Originally Posted by vorlon010

Hi, I started playing on your servers a few days ago. Now, I'd found the site before and amused myself lurking and reading up on how things are done, the TG way and the Gentleman's Agreement. All good stuff that I am happy to abide by as best I can.

However, merely reading up on how people play on the TG Server, tactics and protocol, doesn't really prepare you for jumping into the frey here. What I want to discuss in this thread then is tips for people who aren't new to BF2142, but haven't played here, or in properly managed squads before.

Yes, I'm mostly trying to get advice for myself, but I figure it might help everyone else too


Okay, to get the ball rolling:

Be advised:
When someone tells you a better way to do something, listen, learn and try to pick it up. Most people here (at least those with tags or from IHS) are more experienced and really do know what they are talking about.

Know your role:
I, for one, don't have all the unlocks, and am not great at all the classes. So if the SL asks for something I don't have, I let him know, so he can adapt his plan. A simple 'Sorry, don't have (insert weapon the SL is asking for)' means that while you aren't gonna look great, your SL can put you to use where you can make a difference.

Don't get scared:
See that empty tank there? Better that you take it than an enemy does. Of course, I don't mean butt in line, or run screaming 'mineminemineminemine!' at it, but often grabbing that empty, abandoned tank at an outlying flag, then using it to support your squad sure beats leaving it there for an enemy soldier to grab. (If there's an armour squad, or if ordered not to, then leave it, this is just a general hint, not gospel)

The point is, don't be scared to use the assets you've got.

'Sorry' goes a long way:
I got booted from a squad the other day for not following orders. I got lost on Belgrade and ended up at the wrong point, and was kicked from the squad for not obeying orders. I was confused, and a little annoyed, until I realised I had gone to totally the wrong end of the map, and the guy I was following was not my SL, but the leader of another squad.

Did I complain? No, I apologised and noted that I had gotten lost without realising. The SL kindly reinvited me to the squad and we went on to kick butt and win the round. Moral of the story? When you get something wrong and piss someone off, saying 'sorry' costs nothing and may make a big difference to how you look to the other players.

Awesome post, hope everyone can take this into consideration.