Thread: How hard is it to stick...

/rant on

stick with your squad? Really, one of the things that amazes me most is that people join a squad and then never take a command from the SL. I have noticed this as I have lead a few squads in the past couple days that literally no one followed my orders. I'd have the whole squad sitting waiting for a plane on the carrier or sitting a flag defending then another dude rushing this hill that was complete suicide because the enemy was focused there.

I follow my squad lead when ever I am issued a command and communication is established. One of the first things I do when I join a squad is ask for orders. Too often I get no response!

/rant off

there is times I understand that it is a better move to go to a different spawn but to last an entire round with out completing one of the SL's orders is too much. I personally love being told what to do by my SL.

I'm not going to lie but in order for people to follow you it helps to be good. I know that might sound bad but it's true. Just keep playing and as your skill level increases you'll notice more people wanting to follow you into combat. Especially if they know that they're going to end up on top. In fact if I was you I would'nt even lead a squad until you become proficient at all aspects of ground-pounding.

When it comes to squad leading I think there are some masters. There are a few people whose names I see and I gravitate towards their squads because they are always squad leaders and do a damn good job:

TheJeep1
Ranger10
MaBell37
TriggerHappy2005
these are the first few that jump into my mind but there are others!

To be a good squad leader I recommend squadding with any of the above a number of times and pay attention to how they do things; they know their stuff when it comes to being a good squad leader.Also they tend to explain their rationale for their commands which helps increase motivation and your knowledge.

Also, like the others have stated; if a squad leader isnt assertive on the VOIP, or if they are just not very good, players will tend to start ignoring their orders. Really try this:
"who is that over there at the Material Station? come over and help your squad defend intake." if they fail kick them from the squad.
"Hey AssKicker2007 we really dont need a sniper please respawn as a medic or AT as soon as possible? thanks" if they fail, kick them.

Trigger is the guy who made me stop being a sniper all the time... heh, I learned soemthing squadding with everyone in that list; being assertive on the VOIP is especially crucial.

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

When it comes to squad leading I think there are some masters. There are a few people whose names I see and I gravitate towards their squads because they are always squad leaders and do a damn good job:

TheJeep1
Ranger10
MaBell37
TriggerHappy2005
these are the few

I will find you.

JB, you might also want to make a custom squad, so that you can get guys that will continually join and follow you, and not just some random guys jumping in any squad to avoid being kicked. If you see me leading it is usually the Civil squad, and if I lead for a few rounds I usually have the same SMs every round because they know they like my style, or lack thereof.

I am all for getting more skills but this was just a general rant about how rarely people stick to a SL, at least in my experience however little that is, not necessarily just my squads that I lead.

Like I said I'd rather follow orders than give them.

Originally Posted by Kelderos

Next time I see you as squad leader in game I'll join you and follow your orders until you tell me to go swimming Just have to know what your in game name is.

Yeah, invite Kelderos to your squad and have him play valet at the hotel on Jalabad.

Originally Posted by Kelderos

Just have to know what your in game name is.

Um, I think I figured it out.

If his forum name didn't give it away, maybe the big picture of his stats did.

Originally Posted by CivilWars

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

When it comes to squad leading I think there are some masters. There are a few people whose names I see and I gravitate towards their squads because they are always squad leaders and do a damn good job:

TheJeep1
Ranger10
MaBell37
TriggerHappy2005
these are the few

I will find you.

You misquote me Civil! I said:

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

When it comes to squad leading I think there are some masters. There are a few people whose names I see and I gravitate towards their squads because they are always squad leaders and do a damn good job:

TheJeep1
Ranger10
MaBell37
TriggerHappy2005
these are the first few that jump into my mind but there are others!

But specifically, each of those squad leaders listed has given me (and the rest of the squad) advice that I still remember specifically coming from them. I have squadded with many on numerous occasions, and yes Civil, you are an excellent squad leader. But, like myself, you must admit that the short list I compiled for JB's sake has SL skill that puts ours in a different category... Although I think I just die to much to be a good squad leader!

You are still welcome to knife me, just try not to scratch my tank please.

And the following has nothing to do with you Civil, but you are welcome to read even though I am sure you know this...

A squad leader is an alternate spawn point, keep that in mind when you are SL and try not to die too much (like the Soy!). There are broadly two SL tactics in the case of spawning.

1) an SL with leet skillz who does not seem to die even in the middle of a combat zone being pounded with hellfire missiles, vulcan machine guns, arty and several squads. thes SL's can just go get on the flag and act as a spawn right there!

2) the tactic I employ when playing SL because I die way too much (KD of 0.66!) is to hide nearby the objective and provide support, orders, communication and a *safe* spawn point. I look forward to the day when I am able to be a more effective SL by never dying...but who knows how long that will be!