MAG beta keys

[Kyo]

The Last time I checked, which was a couple weeks ago, MW 2 was trading in for 30 at gamestop, they change frequently so Im unsure.

[zoobernut]

All I'm doing right now is running around resuscitating people. 10 XP, another +10xp if your squad leader is assigning objectives. A lot of the time the squad leader is as dumb as the rest of your team and is off charging the enemy's forts.

I really need a clan or a group to play with.. Its getting frustrating.

Yeah I am lucky I am in a clan with three friends from work. We try to play a little every night. Tonight I didn't play with them I just played some random games and it wasn't too bad. It does suck if your squad leader doesn't assign any objectives or do anything though because then you can't get the FRAGO bonus.

I spend my time 50/50 right now raising people and killing/guarding stuff.
The only points I have spent so far is to get the medic pack and the resuscitation ability. 8 points saved up so far.

Does anyone know how many respec points it takes to respec your character? Do you lose any skill points or do you regain 100% of them when you respec?

[Biddinger]

... if your squad leader is assigning objectives. A lot of the time the squad leader is as dumb as the rest of your team and is off charging the enemy's forts.

I really need a clan or a group to play with.. Its getting frustrating.

This times a million...squad leaders not setting objectives is worse than the holocaust.

[Kwijiboe]

1xp = 1 respec pt. Your spec points keep accumulating even if you wait to respec.

Right now I'm at 3500/3000. I can use 3000 to respec.

[MF Perm tha Fineass]

You get double exp for any actions on or around an objective, they're called "F.R.A.G.O." bonuses and they show up in green text under your "+ X exp" message. Its been like that from the get go. >.>

for defending? I noticed it just on offense

[Kwijiboe]

FRAGO points are rewarded if you follow your commander's instructions. They assign them.

[Eggroll]

Ya, leaders who set bad FRAGO orders are really annoying. It's not much of a problem in sabotage because it can only be set to A/B/C and defaults to them naturally anyways. Acquisition is terrible for this though, usually the leaders are new and its automatically defaulted to the truck instead of the gate and bunkers. It's not much of a problem now though, I'm not sure how leaders are assigned but every time I apply for squad leader I get it.

for defending? I noticed it just on offense

Yep, works on offense too, can get over 50 experience points for destroying more lucrative targets with FRAGO.

[Ziero]

Does anyone know how many respec points it takes to respec your character? Do you lose any skill points or do you regain 100% of them when you respec?

When you respec, you get back all the points you've spent up until that point. I believe you can first respec at lvl 15 or so, meaning you'll get 15 skill points back if you choose to respec. However, every time you do respec, the amount of exp you need for your next respec goes up. First it's 3k, then it's 5k, then it's 8k(iirc) etc. But still, it's pointless to sit on Skill points in the early levels. I suggest spending them, trying new things, and just respecing if you don't like them and want to try something new.

Ya, leaders who set bad FRAGO orders are really annoying. It's not much of a problem in sabotage because it can only be set to A/B/C and defaults to them naturally anyways. Acquisition is terrible for this though, usually the leaders are new and its automatically defaulted to the truck instead of the gate and bunkers. It's not much of a problem now though, I'm not sure how leaders are assigned but every time I apply for squad leader I get it.

You can usually tell if you're going to have a good match or not based on whether or not the Frago point changes from the default target to the closest Bunker at the start of the match. Generally speaking, when you don't have a leader and squad who zergs the bunkers as soon as the match starts...you're not winning anything.

[Shojin]

Amazon estimated arrived jumped from Feb 2nd to Feb 4th, lol. Never getting this game. I'll still be setting up a SVER clan if it ever arrives.

[zoobernut]

When you respec, you get back all the points you've spent up until that point. I believe you can first respec at lvl 15 or so, meaning you'll get 15 skill points back if you choose to respec. However, every time you do respec, the amount of exp you need for your next respec goes up. First it's 3k, then it's 5k, then it's 8k(iirc) etc. But still, it's pointless to sit on Skill points in the early levels. I suggest spending them, trying new things, and just respecing if you don't like them and want to try something new.

Thanks for the tip. It kinda sucks that the respec points requirement keeps going up each time you do it. But I guess it is good to encourage players to pick something and be happy. I think I will spend my points tonight.

[Shojin]

http://kotaku.com/5461169/british-sa...ts-mass-effect

Very surprising to see MAG up there at no.3 beating Wii sports, Wii fit, NSMBWii, both consoles versions of MW2 and PC version Mass Effect 2.

I honestly didn't think it would appeal to that many people.

[Insanecyclone]

Son of a

MAG

[recuperi]

http://kotaku.com/5461169/british-sa...ts-mass-effect

Very surprising to see MAG up there at no.3 beating Wii sports, Wii fit, NSMBWii, both consoles versions of MW2 and PC version Mass Effect 2.

I honestly didn't think it would appeal to that many people.

Judging from the beta, I wouldn't be surprised. I ran into several British-sounding people while playing in that.

Is everyone else having a problem with stats and awards updating occasionally or is that a rare glitch? Got my 35 kill and 30 machine gun kill ribbons last night but it didn't save it

[Krazy]

It didn't save my first Grim Reaper and 30 machine gun kills either. Maybe it's a problem with those two?

[Kwijiboe]

I'm unable to stay connected to MAG for more than a few minutes. This is annoying me to no end. Just bought a better mic, too.

[dejet]

picked it up and man having a blast. Lots of people do have mics, tho it sucks if they dont always...

some really good fights tho

been leader a few times too, its fun as well ~_~; when people do as they are told anyways.

[Hiryo]

picked it up and man having a blast. Lots of people do have mics, tho it sucks if they dont always...

some really good fights tho

been leader a few times too, its fun as well ~_~; when people do as they are told anyways.

Meh i just got to level 16 but because i dont have a headset(I only have the PS Eye) I'm kind of afraid to try squad leader. I cant imagine anyone wanting to follow me around when i cant really say what I want. I know i can set objectives but then i can't say anything like "Let's take out that AA, but be careful cause they have that spot swarmed"

[dejet]

Meh i just got to level 16 but because i dont have a headset(I only have the PS Eye) I'm kind of afraid to try squad leader. I cant imagine anyone wanting to follow me around when i cant really say what I want. I know i can set objectives but then i can't say anything like "Let's take out that AA, but be careful cause they have that spot swarmed"

you dont need a mic, and some games leaders do crap, however i have had good leaders without one. As long as you keep ontop of your game and point out where stuff is that need to be taken out you should be fine. A mic helps a lot, but is not always needed if the leader stays ontop of things.

platoon and OIC I would say need mics tho, as you should be talking with outher groups. Yet to be one and have no clue when I can opt to try and be one.

[Eggroll]

you dont need a mic, and some games leaders do crap, however i have had good leaders without one. As long as you keep ontop of your game and point out where stuff is that need to be taken out you should be fine. A mic helps a lot, but is not always needed if the leader stays ontop of things.

platoon and OIC I would say need mics tho, as you should be talking with outher groups. Yet to be one and have no clue when I can opt to try and be one.

This, if you're on the ball with FRAGO and take what your teammates say into consideration, you can still be a good squad leader. Being an OIC/Platoon leader without a mic is a very bad move, you can't set FRAGO and all you'll really get out of it are the leadership bonuses and different command attacks.

[Ziero]

for defending? I noticed it just on offense

9 times out of 10, defending SLs never change the Frago objectives. In Acquisition and Domination, the Frago defaults to the overall goal of the fight, but most of the fighting will happen in a completely different area. Good SL Frago things like bunkers and gates on defense, as those are where most of the initial fighting happens.

Is everyone else having a problem with stats and awards updating occasionally or is that a rare glitch? Got my 35 kill and 30 machine gun kill ribbons last night but it didn't save it

It didn't save my first Grim Reaper and 30 machine gun kills either. Maybe it's a problem with those two?

It's a known issue and is usually resolved by logging out of the game and then logging back in. They still count, they're just not instant.