Help an old man out ... please - Page 2

ShaunOTEast · 2014-06-14, 02:41

One quick way to check your exact position is to pan towards your general pos on the map and spin around. The one tiny green dot spinning around is you.

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Psyrus · 2014-06-14, 08:43

Another hint for the map stuff is that you can increase the transparency of the map (M) in the options, which will allow you to use it as a basic screen overlay, and have it up most of the time, only putting it away for firefights.

But after any appreciable amount of time back in the game, you won't really need it.

[R-CON]Frontliner · 2014-06-14, 09:06

If your squadleader has issues an order, you'll see a line indicating the direction from a specific green dot, and that dot would be you. You can also zoom in on the map with the N key, making it easier to find you when you're close together.

Wing Walker · 2014-06-14, 17:51

Forgot to mention, click on your name on the map screen, who ever you click on turns to a white dot on the map so you can mark someone you want to keep track of, like yourself.

Cavazos · 2014-06-14, 20:10

K-man, I'm sure you've heard this being military - but KISS.

To stick with the squad, don't worry about the map. Keep the man in front of you and follow close enough to see him. Focus on not being too slow.

And for dying with the shovel if you hear a gunshot. Just bad cover. If no gunshot, just make sure its on the ground already before building it.

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Cassius · 2014-06-15, 03:28

For one, short answer no, the persistent squad tags have been removed for realism, however forgetting that irl people look and feel more distinct. For 2, I guess you must be getting shot. Id like persistent squad tags reintroduced for the squad you are in as well.

Psyrus · 2014-06-15, 04:07

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Originally Posted by Cassius

For one, short answer no, the persistent squad tags have been removed for realism, however forgetting that irl people look and feel more distinct. For 2, I guess you must be getting shot. Id like persistent squad tags reintroduced for the squad you are in as well.

As has been said countless times, BF2 doesn't work that way, only only the first 64 players to join get name tags, we can't choose which nametags come up, so it's either a half-the-server-has-them or nothing.

Midnight_o9 · 2014-06-15, 14:36

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Originally Posted by [R-CON]Psyrus

Another hint for the map stuff is that you can increase the transparency of the map (M) in the options, which will allow you to use it as a basic screen overlay, and have it up most of the time, only putting it away for firefights.

But after any appreciable amount of time back in the game, you won't really need it.

Where is that option, I know where it was in BF2 but in PR I can't find it.

Psyrus · 2014-06-16, 01:51

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Originally Posted by Midnight_o9

Where is that option, I know where it was in BF2 but in PR I can't find it.

Turns out it isn't there anymore, oops

Midnight_o9 · 2014-06-16, 08:38

Aaaah too bad, I always use the M-map, it's mapped to my middle mouse button, and having it a little more transparent than it is now would have been really great. Thanks anyway.

2014-06-14, 02:41	#11
ShaunOTEast Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 153 Canada Location: Vancouver	One quick way to check your exact position is to pan towards your general pos on the map and spin around. The one tiny green dot spinning around is you. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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2014-06-14, 08:43	#12
Psyrus Retired PR Developer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,835 Japan Location: Tokyo	Re: Help an old man out ... please Another hint for the map stuff is that you can increase the transparency of the map (M) in the options, which will allow you to use it as a basic screen overlay, and have it up most of the time, only putting it away for firefights. But after any appreciable amount of time back in the game, you won't really need it.

2014-06-14, 09:06	#13
[R-CON]Frontliner PR:BF2 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,874 Germany	Re: Help an old man out ... please If your squadleader has issues an order, you'll see a line indicating the direction from a specific green dot, and that dot would be you. You can also zoom in on the map with the N key, making it easier to find you when you're close together.
	VTRaptor: but i only stopped for less than 10 secs and that fucking awesome dude put 2 of them ]CIA[ SwampFox: well my definition of glitching is using an enemy kit to kill the enemy Just_Dave: i have a list about PR players, and they r categorized by their skill Para: You sir are an arse and not what the game or our community needs. AlonTavor: Is that a German trying to make me concentrate? Heavy Death: join PRTA instead - Teamwork is a must there.

2014-06-14, 17:51	#14
Wing Walker Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 992 United States of America	Re: Help an old man out ... please Forgot to mention, click on your name on the map screen, who ever you click on turns to a white dot on the map so you can mark someone you want to keep track of, like yourself.

2014-06-15, 03:28	#16
Cassius Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,941 Italy Location: Cologne Germany	Re: Help an old man out ... please For one, short answer no, the persistent squad tags have been removed for realism, however forgetting that irl people look and feel more distinct. For 2, I guess you must be getting shot. Id like persistent squad tags reintroduced for the squad you are in as well.
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2014-06-14, 20:10	#15
Cavazos Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 447 United States of America	K-man, I'm sure you've heard this being military - but KISS. To stick with the squad, don't worry about the map. Keep the man in front of you and follow close enough to see him. Focus on not being too slow. And for dying with the shovel if you hear a gunshot. Just bad cover. If no gunshot, just make sure its on the ground already before building it. Sent from my XT1028 using Tapatalk

2014-06-16, 08:38	#20
Midnight_o9 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,572 Europe	Re: Help an old man out ... please Aaaah too bad, I always use the M-map, it's mapped to my middle mouse button, and having it a little more transparent than it is now would have been really great. Thanks anyway.
Midnight_o9 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,572 Europe