TeamStacking

**11Bravo** · 12-22-09, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Jester(TA)

I didnt mean it to turn into a huge thing.I understand what you mean about teamwork trumping rank.I guess Ill just keep my mouth shut from now on. :3

I didn't ask that of you Jester. I have never ascribed to believing in Team Stacking, it assumes a lot of things that may not be true, and over looks other aspects of things that can be corrected to help the game play. I want to know the real over all dynamics of what is really going on. Then if we need to be looking for players who aren't supporting their team, then we can help them figure it out. Until we correct those simple basic game play things, then we will never be able to blame the rank {skill level}. I have been a part of many teams that were out classed in the game rank {over all time playing the game}, yet we still beat those teams because our team did a better job of working as a team. I have noticed that a lot of rank does not necessarily mean they understand how to truly work as a team. I don't mind your comments, but they need to have basis and be something that can truly be corrected. It needs to show the whole picture according to what affects the game. Moving players based on rank does not determine how well a team will work together.

**LPunit** · 12-22-09, 10:58 PM

I was just playing, it was a little bit for a round or two. But everyone was able to switch some people around, matches became very close, the last round that I just played before calling it a night was 3-0. :9 :9 :9

Accident Teamstacking happens at times, but its never an all night thing around here. :10 :10 :10 :10 :10

**WinterSays** · 12-22-09, 11:02 PM

One thing to consider is just how slowly the higher ranks come in BF2, so you can have an experienced player who isn't the max linear rank. max linear is three stars I'm guessing. So it's a little misleading to look at only the ranks as others have pointed out.

Although pointing out only the regulars of the forums on the score board is just as misleading, not every player is as good as the other.

But... Don't keep your mouth shut. Make some noise when this happens, start calling for an admin in game. Or just use all chat. Start calling out the poor squad leaders, the impotent commander. Start leading a squad or try to get the one you're a part of moving. Step in as commander and take charge.

When the teams are imbalanced, don't hole up with your buddies and clanmates in one squad, spread out and lead your team. I can't tell you how many times i've seen a stronger team lose to a more motivated one in BF2142 and BF2.

**CivilWars** · 12-22-09, 11:06 PM

Is it that time of the month already? I thought the teamstacking thread was due next week?

**11Bravo** · 12-22-09, 11:17 PM

I hope this explanation helps to explain that there is more to it. Just posting 'Team Stacking' does nothing to really help us correct real issues on the server. Feel free to raise concerns but please try to look at the whole picture to get a better understanding of what is really going on.

We don't encourage Team Stacking and it's really a subjective statement. Most people don't take the time to look at every thing involved. It's a mentality to explain things that make things look worse than they are, whether it's intended to do harm or not.

If you command or squad lead; take a look at the overall dynamics of your team.

Things I want you to observe are;

How many Full Squads?

How man One-Two man Squads?

How many of those squads are clumped together on the map instead of spread out to give the best defense?

How many squads are in route somewhere & how many are staying to defend positions that are held?

How many squads are actually working together closely {instead of all over the map}?

How many squads are following orders?

How many squads are doing their own thing?

How many players aren't in a squad helping their team accomplish objectives?

How well are the assets being used?

All these questions are things I have noticed in the past as a commander, squad leader, & admin that really truly affect the game play. These are things that admins are taught to observe.

**Jester(TA)** · 12-23-09, 12:14 AM

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**iamjohnnyrico** · 12-23-09, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by CivilWars

Is it that time of the month already? I thought the teamstacking thread was due next week?

+1

**draco7891** · 12-23-09, 12:26 AM

Here's what's really going to bake your noodle:

Is that picture of the same monkey doing three poses at separate times, or three monkeys each doing a pose at the same time?

Also, resolved and locked.

Draco