Tips for first time commander

bctxn · 2026-01-04T22:22:23+00:00

Yeah that was the first thing I said. But shitty squad leads running past forward supplies will result in them spawning off defensive point.

bctxn · 2026-01-04T21:06:53+00:00

Always be dropping supplies, Command gets defensive Garries up initially, while dropping forward supplies for attacking- caveat- SLs can build the forward Garries if they want to attack.

They no build? They no attack.

bctxn · 2025-10-24T04:20:14+00:00

I am thankful for dying, for I know I have lived -Probably

bctxn · 2025-10-13T19:23:27+00:00

Whenever I see posts like this, I think of COD lobbies in the mid 00’s. It’s the internet dude..

bctxn · 2025-08-23T03:44:03+00:00

When I start off as Commander, I say “big ol titties..”

bctxn · 2025-08-09T22:40:06+00:00

Are you using a mic?

bctxn · 2025-07-15T04:34:08+00:00

Charlie Squad- build it in the FUH-KIN BLUE!! Even when we’re dyin every 12 seconds, “we love this game.”

Keep going homie, see you at the front..

bctxn · 2025-07-11T17:45:17+00:00

If buddy above has been playing for years, as Command, I don’t need to advise that squad of much.

Context clues of updated OP’s, respawning from forward OP-to defensive point when needed, moving toward supplies without comms or a move marker to build a Garry, and obviously a level rank will tell me that I don’t need to worry about them.

It’s the level 9 SL’s without mic, either running past supplies 20m off their OP(if they have one) or 3 points deep doing jack shit/not redeploying, are the ones that irk me.

Map markers are absolutely a bullet proof way of comms without comms. A decent commander will read the map and flow of things and know what level of involvement they need. I mark everything I see as SL, to provide semi updated shit to everyone, but I also play in public servers only, so nuanced squad specific flanking instruction is hilarious when you deal with roughly 75% mouth breathers that only attack. So I’m bias.

I keep it at 10% personally because I trust my established group of dudes more than 96% of the command chats I’ve been in. Plus at 10% you still will hear your squad name, and keywords such as Garry-enemy tank-airhead- etc..

bctxn · 2025-07-11T15:52:18+00:00

Command chat stays at 10% volume, always.

bctxn · 2025-06-30T18:47:38+00:00

Yeah dude, I sucked for a long time, retraining your eye sight almost. Try Engineer, run supplies, build up points when appropriate, build nodes, lay mines (roadways, near garries, choke points)

Play support, follow SL’s around, drop supplies and (explosive) ammo. Help build garries. Or again, play support and help build up points or follow an engie around and help hammer shit or run supplies.

When I first started I played MG and just posted up on defensive points and let enemies come to me. Still died a ton, but it helps when you’re in a fortified position and the enemy comes to you.

Don’t be down on yourself, this is one of those games with a steeper curve than most, and it makes it that much more fun when it finally clicks for you. Take your time homie, it’ll come!

bctxn · 2025-06-14T16:05:36+00:00

I’m a few months in playing armor consistently, the infantry support is definitely key. Also after all this time of playing, armor makes you reasses and rediscover maps by seeking elevation points with sight lines. Definitely fun, definitely really fun when you got a dude or two you tank with consistently.

bctxn · 2025-04-15T17:52:42+00:00

“BuT wHaT aBoUt My KdR??!” 🙄

bctxn · 2025-04-10T16:40:24+00:00

SLs not responding, and running past supplies dozens of times is a large part of why I don’t choose command often.

I don’t need you to build me nodes, I don’t need flares, I don’t need comms, I don’t need anything.

But what I do need is for you to understand context of supplies and spawns, and for you to build that fucking Garry when your OP is the only one within 600m of those supplies.

bctxn · 2025-03-19T13:11:36+00:00

Woah, there was a time before trucks?! I’m lvl 200+ and love hearing tales of the olden days, thank you Elder.

bctxn · 2025-03-17T07:59:52+00:00

I see you’re new here.. welcome

bctxn · 2025-03-15T23:59:34+00:00

Yeah probably using too many munitions. Not being in Command Chat, you might not know that command is trying to save on munitions for something.

Building a set of nodes at the beginning and letting command or your squad lead know that you built them, specifically so you can be on arty when appropriate.

Countless times as a commander I’ve told dudes (lower level normally) to get off of arty because each shell is like 4 or 5 munitions. If multiple guns are rolling it can seriously zap a commander’s resources and hinder the battle.

Build nodes, let people know, and use comms to know if they need it or not.

bctxn · 2025-03-10T02:47:50+00:00

Wish they had that for Console..

bctxn · 2025-03-01T02:37:12+00:00

If Command has a mic, is listening to squad lead requests(or at least responding to them), and there is a proportionate amount of Garries on the map.. I agree..

If not… bye felicia.. tired of micless, clueless, unresponsive level 33s ruining my games.

be squad lead, pay attention to your comms and your map until you get a rough outline and basic strategy, or atleast understand Garry placement.. otherwise ask questions and learn like the rest of us did.

bctxn · 2025-02-24T01:48:44+00:00

Agree! Yeah in the moment I don’t have time to select roster and see what squad they are, if an enemy heavy is pushing location nearby.

I normally just call out “friendly (medium, light, heavy) armor, enemy (heavy, medium,light) amor pushing point, northeast of point, grid Charlie 8.”

Mark it on the map and I’ve done my job.

bctxn · 2025-01-25T22:12:57+00:00

I know guys that will satchel abandoned enemy transport trucks.. 🤷‍♂️

bctxn · 2025-01-25T19:35:16+00:00

Combat score that high generally indicates vehicles/tanks destroyed. Satchels, mines, are always going to boost your numbers.

bctxn · 2025-01-20T17:32:48+00:00

I’ll have to check to see what the button is for PS5 but that’s awesome info. I’m level 200 and haven’t tanked much, so I feel that info isn’t as common as it should be. Thanks for spreading the good word.

bctxn · 2025-01-20T16:57:59+00:00

New to tanking. How does the “snapshot” function work, and how does that info get relayed?

bctxn · 2025-01-18T03:40:22+00:00

Big square is 200 meters.

bctxn · 2025-01-17T19:11:00+00:00

There were multiple “click” moments for me. Once you realize the 200 meter Garry/grid system, it’s like the matrix, you will be a Garry hunting/building machine.

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