Questions about community etiquette

[Ecaflip]

Hey there guys, sorry to post this sort of broad thread, but this is real concern to me.

What kind of players does the PR community usually play with? And by that I mean, how should a player act around other soldiers? I'm very new to the reality online style of things and I'm just not sure how I should be acting and talking around other players. Is stuff like military terms outlandish or is it encouraged? I just want to transition from single player into multiplayer without looking and acting like a greehorn.

[IINoddyII]

Hi,

just be yourself mate... tell players you're new to deployment and they'll cut you some slack.. if they don't they are the ones being the dicks.

[ryan d ale]

Hey there guys, sorry to post this sort of broad thread, but this is real concern to me.

Download PR Mumble and Install.
Run it before you open PR/BF2.
Log in
Pick a Server
Wait for map to load
Join squad
Ask if they need a certain kit in the squad and where you should spawn
Follow your squad and squad leader's ordrers
Try to not keep asking questions especailly when there's a lot of action (ask questions on forum)
Whine about ghosting

No one will now you're a noob

[Psyrus]

What kind of players does the PR community usually play with? And by that I mean, how should a player act around other soldiers? I'm very new to the reality online style of things and I'm just not sure how I should be acting and talking around other players. Is stuff like military terms outlandish or is it encouraged?

I sometimes say copy/roger over SL chat, it's very concise. Things like 'flank' and 'cover' are generally well received.

But in your average game, there really isn't much mil-speak IMO



And while I'm posting videos, it doesn't have to be all seriousness


From the good ol' days, before I lost the whole crew I played with

[DDS]

Hi,

just be yourself mate... tell players you're new to deployment and they'll cut you some slack.. if they don't they are the ones being the dicks.

Well said. Go natural and you'll do just fine

[Spec]

Yeah, usual comms are casual, with some random military terminology thrown around with about a 50% chance of being out-of-context
No worries, you don't need to sound like a seasoned war vet.

[waldov]

Personally i like to use military terminology even though you dont see it often in PR.

[CTRifle]

A fellow canadian is always welcome Just tell your sqd lead that your new-ish to PR or online and they will almost always help you out

[Gracler]

Hey there guys, sorry to post this sort of broad thread, but this is real concern to me.

What kind of players does the PR community usually play with? And by that I mean, how should a player act around other soldiers? I'm very new to the reality online style of things and I'm just not sure how I should be acting and talking around other players. Is stuff like military terms outlandish or is it encouraged? I just want to transition from single player into multiplayer without looking and acting like a greehorn.

Well to make something not so simple very simple there is 3 types of PR players.

1. Ex or active military.

using a lot of terms that you might never heard before, and might even try to use real tactics just for the fun of it or the challenge. A vehicle is never just a vehicle to them, they would rather have a short version or the actual designation of it. like T-90, Am-track, Warrior etc. Also they could be talking about Tango Uniform or Quad50's, don't worry since most of them are willing to take time and explain what is up and down in all of there terms.
Id guess there age would be from 18-45 years old

2. The competitive gamer

These players probably knows (or think they know) every part of the game in little detail and would be able to put the most pressure possible with little means on the enemy team. If you can keep up with this type of player then the game-play will most likely improve a lot and there will be a lot of action. On the downside most (not all) have a very negative attitude on failure so be prepared to take some verbal abuse and remember to shrug it off after the game as it's rarely personal but just frustrations being let out. Worst thing you can do is to exaggerate your ability's and get a task you can't handle, instead letting them know that your new will give you some slack.
Id guess there age would be from 15-35

3. the casual gamer

This type of player is there to mostly have a party and win, but if he loses it's still okay. There will most likely be a lot of chatter that has nothing to do with the actual "mission" but more for a role-play or banter purpose. They normally care less about there assets and could be doing experimental stuff like boxing with there fellow squad-mates when waiting for new vehicles, or speeding around alleys with guns blazing. Mostly a fun crowd to be around but can get obnoxious over time. If you mess up here you will get laughed at in a friendly way, but of course the rest of the team might not be so pleased. It can be a good crowd to start out with but to become better at tactics the military or competitive player would be a better choice.
Id guess there age would be from 12-30

Id say PR has a good mix of all the above and of course things are not black and white and people will change and go from casual to competitive from round to round. Just don't let the negative outbursts that might come from some players keep you from enjoying playing this good game. Just let it pass over your head. The good thing is that it's normally far between those incidents, but like the internet it can't be prevented from happening.

[Wicca]

I say over. Alot

[Ninja2dan]

Overall, most of the other posts are accurate. Be yourself, don't try to act like someone or something that you aren't. And this isn't WoW, you don't need to "Roleplay" and try to speak jargon that even you don't know what half of it means.

It's important though to be aware of the server you are using and any rules or code of conduct they might have in place. Some servers don't care what you do or say, as long as it isn't hacking. Others will have strict bans on the use of profanity, or may have other rules regarding use of assets or kits.

As for the use of "military jargon", that's personal opinion. But overall, I'd say go easy with it unless you're playing with a group of people you know well and who already understand the same terminology. This is a global community, and there are quite a few of us that are current or prior military but we come from various nations where our terminology and jargon is different. The overall "generic" terms are fine, such as Copy, Over/Out, Roger, MBT/IFV/APC, ATGM, CSW, etc. Some places have slightly different phonetic alphabets, but I'm sure most people will understand even if theirs is different. Alpha, Adam, Apple, etc all still clearly state "A", etc. Those whose primary language isn't English though might not recognize certain words, so in some cases it's easier to just type something into Team/Squad chat instead of phonetically spelling it out on voice chat.

Also remember that this is a game, one that is based on a core game known to be distant from realism. Even though PR has done excellent work in making the vanilla game much more realistic and tactical, it's still a "low-end game" compared to something like ArmA. And by that, I mean don't sit there taking your sweet time getting to an objective, skirting the edges of the map, because you're afraid to die or lose a vehicle. Too much lack of initiative can actually increase ticket loss. Don't try to get too complex or technical, and regardless of any former real-world military experience don't try to act like hot shit. Have respect for everyone else, no matter if they're a former US Army Ranger or if they're a 13-year old from Norway playing on mommy's laptop in between naps.

[Microwaife]

I say over. Alot

And you simulate radio chatter by making "chrr"

Just be yourself, follow orders and stay nice.

[saXoni]

I say over. Alot

And you're shit at the game. 'Nuff said.

[Murphy]

And you're shit at the game. 'Nuff said.

saX you're such a sweetheart.

Just find a group of guys you fit in with and see if they are an organized group or just a bunch of friends/randoms, if organized/semi organized try to get on the same servers as them when they are around.

Ask questions, the only dumb question is the one you don't ask. Don't be afraid to learn from your mistakes, and remember you have to make the mistakes first so don't be shy to try something that may be a bit out of grasp.

[Rudd]

Stay in formation or be summarily executed!!!

Try and just follow your squad leader's lead, be honest and friendly and you'll have fun

If you don't like the style of that squad leader, that's ok, some SLs are hardcore, some are less so. Find a squad you enjoy playing with and try and stick with them accross multple games; eventually you end up being a regular on a server and even get invited to join squads and make some pretty cool friends.