squads? I have played fairly little on the TG servers, so when my chance comes will most of the TG squads be locked?And i suppose the squads are named after their units, like E1st for example.

07-24-2007, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uranium - 235 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mountain Home AFB, ID Posts: 1,168	Re: locking squads? Generally what happens is: 1) In-house squad creates a squad (3RDSFD) and locks it, and invites all 3rd, and occasionally never unlocks it. 2) See 1, but after they invite who they want, they unlock it. This is typically the norm. 3) People know you and you get invited to a squad. Yay!

07-24-2007, 11:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
draeh Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austintown, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 2,876	Re: Locking Squads? The 9th only initialy locks a squad to get the 9th in. Then it is unlocked and all are invited to join. __________________ Dirtboy's 2142 Evolution - Improving Situational Awareness! My Screenies - My Webpage - Xfire Submit a Nomination! - Nomination Guidelines - Awards List

07-25-2007, 12:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
P.Drona Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,412	Re: Locking Squads? Ditto for the 21st __________________ *Contact an admin* * *Official CoD4 Server Rules* Ribbons * *13th*

07-25-2007, 12:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
rage4order Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Colorado Age: 38 Posts: 3,648	Re: Locking Squads? We typically do the same thing, lock the squad at the beginning to get our other members in and unlock after we have everyone. somtimes someone is dragging behind and we hold a spot for them, other times we just plain forget to unlock after invites go out. Always feel free to join if we have a spot open. What typically happens is someone joins in an empty slot or 2 and if they work well with us they end up getting invited to the squad in the following rounds as well. Great way to learn about the different in house squads. My first TG experience was with the 7th and I loved it, hooked me with TG for life...Thanks again Fehmart. Welcome to the servers 2 para, join us anytime...Usually crazy 8's or NUTS is our squad name. __________________ \|TG-8th\|RAGE *SigPic provided by www.davidclair.com* New to TG start HERE * 8th Mercs * Admin List * Supporting Membership *I am a proud former IRRegular!* *****

07-25-2007, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hidus Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 586	Re: Locking Squads? If I am SLing it will either be a "Learn TG" squad where it is open to all or it will be a "3rd SFD" squad where I will invite 3rd members first, then friends of the 3rd second, and finally unlock it for anyone else who wants to join. If it remains locked then usually what it means is either we are practising a specific technique or (more likely) the SL just forgot to unlock it. __________________ 2 Legit 2 Quit

07-25-2007, 04:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
machowner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TN Posts: 2,925	Re: Locking Squads? Yea sometimes, you are waiting for a guy, then he joins while you are in the fight and just forget about unlocking the squad. I am sure I speak for all of the IHS's when I say we like playing with new guys, keeps the game interesting. __________________ \|New to TG? Start here\|*\|Become a Supporting Member\| "Remember to pillage BEFORE you burn!"

07-25-2007, 07:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hydride Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 239	Re: Locking Squads? Asking for invites is always a good way to go as well. I generally lock my squad to invite people I had in it previously and open it once they all are in. If I have the room I'd be glad to invite someone who wants in, it sure beats running the chance of getting someone who just needs a squad and doesn't want to really be apart of it. Cheers __________________ \|TG-21st\| Hydride

07-25-2007, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Augustus Gloop Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gone for the weekend folks! Age: 32 Posts: 2,580	Re: Locking Squads? Another idea is to come hang out with us in our TS channel. I can't speak for the others, but the 3rd is always happy to have friends hang out and chat with us between rounds, and if you ask for an invite you'll probably get one during our locked squad phase. Just be a polite guest, and leave if asked because we're planning a scrim or something. __________________

07-25-2007, 11:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Uranium - 235 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mountain Home AFB, ID Posts: 1,168	Re: Locking Squads? I'd use TS more often if the whole disembodied voice thing didn't cause me so many problems. I'll start talking to my squad and they'll be all "What are you talking about?"

07-25-2007, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 5,022	Re: Locking Squads? Usually if it's a locked squad where it is comprised of only one IHS, the squad is probably trying to work on tactics or testing "battle plans". __________________ Peripherals: MX1100, G7, LX8 Technology: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs. RSS Feeds: Bamboo

07-25-2007, 01:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Damonte Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 30 Posts: 1,639	Re: Locking Squads? I don't know about anyone else, but I find it fairly easy to tell the difference between someone talking on Teamspeak versus in-game Voip. The TS comes through much clearer than in-game Voip. __________________ \|TG-Irr\| Damonte Irregulars 2142 Training Officer / Irregulars 2142 Platoon Leader TG Primer \| BF2142 Server Rules \| BF2142 SOP's Contact an Admin \| BF2142 Admins \| Join the Irregulars!

07-25-2007, 08:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Anospa Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeastern University (Boston) Age: 21 Posts: 4,264	Re: Locking Squads? Aye, that it does. And usually I can expect who would be in a TS channel and know who's playing vs. who's talking on TS. __________________ 3rd SFD \| 2142 Guide Index \| Check out my live broadcasts! \| Submit a Ribbon Nomination Proud to have been an IRRegular!

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