A good squad leader...

[DeafOfficeWorker]

A good squad leader can make a huge difference. I played squad leader for the first time last night. I don't think I did anything impressive (not having a mic is a big disadvantage), but I did learn the squad leader menu and directed my team the best I could.

Familiarity with the maps is key. The objectives and purpose of a team varies with the map. I was lucky to have a few players stick with me.

Thoughts?

[Stevo]

Just giving everyone a direction makes a huge difference. Instead of being scattered all over the map, people are all working on the same objective.

[Dog]

I always refuse when it asks me to get promoted.
I don't want responsibility

[regis]

[quote="StrontiumDog";p="125317"]
I don't want responsibility
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SLACKER!!!

I always forget to press Pg Up or Pg Dn.. so it usually just times out.

[Nuckin]

Good point DOW

[Pine]

every time ive played the objective has always been the same or no objective at all

[(ferret)]

The problem I've had so far is that even if you put an objective for your squad, it seems like a lot of the time they don't even bother looking at it, or caputuring objectives in general. It just gets really frustrating when I send out a command to capture a point, then end up sitting there for five minutes while the rest of the squad is out deathmatching. Though that may just be me, who knows?

[mujo]

After careful consideration of this game, I decided to reluctantly download it. All I can say is: TOUGH GAME. Reminds me of the good ol DoD Beta days.

If you need a squad leader, I'll be your man. I think VOC can attest to my leadership qualities (). (Think moobies).

[Nuckin]

I am loving this game! Once you get a handle on it the gameplay is fun. If you are looking for a good leader follow =USV=Gordo he was great leader for us last night

[Gizanked]

so having not played it yet it seems like a combination of NS and CS.. is this a good de.scription?

[DeafOfficeWorker]

[quote="Gizanked";p="125689"]so having not played it yet it seems like a combination of NS and CS.. is this a good de.scription?[/quote]

Not really. It has elements of BF2, early DoD betas, RO...I don't know. It's a fairly realistic squad-based FPS with a very minimal HUD (no health/stamina meter, no crosshairs but iron sights or from the hip)...

You're just going to have to play it, Giz.

[Nuckin]

Its a cool game Giz. Check it out! Do it now! Get to the Choppa!!

[shimmybot]

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Its a cool game Giz. Check it out! Do it now! Get to the Choppa!!
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[DeafOfficeWorker]

I've been practicing with squad leader. What I've been able to observe:

The squad leader needs to hang back (read "stay alive") to be effective.

Setting a waypoint between the spawn and the objective gives the team more cohesion by creating a rally point. Strength by superior numbers.

Calling in reinforcements is key. I haven't quite mastered this yet, but it is obviously necessary.

Using your mic to announce a surge etc. is very beneficial. (I fail at this )

[v.o.c]

[quote="mujo";p="125559"]
After careful consideration of this game, I decided to reluctantly download it. All I can say is: TOUGH GAME. Reminds me of the good ol DoD Beta days.

If you need a squad leader, I'll be your man. I think VOC can attest to my leadership qualities (). (Think moobies).
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Mujo is a good leader, although if i remember right it all worked well with the moobies till ellroy laughed and then we just winged it.