One Squad to Rule Them All
By tekmojo 13 Comments
Nothing says Battlefield 3 like a well organized squad. A key factor in any successful squad is to organize together for one common goal.
So the game mode, Conquest, you may have heard of it (it is the only mode I play). It is the ultimate mode for squad and team tactics. Personally I haven't played a shooter in years that has matched the fun I have had during BF3. Now in order to become more organized as a squad, each member has to be willing to do 3 basic things:
- Communicate
- Know their class/loadout
- Understand the big picture
Pretty simple right? Well communication has anything to do with the physical nature such as headset equipment, to virtual methods. Join up a similarly focused voice channel and relay back information. In-game, make sure to spot enemies! Remember spot first, shoot later, it will help your team immensely. If you are planning on taking an objective ask your squad-mates for help.
Knowing how to use your loadout effectively is key to survival in this game. Each class has a vastly different purpose and play style, and it can take a great deal of time to learn how to shine above the other squads. Complement others in your squad by not choosing the same exact gadgets and skills. Having a couple people of the same class doesn't automatically mean an unbalanced squad, it depends on the map and style of play. If you see a class that is played wrong way by a number of individuals, switch it up and show them your way to play it.
Sometimes it's easy to get distracted. With all of the ways to gather awards and points, sometimes you can lose focus on the importance of completing the final objective: To eliminate all enemy tickets. When it comes down to it, your squad needs to be an efficient unit. Going for straight kills is nice for short term, but if the enemy is holding all of the objectives and you are only killing attackers, not defenders, then you need to reconsider your tactics. Your squad needs to have a sense of urgency and know what to do, and where to go in order to turn the tables on the enemy during a crisis point.
That is pretty much all for now, see you all on the Battlefield!