why is nobody talking...

[FatCap]

Its very frustrating for me to join a squad and most people dont use their mic. I mean playing this game on your own is a pretty dull experience...

[Chariots of the Gods]

They need to restrict it, No mic detected then no MP for you. Have a working mic attached.

[TWB*Clell_Miller]

It is an issue. But as I've always instructed, the moment you get in game, petition the SL for an objective. If he does not respond, do it periodically. He has no excuse or reason to object.

[Doyle]

Start your own squad, do a mic check in the beginning. Anyone without a mic kick.

[Kelath]

Depending on how the game is going, I sometimes treat those types of squads as a squad without a SL, bonus if an OP is placed.

BUT most times I'll just leave the squad, try another, if that squad is the same I'll create my own. USUALLY when I do that those that join my squad were in the same position and are happy to find an SL that talks and usually we end up having a great game (least our squad does, whether we win or lose is a different matter).

[The Bear]

This so hard. Literally am about to give up playing this game again. I just got back into it too. I talk a ton as squad lead, giving commands, requesting support help for garries. Have my engi build nodes, fortifications. Will try to flex to whatever the team needs attack or defense, but lets be honest its always defense. Then I watch other squads run over all the supplies for garries, attacking un-capturable objectives and 1-2 of my guys on my squad actually communicating with me. If i see more than 2 op's on the map at any given time I am shocked and then people gg after 15 minutes. I really miss the days when this game was actually played correctly.

[Kimbo]

Most people are just quiet and need someone to say something or start a conversation. It also depends on which server you are playing in. A lot of the popular servers have their own discord server they hang out in

[Jank]

I have a mic but I refuse to use it even when asked

[ThornBlade]

I don't get that issue, maybe 1 game out of 10. I usually which squads when this happens. Its not that big of a deal.

[FatCap]

Originally posted by GBI | Red Dragon:

I don't get that issue, maybe 1 game out of 10. I usually which squads when this happens. Its not that big of a deal.

oh nice, what servers are u playing ?
for me its a big issue because most of the time open squads are not talking and the rest is locked haha

[FatCap]

Originally posted by Kanan99:

Start your own squad, do a mic check in the beginning. Anyone without a mic kick.

i gonna do that in the future, for now im still not experianced enough to lead a squad

[FatCap]

Originally posted by Kelath:

Depending on how the game is going, I sometimes treat those types of squads as a squad without a SL, bonus if an OP is placed.

BUT most times I'll just leave the squad, try another, if that squad is the same I'll create my own. USUALLY when I do that those that join my squad were in the same position and are happy to find an SL that talks and usually we end up having a great game (least our squad does, whether we win or lose is a different matter).

yeah when im a bit more experienced i gonna start playing as SL

[FatCap]

Originally posted by Jank:

I have a mic but I refuse to use it even when asked

oh okay, and why is that?
its much more fun working together

[[STRAT] Oddball]

What might be a useful addition to the options for a player could be a mic icon that is used like a tag against your game name so that others can see that you are a talking player. This would show up when you are asking to join a locked squad as a random player for example and might improve the likelihood of getting 'recruited'.

As far as joining a match- it would also help choosing a team to play on as it would show which team has the most communicating players and therefore which team is more likely to work together.

This could be implemented fairly easily by the Devs I think as another feature .

A new player who is prepared to talk might find this helps to get a match even with their low level - for me as an SL- players who don't talk can't contribute effectively and will likely get kicked from the squad eventually. I would personally prefer to have a new player who talks than a higher level player who doesn't.

What do you all think?

[FatCap]

Originally posted by STRAT Oddball:

What might be a useful addition to the options for a player could be a mic icon that is used like a tag against your game name so that others can see that you are a talking player. This would show up when you are asking to join a locked squad as a random player for example and might improve the likelihood of getting 'recruited'.

As far as joining a match- it would also help choosing a team to play on as it would show which team has the most communicating players and therefore which team is more likely to work together.

This could be implemented fairly easily by the Devs I think as another feature .

A new player who is prepared to talk might find this helps to get a match even with their low level - for me as an SL- players who don't talk can't contribute effectively and will likely get kicked from the squad eventually. I would personally prefer to have a new player who talks than a higher level player who doesn't.

What do you all think?

this is a pretty good idea

[Hylie Pistof]

well, i had rounds, where barly anyone said much aside of enemy inf/tank on ping, destroyed outpost/garry. we attack/defend (sl) and the squad stuck together, played as one^^

then there are some that cant stop talking, even in dense situations they talk about nonsense.

first example can be a realy great experience, seeing people actualy playing together, without chitty chat.
second is often doomed to fail, bc you cant get through with vital infos to make any progress.

to play this on your own is no fun, i agree. but there are enough people that can play without talking much and still have a great time together.
its not only because they dont talk or have no mic, often there a new players just overwhealmed, and took lead roles unintentional - out of mistake.

remember, there is quite alot that needs your attention, to much talking can be irritating.
its a process of learning, the mechanics/roles and the maps. that all takes time and latly we had alot of new players, so i belive the quality of the rounds will increase again soon (fingers crossed XD)