The Left Out Squad (TLO)

Malicious Wraith · Post by **Malicious Wraith** » Mon May 26, 2008 2:31 pm

AKA Mercs.

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Parasitism · Post by **Parasitism** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:11 pm

TheBored wrote:QUOTE (TheBored @ May 25 2008, 09:59 PM) Saying what if (and reminding us several times that you said it) doesn't make it a good idea.

TB

Agreed... also you're "mercs" for a reason

My_Muffin · Post by **My_Muffin** » Mon May 26, 2008 11:41 pm

I just love how my threads become off topic
(refering to animating site)

i get most of the reasons (except for Dark_spong, I wasn't talkin just bout tags.)

But like i said I had to get it out there.
Oh and just wondering. How did the squads become squads?
Most things start somewhere (excpet for my insanity lol)

WhiskeyGhost · Post by **WhiskeyGhost** » Mon May 26, 2008 11:53 pm

The problem is, Mercs are too erractic, and can't be counted upon to do anything other then fill space 80% of the time. Even when you see pickup games where a bunch of squadded players join same side, I still guarantee you that 80% of the rest who are untagged and not hiders will be doing something completely different then what the team should be focusing on (whether it be dogfighting, flying around aimlessly, or doing a task that can't be done).

Squads are basically like social groupings, where people are more friendly with each other, or share a common goal of some sort. And to be perfectly blunt, not all the squads have really high standards of entry, other then "Show up to squadgames". Even some squads have leniency with non-attendance if notified ahead of time, or if its for a good reason. Ever play a "Insert Squad here" VS The World game? Thats basically what you'd get with a grouping of random Mercs, only they wouldn't have vets from other squads trying to bring order to the chaos.

Or at least thats how i see it

My_Muffin · Post by **My_Muffin** » Tue May 27, 2008 12:47 am

Tha's probably made some more sence then other ones.

(i think a squad game versus world would be fun.
Idk why, but picturing a bunch of noobish
(and non noobish) players fighting a couple of squads would be funny to watch.)

MrChaos · Post by **MrChaos** » Tue May 27, 2008 1:10 am

OK

Once again

Being in a squad does NOT make you more skilled then a Merc.
Joining a group of people who you enjoy playing and socializing with does not increase your skill one iota.
It does after a long time ( say minimum six months ) allow you find your niche within the squad and also how others in your squad play the game.
That is the ONLY advantage being in a squad gives you with regard to your personal skill.

BTW < insert squad name > vs world has always resulted in the < insert squad name > losing in every one of the ten or so games Ive played.

[ Sorry Wiskey not meant to be harsh just a pet peevee of mine ]

MrChaos

Psychosis · Post by **Psychosis** » Tue May 27, 2008 1:18 am

If you want to be part of a squad, make one, or join one.

other then that, why the hell do you need a squad tag to announce the fact your NOT IN A SQUAD.

WhiskeyGhost · Post by **WhiskeyGhost** » Tue May 27, 2008 1:49 am

MrChaos wrote:QUOTE (MrChaos @ May 26 2008, 08:10 PM) OK

Once again

Being in a squad does NOT make you more skilled then a Merc.
Joining a group of people who you enjoy playing and socializing with does not increase your skill one iota.
It does after a long time ( say minimum six months ) allow you find your niche within the squad and also how others in your squad play the game.
That is the ONLY advantage being in a squad gives you with regard to your personal skill.

BTW < insert squad name > vs world has always resulted in the < insert squad name > losing in every one of the ten or so games Ive played.

[ Sorry Wiskey not meant to be harsh just a pet peevee of mine ]

MrChaos

i dun mind, i didn't clarify it properly at all. I do believe being in a squad does help your skill slightly, in the coordination area. Mostly because you get used to the same person, and their behavior, as appose to not knowing how anyone acts because you don't fly with them but once in a full moon.

jgbaxter · Post by **jgbaxter** » Tue May 27, 2008 2:43 am

MrChaos wrote:QUOTE (MrChaos @ May 26 2008, 07:10 PM) Joining a group of people who you enjoy playing and socializing with does not increase your skill one iota.

Wrong.

Morale, comradre, and good spirits, do indeed increase your skill, especially in situational awareness.

spideycw · Post by **spideycw** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:38 pm

MrChaos wrote:QUOTE (MrChaos @ May 26 2008, 09:10 PM) Being in a squad does NOT make you more skilled then a Merc.
Joining a group of people who you enjoy playing and socializing with does not increase your skill one iota.

Incorrect. The rest I agree with though.