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[Mudhutwarrior]

I respect Pugs who drop with whatever team that comes and makes the best of it adapting to every situation. I respect teams that play in that same vain as a four man.

I have no respect for teams that drop 12 loaded with ecm and every meta build to just devastate anyone they come across and actually think they have skills. Some may but the majority play like street gangs not true warriors making do with what they have.

[Demuder]

I don't respect the LRM boat assault pilot that takes pride in their 2000+ ammo and announces how they will devastate any target we, peons, keep a lock on.
I do respect the LRM boat that carries Artemis, BAP and TAG and a decent engine and a couple of backup lasers and stays near the front line actually supporting.

I don't respect the 3 ecm lights + ecm cicada or shadowhawk premades.
I do respect the premades that don't run off in their lonesome to leave the stupid "pugs" soften up the enemy for them.

I do not respect AC40s, dual Gauss or poptarts, because the people that pilot them don't really want to play MWO but any generic shooter that happens to be f2p.
I do respect a Victor with an AC20 and pulse lasers.

I do not respect anyone that calls for a push, rushes 500m in their lonesome, melts under enemy fire and then cries for not having any backup.
I do respect anyone who takes 2 seconds to check their hud map if people follow them in their push; I usually am on their right flank.

I do not respect any light that climbs the highest ridge, mountain or building so that they can snipe enemies with their ERLL at 1000+ meters.
I do respect any light that will make contact and bother to hit R before running away.

I do not respect an ECM light pilot that knows how to leg hump.
I do respect an ECM light pilot that know how and when to switch to counter.

Edited by Demuder, 27 May 2014 - 08:43 AM.

[Screech]

I respect those who don't blame failure on others. Those that spend the time to share their knowledge with their team. Those that support their team members through their actions not orders.

Oh and being a good shot doesn't hurt as well.

[Wrathful-Khan]

I respect Proton - hoorah!

[Nicholas Carlyle]

I respect people who don't play scared.

[JudgeDeathCZ]

any person who do not play meta and is able to get like 4 kills and do it harder way than just click->kill

[Mister Blastman]

Mcgral18, on 26 May 2014 - 09:41 PM, said:

Is the WubShee considered meta?

For that matter... what about Rainbow Brite™?

[Vanguard319]

I respect worthy opponents, and pugs who work with their team rather than against it. (I haven't seen many of the latter, but I do recognize that they exist.) I also have respect for people who can survive and win on Terra Therma with an all energy build.

people who cry about everything from LRMs to ECM in the forums and demand that PGI cater to their preference because they can't or won't adapt to an ever-changing metagame, those people have my undying hatred and contempt. (Though only one so far has managed to get on my ignore list, I'll at least hear out their argument before I condemn it.)

Edited by Vanguard319, 27 May 2014 - 08:59 AM.

[MechWarrior5152251]

People who don't show up with less fire power than 2 medium lasers on a mech. A locust is generally worthless but even most locust pilots put more than 2 medium lasers worth of weapons on their mech. I keep seeing the same Spider 5V with his 2 medium lasers match after match averaging around 100 damage.

Teamwork and good aim are incredibly OP.

Edited by 911 Inside Job, 27 May 2014 - 09:01 AM.

[JudgeDeathCZ]

Vanguard319, on 27 May 2014 - 08:57 AM, said:

I respect worthy opponents, and pugs who work with their team rather than against it. (I haven't seen many of the latter, but I do recognize that they exist.) I also have respect for people who can survive and win on Terra Therma with an all energy build.

people who cry about everything from LRMs to ECM in the forums and demand that PGI cater to their preference because they can't or won't adapt to an ever-changing metagame, those people have my undying hatred and contempt. (Though only one so far has managed to get on my ignore list, I'll at least hear out their argument before I condemn it.)

Yea do you mean like metaplayers changed multiple PPCs/Gausses for 2xPPC+2xAC5:... what a great change to metagame xD

[WildeKarde]

Well I only play PUG's so:

I respect when lights help to cover those of use in big slow lumbering hunks of metal so we don't end up flailing around because of the one light who has sneaked up behind us. They help chase them away or stop focussing on the bigger mechs.

I don't respect when the faster mechs in your lance run at full speed away to the rest of the team from the start point potentially leaving you at the mercy of the enemy scouts and lrm barrages.

I also don't respect when you're playing a mech with lrm's supporting and they your team doesn't help defend you from the enemy sneaking in to attack. Then moan as they have no lrm support against the enemy.

[Vandul]

I respect that light that swings back around on Terra to shield and help with anti light duties with the slow Atlas/Banshee/Battlemaster.

I respect the ECM pilot who tries to cover as much as the team as possible, often at his own risk.

I respect the pilot who uses the numeric keypad to set his throttle while s/he provides useful info in Company/Lance chat.

I respect the medium pilot who contributes to the team effort by letting the heavies/assaults engage, and swings in (staying out of firing lanes) to help finish off.

I respect any pilot who says "Nice shot" and not "ermagherd you headshotted me hacker"

I respect anyone who simply asks for help,

I respect pilots who dont tell others what to do after they have died.

I respect a talented LRM pilot, no matter the weight class of the chassis.

[Trauglodyte]

I don't "respect" anything in game, honestly. I do, though, "appreciate" quite a few things:

- good people
- good play
- anything that isn't cookie cutter

[Deathlike]

Trauglodyte, on 27 May 2014 - 09:53 AM, said:

- anything that isn't cookie cutter

Trebuchet said:

I has lurms!

[Koniks]

I respect players that enjoy the game for what it is, don't blame the other side for using the most effective weapons and tactics to kill them, and handle the uneven fortunes of PUG teams with grace.

Also, pilots who do well with SRMs in a medium weight chassis, especially if they can kill lights.

Edited by Mizeur, 27 May 2014 - 10:06 AM.

[Vweegit]

MischiefSC, on 26 May 2014 - 06:11 PM, said:

PUGGING:
What builds do you respect to see played well?

Any trial mech. I have seen trial players absolutely dominate, and you know what? Props to them. That takes skill, luck, and a blessing from the Great Pumpkin.

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What behavior in teammates do you see that you find respectable?

Basics - guys who make way for retreating teammates. Guys who hold fire to let skirmishers through. Guys who provide covering support.

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What behavior do you see in the other team that you find respectable?

Nothing. They're a bunch of damn dirty reds.
Seriously, anyone who gives me a nod. Even in a losing match, I've generally put on a good showing. I respect people who call me out for it, and I've made some fast friends that way. On the other hand, anyone who I see in a few matches in a short time period - especially guys that turn out to be a Nemesis - always on the red team, similar mechs, and we have a few good fights in a few matches. I love seeing a performer on the other team - it makes me want to do better.

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PRIVATE MATCHES/12MANS:

I don't 12-man, or private.

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FINAL BONUS QUESTION:
If you don't do all of this stuff every match you can.... why not?

Because I am (disappointingly) human (not robot), and have bad days, like anyone else.

Edited by Vweegit, 27 May 2014 - 10:17 AM.

[ApolloKaras]

MischiefSC, on 26 May 2014 - 06:11 PM, said:

No name and shame, no flaming. Simple questions but important ones that in all the flurry on the forum don't seem to come up very much.

The focus is on what is respectable, not what isn't respectable. If you get into the 'what isn't' part you'll just make people defensive and waste valuable electrons on the interwebz with bickering posts.

This is about what you respect. You, personally. Not anyone else, not what you think other people should think, just you.

PUGGING:

What builds do you respect to see played well? Any light that is played well, always get my props. Also Dual gauss snipers that are crack shots from 800+ fun to see

What behavior in teammates do you see that you find respectable? Scouts putting themselves in danger to pop off a UAV, anything that they go out of their way to benefit the team

What behavior do you see in the other team that you find respectable? No sore losers/winners

PRIVATE MATCHES/12MANS:

What builds do you respect to see played well? Anything that gets the job done. Normally you will see mostly meta stuff anyway.

What behaviors in teammates do you see that you find respectable? Focus fire lol

What behavior do you see in the other team that you find respectable? Using mobility, using flanks, outstanding focus fire.

FINAL BONUS QUESTION:

If you don't do all of this stuff every match you can.... why not? I'm not sure why one wouldn't

[Screech]

911 Inside Job, on 27 May 2014 - 09:00 AM, said:

People who don't show up with less fire power than 2 medium lasers on a mech. A locust is generally worthless but even most locust pilots put more than 2 medium lasers worth of weapons on their mech. I keep seeing the same Spider 5V with his 2 medium lasers match after match averaging around 100 damage.

I am confused, what do you expect a 5V to run? I get the mech is horrible but you don't blame the people that are forced to Exp out the 5V to get the elite skills for the viable variants.

[ShadowWolf Kell]

Mister Blastman, on 27 May 2014 - 08:54 AM, said:

For that matter... what about Rainbow Brite™?

Bad enough on their own. But together.... *shudders*

[MischiefSC]

So some takeaways -

Communicate, even if it's just a 'thank you' for the guy scouting or a 'good job' on someones particularly good maneuver/shot.

Play to your team even as a pug. Provide cover fire and help teammates, don't use them like shields.

Be a good sport when you lose OR win - especially when you win.

Mix it up. If everyone brought one of the 3 peak meta builds every match the game would be dull. Anyone can hump the meta; doing well in something a-typical makes the game more enjoyable for everyone.

Be a team player. Play to your team, good or bad, be the guy who takes risks or helps your team win even if it means you don't get all the kills.

If you swap out your LRMs for space to bring hookers and blow, bring enough for both teams. Nobody likes a Bogart.

The game is, at its core, a game. You're playing with other people. When you take the time to be cool, to be someone worth respecting, you make other people enjoy the game more and they, in turn, are more likely to make the game fun for you in return.

Focus on what you like. Not what you don't like. You can control the first, not the second.