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[TheArisen]

It is my opinion that one of the best things a new player can do is join a unit that fits them.

When I was brand new, I was struggling like all newbies. Once I joined a unit my playing skill & enjoyment skyrocketed. So, any and all newbies IMO should seek out a unit to join. You can make friends, learn how to improve and in general have a better game experience.

[bad arcade kitty]

no, i walk by myself

[Rogue Jedi]

Joining a unit certainly can help, but it also throws you in at the deep end, if you are dropping as part of a group in public matches the average Elo is used to find you a match so a new player who barely understands how to control a Mech dropping with 3 veteran players in a group would likely end up against average skill level veteran players using elited Mechs if she/he joins a unit.

you will probably learn fast that way but I doubt it would be much fun.

I would suggest joining a unit after 100-200 games when you already understand the basics and are ready for help with some more advanced aspects of the game.

[mailin]

I too suggest waiting a bit to join a unit. There are a LOT of units out there. The first thing that a player needs to decide before joining a unit is how competitive do they want to be? Units run the full spectrum from being extremely laid back to solely lore-based all the way to ultra-competitive.

[TheArisen]

My basic point is just that a newbie can learn how to get better from the more xp'd players. Sometimes people just don't know. Admittedly, I'm basing this off of my own experience.

[-Vompo-]

My take on this is that a new player learns much faster if he/she joins a unit which has active experienced players. This doesn't mean that the new player should drop into group games or cw games with these players right from the start. He or she should tell them that he/she is new and it is more than likely some of the experienced people are willing to teach them some of the basics in private lobby. After that the new player should play solo games until he/she feels comfortable with the game or atleast knows the basics and is done with the cadet games.

[Leone]

Personally I'm more of an 'Into the deep end' sort and admit that I enjoyed learning in CW against Units while pug dropping. I can see how having units on my side while doing this could have given me an even greater appreciation for the game, and could have trimmed off some of my bad habits. Ones I am even still working on, months later.

I whole heartedly support the idea, but suggest that anyone looking to join a unit drop in plenty of games with them before making the decision. I've fought along side plenty of Units, and while there are a good few I respect, there are only a few I would have chosen to join. Play style is an import difference in units that should make or break your decision.

Some units are more patient than others, and while it works for them and I respect it, it's not my playstyle. Some units prefer longer range engagements and will chose drop load outs and defensive placements that fit that playstyle. A long range firing line can be a thing of beauty and a tough nut to crack. But it's not for me. I like to brawl, and I like to get right into the action. Things to think about.

~Leone, Raid Leader of the Crimson Hand.

Edited by Leone, 26 June 2015 - 02:53 PM.