05-16-2016, 05:59 PM
[size=1em]"Some had been heroes, some weaklings, knaves, or cravens. Most were only men - quicker and stronger than most, more skilled with a rifle and RPG-7, but still prey to desync, TFAR issues, friendly fire, bad frags, poor formations, hunger for kills, and all the other failing that afflicted lesser gamers.
The best of them overcame their flaws, did their duty, and died with their smartphones in their hands. Theworst ...
The best were those who played the Game of Phones (FHQ)â[/size]
(Blacksmith -Delta (Misha))
This attempt was lot better. No ton of friendly fire or bad frags. That didn't make it easier though. It was still a tough one.
We scouted Msta and cleared it up, checked out the mast, noted a good reception and came under fire during our way back to vehicles.
New plan was to cut through the forest to west, and approach Staroye (?). Upon Staroye we came under light resistance including a technical truck. We spotted enemy camp at a distance and set course there. During our transit we came under fire from BRDM-2, dashed to forest for cover, and situation escalated rapidly. Delta was still intact at this point although I heard several casualty reports from other teams. We got order to push to cover of H-barrier surrounding the camp.Â
Problem was, we also came under fire from the forest while hugging the H-barrier. At this point we overstayed our welcome there a bit too long and there were further casulties. Misha, Teck, and eventually Etzu. We RV'd with survivors inside the camp, but I came under fire from forest and my watch was ended. Deathcam revealed a nice swarm of hostiles on all sides. They had simply flanked us. Forest where we started our assault to camp, the same that had been clear a moment ago, had now a fireteam. Same on opposite side and we got sandwiched. Someone in those teams with RPG barbecued our last survivors escaping with the truck.
I think only way to do it is just to keep moving and assault the castle black with brute force as soon as the vehicle threat is dealt with. Grab USB, grab a vehicle and gtfo at best possible speed and hope you can dodge rpgs. Staying still = swarmed. Still it was good attempt, good plan and good leading from those involved.
Another issue is comms. As was said, when Lord Commander speaks, stfu, and another issue is lack of SR. TLs have to inform their team of the big plan, whats happening, etc. It also means team has to keep in relatively compact formation, in yelling range, and keep head on swivel so you won't lose LOS to your team mates. STHud/Grpinfo helps but it won't save you if you are too far away. Misha did good job in keeping us informed and herding us!Â
The best of them overcame their flaws, did their duty, and died with their smartphones in their hands. The
The best were those who played the Game of Phones (FHQ)â[/size]
(Blacksmith -Delta (Misha))
This attempt was lot better. No ton of friendly fire or bad frags. That didn't make it easier though. It was still a tough one.
We scouted Msta and cleared it up, checked out the mast, noted a good reception and came under fire during our way back to vehicles.
New plan was to cut through the forest to west, and approach Staroye (?). Upon Staroye we came under light resistance including a technical truck. We spotted enemy camp at a distance and set course there. During our transit we came under fire from BRDM-2, dashed to forest for cover, and situation escalated rapidly. Delta was still intact at this point although I heard several casualty reports from other teams. We got order to push to cover of H-barrier surrounding the camp.Â
Problem was, we also came under fire from the forest while hugging the H-barrier. At this point we overstayed our welcome there a bit too long and there were further casulties. Misha, Teck, and eventually Etzu. We RV'd with survivors inside the camp, but I came under fire from forest and my watch was ended. Deathcam revealed a nice swarm of hostiles on all sides. They had simply flanked us. Forest where we started our assault to camp, the same that had been clear a moment ago, had now a fireteam. Same on opposite side and we got sandwiched. Someone in those teams with RPG barbecued our last survivors escaping with the truck.
I think only way to do it is just to keep moving and assault the castle black with brute force as soon as the vehicle threat is dealt with. Grab USB, grab a vehicle and gtfo at best possible speed and hope you can dodge rpgs. Staying still = swarmed. Still it was good attempt, good plan and good leading from those involved.
Another issue is comms. As was said, when Lord Commander speaks, stfu, and another issue is lack of SR. TLs have to inform their team of the big plan, whats happening, etc. It also means team has to keep in relatively compact formation, in yelling range, and keep head on swivel so you won't lose LOS to your team mates. STHud/Grpinfo helps but it won't save you if you are too far away. Misha did good job in keeping us informed and herding us!Â