Get your newbie questions answered here - Page 2

**tHa_KhAn** · 01-31-2008, 09:32 AM

I tried the heavy assault again. While prone it is usable, the assault accomplishes the same. I put forth massive effort into using it over assault last night and more scores were very poor as a reflection. While I like some applications, especially those in a defensive set, the assault rifles just seem that much more effective. To get kills even using short bursts I was still moving through the same % of my magazine as the assault.

**WhiskeySix** · 01-31-2008, 09:49 AM

maybe it's supposed to be more of a suppression weapon?

**draeh** · 01-31-2008, 11:22 AM

I've tried to use in in that manner with little success. Maybe with a squad at my side it will have more effect. For a lone player, the opposition just uses the muzzle flash to zero in on your position.

**tHa_KhAn** · 01-31-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeySix

maybe it's supposed to be more of a suppression weapon?

I think so. Better attacking a group of enemies, than a lone assault.

Quote:

Originally Posted by draeh

I've tried to use in in that manner with little success. Maybe with a squad at my side it will have more effect. For a lone player, the opposition just uses the muzzle flash to zero in on your position.

When I had success with the weapon, there were other things going on. My weapon wasn't the only focus. Part of a group the weapon seemed to be on par with the assault rifle even maybe a little better as I was able to engage a group of enemies. Everyone would get some shots in, but the sustained fire ended up finishing a few of the enemies off while the others reloaded.

Fallosophy · 02-01-2008, 11:55 AM

whats up with no sights on the pistol?

**birdie_in_Texas** · 02-04-2008, 03:52 PM

so...here again in my newbness, i am trying to understand that you can be a certain "type" of little dude..like an "Assault"..but then you also have a "Specialty" or "Role" that you also play as like a backup..?

**WhiskeySix** · 02-04-2008, 03:58 PM

That's exactly right - you basically choose your weapon (SMG, sniper rifle, shotgun, etc), and then choose what "role" your soldier was trained for in basic training - electronic countermeasures (EMP), air-support, drone-technician, or ground-support engineer. Each "role" gives you different "secondary weapons". Check the "What is Frontlines" sticky for videos...

**draeh** · 02-04-2008, 04:03 PM

Hey birdie!

The Assault type is your weapons loadout while the "Role" is you specialty on the battlefield.

The types are

Assault, Heavy Assault, Sniper, Anti Vehicle, Spec Ops, Close Quarters.

The roles are

Support, EMP Tech, Drone Tech, and Air Support.

Assault is what it says it is. It is the general assault soldier.
Heavy Assault is more like the "support" role from 2142. Suppressive fire, that sort of thing.
Sniper is well you know... useless. lol.
Anti Vehicle wields a shoulder fired missile.
Spec Ops has an SMG and the dreaded C4.
Close Quarters is a Shotgun.

Support can repair things and then gains a gun emplacement and a sentry drone.
EMP Tech is invisible to the enemies minimap and gains an anti-vehicle emp rocket and an EMP stick (covers an area when setup were Airstrikes, drones and other enemy vehicles cannot operate).
Drone Tech has an R/C recon heli loaded with C4 and then gains a C4/chain gun car and then an attack heli.
Air Support can call in airstrikes. (way cool).

**birdie_in_Texas** · 02-04-2008, 06:10 PM

sound like for me i will start with assault/EMP or Drone Tech..that sounds about up my alley..

i usually play support in 2142 and PoE2 anyways..

i will see if i can get it fired off tonite and will ook for some of you guys in TS..

rage4order · 02-04-2008, 06:19 PM

We will be there, 8th has monday nights circled on the calendar, we usually start showing up around 10est

**birdie_in_Texas** · 02-04-2008, 06:58 PM

i don't wanna step on another IHS's feet if that is ya'lls nite..i can try tomorow or wednesday as well..

**draeh** · 02-04-2008, 07:39 PM

Tonight is a good night birdie. Rage was just saying that you'll have a bunch of 8th TG to play with as well.

I should also be on by 10EST. See you guys there.

rage4order · 02-04-2008, 07:43 PM

Yes by all means, please join us. We just come in mass because we love playing together. We would love to TK... errr play alongside another TG'er!

**WhiskeySix** · 02-04-2008, 07:57 PM

nice! I'll try getting on if I can - it'll be after 10 if I do find time

**birdie_in_Texas** · 02-06-2008, 04:50 PM

i tried getting on that evening, but had uber issues with my cursor..

ended up re-installing and all seems well..

i ended up at spec ops more than anything with the little drones, as there was only a few people on the server i managed to play on yesterday(tuesday) morning..i spent several hours on though, trying to get acquainted with stuff..really enjoyed learning, but it only stayed on the one map..it would never change..so i did not get to drive tanks and jeeps and stuff..i really like all of the little helo drones..the 2 of them and that little 4WD thingy was a lot of fun..i never got to play the other side that had the minigun drone..although i was raped by one a few times..

what is the thing with the super speed?..that was ridiculous..but some c4 slowed that guy down..