1. Unless you are scouting, preferably in a light mech, don't just run blindly all alone towards the enemy. This is a quick way towards being the first one killed.
2. You are put into a lance (group of three other mechs, colored a nice shade of green on the minimap). Stay with them. Just being together nets you a bonus when the firing starts, not to mention the tactical value of not being alone.
3. Focus fire. The more mechs shooting at a target the faster it is taken out of the game.
4. If the entire team groups up, for the love of all that is holy, form a firing line not just a huddled mass. Nothing is more frustrating then not being able to shoot because someone is in front of you or shooting you in the back trying to reach the enemy. Also, running into other players does in fact cause damage to both of you!
5. Communicate. This is probably one of the biggest lessons. MWO has a built in voice chat (caps-lock key, works like a walkie talkie) no need to download anything extra. Not saying you have to do the play calling but let teammates know if something is up or just have a question. No one has time to read or write text when you are in the middle of a firefight.
Now mind you this is not even close to a complete list, just a very very basic one to help get you started. There are some really great topics that go into much better and finer details then my limited experience, I recommend you checking them out. Just remember, if you play as a team the rewards in exp,gxp, and c-bills will be much greater then playing the lone gunman.
Most important of all; remember this is a game. You are not losing real money, your life, no one is going to take your dog, etc., if you lose a match. Take a deep breath, exhale, learn from it and just have fun.
Edited by Clockworkprophet, 10 February 2016 - 04:31 PM.