Hi,
I am playing the Beta and I decided I had better start to learn to play as Squad Leaders and the Commander, since I often see at least one of those positions unfilled and they strike me as the most versatile, and important roles. Can anyone give me a few tips, or ideas?
For Squad Leadership I realize that squadmates can spawn ontop of me, so it's useful to stay near the fighting but as out of direct danger as I can reasonably manage, to provide a steady stream of fresh fighters to the front, as quickly as possible. Also smoke to cover advances, and mark places where I think an artillery strike should be sent. Anything else?
With Commander it seems like I should be more or less tied to a radio. Force Respawns when there's a big pool of guys waiting to come back to life. And of course call in Artillery strikes and recon planes.
A question though, when a commander calls for artillery on the radio, does it land everywhere that's been marked, or can I pick and choose certain areas and disregard other marks to make the shells fall faster, or in greater density in a certain area?
And lastly, for both Commander and Squadron Leader roles I feel like I should be making use of the command wheels (V and B default I think) to issue orders, or generally be bossy. But at the same time, I don't think anyone really pays attention...?
That's about it. Any thoughts, help, or advice is appreciated.
I am playing the Beta and I decided I had better start to learn to play as Squad Leaders and the Commander, since I often see at least one of those positions unfilled and they strike me as the most versatile, and important roles. Can anyone give me a few tips, or ideas?
For Squad Leadership I realize that squadmates can spawn ontop of me, so it's useful to stay near the fighting but as out of direct danger as I can reasonably manage, to provide a steady stream of fresh fighters to the front, as quickly as possible. Also smoke to cover advances, and mark places where I think an artillery strike should be sent. Anything else?
With Commander it seems like I should be more or less tied to a radio. Force Respawns when there's a big pool of guys waiting to come back to life. And of course call in Artillery strikes and recon planes.
A question though, when a commander calls for artillery on the radio, does it land everywhere that's been marked, or can I pick and choose certain areas and disregard other marks to make the shells fall faster, or in greater density in a certain area?
And lastly, for both Commander and Squadron Leader roles I feel like I should be making use of the command wheels (V and B default I think) to issue orders, or generally be bossy. But at the same time, I don't think anyone really pays attention...?
That's about it. Any thoughts, help, or advice is appreciated.