Javaslinger Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I don't want to waste anyone's time so should I 'master' CMBN vs the AI before I try playing PBEM vs people? What's the best way to begin playing vs humans? Blitz ladders? Band of Brother? Something else? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runyan99 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 What is the worst that could happen? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Canuck Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 What is the worst that could happen? That pretty well sums it up. I just dove in on multiple fronts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcat Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 You should always take action before you think you are ready - then you learn the most and the fastest. Also, if you play against the AI too long you pick up a lot of habits of thought that will hurt you when you come to play a human (I speak from experience here). So go for it, now! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poesel Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Be warned: as soon as you start playing humans you won't go back to the AI! The joy to whack a fellow human is so much more satisfying...! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltorrente Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Beating the AI isn't exactly preparation for beating a human, except maybe to learn the core mechanics. AI is predictable and simple "minded". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquelne Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 If you've done the tutorials I'm sure that's enough. I didn't even do that. (And got a nasty surprise one game - not *too* nasty, though.) Be warned: as soon as you start playing humans you won't go back to the AI! The joy to whack a fellow human is so much more satisfying...! Yeah, that seems to be the big problem. I was worried about wasting someone's time. But then it occurred to me that only an extremely hardcore player is likely to be upset by winning too quickly and easily. Maybe it'll get old later, but ATM newbie crushing should at least have novelty value. I don't know about the "best" way, but I just put up an post in the Opponent Finder forum and got more game invitations than I could accept. Later I'm likely to want to join a ladder/club/group/website/whatever, but the forum post did more than enough to get me started. I suspect that's also where you're most likely to find beginners at Human vs. Human play. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adaminky Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'm down for a PBEM game if you're interested. I've only played a couple of maps vs the AI and none against a human, but have plenty of cm1x experience. Just send me a PM if interested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie_Oz Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Yeh mate, jump in ASAP and the more experienced player you can find the better for your learning curve. Nothing like a MAJOR can o' whup-ass to sharpen your focus 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pevs86 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Immediately! It's just more fun. Human opponents are so unpredictable. Don't worry about losing, I've lost every PBEM battle I've fought against my mate but every one of them has been enjoyable and memorable for one reason or another 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaver Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'd be happy to play you in a PBEM game too, I'm new-ish to PBEM and would be happy to give advice etc. PM me if you're interested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Nothing is more challenging, and interesting than playing HvH. I do suggest however that one does some "training" vs the AI to get familiar with the game, and to test tactics before jumping right into HvH otherwise you more than likely will get owned by your opponent if they are seasoned. Be warned though that what works against the AI may not work as well as against a human. Personally I played all the single player stuff first, then started HvH. I believe all that "training" paid off since I have won my PBEMs so far. Think of AI playing as “training”, and HvH as the “real thing”, but as others have said once you play HvH nothing beats it. If you play by email it becomes a “cliff hanger” episode you get to enjoy each day that is very easy to get addicted to. Tips for playing HvH I can pass along: Always load up on ammo while you can. You will use more vs a human with plenty more use of area fire to suppress enemy. Don't let em breathe! Keep the tempo going! Always pop smoke to shield during medic aid if not sure if area is secure. Medics get hit more HvH. Check wind first! Most importantly play cautiously where you might have been able to be bolder against the AI. Not to say being bold doesn’t pay off sometimes, but it is more of a gamble vs humans. Bottom line is HvH is where the game shines the most! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkEzra Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 The Fierce Urgency of Now! (MLK) A lot of Players are in the same boat as you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomApple Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Beating the AI isn't exactly preparation for beating a human, except maybe to learn the core mechanics. AI is predictable and simple "minded". I am not so sure about that anymore. I am not a scen designer, so am not sure if the AI is capable, but not scripted to it's potential or not. But I have seen the AI be absolutely lethal in Normandy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokelly Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Yeah if any noob is interested let me know. Have never played a multiplayer match in CM series, so I am a total noob seeking a total noob. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 My advice: start right away, pick an experienced player, let him humiliate you thoroughly (on the battlefield, you sick people!) and have him tell you step by step why and how he was able to. You most probably won't win that first scenario, but there's nothing like learning from mistakes or bad judgment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aewert Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I'd love to play a game if you want to send a setup. I warn you though, you are really going to have a hard time losing to me...I'm that bad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquelne Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Maybe we should have a Newbie League. You're kicked out after you win two or three times. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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