Kiiyor, on 04 August 2014 - 06:04 PM, said:
Yeah, that part made me splutter in indignation also. It never happens. It's in the MWO pilot's manual:
"Any pilot who advances more than 100m towards the enemy from the area your clustered blob™ is currently occupying, is not to be followed for any reason. The geometry of the clustered blob™ is paramount. Following these advancing pilots (also known as 'pushing') can adversely affect the carefully wrought area of the blob, and may result in such shapes as 'the tear drop', the 'conga line' or in dire circumstances, the 'death ball'. Also, there are demons and monsters out there."
That's the advantage of being recognized. People are more likely to follow you.