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SolitaryMassacr's avatar
SolitaryMassacr
6 years ago

Third Partying

So, this game is loads of fun. I think. But, what is the absolute stupidest thing ever is third partying. What I would really like is once my squad downs 2 or more of another squad, and that squad i...
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blkarmphoenix's avatar
blkarmphoenix
6 years ago
@SolitaryMassacre

Nah. You get what you get. I'm swiping these answers out one handed on my phone. Bit condescending to jump straight into picking apart the grammar of an answer, but I digress.

What happens when you finish you're fight, revive you're team (with full health) and come up on a team who just finished there fight without anyone getting knocked? Suddenly you're team has full health despite objectively having done collectively worse in you're gunfight.

How is that fair?
SolitaryMassacr's avatar
SolitaryMassacr
6 years ago

@blkarmphoenixReally? You think getting dropped means you have done collectively worse? In like 1 scenario I can see that being true - both squads have gold armor and fully kitted weapons. This game is NOT about equality as we have stated previously.

Also, who the hell in their right mind would rush a squad with full health? Full health means * all in this game. I NEVER engage with just health, always need shields first.

Also, I think that is a pretty lame counter argument. It take ages to revive your squad. Not to mention get full health and shields. I highly doubt the chances of coming up on another squad with low health is high. Not to mention, I also mentioned somewhere that the time needed for using heal items should be globally reduced. So in your situation, where a squad who is fully healed comes across another squad who just finished a fight and has say low health, if they don't heal right away, then that is their fault. Me having to pick up my team and having another squad come in and wipe us out is lame, boring, and extremely slow paced. I also laugh hysterically at your comment "...objectively having done collectively worse..." that is pathetic. You know damn right its all about loot and not about "how one collectively does".

Another point, in the situation you mentioned, that squad has the ability to make a choice, fight or flee. If you have downed teammates, there is no choice. That is all I am asking for with 3rd partying, getting enough health to take a few steps to find cover before immediately getting dropped again.

You bring up decent points, but I can't help but feel like you are someone who does nothing but 3rd parties squad fights.

  • blkarmphoenix's avatar
    blkarmphoenix
    6 years ago
    @SolitaryMassacre

    Hey you're entitled to your opinion. I Just disagree. Yes there is an element of loot to be factored in, but frankly in 90% of my personal experience this is only an issue for the first couple minutes after dropping. Once any initial conflicts are over serviceable loadouts can be found within a reasonably close proximity to landing. Obviously a gold shield vs. white is going to heavily favor the better equipped player, but with good positioning, and communication a squad can overcome a blue to purple disparity no problem.

    Idk man. I understand your frustration, I just feel it's part of the package. And no. I don't exclusively third party. But I do play to win, and will carefully consider both timing and positioning when picking engagements. Take that for what you will.