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Hard Mode Etiquette - Ardogen - 11-07-2013
Here's my situation, I'm a Commando that usually comes in late to Hard Servers, which usually means they have a whole team set up already. I'd like to contribute but there's one of 3 (and sometimes 4) things I could do. I could:
A. Shield/Backup Shield. But usually there is a Shielder and I if I sit still behind the shield line and wait to jump in if the Shielder falls, I feel I'd be leeching the majority of the time and/or in the way.
B. Slashing. There are usually enough Slashers I find that if I try to squeeze in, it'd be detrimental.
C. Healing. This one I usually do if I can since the team is already setup and there usually isn't a healer.
D. Revive Tome, Cade, special item juggling. Also situational.
So my problem is, how can I really help out a team in these situations? Most of the time I end up being completely useless and I would genuinely like to help, but I have no idea how to fit in to a team setup without ruining everything. Should I just give the server spot to a ranged? Are there any tips you can give to really ease me into Hard Mode Etiquette and the norms attached with Hard Mode compared to Normal?
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - Huscarlton Banks - 11-07-2013
Just grab a crossbow if every other role is filled.
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - Sphinx - 11-07-2013
Throwing anything help stag enemies at the shield wall ,preventing them to swing at the shielders.
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - Ardogen - 11-07-2013
Well I feel dumb for not thinking of that
. Thanks very much for the advice.
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - Drunken Monkey - 11-07-2013
However, using a crossbow will be more effective for commandos since the damage output isn't affected by the proficiency or another skill like power throw/strike/draw. Only your aiming skill is worse after all.
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - Sphinx - 11-07-2013
throwing does more stagging than crossbow , since you don't have to reload. Twigs do descent dmg
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - FV_SilentKnight - 11-07-2013
If you notice one of the slashers is a pikemen, you could politely ask to take his spot. As a commando your power strike is higher and his throwing skill is much higher than yours. It would be an equal trade off and beneficial to the entire team. He doesn't have to give up his spot though, so unfortunately if he says no you're stuck with ranged support. I too am a commando so I know the feeling of being useless to the team without being a shielder or slasher.
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - Unknown_Soldier - 12-07-2013
Not necessarily. Marauder's have 8 PS. And a Legionnaire has 8 and can throw. I
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - Yvain - 12-07-2013
(11-07-2013, 08:40 PM)Drunken Monkey link Wrote:However, using a crossbow will be more effective for commandos since the damage output isn't affected by the proficiency or another skill like power throw/strike/draw. Only your aiming skill is worse after all.No, your reloading speed is worse too, don't forget that.
Best role for commandos who can't shield is of course slasher, but pikemen must check if any commando needs a spot to slash.
Re: Hard Mode Etiquette - Honey Badger - 13-07-2013
Also keep in mind that commandos with no skill points in any thing cant pick most throwing weapons up. So crossbows may still be a good option if no slashing and shielding spots are available.