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2: NC and TR

3: NC, TR and Vanu

[Girlinhat]

I think a platoon is 3x squads.  In PS1 these would be formed automatically if you didn't have a clan and just wanted to get into a fight, a sort of matchmaking system.

We'll naturally form leaders I think.  Certain of us will show that we can command a situation - rank irregardless we be dwarves.  The truth applies above all else, and if the proof shows a total nubstick can command a squad to victory, then we'll ignore who has "commander rank" and we'll listen to the one who takes us to blood and glory.

[Whitefoxsniper]

Multiple commanders are the solution. Take the best strategists and the most famoust B12ers and give them a high status. People listen to what Girlinhat and Loud Whispers say, and most people would follow even a madman as long as he lead them to victory.

wEll we have enough madmen, it's the victory part that's the problem. aLso I've decided that correct punctuation is to capitalize the second letter of every sentence. iT causes sPellcheck to cry.

wHen the open beta starts i'D like to be a pilot but it looks like we've got that covered, it looks like were going to have to figure out how to deal with AA guns.

[timferius]

I figure AA guns are for infiltrators and "scouts" to deal with. I wonder who can get C4 type packs? If light assault, that would be the best unit type for surgical strikes to remove AA.

[draco1234]

Remeber that the Unit is essentially a Clan. Whereas Squads/Platoons are the actually active grouping mechanizms. Squads are up to 10 players, and I'm assuming Platoons are a group of squads. So if we wanted to be super structured, we could make a chain of command Unit-wide, with the highest ranking members online at any time leading squads. Or, just whoever starts the squad leads it that day.

  I agree, highest rank players leading seems like the best idea.  Also, anyone up for the idea of keeping dedicated aircraft and tank units seperate?  They could then be split off to escort targets or provide support.  It just gives a dedicated group of pilots/drivers that can train and communicate with each other easily, and led by expert pilots who can help newer members on the field.

[Neyvn]

Still no Beta key for me... T_T

[Teneb]

We really should wait until the closed beta starts before making this kind of decisions.

[Sordid]

Not to mention that we probably don't have enough people for that kind of organization to have a point anyway.

[Draxis]

Well we had about 80 people vote in the last poll.  If less than half of them play, we could get a full platoon.

Are there fixed weapon emplacements?  Everyone is talking about sneaking in and destroying AA and stuff, but it seems like AA will consist of a bunch of Heavies and flak MAXs standing on the roof.

[Sordid]

AFAIK there are turrets. Not sure how big a role they play, though.

[timferius]

I believe there are options for most vehicles to equip some sort of AA as a secondary weapon. So, specializing in emplacements/vehicles/max/heavy destruction would be key. (I'd guess some sort of satchel charge for emplacements/vehicle, then some sort of Anti-Heavy weapon (armour pierceing rounds etc.) for the rest.
In fact, that's sort of a role I may try to Cert in earlier rather than later.

[draco1234]

We really should wait until the closed beta starts before making this kind of decisions.

I know, but we don't have that much to do in the meantime
Anyway whatever happens, so long as I can still fly my liberator, i'll be happy.

[Lectorog]

I voted Bay 12, but I'd prefer Bay12.

Bay 12 would also work, but sounds like the name of an engineering bay.

I see no problem with this.

[Sting_Auer]

EDIT: Disregard this post, not sure what happened >_>

[timferius]

Built in Voice Chat makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, no idea why.

[Sting_Auer]

I'll take a swing at commanding a base or an attack group. I'm usually pretty good at that.