7 replies to this topic

[John Buford]

Quick question for the Vets but how many drops till you are no longer a Newbie. Not overly serious just more of a conversaion starter since I understand it depends on each plyaer.

[RF Greywolf]

25 and your Cadet bonus is gone. It also depends on how long it takes you to grip the game. I'd like to think that after the 25 matches you would have a good grasp of what your playstyle is and how to play the game. Just my opinion...

[Judas Augustine]

I don't think there's a true line you can cross to no longer be considered a "newbie." The term itself is subjective as well. I don't consider myself a veteran, but I'm certainly not a new player either. (Been playing almost a year now.)

But back on topic, I can be considered a "newbie" when it comes to piloting Assaults, and I could possibly be called a "veteran" Catapult pilot, but only because I've piloted them for a longtime. The term is subjective. Just my opinion. I wouldn't consider the Cadet Bonus as a true guideline on a player's skill.

[White Bear 84]

You could be a vet catapult pilot but a newbie in lights. I would say you can only call yourself a vet if you have mastered playing at least 2 chassis from each class.

You will know you are a vet when you survive more, help the team more and are more confident in the game. Its a learning curve but with practice can get there

Also - vet's generally dont lone wolf, they understand the necessity and benefits of playing as a team and working with your team mates.

p.s. you may also consider yourself a vet when you rage offline @ players doing stupid things..

[Koniving]

Like "pilot skills" in the pilot lab, genuine knowledge and experience are gained overtime through your typical gameplay and extracurricular activities such as studying others and planning how to solve bad scenarios. Unlike the pilot lab though, there's no clear definition that says "Veteran status unlocked," "Ditch the training wheels unlocked." You choose when these are gone and you'll know if it's too early.

Thing is you'll know if you wait too long to decide to 'unlock' your next step in progress too.

Personally, I'm at a stage where I'll bring trial mechs to kick the backsides of non-trial pilots just for the challenge of real heat management. Does that mean I have my personal elite unlocked? Probably not. But it's what I do to challenge myself.

[Royalewithcheese]

When your K/D and W/L are both over 1

[Prezimonto]

Oooff.. that's a rough one Royale... I'm close, but even after all this time only about 1/2 my mechs get there... such a steep uphill climb to overcome early learning mistakes.

[BookWyrm]

When you know what button press does what, are sick of all the maps because you know every square inch, find a mech chassis you like with a configuration to go with it, then someone tells you it's not optimal and you say screw 'em it works for me, and finally realize you log in to play not because you need to, but because it's routine. Then you know you're addicted...errm, I mean, not a newbie.

Edited by BookWyrm, 20 August 2013 - 06:46 PM.