Forged Alliance Forever

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-07-01T10:10:22+02:00

Alpharius wrote:
Battles are rarely epic, and most of the times the epicness is one-sided.

True. In order for there to be a truly epic game there needs to be counter-play, to counter-play, to counter-play. It is like two gunmen firing at exactly at the same time and shooting eachothers bullet out of the air. That is how rare an epic game is.

Usually, plays are so decisive that they result in devastating results for one player or the other. The tipping points in FAF are so extreme that a player will rarely get a chance at redemption. When you think about it, it is that decisivness which brings importance to the action... I think you will find it is exactly this "knife edge" which makes the game so exciting to play.

Statistics: Posted by Hawkei — 01 Jul 2013, 10:10

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-07-01T09:49:46+02:00

Battles are rarely epic, and most of the times the epicness is one-sided.

Statistics: Posted by Cuddles — 01 Jul 2013, 09:49

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-07-01T06:35:50+02:00

The rating system works on a differential calculation. As your skill increases, your score will dramatically improve to match it. Essentially, loosing to a more experienced player doesn't cost you. But winning vs that same player gives you a huge bonus in rank. You should look upon that uneven matchup as an opportunity to proove your worth. If you want an even match, you need to make it one and fight like hell.

You should also let go of the expectation that you will have an epic fight. The tipping points are far to drastic for that. Even in an evenly matched game. Minor tactical advantages will still yield victory to one player over another. A standard 1v1 will be decided in the first 20 minutes. If it is really drawn out, it may go for 30 or 40 minutes. But this should not be expected to happen often. It is what happens in those critical first minutes that decides the game. It is rare to see tipping points in the late game.

Statistics: Posted by Hawkei — 01 Jul 2013, 06:35

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-30T09:00:21+02:00

Can also see if anyone is on mumble or teamspeak, less chance of dumb ideas going into practice, if you are communicating with your team about your plans.
I thought this was going to be a big whining thread, judging by the name of it. Can we start one?

Statistics: Posted by buletproof_bob — 30 Jun 2013, 09:00

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-30T05:39:05+02:00

If you're skilled, your rating will go down very slowly, and go up very quickly (you'll probably peak to your current level within 10 games). I've seen people receive over 300 points in 1 game. Don't worry about losses so much, just play good.

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Also refer your friends to this: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1610

Statistics: Posted by gnatinator — 30 Jun 2013, 05:39

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-29T17:10:03+02:00

Play ranked 1v1! I could never ever convey to you the importance of this! Not playing 1v1, is like trying to be a better player than Messi and Ronaldo without ever joining a professional football club.
Even there, you may meet inexperienced players, but once your rating is good enough, or play long enough(this will be much sooner than in team games), you will cry out loud from the beating that you ''ll get!
But beaten you should be, if you are to become better!

Statistics: Posted by prodromos — 29 Jun 2013, 17:10

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-29T15:43:17+02:00

FireMessiah wrote:
play ladder games,
no stupid teammates, excellent practice, more rating increase for a win

Messiah beet me to it. If you dont want to risk getting a noobie team mate, stop playing team games.

Statistics: Posted by Gyle — 29 Jun 2013, 15:43

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-29T12:12:20+02:00

I really hate to say that now but:

If you play U1000 range you cant expect your mates to be awesome. >There is a 1v1 ladder if you dont like teamgame, dont see your rating as an highscore but as an indicator of how balanced games are. If you want help with learning the game look the help I#M new cection.

PS: 300 or -50 makes no real diferencce

Statistics: Posted by ColonelSheppard — 29 Jun 2013, 12:12

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-29T09:54:06+02:00

play ladder games,
no stupid teammates, excellent practice, more rating increase for a win

Statistics: Posted by FireMessiah — 29 Jun 2013, 09:54

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-29T08:29:48+02:00

if you want some basic training we have a personal trainer team. and also sheppard did some realy nice tutorials watch tem all and you reach 1000 rating in a few days.
And as Ato0theJ already said most ppl under 1000 rating dont know know to play and therfor they try things that are actually pretty easy to counter.

Statistics: Posted by Mr-Smith — 29 Jun 2013, 08:29

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-29T06:51:35+02:00

Thanks for the words of encouragement

Statistics: Posted by Kat — 29 Jun 2013, 06:51

Re: Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-29T06:14:37+02:00

Well, you heard the man- y'all gotta make the community bigger.

Until you get to around 1k, people will always do stupid things, don't take it so seriously. Few people become 'good' or even okay before 50 games.

Statistics: Posted by Ato0theJ — 29 Jun 2013, 06:14

Some players of this game frustrate me.

2013-06-29T05:56:06+02:00

Moronic Tactics tonight:

-Cybran T2 "Transport ACU kamikaze" (While enemies had omni & t3 fighters) (Rating of player: 500)

-Superturtles (Never produce any units, just PD and shields at spawn. Czar took this dude out) (300)

-Over extenders (You just got sniped kid, polar opposite of superturtles) (700)

Every ranked game I join has at least one person trying these tactics...

Went from 270 -> -46 tonight.

Love some players of this game <3

/Endrant

Are there any lobbies that offer UNRANKED help for newer players? I just feel that playing with players like this is tanking my rating. I admit that my first 10 or so games were crazy hard, and learning all of this new stuff isn't easy. (Been playing for 2 years found out about this project one month ago) But going into my 20th game or so, things are looking bleek. I understand how to make a good eco, and how to play different positions on most maps, but getting into a balanced game is hard as hell with such a small community.

Statistics: Posted by Kat — 29 Jun 2013, 05:56