when i play for the first time will it be a good idea to go with bots on easy, or get thrown in the deep end online, coz i doubt bots will give me an experience which will be accurate to how the game is played online, so when i do go online, i will get uber confused.
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If i were you i wud just go straight in deep end, thats what i did with mod, and you get the feel of the game after a while, I never played with bots really unless i was bored or was without internet connection.
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Playing with bots can give you a good feel for the weapons and the movement, so starting of with a practice round before jumping into the online play is not a bad idea. We know the bots will be better than in the mod but not sure how good.
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play a bit with bots to get some idea of what every button does. Walk around in some of the maps alone to get an idea of what you're supposed to do. Learn the actual playing online.
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the IS thing is just a preference because most FPS use RMB as IS..
but if i where u i would hop into a bot game first especialy if u havnt played mod.
althought ive played mod ill still do it to get a feel for the new weapons, tanks, maps.
but if i where u i would hop into a bot game first especialy if u havnt played mod.
althought ive played mod ill still do it to get a feel for the new weapons, tanks, maps.
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Definitely go online right away, thats what i did , its much more exciting.
Plus you if you have any questions you can ask other players
Plus you if you have any questions you can ask other players
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I'd jump right in- perhaps work your way as a rifleman to more complex classes. Although for tanks, I would try to join occupied vehicles and serve in secondary positions before assuming larger responsibilities.
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I'm thinking that this game might get really benefitted by having AA-style training maps. Just place practice ranges that have ammo boxes and all the weapons available for you to try. Different ranges of tagets, vehicles and stuff. No really need for voice-over or anything, the point would be to get the feel of the movement and weapon ballistics.
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Configure your video, audio and your controls first thing. The dive in! Nothing like it, my friend. Nothing in the world...
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training maps might be a good idea, but they might take a while.
I would suggest that you go on practice first. Get a feel for the movement (learning, iron sights, resting, diving, etc) and good knowledge of your controls. You don't want to be trying to find a certain key when mg tracers and bouncing around your position. Then start learning how to lead and compensate for drop with the rifles. Most often you'll likely be using a rifle, so learning how to use it is a good idea. One tip: the mouse sensitivity is set as a default to 3 and this is about what you want. It'll give you enough fine control with the rifle iron sights. If anything you might want to drop it down a little to 2.5 or 2.75.
Once you've done this you can dive and you should do ok, although playing around with the other stuff isn't a bad idea. Most of the other weapons aren't too hard and you can learn them while playing.
The AT equipment is another matter. Well the satchel is easy, but the PTRD and the 'faust take a little bit of practice to use properly. The iron sights on the faust are counter-intuitive, you need to use the switch weapon mode key to use it properly. If you hit you're pretty you're set as it has a powerful warhead, just make sure you hit as close to a 90 degree angle as you can, as it is possible for the warhead to deflect. The PTRD is different. It's essentially just a huge (14.5 mm) rifle that has to be used from a deployed position. It's effective on the early tanks, but for some of the later tanks it's largely useless. It takes 3 rounds to the ass-end from 3 meters away to disable a Panther (probably more from longer range) and I personally put about a dozen rounds into a Tiger and I don't think I made a scratch in the paint. Taking a look at the tank guides the Wilsonam posted are a good idea because they show the weak spots. In some cases those are the only weak spots you can hit.
Then there are the vehicles. There are many threads on the vehicles and I suggest that they're read. Driving is very important, angling the tank, not presenting the flank or rear armour to targets, etc. Then there's manning the main gun and adjusting the sights. Actually, it's usually easier to fire the main gun than it is drive. Just keep in mind the weak spots in the tank diagrams and you should do fine. Keeping the sights aligned properly is a good idea.
It seems like alot but after a little practice and some playing it'll become second nature.
I would suggest that you go on practice first. Get a feel for the movement (learning, iron sights, resting, diving, etc) and good knowledge of your controls. You don't want to be trying to find a certain key when mg tracers and bouncing around your position. Then start learning how to lead and compensate for drop with the rifles. Most often you'll likely be using a rifle, so learning how to use it is a good idea. One tip: the mouse sensitivity is set as a default to 3 and this is about what you want. It'll give you enough fine control with the rifle iron sights. If anything you might want to drop it down a little to 2.5 or 2.75.
Once you've done this you can dive and you should do ok, although playing around with the other stuff isn't a bad idea. Most of the other weapons aren't too hard and you can learn them while playing.
The AT equipment is another matter. Well the satchel is easy, but the PTRD and the 'faust take a little bit of practice to use properly. The iron sights on the faust are counter-intuitive, you need to use the switch weapon mode key to use it properly. If you hit you're pretty you're set as it has a powerful warhead, just make sure you hit as close to a 90 degree angle as you can, as it is possible for the warhead to deflect. The PTRD is different. It's essentially just a huge (14.5 mm) rifle that has to be used from a deployed position. It's effective on the early tanks, but for some of the later tanks it's largely useless. It takes 3 rounds to the ass-end from 3 meters away to disable a Panther (probably more from longer range) and I personally put about a dozen rounds into a Tiger and I don't think I made a scratch in the paint. Taking a look at the tank guides the Wilsonam posted are a good idea because they show the weak spots. In some cases those are the only weak spots you can hit.
Then there are the vehicles. There are many threads on the vehicles and I suggest that they're read. Driving is very important, angling the tank, not presenting the flank or rear armour to targets, etc. Then there's manning the main gun and adjusting the sights. Actually, it's usually easier to fire the main gun than it is drive. Just keep in mind the weak spots in the tank diagrams and you should do fine. Keeping the sights aligned properly is a good idea.
It seems like alot but after a little practice and some playing it'll become second nature.
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