Just some helpful things I have learned. I know its alot of common sense and repeated info but its was these kind of posts that helped me when i started playing. For all you haters out there: I do not claim to be anything close to an expert. In fact I will even call my self a Newb. As bf2 is the first online PC game I ever played (yes, I’m now addicted and no longer watch TV). I only racked up about 50K pts and I know there is a lot more out there who have more than me. So here in no special order here is the few things I’ve learned in 2142:
Stick to one kit at a time – you have to get used to a kit, and all of the tools that go along with it. Practice makes perfect. I stuck with 2 Assault/Medic and Support at different times. The longer you play a kit the better you'll get at it.
I started out with the Assault kit.
It is very similar to the medic in BF2. Revives and heals. Except for the medic pack it takes longer to heal. But one faster way is to hold one kit and get close to one on the ground. You heal almost twice as fast.
The shot gun I hate it I think it is useless others my have a different opinion.
The assault missiles I thought I hated also till I actually forced my self to use them. They are great for distances i.e. SNIPERS. When an enemy is prone behind a barrier shoot the wall behind him. It might take a couple-three shots but you’ll know when you are causing damage by the doughnut shape that pops up (MMMM doughnuts). They work great in Titan mode too. Going for counsels they go further than the Grenade cuz they don’t need an arch (low Ceiling) they do less damage so remember to fire all three. When you’re going for the reactor core. If you go up in that hallway above the cargo room. You can shoot in to the reactor room (ammo crate will help). And yes the missiles do cause some damage to it, AND they help clear the way of enemies when your guys are trying to get in.
Also great for distances is your machine gun but only on SINGLE shot. Almost like sniping with a semi automatic. It is Awesome for taking out those sentry guns at a distance. Try it if you haven’t already. BUT remember to change it back to auto. There is a little picture on the bottom right that tells you what your on (single or auto).
Again said in many posts but important Don’t underestimate the power of a FRAG grenade. If you’re going in a control point (Flag or Silo) toss a couple then run in, your gun is not as strong as the support guns. Try to go in after your teammates you can revive them. kill whoever killed them FIRST cuz just riviving only to get killed instantly is a Dick (Sorry to anyone named Dick) move.
Keep an eye on you ammo. If there is more than one guy. You can take out 3 guys on one clip BUT it is VERY difficult. Even 2 can be hard on one Clip. I try to reload after every Kill. If you run out during a stand off some times it is better to Duck out rather than pulling out you hand gun. Depends on your situation and your abilities. If you can at any point, spot(“Enemy Spotted”) the guy before you run, cuz you can see which way he is going on your mini map (make sure you are zoomed Press N).
Support –
I am pretty new to this one but I have learned a couple of things. Your gun gets more accurate the longer you shoot it. BUT it over heats quickly so Get used to the timing.
For quick engagements crouch instead of going Prone. Accuracy improves much more quickly. Prone is best if you have time. (Yes I learn this from previous posts and testing.)
Sentry Guns Think before you place them. Where would can the help the most. They can back you up when you are taking a control point, Guard a hall way, I like hide them in bushes or on hills facing down. I’m still learning to use this effectively and I’m waiting on someone to give me some hints.
AMMO kits same as medic kits 2 are faster than one. People don’t like to wait so follow them while holding it if your going in that direction. Place them at control points. And I heard at the titan guns you do get points but don’t take advantage its just not fair.
Guarding your titan. In the back where they enter, If you sit in one corner when the enemy is trying to board and have your sentry in the other you can rack up a lot of kills. If there is a spawn beacon Just destroy it. Its not fair to spawn camp it. Even though it can be fun. Transport ships jump in them so they can’t spawn in them. Corners facing away form entry points are good to hide in. Most people don’t look there and gives you an easy drop on them. But watch out for their friends. The rest is the same kill your enemy.
Attacking their Titan. When you get to the back of their titan check your mini map for your own guys before you enter it might be a good idea to toss a EMP or Frag granade into the entry locations. As these are prime locations for Knifers and sentry guns. Doing this may give you the jump on them or save you from having to make another quick trip.
ON land the EMP Grande can be extremely effective against enemy Armor (Tank/APC/Walker). If you see an armor toss an EMP find a good location. Through down an ammo kit and keep tossing, allow time to resupply, so one of your teammates can destroy it. This works great. Course if your by your self. You may be able to juggle tossing and jumping in the cannon to take out the Armor yourself.
Hang back - Let your teammates run in a catch a flag while you wait on the out skirts watching out for enemy Fraggers and others. trying to stop them.
General & Annoyances -
Dont be a pussy. too many times i see 6 teammates waiting around a corner(2 of whome are medics) and the rest of them are standing there waiting for someone to do something. I can't tell you how many times I ran past these people and killed everyone that my teammate were hopeing would just leave. couse I have been killed many more times but at least I got them moving. but ussually just to be revived soon after.
If a close range enemy has a ammo pack Med Kit Granade or anything other than a gun GO AFTER THEM!!! it takes time to switch.
Knife - Its so tempting trying to get TAGS. but rember walking up behind someone you will kill them a lot faster whigh your machine gun. Your kill rate will be higher. Battlefield law "If you see go after an enemy first chances are you will be killed first" Yes I know there are some Awsome Knifers out there I am not one of them.
Don't spawn camp - "ASSES" It is only acceptable IF AND ONLY IF your team mates are currently capturing That flag.
Just Play don't cheat, Glitch, stat pad or hack. Be a good player on your own abilities.
Stick to one kit at a time – you have to get used to a kit, and all of the tools that go along with it. Practice makes perfect. I stuck with 2 Assault/Medic and Support at different times. The longer you play a kit the better you'll get at it.
I started out with the Assault kit.
It is very similar to the medic in BF2. Revives and heals. Except for the medic pack it takes longer to heal. But one faster way is to hold one kit and get close to one on the ground. You heal almost twice as fast.
The shot gun I hate it I think it is useless others my have a different opinion.
The assault missiles I thought I hated also till I actually forced my self to use them. They are great for distances i.e. SNIPERS. When an enemy is prone behind a barrier shoot the wall behind him. It might take a couple-three shots but you’ll know when you are causing damage by the doughnut shape that pops up (MMMM doughnuts). They work great in Titan mode too. Going for counsels they go further than the Grenade cuz they don’t need an arch (low Ceiling) they do less damage so remember to fire all three. When you’re going for the reactor core. If you go up in that hallway above the cargo room. You can shoot in to the reactor room (ammo crate will help). And yes the missiles do cause some damage to it, AND they help clear the way of enemies when your guys are trying to get in.
Also great for distances is your machine gun but only on SINGLE shot. Almost like sniping with a semi automatic. It is Awesome for taking out those sentry guns at a distance. Try it if you haven’t already. BUT remember to change it back to auto. There is a little picture on the bottom right that tells you what your on (single or auto).
Again said in many posts but important Don’t underestimate the power of a FRAG grenade. If you’re going in a control point (Flag or Silo) toss a couple then run in, your gun is not as strong as the support guns. Try to go in after your teammates you can revive them. kill whoever killed them FIRST cuz just riviving only to get killed instantly is a Dick (Sorry to anyone named Dick) move.
Keep an eye on you ammo. If there is more than one guy. You can take out 3 guys on one clip BUT it is VERY difficult. Even 2 can be hard on one Clip. I try to reload after every Kill. If you run out during a stand off some times it is better to Duck out rather than pulling out you hand gun. Depends on your situation and your abilities. If you can at any point, spot(“Enemy Spotted”) the guy before you run, cuz you can see which way he is going on your mini map (make sure you are zoomed Press N).
Support –
I am pretty new to this one but I have learned a couple of things. Your gun gets more accurate the longer you shoot it. BUT it over heats quickly so Get used to the timing.
For quick engagements crouch instead of going Prone. Accuracy improves much more quickly. Prone is best if you have time. (Yes I learn this from previous posts and testing.)
Sentry Guns Think before you place them. Where would can the help the most. They can back you up when you are taking a control point, Guard a hall way, I like hide them in bushes or on hills facing down. I’m still learning to use this effectively and I’m waiting on someone to give me some hints.
AMMO kits same as medic kits 2 are faster than one. People don’t like to wait so follow them while holding it if your going in that direction. Place them at control points. And I heard at the titan guns you do get points but don’t take advantage its just not fair.
Guarding your titan. In the back where they enter, If you sit in one corner when the enemy is trying to board and have your sentry in the other you can rack up a lot of kills. If there is a spawn beacon Just destroy it. Its not fair to spawn camp it. Even though it can be fun. Transport ships jump in them so they can’t spawn in them. Corners facing away form entry points are good to hide in. Most people don’t look there and gives you an easy drop on them. But watch out for their friends. The rest is the same kill your enemy.
Attacking their Titan. When you get to the back of their titan check your mini map for your own guys before you enter it might be a good idea to toss a EMP or Frag granade into the entry locations. As these are prime locations for Knifers and sentry guns. Doing this may give you the jump on them or save you from having to make another quick trip.
ON land the EMP Grande can be extremely effective against enemy Armor (Tank/APC/Walker). If you see an armor toss an EMP find a good location. Through down an ammo kit and keep tossing, allow time to resupply, so one of your teammates can destroy it. This works great. Course if your by your self. You may be able to juggle tossing and jumping in the cannon to take out the Armor yourself.
Hang back - Let your teammates run in a catch a flag while you wait on the out skirts watching out for enemy Fraggers and others. trying to stop them.
General & Annoyances -
Dont be a pussy. too many times i see 6 teammates waiting around a corner(2 of whome are medics) and the rest of them are standing there waiting for someone to do something. I can't tell you how many times I ran past these people and killed everyone that my teammate were hopeing would just leave. couse I have been killed many more times but at least I got them moving. but ussually just to be revived soon after.
If a close range enemy has a ammo pack Med Kit Granade or anything other than a gun GO AFTER THEM!!! it takes time to switch.
Knife - Its so tempting trying to get TAGS. but rember walking up behind someone you will kill them a lot faster whigh your machine gun. Your kill rate will be higher. Battlefield law "If you see go after an enemy first chances are you will be killed first" Yes I know there are some Awsome Knifers out there I am not one of them.
Don't spawn camp - "ASSES" It is only acceptable IF AND ONLY IF your team mates are currently capturing That flag.
Just Play don't cheat, Glitch, stat pad or hack. Be a good player on your own abilities.