Always, always, always get TKd as Russian on roof of A in Grain Elevator even though I always announce "Friendlies on roof of A, don't shoot us off" several times. In one game 3 times in a row by three different team members.
Stalin was right! There are traitors and saboteurs everywhere!
Well, I felt very noobish this weekend. I had three tk's in just one map round when I probably average just one a week.
Yes, I have noticed more new players just by the way they play, not paying attention to cap zones especially on defense. Still, this time I have to say the maturity level didn't seem to drop much if at all from what I usually see when a sale goes on.
So a thumbs up to the new guys
I was playing this weekend and one individual kept asking which key you used to deploy the parachute when you drop or jump. I finally told him after awhile that is was your "use" key but it only worked if you jump from a high area
After a few minutes though I had to confess that I was joking and he just said "Why wouldn't anyone just tell me that then?"
The best players will attempt to assimilate others & reach team synergy, not ostracize them with VOIP instructions that might not make any sense to them right now -- they are just trying not to die 5 seconds after spawning and maybe get in 1 kill.
On the flip side, I'm always happy to answer questions such as ("OK, I'm an MG this round...where do I go? Tell me what to do!"). So, noobs don't be scared by the A-holes -- ask away. There's always good folks on most servers...such as the original poster of this thread, who I'm sure will answer your Qs..