BF2S Forums Why be commander?

I like to command.  It is another valuable team position like Medic or Supply.  When you win a round that you command it is just as enjoyable if not more enjoyable than being a grunt.  I have also figured out a method of recognizing the "commander friendly" squads.  (Not knowing this really makes commanding a pain.)   Usually you see something and try to give an SL the order to defend the Hotel for example.  A lot of the time you get a negative response or get ignored.   After this happens 2-3 times you stop trying to interact with the squads and commanding becomes boring.

NOW I initially use VoIP to give general tactical observations like "There's a squad breaking lines and heading to the Hotel".  Usually an SL will end up spawning behind lines to intercept the threat.  Then I say over VoIP "Thanks squad 2" so other SLs know that it was taken care of.    I then make a mental note of that squad as a "good squad".   After 3-5 of these VoIP episodes I generally know which squads I can count on and which ones I can't. 

I might start issuing specific orders to the good squads but I like using the generic observation in VoIP.   That way the SL thinks it's his idea to go there instead of someone "telling" him to do it.  (Simple psychology) If I DO get a squad that re-spawns at the hotel then I make sure to UAV there or manually spot/supply for them until the objective is finished.  Even if my UAV over the main front goes out I will leave it until I am done spotting for the "good squad".  (Not saying I won't redeploy the UAV if I have a chance... but my first priority becomes my "good squad".)  That way the SL knows I am taking the time to be there with him and a bond is formed.   Once the SLs know that they have a commander backing them up on these tactical missions they don't hesitate to intercept the threat.

What upsets me is when our team is losing and I think to myself ..... "Oh, we need a commander." but when I check there is already one.  (Must be someone eating or taking a dump.)

And THANKS to those squads that I have had fun commanding!!!!!!!!   I hope I did a good job for you too.

Last edited by TheSkrapper (2007-06-11 09:57:29)

MorbiD.ShoT wrote:

AdamBenson wrote:

Whats the fun in it? I always hated it, found it boring. Ya you get some free points but thats about it. Maybe you guys can convince me to be commander more, because its a weak spot in my stats.

Haha...You have more command points than I do and I have 250 hours more than you.

I just don't command...I'm satisfied with Vet Command...not looking for Expert anytime soon.

Commander      1,356

You should have stopped at 1337

i sometimes command to get match practice, like drop UAV/supplies/whatever, and then continue on with the fight...

Superslim wrote:

jsnipy wrote:

a good commander can make or break a win

Last edited by ShawN_ (2007-06-11 13:06:40)

i don't command much but when i do i find it amusing to zoom in on an area when i drop artillery and watch all the people fly.
plus there's the good old cartillery.it's harder to do now,so when you actually manage to do it it's that much better.

Last edited by aj0404 (2007-06-11 14:27:28)

Ratzinger wrote:

No way!

With a mull and a bong you can get one BIG hit in between each round - after 10 rounds.....better go Commander now.

In my collage years when I was much younger I got high and went Commando and it was ....   
oh  .... uhhhh ....  you said Commander    nm

btw ... What's a 'mull'?  A grinder?

i like being commander when the teams are small on an io server because i can still fight and i usally have better k/d ratios oh yeah and alot of gold stars

not a HUGE commander fan, but i do prefer infantry
but if its 3:00 in the morning and im playing ill be commander definately (unless im high on speed or monster)

genius_man16 wrote:

i like it because you don't have to do much

after a long time of running around, it's nice to let the adrenaline settle down for a few rounds

Yeh, that summed it up, good call

I almost  would have my 4th expert command badge, if it was possible to get more than 1

EDIT: being commander is good and easy points. You just sit there, watching TV, throw UAV and supply box once in a while, and end up with 60-90 points a round.

Last edited by Evil_Apu (2007-06-12 03:01:56)

Ratzinger wrote:

Does "Commando" mean free-snaking?

Ummmm .... I guess it could be .....     the snake was free

I just like to see bodies being blown in the air after a good arty.  Oh yea and helping my team win is a distant second.