True - though some people seem to have a skewed version of what teamwork is and isn't. Some players see it as "Everyone follow me and protect me at all costs and if you don't, you're a bad team player!" Others, in their good intentions, may dumpster dive behind a wall where it is easily defended... but well separated from the rest of the team who is out in the open and unable to at least provide covering fire.
The part in the guide about only looking for goodies if everyone else does too is a good basic example. More complex ideas that aren't always common sense would be good for those that don't already have a working knowledge of the game. And covering more tangential items would be neat - tips on how to use voice (ie stick to short and simple "Hunter. Window." rather than speaking it all out "There's a hunter somewhere in one of those windows across the street.").
Originally Posted by HourBeforeDawn okay this is the last game that I would think would need a guide lol, shoot the zombies and get to the safe house, nothing more then that lol. I mean come on it gives you all the tips during screen loads lol....
You've not played Expert or Versus i take it then?
I just purchased the game for 24.99 US, a weekend special for Valve. I think its worth snatching up the games on specials a few months later. This article could not come at a better time for me. I'm excited to start playing tonight.
Originally Posted by Baz You've not played Expert or Versus i take it then?
again basic common sense comes into play, so ya still dont really see the need for a guide but ehh to each their own.
common sense, if only the majority of players had it, especially newbs:
i love it when they try to circle strafe...right into the horde
they're just plain chicken, and prefer that you stand in front while they plug away with an auto-shotty.
they must shoot the hunter or smoker off, you'll have to wait a sec while they reload.
your being hanged, and they are standing next to you...see above
must use grenades asap
hog everything
Originally Posted by harveypooka I wish there was more on the painful rage quitting. It's all but wrecked the game for me. We can't seem to play a decent game without someone calling us fags or cheaters and then leaving. There needs to be a player rating system!
Well I confess I'm a rage quitter, but I think that's down to the nature of the game. If you get fed up with 'cheats' on a 20-a-side 2142 map then it's no biggie if you go. But when you make up 25% of the opposing team that can spoil the fun. Although from my perspective I play these games for fun, so have given up with versus mode, and greatly prefer campaign games, simply because if a group of strangers go up against a team of organised friends then it's a turkey shoot.
One other aspect of Hunters I find pretty amusing and effective is if you cant get them just yet without dieing quickly, just get close to them and make as much noise as possible to play mind games. This totally rattles their nerves and has them looking over their collective backs constantly, which makes it easier for the other Infected to attack the distracted Survivors
You say never turn off flashlight - ever.
I do, in light areas, because it doesn't attract common infected as much. Most of my usual team does the same too.
Originally Posted by Shadowed_fury You say never turn off flashlight - ever.
I do, in light areas, because it doesn't attract common infected as much. Most of my usual team does the same too.
You're talking about idle infected in co-op advanced I take it? The only time I have dangerous encounters are during rushes and they tend to home in on you flashlight or no. I've always found it counterproductive to switch the flash off, I used to do it when we were all really paranoid. I've never really come across it since, I'm more of an area clearer than a sneaker.
I'd be interested to know if you were tiptoeing around them; could be a fun way to play through. On the other hand I do like to keep the idles well and truly culled, whenever possible.
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ReplyThe part in the guide about only looking for goodies if everyone else does too is a good basic example. More complex ideas that aren't always common sense would be good for those that don't already have a working knowledge of the game. And covering more tangential items would be neat - tips on how to use voice (ie stick to short and simple "Hunter. Window." rather than speaking it all out "There's a hunter somewhere in one of those windows across the street.").
You've not played Expert or Versus i take it then?
again basic common sense comes into play, so ya still dont really see the need for a guide but ehh to each their own.
common sense, if only the majority of players had it, especially newbs:
i love it when they try to circle strafe...right into the horde
they're just plain chicken, and prefer that you stand in front while they plug away with an auto-shotty.
they must shoot the hunter or smoker off, you'll have to wait a sec while they reload.
your being hanged, and they are standing next to you...see above
must use grenades asap
hog everything
the list goes on
Well I confess I'm a rage quitter, but I think that's down to the nature of the game. If you get fed up with 'cheats' on a 20-a-side 2142 map then it's no biggie if you go. But when you make up 25% of the opposing team that can spoil the fun. Although from my perspective I play these games for fun, so have given up with versus mode, and greatly prefer campaign games, simply because if a group of strangers go up against a team of organised friends then it's a turkey shoot.
I do, in light areas, because it doesn't attract common infected as much. Most of my usual team does the same too.
I'd love to play it, though, so if it's possible to change this, and not have the game say I'm cheating or anything, that'd be fantastic.
You're talking about idle infected in co-op advanced I take it? The only time I have dangerous encounters are during rushes and they tend to home in on you flashlight or no. I've always found it counterproductive to switch the flash off, I used to do it when we were all really paranoid. I've never really come across it since, I'm more of an area clearer than a sneaker.
I'd be interested to know if you were tiptoeing around them; could be a fun way to play through. On the other hand I do like to keep the idles well and truly culled, whenever possible.
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