Ok... I've been dropping for the last 4 days and have a few issues to speak on, so "bare" with me.
First: There are several Rats in the game, we need to organize and get on either vent or Teamspeak for communication and building our strength. To not have this vital program in place is a major hold back. I have both programs and can honestly say that it is a major help when dropping into battle, EVEN if it's only one or two teammates. Voice is a tool to help cover each others 6. Sheesh dropping with people who don't have a clue and run around like 8 year olds is getting old and killing my stats.
SECOND... post when you think you will be playing and hook up with your fellow team mates. The Rats have a page so take a second and plan when you are able to participate. We all seem to be guessing at drop times and schedules. It's not that hard even if you can't commit to a schedule to read the boards and jump in with "family".
THIRD: It's no fun to try and communicate with a fellow DR if they won't take a second and answer you...
no matter what your rank we are all brothers in the game world <S>. Respect between fellows players is.. to me.. a must. I know it's early in the game for many of us, but let's try and get our act together and take advantage of the stooges who are out there and build a strong and known force of players. I'm proud to be a DR and can't wait to drop with
7 other like minded warriors as a core. I may get wrist slapped for this post but bottom line is putting myself in the role of a warrior who will do what it takes to play my best (which isn't all that great) LOL. For those of you whose just don't call bother to answer the call... please post as such and I will bow out. It's been over 10 years since I played with highly skilled and fun players and I am excited about playing this game with those who have shared with me this new platform in which to fight and share a common thread of brotherhood.
Fourth and lastly: I like many of you.. I have a real life...real job and real family responibilities. This is my opportunity to immerse myself into a world where our fellow pilots share a common goal of being the best of the best and take the time to help all our bretheren in becoming that which means ultimately to be feared and respected in the world of MWO. Let's all just take a step forward to make that happen. To all my fellow warriors I am faithful to the Rats and even more faitful to our future teamwork!!! I look forward to seeing some feedback to this post. <S> Trip