Since BFV one can put a marker even when they are in a downed state. This is not a very well known feature that allows one to silently relay the position of a threat to the squad.This is why I believe it is worth to add it to the gameplay suggestions or the help hints that can trigger when one is downedHere is an entertaining example of how my random squadmate's knowledge of the feature allowed me to take down his lurking killer and to revive him in time.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZQknL4hoI

@UP_Hawxxeye 100% agree although while playing with friends we've noticed several times (not all the time, just fairly often) where it doesn't seem to show on other people's screens, even squad mates.

@UP_Hawxxeye I ping like crazy lol, plus I usually have 2-3 in comms so also verbally advise.

Whole heartedly agree! I do this a lot. We should also point out in said tutorial to LOOK FOR YOUR TEAM MATE DOING THIS...as I said, I do this quite a bit and my team will just rush in trying to revive (sometimes 🙂 ) and get railed by the same guy because they weren't paying attention.

Yup, been doing this for a while now. I'd say, people respond to it maybe half of the time. Assuming it's actually working and visible to friendlies. Can't say I'm not trying considering how glitchy this game can be/is. 😅

@ATFGunr It is squad based. But this ways you can at least spare your squad a death they could avoid

[Suggestion] Pinging enemies while downed should be on the gameplay tips

16 Replies

RayD_O1
Hero
3 years ago
@UP_Hawxxeye
Yeah I fully agree, I mark enemies all the time when I am downed except if it unsafe to do so.
Echo6Echo
3 years ago
Whole heartedly agree! I do this a lot. We should also point out in said tutorial to LOOK FOR YOUR TEAM MATE DOING THIS...as I said, I do this quite a bit and my team will just rush in trying to revive (sometimes 🙂 ) and get railed by the same guy because they weren't paying attention.
Ironhead841
Hero
3 years ago
@UP_Hawxxeye
100% agree although while playing with friends we've noticed several times (not all the time, just fairly often) where it doesn't seem to show on other people's screens, even squad mates.
Solaco
3 years ago
Yup, been doing this for a while now. I'd say, people respond to it maybe half of the time. Assuming it's actually working and visible to friendlies. Can't say I'm not trying considering how glitchy this game can be/is. 😅
mrtwotimes
3 years ago
I assumed most players did it but maybe not.
Unfortunately, I often find squad members oblivious to the spots and they still run into gun fire.
Related, I find exact spots more help such as "pinged an enemy soldier" rather than "pinged danger"
Tank2042Man
3 years ago
It's pretty hard to do on a joypad. The pointer is pretty jerky. I tend to lie around a lot due to keeping my sentry alive and I just observe what the enemies are up to which might help me if I can spawn back on the flag.
Echo6Echo
3 years ago
@Tank2042Man wrote:
It's pretty hard to do on a joypad. The pointer is pretty jerky. I tend to lie around a lot due to keeping my sentry alive and I just observe what the enemies are up to which might help me if I can spawn back on the flag.
It doesn't have to be super precise...just enough to say "hey there's someone over this way"...
ATFGunr
Legend
3 years ago
@UP_Hawxxeye I thought it only pinged for your squad, not the whole team? Is it squad based only?
UP_Hawxxeye
Legend
3 years ago
@ATFGunr It is squad based. But this ways you can at least spare your squad a death they could avoid
EA_Leeuw
Community Manager
3 years ago
Hey @UP_Hawxxeye,

That is indeed some solid feedback. I can personally definitely see that this contributies to better team- / squad-play.

I'll make sure to pass it on to the teams. 🙂