1st - welcome 2 the game, dude.
Sorry, due 2 the very small playerbase actually, it's very likely u stumble in2 veterans or at least adept players every 2nd match. Though the matchmaker desperately tries 2 keep the teams even and balanced, it's also sabotaged by the so-called "smurfs" - experienced players that re-enter the game using a new account with a very low rank and matchmaking rate. By hiding their real skills this way from the matchmaker, they are misallocated 2 matches where lower skilled players dominate the battlefield, thus they can "stomp" the others with ease. Sad 2 hear, u even got taunted by your own mates - some guys will never learn that it's a really bad idea 2 discourage new players, that bravely dare 2 join a shrinking community... Don't mind of such - every beginning is hard. However - since you won't get much chances 2 play vs. rookies only, the only things i can suggest 2 u r the following:
1.) learn as much about the game in advance as possible, b4 jumping in2 the next match - The YouTube-channel of "SoldierHobbes11" is a fantastic source of information 4 beginners. Especially the "HAWKEN - How to..."-videoclips are pretty good 4 learning about the different mechs with their roles/purposes and weapons.
2.) learn about the different gamemodes, but stay away from the more complicated or difficult 1s like Missile Assault and Siege. I suggest you play COOP BOT team-deathmatches against AI bots in the 1st time, 2 gain better control of your movement, aiming, and items, because the BOTs usually adapt 2 the average skill-level of your team, so they might be moa 4giving in reaction 2 every mistake in your gameplay. After a while i would recommend regular Team-Deathmatches, 2 gain betta knowledge 4 advanced tactics and teamplay. Use your standart Assault mech (it's an uncomplicated and pretty good 1), and stick with the majority of your team - this way u don't get overrun that easy by multiple players.
3.) just don't give up! Keep playing every day 4 at least an hour of practice, an u will get much better soon, i'll promise. U might also want 2 tinker with your mouse speed 2 find the ideal value 2 improve the precision of your aiming. Lower values r usually better than too high ones.
4.) don't care 4 the fancy stuff like colourful mech cosmetics - they make no change 2 your gameplay. The only things that might influence it r, items, internals and weapons. Also get a better HUD crosshair - the standart 1 is terrible 2 aim with imho. Get the fine "X" in the garage - u can't go wrong with it.
If u need further xplanations about the game - regardless what it is, be welcome 2 add me 2 your ingame buddylist. Just enter my nickname there, and send me a friendship request, and i'll reply asap. Usually i play HAWKEN daily in the EU region, so there's a good chance 2 meet me online. If u like, i can give you some lessons, advice, and help u 2 improve your overall gameplay at least that much, that u r able 2 fend off some players. Even direct communication is also possible via Teamspeak.I have moa than 1700 hours of xperience in HAWKEN, so i guess, there r a few things i could teach 2 u. However, even after almost 2 years of experience, i'm still learning from others, so don't expect me 2 b the battlefield superstar - there r many others a thousand times better than me...
Regards, gArphEus.
Edited by gArphEus, 22 January 2016 - 12:30 PM.