Infantry Equipment Progression and Suggestions/Info

[Telemachus]

This thread is rather outdated.  It was last updated nearly 2 years ago, I would not recommend following it.

Then why don't we Unpin it and make a new sticky with valid information that is both current and helpful?

I suggest:
1).  Put the data for level progression (xp need to reach lvl X and stat increases)
2).  List the items which can be equipped, at each key level progression, in order of value/worth (Weapon, Armor, Shield)
3).  Perhaps list Pros and Cons to each weapon, armor, shield (what make them good/bad, expensive)
4).  Talk about leveling tactics - Tips for the new guy with no house, guys who like to solo, roles when working in groups)
5).  Expectations - Normal, Hard, Rag.  "you want to join a group, how can you be successful?)

Final though, making things unclear and murky does not bring in new players.  People want clear and defined objectives along with choices that make sense.  You wouldn't sell cars or washing machines by providing players with outdated or "clear as mud" data so why would you do it in a game?