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Post by SofaJockey on Jul 12, 2018 16:42:13 GMT
 Sometimes a multiplayer mission doesn't go as planned.  This thread is for sharing tried and tested simple tips and tricks to not suck in common co-op multiplayer games such as: - Anthem
- Destiny
- Destiny 2
- Mass Effect 3 multiplayer
- Mass Effect Andromeda multiplayer
- Warframe
We're not looking for elite techniques here, but the basic techniques that keep you alive and useful. What tips do you recommend as seasoned players? And for newer players, what basic questions would you like to see answered to make the co-op experience more fun? 
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Post by SofaJockey on Aug 3, 2018 13:56:20 GMT
In MEMP I thought the first rule was 'don't run to extraction',yet I see people doing this even now.  |
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Post by Pounce de León on Aug 3, 2018 15:55:03 GMT
Have decent gear and level for the task at hand. If you try with peashooter it simply won't help much.
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Post by Pounce de León on Aug 3, 2018 15:56:51 GMT
Don't spam flamethrower. Some people really hate the effects obfuscating everything happening in the background.
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Post by Pounce de León on Aug 3, 2018 15:57:09 GMT
Don't be a fucking dick on the mic.
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Post by Pounce de León on Aug 3, 2018 15:58:21 GMT
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Post by Pearl on Aug 3, 2018 20:27:19 GMT
Third-person shooters often have an unintentional mechanic commonly referred to as the "right hand advantage", where you can shoot around corners without exposing yourself if your character is positioned close enough to the edge.
(skip to 6:49 if the embedded timecode doesn't work, or just look at the thumbnail and use your imagination)
The reason this is possible in some games is because the bullets don't actually come out of the barrel of your gun - they originate at the center of your screen, meaning that if the center of your crosshair has a clean shot on the bad men, it doesn't matter how much shit is between them and your character's model. Some developers do take steps to counteract this technique, to varying degrees of success, so it's not something you'll be able to do in literally every third-person shooter ever made, but if you're crafty you can still find ways to achieve similar effects.
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Post by Gileadan on Aug 5, 2018 5:35:42 GMT
Stick with the team. Unless you're very good at taking on a horde of enemies meant for four players all by your own - in which case you don't need to read this thread, obviously - stay near your team mates. Try to avoid getting tunnel vision. Be aware of your surroundings. Yes, there's this annoying enemy unit that buffs all the other fuckers and you almost, almost got it, just a few more shots... but keep checking what's going on around you. When the team is moving or a team mate needs help, you need to know and act on it. When a team mate needs a revive, check whether whatever downed him/her is still around and if so, kill or disable it first. If you're totally new, there is nothing ever wrong with just following another player around, observe what they're doing while trying to cover his/her back. And if you play Warframe or think about trying it out, we hang out in our own thread here. If you have questions or need help with a mission, we're just a chat request away.  |
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Post by DragonRacer on Aug 8, 2018 18:33:49 GMT
Third-person shooters often have an unintentional mechanic commonly referred to as the "right hand advantage", where you can shoot around corners without exposing yourself if your character is positioned close enough to the edge. (skip to 6:49 if the embedded timecode doesn't work, or just look at the thumbnail and use your imagination) The reason this is possible in some games is because the bullets don't actually come out of the barrel of your gun - they originate at the center of your screen, meaning that if the center of your crosshair has a clean shot on the bad men, it doesn't matter how much shit is between them and your character's model. Some developers do take steps to counteract this technique, to varying degrees of success, so it's not something you'll be able to do in literally every third-person shooter ever made, but if you're crafty you can still find ways to achieve similar effects. To piggy-back off of this post, I recommend almost never going into "hard cover" unless you have to or you're holding down a hack location. Hard cover meaning that your character is actually pressed against the cover because you hit a button to put him/her there. Try to use "soft cover" as much as possible. Meaning, don't suck up back against the wall. Just stand behind the wall, a little apart from it, like you are simply peeking around from the side. That very much goes hand-in-hand with right-hand advantage. Keeping to soft cover keeps you more mobile and less pinned down. |
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Post by SofaJockey on Aug 8, 2018 21:18:01 GMT
almost never going into "hard cover" unless you have to or you're holding down a hack location In Anthem 'hard cover' may be even less of a thing.  Even in Mass Effect multiplayer I hardly ever use it, but I do use the 'edges' of stuff as 'soft' cover. |
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Post by Pearl on Aug 9, 2018 12:06:58 GMT
Third-person shooters often have an unintentional mechanic commonly referred to as the "right hand advantage", where you can shoot around corners without exposing yourself if your character is positioned close enough to the edge. (skip to 6:49 if the embedded timecode doesn't work, or just look at the thumbnail and use your imagination) The reason this is possible in some games is because the bullets don't actually come out of the barrel of your gun - they originate at the center of your screen, meaning that if the center of your crosshair has a clean shot on the bad men, it doesn't matter how much shit is between them and your character's model. Some developers do take steps to counteract this technique, to varying degrees of success, so it's not something you'll be able to do in literally every third-person shooter ever made, but if you're crafty you can still find ways to achieve similar effects. To piggy-back off of this post, I recommend almost never going into "hard cover" unless you have to or you're holding down a hack location. Hard cover meaning that your character is actually pressed against the cover because you hit a button to put him/her there. Try to use "soft cover" as much as possible. Meaning, don't suck up back against the wall. Just stand behind the wall, a little apart from it, like you are simply peeking around from the side. That very much goes hand-in-hand with right-hand advantage. Keeping to soft cover keeps you more mobile and less pinned down. Yes, for ME3/AMP your post is absolutely correct. Bioware has confirmed that "hard cover" does not exist in Anthem, though. |
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Post by Shinobu on Aug 10, 2018 3:48:09 GMT
Teammates make the best soft cover...   ...unless there are enemies with AoE damage. |
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Post by Jeremiah12LGeek on Aug 11, 2018 20:23:28 GMT
Don't die!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 17:44:33 GMT
When an objective spawns, try not to be the only one completing it unless your team coordinates it such as MEA platinum with an Avenger completing hacks or uploads while the non infiltrators draw aggro.
Don't fall into dependence on 1 character or weapon. That Geth Juggernaut might be able to tank, but its slow, has relatively low DPS, and can be easily surrounded. Similarly, a Reegar or Harrier carry little ammo and have limited range and accuracy.
Don't camp. Get to know the map layout and know where escape points are and where you can be flanked. Get a sense of when its a good time to get moving. It also helps to control enemy spawns.
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Post by Doc on Feb 19, 2019 22:27:06 GMT
In Anthem 'hard cover' may be even less of a thing. At least in early access, I've noticed attacks seem to ignore all cover. Some missiles will detonate early but non-projectile attacks simply hit without regard for what's between you and the baddie if you don't use a dodge. |
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Post by bohemiadrinker on Feb 25, 2019 20:38:21 GMT
"Dance" a little bit. Slay an enemy, move 2 or 32 steps to the right, slay the other, 2 or 3 steps to the left and so on. Unless you're playing a tank, mobility usually improves survivability.
On the same note, if at least TRY to not stand in the way of your teammates: it's not just that it's annoying (it is), but when you block your partner from moving it may be that the guy that could have saved your ass will just die alongside you.
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Post by SofaJockey on Aug 14, 2019 7:50:57 GMT
Moved this over from the Co-op sub-forum. What are your favorite 'don't suck' tips? |
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Post by HunterKipling on Sept 16, 2019 15:45:12 GMT
Moved this over from the Co-op sub-forum. What are your favorite 'don't suck' tips?  Perhaps it would be nice if there were instructions for newcomers. That way no one yells at them, "Stop taking the echoes from the inner chamber doors... " (in Brita's event) Also, how hard is it to observe and not interfere? The timer works against the squad and every second is crucial. This Cataclysm has created more animosity among players than it has brought enjoyment in teamwork. Just a small observation, folks 
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Post by Obadiah on Nov 14, 2019 14:15:27 GMT
Solving a puzzle or finding a secret in the Cataclysm should result in a lore entry or conversation back at the fort to discuss the solution, where the puzzle comes from, and what its existence in the Cataclysm could mean.
Importantly, the puzzle solution should be a lore entry, so players know what to do next time.
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