Squad Leader Tactics - Page 4

**Thanatos** · 11-28-2006, 03:09 PM

I just received a new unlock and I've really been considering the recon drone as my next one. Either that or I will start advancing up the Engineer left side tree to the Pilum AVR. Any recommendations?

One of the main concerns I have with the recon drone is that it floats above your head, making you much more visible and instantly recognized as the squad leader. But then again, the in-game description suggests it can reveal hostiles that are even out of line-of-sight.

I've heard it been said that the recon drone is excellent when you're in a defensive position, so that's great because defence is a common occurrence here at TG. I have a very passive SL style as well, because I'm a terrible shooter so I leave that job to my squadmates who are always better than me.

**WhiskeySix** · 11-28-2006, 03:28 PM

anyone know the approx. range for the drone?

BHack · 11-28-2006, 04:06 PM

The range isn't very far. It does work very well though. I used it quite a bit when I first got it, but not having the bacon is just such a huge loss that I haven't used it at all lately.

On defense it does give your squad an advantage. But if the flag goes grey having that bacon can really save yours.

Overall it doesn't complement my play style much because I get in there and mix it up with my squad. Putting a bacon out before I go charging in headlong is a necessity. The drone just puts you at a disadvantage, with it hovering over your head and all.

I could defnitely see it working well with a more passive SL though. Whatever you do, don't bother with the gun drone.

TheFatKidDeath · 11-28-2006, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHack

The range isn't very far. It does work very well though. I used it quite a bit when I first got it, but not having the bacon is just such a huge loss that I haven't used it at all lately.

On defense it does give your squad an advantage. But if the flag goes grey having that bacon can really save yours.

Overall it doesn't complement my play style much because I get in there and mix it up with my squad. Putting a bacon out before I go charging in headlong is a necessity. The drone just puts you at a disadvantage, with it hovering over your head and all.

I could defnitely see it working well with a more passive SL though. Whatever you do, don't bother with the gun drone.

Hold on there, don't disparage the gun drone (!) as that thing has saved me numerous times and taken down people after I've died. I would, however, like to see it scan and fire with the efficiency of a sentry gun.

I will actually use the spawn beacon and recon drone inconjuction with each other. First, when I spawn, I will carry the spawn beacon, place it, then if I die I will respawn with the recon drone. Usually the spawn beacon will last enough time where I won't need to move it or can get it back on my next spawn.

I will use the sentry gun on the tighter maps where I need the extra fire power, say Berlin, Cerbere Landing.

Snail88 · 11-28-2006, 04:46 PM

yea the gun drone can be nice, just make sure you have a good medic to watch your ass in case you go down. Every little bit of firepower helps on infantry maps.

=Sarc= · 11-28-2006, 05:03 PM

http://bf2142wiki.com/index.php?title=Squad_Tips

This is the video I mentioned. Most of the tips we already know but some of them are useful when creating Learn TG squads. I particularly like his ettiquette at inviting squadless players. Although, that's not really something we can do on our servers.

TheFatKidDeath · 11-28-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Sarc=

http://bf2142wiki.com/index.php?title=Squad_Tips

This is the video I mentioned. Most of the tips we already know but some of them are useful when creating Learn TG squads. I particularly like his ettiquette at inviting squadless players. Although, that's not really something we can do on our servers.

"Spot, spot, spot (press Q then left click while your reticule is over an enemy)!"

I have not tried this - what does pressing Q over an enemy do?

**Exploding_Silver** · 11-28-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Sarc=

http://bf2142wiki.com/index.php?title=Squad_Tips

This is the video I mentioned. Most of the tips we already know but some of them are useful when creating Learn TG squads. I particularly like his ettiquette at inviting squadless players. Although, that's not really something we can do on our servers.

I've gotta get me one of those scan thru walls support unlock...yeah

=Sarc= · 11-28-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFatKidDeath

"Spot, spot, spot (press Q then left click while your reticule is over an enemy)!"

I have not tried this - what does pressing Q over an enemy do?

It's the commo rose to spot enemies. It'll mark what you see on the map. It's the old way of notifying players exactly where you saw an enemy (pre-Netbat). It's usually quicker than Netbat but requires a bit of button mashing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exploding_Silver

I've gotta get me one of those scan thru walls support unlock...yeah

I don't see the pulse scanner as completely necessary but I do realize the benefits of more updates from two scanners. It is faster to unlock the recon drone if you don't already have it.

Snail88 · 11-28-2006, 07:12 PM

nice vid....never realized the pulse meter was that effective. Does anyone know who was narrating?

=Sarc= · 11-28-2006, 08:17 PM

He goes by w33t in the Total BF2142 forums and Orca in game. I'm actually going to add him to my buddy list and see if I can be graced with his SL'ing skills.

RedTalon · 11-28-2006, 11:17 PM

oh ya I love the pulse meter...always a default with the support. It recharges pretty quickly too.

**johnflenaly** · 11-29-2006, 02:58 AM

That was an awsome video has inspired me to do some frapin of TG squads

**Exploding_Silver** · 11-30-2006, 08:23 AM

how to record all sounds with fraps

**johnflenaly** · 11-30-2006, 08:33 AM

my problem is with fraps when i turn it on and try to talk itll record what i say but for some reason my other squadies cant hear me through voip.

11-28-2006, 03:09 PM	#46 (permalink)
Thanatos Join Date: May 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 284	Re: Squad Leader Tactics I just received a new unlock and I've really been considering the recon drone as my next one. Either that or I will start advancing up the Engineer left side tree to the Pilum AVR. Any recommendations? One of the main concerns I have with the recon drone is that it floats above your head, making you much more visible and instantly recognized as the squad leader. But then again, the in-game description suggests it can reveal hostiles that are even out of line-of-sight. I've heard it been said that the recon drone is excellent when you're in a defensive position, so that's great because defence is a common occurrence here at TG. I have a very passive SL style as well, because I'm a terrible shooter so I leave that job to my squadmates who are always better than me. __________________ New to TG? Read the BF 2142 Standard Operating Procedures and Server Rules Here!

11-28-2006, 03:28 PM	#47 (permalink)
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11-28-2006, 04:06 PM	#48 (permalink)
BHack Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 26 Posts: 1,636	Re: Squad Leader Tactics The range isn't very far. It does work very well though. I used it quite a bit when I first got it, but not having the bacon is just such a huge loss that I haven't used it at all lately. On defense it does give your squad an advantage. But if the flag goes grey having that bacon can really save yours. Overall it doesn't complement my play style much because I get in there and mix it up with my squad. Putting a bacon out before I go charging in headlong is a necessity. The drone just puts you at a disadvantage, with it hovering over your head and all. I could defnitely see it working well with a more passive SL though. Whatever you do, don't bother with the gun drone. __________________

11-28-2006, 05:03 PM	#51 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,491	Re: Squad Leader Tactics http://bf2142wiki.com/index.php?title=Squad_Tips This is the video I mentioned. Most of the tips we already know but some of them are useful when creating Learn TG squads. I particularly like his ettiquette at inviting squadless players. Although, that's not really something we can do on our servers. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

11-28-2006, 08:17 PM	#56 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,491	Re: Squad Leader Tactics He goes by w33t in the Total BF2142 forums and Orca in game. I'm actually going to add him to my buddy list and see if I can be graced with his SL'ing skills. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

11-28-2006, 11:17 PM	#57 (permalink)
RedTalon Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 515	Re: Squad Leader Tactics oh ya I love the pulse meter...always a default with the support. It recharges pretty quickly too.

11-29-2006, 02:58 AM	#58 (permalink)
johnflenaly Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas Age: 22 Posts: 698	Re: Squad Leader Tactics That was an awsome video has inspired me to do some frapin of TG squads

11-30-2006, 08:23 AM	#59 (permalink)
Exploding_Silver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With Wonder Woman in Awesomeland ! Posts: 4,426	Re: Squad Leader Tactics how to record all sounds with fraps __________________ TG-E1st TacticalGamer European Division - having fun on the battlefield, the "TG way" Little known facts about the mating habits of BigEyes, sometimes they flood the apartment to call in attractive bigeye females, then build hives from pies where their queen will lay eggs ..<=Awesomeness ribbon

11-30-2006, 08:33 AM	#60 (permalink)
johnflenaly Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas Age: 22 Posts: 698	Re: Squad Leader Tactics my problem is with fraps when i turn it on and try to talk itll record what i say but for some reason my other squadies cant hear me through voip.

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