Ouch...my ego always takes a beating when it comes to labeling fav. comms even though I am quite clearly the longest running comm (and best) (EVER).

Oh well, it may be lonley at the top, but I enjoy it :P

General Execution and Tips

As for tips...didnt we have this little session a few months back? Commanding is all about style and attitude. My personal style happens to run along the: "I'm the best ever at this and infallible, our loss is your fault and never mine, ever." With this in mind my confidence and ego are boosted greatly(It helps to have a positive attitude). However since you are not me I can only suggest feeling good about yourself and trying to do the best job you can, because you are not perfect like me. ( )

Next comes the plan, we have like what is it? 45 seconds? If you plan on commanding, say it right away, and spend the next 40 seconds on figuring out what your main plan is going to be, and what your back up will be should the first fail. Dont plan on a third plan, as your screwed if you fail horribly twice. Size up your team, if you have a pretty coherent team that can follow orders, you can be more ballzy with your plans and tactics. If they look pretty fresh, use something recognizeable and reliable.

Now comes the execution, which is mostly up to your marines, sure you can drop health and what not, but it mostly depends on them. Try your main plan as thoroughly as possible, but if you see it isnt working, switch to your back up plan.

Tips for gaining obedience

Only drop health for those that have succesfully killed an enemy in the most encounter. (This is also good for saving money)

Threaten to recycle critical structures if they dont listen, and dont ever bluff, remember YOU dont need the armory and arms lab, THEY do.

Promise goodies to anybody who can achieve objective A, B, C, or D. Those retarded peons are far more likeley to go to the waypoint if you throw a shotgun or HMG onto the table.

Dont be afraid to be precise in your hatred, if some guy consistently makes poor decisions, loses valuable equipment, or just does not what you told him to do, let the whole team know that he is doing this, and cut him off from all attention possible. Thats no medpacks, no ammo packs, no phase gates, definetley no equipment, and an occasional vocalized disgust.