Welcome to
TG! The only place you will want to play for teamwork and cooperative gaming.
This is a thread designed to help all new players get over the hurdles of joining a new community and expedite their fitting with our style of play. Rest assured that once you go
TG, you won't look back.
Below are also answers to common questions asked in our forums. This is the first place you should check before posting a new question topic. It will be updated with new information, so don't forget to check back every once in a while.
TG BF2 Quick Start Guide:
Step 1 : Before you join one of our servers.
You should familiarise yourself with the
rules and
announcements on our servers. These rules are intended to provide balance and fair play and encourage teamplay, not to inhibit anyone's style of gaming, so read them carefully and feel free to PM an admin if you have any questions. To find the list of
BF2 admins, go to the
BF2 Admin List.
The Announcements section contains important information about any custom modifications we have on our servers or other valuable information. Check back here often. You can also find important information about the style of play endorsed by
TG in the
Tactical Gamer Primer.
Make sure your game is properly patched and you have the correct mods / boosters installed.
If you wish to play every possible night on
TG servers, you will need the following:
- The latest BF2 patch.
- PoE2
- Project Reality
Step 2 : Getting into the game.
Join one of our
BF2 servers. In most cases, server 1 is the most populated and in U.S. peak times, it's quite full, so keep trying! Make sure you are aware of the
Server Schedule, so you know what nights your favourite mod is playing. Take note that
Supporting Members are entitled to reserved slots on
TG servers and in some cases, new players are kicked to make room for them on a full server. Don't despair, try to connect again or become one yourself
You should also consider joining our
BF2 channel on
TeamSpeak, so you can get help with anything you need. Please note that everyone in the default channel is playing the game as well, so please keep chat to an absolute minimum. If you have questions or need to speak to someone at length, please ask an admin to join you in another private channel. They will be happy to assist you.
Step 3
Join an existing squad. It is
required to join a squad on
TG servers and you will be auto-kicked after 60 seconds if you don't, so be quick! Sometimes, you will see a squad named
LEARN TG. This is the first squad you should try to join, since it's the one specifically designed for new players and the Squad Leader's main purpose it to help people new to our servers. Joining any squad being led by someone with a |
TG| tag of some description is also a step in the right direction. |
TG| veterans are familiar with our rules and very helpful to new players, so you can't go wrong.
If you like to fly, you should join a dedicated air squad, usually named JETS, ATTACK HELO, GUNSHIP, AIR SUPPORT or something similar.
TG flyboys are happy to share their hardware and show you the ropes, but it's always best to get into the specialty squad, so you can communicate with them.
You should be well on your way to the best team-based gameplay you have ever experienced.
Step 4
Become a
Supporting Member.
If you like the way we play, then show your support by becoming a Supporting Member. SMs receive many benefits, including the following:
- Priority access to reserved slots on our servers. There is a script in place that will kick the longest playing non-supporting member on the server to make you a spot if the server is full.
- Webspace for your files, images and movies.
- @tacticalgamer.com email account.
- Access to our SM-only Private Server to mess around, practice or indulge in our Monday night in-house shenanigans.
- Priority places in scrimmages against other gaming communities. These are the pinnacle of competitive play and great fun for all.
When you do take the plunge, don't forget to register your forum account for
reserved slots.
Step 5
Have a great time!
TG is all about fun. We are not a clan, we don't have tryouts and we don't grief new players. If you like the way we play and play by our rules, then you are welcome and can play
TG for life.
Some of the items in this article have been reproduced by perry on the
Tactical Wiki along with some additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: "It says I got kicked / banned for Team Killing, but I never killed a team mate. What gives?"
A: The kick message is generic for
BF2 and can sometimes be misleading. If you are kicked for any reason, the server will say the same thing. A message will display at the top left of the screen giving you the reason before you are kicked back to the main screen. Please
see here for instructions on what to do if you have been banned.
Before you contact an admin, please make sure to eliminate some of these possible reasons you could have been automatically kicked by the server:
- To make room for a Supporting Member.
- You did not join a squad within 60 seconds.
- You broke one of our server rules.
DO NOT start a thread in the public forums asking why you were kicked / banned. Contact an admin via PM to clarify the situation.
Q2: "I became a Supporting Member, but I still get kicked to make room for other Supporting Members."
A: You need to register your
BF2 ID in your forum profile. Please
see here for how to register your reserved slot.
Q3: "How do I join an in-house squad?"
A: The in-house numbered squad divisions represent the best of the
TG best. Dedicated individuals who work together regularly for fun and camaraderie. Information about all the
TG in-house squads can be found
here. There you will see which squads are recruiting, whether they are invite-only or are taking applications. You can always PM one of the recruitment officers to find out more.
Q4: "Where do I find information on tactics and gameplay tips?
A: JimmyTwoHand and Perry have done a great job compiling information from all over
TG into the
BF2 Training and Tactics Library on the
Tactical Wiki. You will find a huge amount of information there.
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This FAQ will be updated periodically, so be sure to check back often!
Cheers,
The
TG Admin Team.
The Official TG BF2 Quick Start Guide and FAQ
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