I am pretty new to playing computer games and I recently got Ghost Recon for my Mac; I really like the game. However, there seems to be some kind of a bug in the software, since i always SUCK! In fact, the same annoying bug crops up in all of the combat games I try to play. (surely it can't be ME!)

When I play on Gameranger, I just join whatever game has room and figure what the hell, I'm as smart as the next guy. But I get dropped into these strange environments with folks I don't know who always just DESTROY me! I hardly ever see who killed me, even though i slink around carefully and try to keep hidden as much as possible. I get killed in situtions where i would swear no one could ever see me in  million years.

I am starting to get the idea that these people are cooperating in some organized way, that they usually know each other and have some kind of a battle plan or at least some idea what each other is gonna do.  And where I am gonna go. Although I never see any sign of tactical communication between them. lately i just try to follow someone else and take some cues from them, but still, I am getting slaughtered -- and I see other guys come out of these 10-minute games with like ten or 20 kills! Are you kidding me?

I hate to bother people on gameranger when they are trying to play. But i could sure use some help getting better at this. or is it just unlikely that a single guy who doesn't know the maps, the games or any of the people is going to ever do well on his own? I mean, all I know is what's in the GR manual. There seems to be much more going on. Like what's WARZONE? What constitutes "control of the battle zone?" And is there some kind of battle "etiquette" that says certain styles are not cool? I see folks getting blasted for using too many granades, for example, or for playing support. I mean, how's a guy know how to act? Sheesh! I just in the last couple weeks learned about the existence of "clans," and found this more or less central site. Now I suspect that almost everyone is part of one. I wish there were some kind of general "how-to" guide that would teach "noobs" like me about the world of online gaming over and above the simple operation of their game software. General survival tactics. How to find a clan. Do's and don'ts. Pros and cons of various battle games.

In other words, the packaged "basic training" in these games is obviously not enough to make a decent warrior. If I could find further training or advice, i would be there like a shot. Or at least to be playing games where a lot of dumb questions are encouraged. I'd like to have at least a couple of online friends who would like to work out some kind of tactics with me. 'Cause I'm tired of being "meat for the grinder." I just wanna KILL!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, even if you just want to drop your name so i can look for you on gameranger sometime and get some pointers.

Thanks for reading.

We'll keep an eye out.. just look for a :MoD: tag and ask nicely

Pretty much all you need in this or any other tactical first person shooter game is the capability to conduct logical conclusions, and ofcourse map knowledge dosen't hurt.

Just try to find game rooms where other less experienced players dwell and you should be ok, good luck.  

Dood... Lakota, cause you seem so cool... I'd like to invite you to join BTs.  We're a cool clan, and I think you'll like all of us. We'll teach you the ropes, and you can hang out with us on netfone if you like. u need a mic though... so if you don't have one, GET ONE!  

  When we see that you're better and you should be ok being thrown into the mad world of game ranger... we'll boot you... and then you can start your own clan or join another. I don't know about how all people feel about us... but I know generally we are a respected clan and rank among the highest rated players on all of Game Ranger.  If you like that Idea, send me an email to signtist@battleteksquad.com and we'll chat. Later!
 


    BTs_SignTist

BTs are my new heros O.O

Hey thats really cool of you Sign...

Anyway... play with other "noobs" a lot, get to know the maps, experiment, play.  Heh... I remember the first few weeks of playing GhR - I was just trying to stay alive the whole game lol.

Once you find all the main spots where people like to hang out, and you memorize the spawn points, things should be much easier.  You will know where to look for people, and where people can shoot you from.  Then you gotta just work on your aim and shooting technique.  

Basically, you gotta just play a lot.  There are a few basic tips that you can be taught, but most of it you have to just learn on your own.