And this is another one. But from a different perspective - the noobs' perspective. You see, when I started PR waaaay back in Sept '08 (I know, I know, but it seeeems like ages to me - I play on average, I'd say 2hrs a night - every night since release of 0809 :mrgreen
, I didn't have a fucking clue how to play PR but I understood the fact that it was NOT BF2 and that that was the whole point of the game. This is why I download it.So I've been thinking to myself - just why am I so annoyed with these new players? I am quite a tolerant person in my daily life. And I think I have figured it out. So why post? Who gives a fuck about what I think, right? I am an irritating wanker after all
. Well, I am hoping that the new players will read this and maybe understand why so many 'experienced' PR players get so goddam pissed off at the obviously new players wrecking all assets, TKing, TAing, using up rare kits, killing whole squads as helo pilots etc.. And, hopefully, they will adjust their gameplay accordingly...
You see, the issue I have with the majority (not all) of the recent spate of noobs (since the EA ad and the subsequent MOTY win(s) (and an absolutely deserved win at that!)), is their lack of respect for experienced players. When I started PR I respected the people that had taken the time to learn the game already and were actively playing the game as intended. These were mature (not necessarily old), intelligent strategic players.
I would ask questions and they would answer me, courteously and non patronizingly. I would heed their words and learn to play the game. And I learned to love the depth of the game. And I became hooked.
Unfortunately, the game has now been over run (and I mean over run) with disrespectful, immature, arrogant and downright game wrecking nooooobs!
That all said, I was extremely heartened to be playing the other night (no PB kick for 4hrs!) and there was a new guy on my squad. This guy was how I wish all new players were. He asked questions about everything in the game. He asked the squad and me to show him how to do certain things. He incessantly asked questions. Intelligent questions, about the dynamics of the game, about "why the fuck can't I hit anyone??". Everyone in the squad was so cool to him and explained just about every facet of the game in about a 2 or 3 hour round.
This new guy is now hooked for life! And I would gladly have him on my squad any time. In fact, I would kick someone (e.g. a no-VOIPer, not doing as requested by SL, etc.) to have this 'noob' on my squad.
So, new guys (and girls?), please, please show a little respect and learn from your experienced team mates. If you don't want to learn the depth of the mechanics and dynamics of this game then I suggest that you keep on moving right along and play something else in your allotted gaming time.
PR is becoming a very popular game and will prosper into one of the most intellectual and dynamic FPSs out there. There is nothing that has a patch on this game (hahahahah pun hahahah :shock
- and no, not even ARMA2 (IMHO, from vids I've seen - I've played ARMA tho 
). And, when PR migrates to a new engine, this team of (admittedly incredibly fucking elitist :mrgreen
R-Peepl will be recognized as pioneers in the gaming development world. And this includes the whole team (that I have encountered from posting here - the forum moderation, the way responses are delivered to questions etc). I was telling a colleague of mine how this game is fantastic for teaching 'people skills'. Seriously - if you think you're a leader, be it of a team in the corporate world, on a sports team, in a band etc., be a squad leader in this game. It will help teach you how to manage a diverse bunch of 5 other people who may not really be interested in; what you have to say; what your plan is; why you want to even implement the plan; who the fuck you are and why are you telling them what the fuck to do! Thanks for listening! It's Friday and I'm very 'relaxed' and ready to play
That's all I have to say.
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