"Where's He At?": A Tactical Improvement

=|[76AD]|= Big Pastrami

Not sure if this would be possible or even a plus, but it seems like a decent idea to me.

We've all come across a situation in virtually ALL maps where you've just been killed and want to inform your team on teamtalk that "so and so is coming up back alley" or "is in our house" or whatever. This works well if the location you are trying to communicate is an obvious one, i.e. "the bridge" or "our house". Likewise, flag locations are fine because it's an obvious set location that all can quickly identify. My thought is that there are many places on a map that are somewhat innocuous or neutral and sometimes difficult to quickly communicate. "Back alley" or "courtyard" for example, are somewhat tough because a lot of these maps have multiple back alleys, courtyards, etc. Buildings in particular are difficult to quickly communicate to your team because these maps are loaded with buildings.

Now I realize that this is far from being a major problem, but I'm wondering if it might be possible to place labels on buildings that give them a unique identification. For example, "8 Kinder Strasse" (pardon my German Doc!) or some other German language identification that would more readily identify to your team where the enemy is positioned. So basically, when we know Tank is sitting upstairs at "8 Kinder Strasse" and planning to blast us all to hell with his concussion 'nades, this location can be more readily and quickly disseminated to the troops. For many players, =|[76AD]|= Air Force being one of many, the game takes on a very tactical and/or strategic feel which I think could be enhanced with better location Identifiers.

I'm sure something like this could be added since there are maps with the =|[76AD]|= tag placed on buildings. I'm just not sure if something like this would be welcomed or not. Any thoughts?

=|[76AD]|= WeakLink

We started to do that when we had alot of scrims and CT's (combat training). The problem is that when you are on the public server, the other players wont know what you are talking about. Just like the other day, I had a question when i said "He's in the Suze" He said "what the hell is a Suze"

You'll run into that, but otherwise its great.

BTW, I love your communication skills. It helps me tons! I like knowing where everyone is.

=|[76AD]|= Big Pastrami

Thanks for the feedback Weak and the kind words. I do believe that communication is an invaluable part of the game.

As to your comment regarding possible confusion in the public server. I think you're right on this. New players to the server would likely struggle with it initially, but as with most anything else we confront that's new, they too will adapt and overcome. In the meantime, it might be a useful tool for members and regulars. It might also give me a chance to get the drop on you for once! Gosh but don't you kick my ass in this game!

=|[76AD]|= AirForceOne

Good post Big Pastrami! It's very important to communicate on the battlefield! I just don't always remember to use team talk like I should! Shocked

=|[76AD]|= Big Pastrami

Yeah, Air force,Weaklink you know it kinda surprises me that there isn't more of the team communication. Obviously the vast majority of members use it, (and some more than others), but the fact is, even on the busiest night on the server, there's more non-members than members playing and a significant portion of them just run around playing the game autonomously and are completely silent. It's a real shame too because to me, the game isn't just a first-person shooter, it is a game where tactics and strategies can be implemented. I myself have only just recently been mic'd up and able to participate vocally, and the game has been enhanced exponentially for me at least. Obviously, when the final whistle blows it's still just a game we're all playing, but those that don't use their comms are missing out on what I feel to be a foundational element that makes the game far more enjoyable.

Oh yeah, and as an additional side note, just think about the effects if real soldiers went into real battle and didn't communicate with one another!

=|[76AD]|= DeadHead

Just so everyone knows. . . I know now what a Suze is. . . I'd just never noticed the buidling was named. On and with the Realisim pack 5 some levels rooms are no longer coloured what they used to be, so "Blue room" is defunct. The labels are great ideas, and communication is key. I'd yap more about enemy MGs and snipers but half the time I strugle to describe where they are. "Hes on the broken building with sandbags over looking the thingy!" Well thats just freakin amazing. . . hes in one of 20 buildings with sandbags!

So ya, its a great idea and us Regulars will pick up or fall by the wayside.

-DH

=|[76AD]|= Wildman

I agree with Pastrami. Even if it's just text on the big map, it would be nice to be able to pull the map up and have names there to be able to direct your team to the site.

=|[76AD]|= Grandpa

I as a new player on here would like to see more landmarks. Some type of gps...that a person could click on the map and see where the person went down. A shout out to Pastromi, he helped me set up my team chat!! I love the tactical approach to any shooting game.
Thanks!!!

=|[76AD]|= Big Pastrami

	Grandpa wrote:
	A shout out to Pastromi, he helped me set up my team chat!!

Lol......happy to be of service Grandpa! I'm proud to have you on my team old man. Very Happy