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[SpyderPB6]

Hey everyone,

I am new to hawkin, been playing MWO online and loving it. I know this is more fast paced but figured its worth a try. What are some good pointers to take care of before jumping into a game_

Thanks,
Mike.

[ArnieF4440]

Welcome to the game. I'd recommend checking out the Hawken Tips and Tricks thread (link in siggy) and looking around the forums for tips on how to play, tactics, etc. BTW, Check out the useful threads section of the tips and tricks thread, it'll send you to some good reads, promo codes, and stuff. Other than that, do a bit of youtubing, couple of good players are AsianJoyKiller, h0b0, etc_

There's also quite a few, "new to the game" threads on the forums

Edited by ArnieF4440, January 22 2013 - 05:40 PM.

[R33F3R]

SpyderPB6, on January 22 2013 - 03:50 PM, said:

Hey everyone,

I am new to hawkin, been playing MWO online and loving it. I know this is more fast paced but figured its worth a try. What are some good pointers to take care of before jumping into a game_

Thanks,
Mike.

Never take your fingers off of the shift button, learn your new hotkeys (review or change them in the settings menu), play deathmatch (being alone will make you much better), also throw away that MWO fuzzy bunny. If you want to senselessly click areas on your monitor you can always open up google maps street view and explore the world. Also leaving before the match is over guarantees that you dont get ANY rewards for the time you spent in match. I think its so funny when I play against people and they play almost a full 15 minutes with me only to get angry they lost and leave before the match finishes. I laugh everytime, because thats what seperates them from me. Basic understanding.

[LulluLea]

Hi Mike,
welcome to Hawken!

Idea: Kill on sight!

[Lillia]

Hey, welcome to the club.

Learn to keep moving and try to approach from unexpected angles. Also, know to work with team mates in TDM's by applying shields, providing covering fire and focusing on enemies and weakest denominators, and make use of "interrupting" fights in DM's, there is no shame in "stealing" kills in a deathmatch . Don't be a whiny ass and don't ragequit, and don't underestimate the power of those Metal Boxes you start with, those TOW missiles are godlike.

Oh, and don't buy the Assault mech.

This may only apply to my tastes, but I put my activate special on my mouse's back button, rather than the middle mouse button, that way I can keep clicking primary fire.

[skywarp00]

im new here too, im bit daunted and puzzled with how the damage system works....eg is there weak spots_ less damage when shooting at greater range_

[Lillia]

There are no weak spots as far as I can tell. But I believe there is a slight damage falloff for some weaponry.

[WhiteCr0w]

skywarp00, on January 22 2013 - 07:38 PM, said:

im new here too, im bit daunted and puzzled with how the damage system works....eg is there weak spots_ less damage when shooting at greater range_

The only "weak spot" per se is when a C-Class mech (The heavy ones) are in their turret mode, in which they will receive more damage from the rear only because their frontal armor is increased.

[Coldbound]

Don't buy rocketeer even though it looks cool and sounds good on paper

[Lillia]

Instead, buy a Grenadier.

Or just stick with CR-T and have the most versatile Metal Box ever created.

[The_Silencer]

Welcome aboard, pilot!

Have fun and see ya on the battlefield!