Training

[Kanth]

I stopped in training arena tonight and there was a guy in there struggling flying with a mouse, didn't even know how to use the radio.  So i started talking to him and hung out with him and gave him a few pointers before popping into melee.

Might be a good idea these days to try to do that if possible.  Some of the folks don't even know you use slash to type on the radio.  Just the basic basics so they can even ask for help.   

[Hajo]

Good job Kanth <S>

[DaddyAce]

Good idea   

[Kingpin]

I stopped in training arena tonight and there was a guy in there struggling flying with a mouse, didn't even know how to use the radio.  So i started talking to him and hung out with him and gave him a few pointers before popping into melee.

Might be a good idea these days to try to do that if possible.  Some of the folks don't even know you use slash to type on the radio.  Just the basic basics so they can even ask for help.   

Thanks Kanth!  The Training Corps volunteers can't maintain someone in the TA 24/7, so it is nice when veteran players step up to keep an eye out for new folks in there and in the MA.

 

[hgtonyvi]

Been trying this a long time. Pm me new players. I'll be glad to teach a tip or two.

[RufusLeaking]

  Kanth

Been trying this a long time. Pm me new players. I'll be glad to teach a tip or two.

Same here. I'm on Rooks when I'm on.

For new guys, I recommend a joystick, microphone and starting with the default keyboard setups. Or, at least be aware of the default. Once the controls are customized, it makes some of the discussion more difficult.

[TerryRF]

I go into the Training Arena a couple times a day and have helped a few new players. Many are clearly in need of basic info.

Any new players that see me in the TA (game id "Av8"), don't hesitate to ask for help. I am glad to help as are most other "old timers".

                                                           Av8.

[Traveler]

I stopped in training arena tonight and there was a guy in there struggling flying with a mouse, didn't even know how to use the radio.  So i started talking to him and hung out with him and gave him a few pointers before popping into melee.

Might be a good idea these days to try to do that if possible.  Some of the folks don't even know you use slash to type on the radio.  Just the basic basics so they can even ask for help.   

Unlike many games HTC chose not  to force new players through a bootcamp,  So many new players will not take the time to learn, view training videos, or god forbid, read. 

[DmonSlyr]

Unlike many games HTC chose not  to force new players through a bootcamp,  So many new players will not take the time to learn, view training videos, or god forbid, read.

That's why I think a small FFA would work really well to integrate new players. People just want a place to roll and shoot. The MA is a challenging time consuming place, even worse if you have no idea what's going on.

Joining a good squad is prolly one of the single best ways to learn the MA.

[asterix]

I stopped in training arena tonight and there was a guy in there struggling flying with a mouse, didn't even know how to use the radio.  So i started talking to him and hung out with him and gave him a few pointers before popping into melee.

Might be a good idea these days to try to do that if possible.  Some of the folks don't even know you use slash to type on the radio.  Just the basic basics so they can even ask for help.   

One thing that might cause new people who just dive in and want to take off as soon as possible trouble with using the radio or mouse is that keyboards sold in different countries have different symbols painted on the keys. For example slash key for me is - and quote is Ä. If I remember correctly then radio is set 1.All and not help channel or country by default so all messages seen are prefixed by SYSTEM and not fellow player`s game tag or something like that. Also the key that makes radio box appear does not make it go away so that was a menace for me during first day. Keyboard display under "Map keys" on clipboard was very helpful because it lights up when pushing a key.

Does steam page have a link to AH Help page? Good information in AH Wiki as well: http://www.hitechcreations.com/wiki/index.php/In_game_voice In addition to:

http://www.hitechcreations.com/the-game-interface/using-the-radio
http://www.hitechcreations.com/getting-started/detail-configuration/voice
and
http://www.hitechcreations.com/getting-started/detail-configuration/game-sounds

Hear a lot of beeping on default channel 101 with no voice coming through and without seeing the same names typing anything. People were complaining that they couldn`t find online arena selection tabs on the clipboard. Radio operation, dot commands and voice set up seem a lot worse than that.

[Traveler]

That's why I think a small FFA would work really well to integrate new players. People just want a place to roll and shoot. The MA is a challenging time consuming place, even worse if you have no idea what's going on.

Joining a good squad is prolly one of the single best ways to learn the MA.

Got to ask, "FFA" ?

[Lusche]

Got to ask, "FFA" ?

Free For All.

[Slate]

   Good going Kanth.  They are defaulted to 101 and I just started answering questions to the one guy I could hear on channel and I'm sure others were picking up on the answers.
   I explained the radio buffer first and how to tune to yourself to test your mic. Also boosting your mic volume. I directed them also to the map keys so they could find out for themselves what every key does.

[shppr01]

Good job Kanth!! We need more to do this. If you talk to him again, bring him into VA and we. Will help !!

[Wraith_TMS]

For what it's worth, here is my old Aces High English/Spanish cross-referenced glossary.  Send the link to those that might need it. (Hosted on Google Sites).

Via Steam, there may be some Spanish speakers from Latin America or Europe trying out AH, who could perhaps use some help with all of the game-related slang and terminology we use. 

FWIW,