Thread: Asset Squads and Locked Squads

Please don't flame me for starting a topic on this, but I do have a genuine question. I did a search for the topic on "Asset Squads" and found a thread from back in May of 2009 that was subsequently locked. My question is, does TTP have a rule on reserving assets by squad name? I ask this, because I saw this yesterday on the TTP server.

I wasn't trying to take assets or anything like that, but I tried to join some squads and they were all locked up. This was on the Kashan map around 2 AM ET on TTP lastnight. There were only two open INF squads that were full, and the rest were locked squads. One was labeled Apache, Heli and so on. My question is why are the squads locked? I was not familiar with how to join a locked squad, luckily someone later told me, you just have to ask. But I started an INF squad of my own, because there wasn't a squad to join. Now here is the question, I mean, I understand that it's courtesy if a squad calls themselves Apache and then reserves the right to fly the apaches. There wasn't any problem with them or the Heli squad, as the Heli squad was willing to transport troops from the main US base out to the field, and they did a fine job of it. But how does one such as myself learn to fly or learn the ropes of flying, if I don't get a chance because the squads are locked? I just would like to see the squads be more open and friendly, that's all.

Oh yeah, I also ask, because some other player tried to take the Apaches and that started up a firestorm. I know there probably weren't any Admins on at 2 AM in the morning, but does TTP have a rule like that? Why or why not? I'm new, so I don't have any reason to be for or against it, the only thing I noticed is that, on other servers and at other times I've played, transportation is a lot easier if they are individuals dedicated to the sole purpose of transport and so forth.

Originally Posted by -Sauso-

Name squads whatever you like, but doesn't mean said squad will get the asset.

I can't fly, nor do I know how to drive a tank yet, so it's meaningless to me atm. But I saw a bunch of people bickering over it last night. The only thing is, I wish people wouldn't name their squad after an asset and then lock it, it's discouraging to new players like me.

Originally Posted by -Sauso-

Yea it is annoying. There really is no reason squads only need two people.

And you were saying you can't fly or drive a tank?..Have you at least tried "training"? on a local server.

No, I don't know how to fly or drive a tank, so I don't ever try to take those assets. I am very reluctant to blow up a heli or tank just to get yelled at by the players on the server. I plan on learning how to fly and all when I have some time, but right now, I'm just trying to learn how to hoof it as an INF. I just recently got the hang of being a Medic last night and I'm trying out the other kits like Grenadier and AR when I can find a squad with SM's willing to show me the ropes.

I do on occasion pop into the training servers to learn how to use a specific kit or so, so I don't piss anyone off when I'm playing.

Originally Posted by FredieDuckie

If you don't know how to fly I would say learn to fly at a training server or something. I know they are many people that are just willing to talk you through the basics. Spend some time practicing and training up a little bit before you take it to the battlefield.

If there is one thing I dislike is going in and stacking up in a full Huey and getting ready to take off only having the pilot flip us over during take off or crash us hard into the ground or into a building effectively wasting an asset hindering our transport and supplies and killing us all in the process.

I know you can't get the full experience of a game on a training server but it will give you a chance to learn the ropes. Afterwords you can take it to the real games.

And as for the lock squads...It frustrates me when squads are locked especially on a full server. I understand if it is specifically a role that you are playing but do so only when it is needed. There is very little point in locking up a two man infantry squad just because both of the people there are buddies.

Like I said, I'm not trying to learn to fly or drive tanks right now, I'm saving that for later. But like you, I too can appreciate a good Heli pilot as well. There's nothing like making it off an Aircraft Carrier alive!

Naming a squad after an asset on a TTP server will NEVER mean that squad has the only right to that asset. All assets are first come first serve, no lines or bullshit asset calling with a squad name because someone else doesn't have a system faster than yours. If anyone ever tells you otherwise, take screenshots and report the person(s).