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SOUND MATTERS
Sound effects are extremely important in Tribes. Sometimes there is no other way to tell that a mortar just carved out the earth behind you. Everyone likes to crank up the CD now and then, but you're really endangering yourself if you turn off the sound effects.
NET COMMANDER
Trying to command your makeshift team on a public server probably won't work. Your best bet is to find a few friends and work with them. It's easy to get a group of three or four organized and listening to you, but I doubt you'll have any luck with 16 people who just logged on for a few minutes of carnage. Typing is important because the preset comments are not specific enough to command people with. If you want to use a command console I recommend looking for an obscure one. They are usually right out in the open and you'll get blasted if you stop to use it.
CONFIGURE YOUR CONTROLS
I'm not sure how you could access all the commands in Tribes without anything other than a mouse/ keyboard combo. The mouse gives you precision control in aiming and the mouse buttons give easy access to the two biggest actions, shooting and jetpack. The keyboard works well in hosting the many other options. I would configure most of your combat intensive commands around the arrow keys and numeric pad. (Only if your keyboard is configured like that of course, and has a separate numeric pad and arrow keys in between the regular keys.) I place all the important functions, like zoom and using certain objects around the arrow keys so that I can reach them immediately. I use the arrow keys for movement. There will definitely be some things that you won't be able to access easily. You'll just have to wait for a safe moment before you start talking or looking at your inventory.
USE YOUR MAP
The map can tell you two important things right away. It shows where the bases are and it shows where you are. All you have to do to find your way is look at the map a few times to orientate your direction towards the location and off you go. Want to find a player? Click on his name from the list and then the crosshair icon to see his location pointed out. There are many other useful functions of the map, but they're not really necessary for simple public server matches. I would spend some time experimenting if you plan on advanced Tribe play.
UNDERSTAND THE NET
When the Tribes server list comes up you should pay attention to the Ping number. The ping will relatively tell you how well play will be, but it's not always an accurate reflection. For best reliability you want to play on a server that's physically closer to where you are playing from. A ping of
1-200 is great quality. 200-400 can be acceptable. Beyond 400 is usually poor quality, but again it's not always dependent on ping. If you have problems getting any low pings it is most likely the fault of the company providing your internet service. Ask tech support people for that company or better yet ask other users of the service for help.
JAM THOSE SENSORS
When you see an enemy they have a big red arrow hovering over them. You look the same way to them. However, with a remote sensor jammer you can get rid of that and make yourself less noticeable. A clever place to set one is near an enemy base so that they can't track your incoming team members so easily. Of course they can still see you, but it's much easier to hide when you don't have a red arrow on your head. You can also use a jammer back pack for a similar effect, but you will probably be better off with a repair pack.
Conclusion:
I've tried to mention as many useful tips as possible here that will benefit the light-core Tribes gamer. With some practice I'm sure you'll do awesome on public server matches. If you have anything to add feel free to email me at traveet@aol.com. Legal: I reserve the copyrights to this document.
Please don't use it with out my permission. Non-profit sites may reprint this document freely, commercial sites must contact me at traveet@aol.com first.
Sound effects are extremely important in Tribes. Sometimes there is no other way to tell that a mortar just carved out the earth behind you. Everyone likes to crank up the CD now and then, but you're really endangering yourself if you turn off the sound effects.
NET COMMANDER
Trying to command your makeshift team on a public server probably won't work. Your best bet is to find a few friends and work with them. It's easy to get a group of three or four organized and listening to you, but I doubt you'll have any luck with 16 people who just logged on for a few minutes of carnage. Typing is important because the preset comments are not specific enough to command people with. If you want to use a command console I recommend looking for an obscure one. They are usually right out in the open and you'll get blasted if you stop to use it.
CONFIGURE YOUR CONTROLS
I'm not sure how you could access all the commands in Tribes without anything other than a mouse/ keyboard combo. The mouse gives you precision control in aiming and the mouse buttons give easy access to the two biggest actions, shooting and jetpack. The keyboard works well in hosting the many other options. I would configure most of your combat intensive commands around the arrow keys and numeric pad. (Only if your keyboard is configured like that of course, and has a separate numeric pad and arrow keys in between the regular keys.) I place all the important functions, like zoom and using certain objects around the arrow keys so that I can reach them immediately. I use the arrow keys for movement. There will definitely be some things that you won't be able to access easily. You'll just have to wait for a safe moment before you start talking or looking at your inventory.
USE YOUR MAP
The map can tell you two important things right away. It shows where the bases are and it shows where you are. All you have to do to find your way is look at the map a few times to orientate your direction towards the location and off you go. Want to find a player? Click on his name from the list and then the crosshair icon to see his location pointed out. There are many other useful functions of the map, but they're not really necessary for simple public server matches. I would spend some time experimenting if you plan on advanced Tribe play.
UNDERSTAND THE NET
When the Tribes server list comes up you should pay attention to the Ping number. The ping will relatively tell you how well play will be, but it's not always an accurate reflection. For best reliability you want to play on a server that's physically closer to where you are playing from. A ping of
1-200 is great quality. 200-400 can be acceptable. Beyond 400 is usually poor quality, but again it's not always dependent on ping. If you have problems getting any low pings it is most likely the fault of the company providing your internet service. Ask tech support people for that company or better yet ask other users of the service for help.
JAM THOSE SENSORS
When you see an enemy they have a big red arrow hovering over them. You look the same way to them. However, with a remote sensor jammer you can get rid of that and make yourself less noticeable. A clever place to set one is near an enemy base so that they can't track your incoming team members so easily. Of course they can still see you, but it's much easier to hide when you don't have a red arrow on your head. You can also use a jammer back pack for a similar effect, but you will probably be better off with a repair pack.
Conclusion:
I've tried to mention as many useful tips as possible here that will benefit the light-core Tribes gamer. With some practice I'm sure you'll do awesome on public server matches. If you have anything to add feel free to email me at traveet@aol.com. Legal: I reserve the copyrights to this document.
Please don't use it with out my permission. Non-profit sites may reprint this document freely, commercial sites must contact me at traveet@aol.com first.
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