You bailed me out enough times, I loved the airstrike on the Wildcat in the intro. I was desperately trying to hold on with Hacks and Smoke then an Elf saved me 😅👌🏻
Excellent work! I really hope that DICE can adjust the tagging mechanic so that it rewards the recon player more. Nothing is sadder than holding a lock on a Hind, so that you can get one assist point while the engineer gets a hexa-kill. Then need to add more feedback to the recon so that they know that what they are doing is working. Give them some kind of recon based points similar to what the engineers get for repairing and supports get for healing and supplying.
Yeah I mean if you cared about scoreboard nobody would play Spotter - you’re just making other people rich whilst languishing at the bottom of the board. Thankfully I’m an old man and post-scoreboard, I just enjoy watching things explode 😅 But seriously even the few points wI did get if you watch the vid we’re very inconsistent. I would like a fix the same as Engineer - give me a vehicle kill count. If a vehicle I marked is struck down, one to me. Do that and I’m happy. Let people see what I did 👍
@timelessgamer4359 it's just about giving people an incentive to use these. There needs to be a more tangible reward considering how much effort you need to put into it and how much it takes you out of the action. Even some notice to say "vehicle tagged dealt X damage" so you know what you are contributing. It's easier to see when you are playing with pals, but when you are with strangers, it's difficult to see what you are doing for your team.
Yeah I think they'd get a lot more use if they were more rewarding, I think they should get spot/ disruption assist counts as kill for each person in any disrupted/designated vehicle that gets killed by a lock you set
Agree -- people care about the scoreboard for the most. If spotting & setting up the shot gets you 20xp and no kills, guess what people won't do for strangers...@@damienmcdonald7610
Awesome video as always! Thank you so much for these videos, I wish more players would see your videos, then we all might have more fun in 2042! Played Rao today a bit but there is 0 fun or success doing it on your own if you can not communicate with the squad or actually they individually have their "agenda" and the rest doesn't care at all... I think that's the reality for most, it's the least thankful role in the game I'm afraid.... and then you get sniped anyways a result ;)
If you’re alone, yeah - that’s pretty much going to be your fate. If you’re with a squad who’s talking, it’s a superb role. Definitely one to play with friends. When that team gets rolling, you just wipe out the opposition. 3 to 4 people working together can hold back anything. I’ll only ever pick Rao or Spotter if I’m in ‘the Squad’. I wish people would see this too. The depth of the game is superb and I keep finding new things. I would love it if at the menu section you could queue for Role like in Overwatch so you get paired with people who want to play like you. Without a pre arranged squad, no chance.
Thanks so much for the support - call me a fool but I actually really enjoy this game. I’m not blind to it’s failings but it doesn’t deserve anything like the hate it gets off some channels. I also really try not to waste people’s time. If you’re not putting up something that you at least think is new & fun, don’t ask people to watch! Thanks again for the support its really appreciated!
Hands down one of the best BF2042 channels around if not the best vehicle gameplay channel. Appreciate all the content and commentary, very thorough and entertaining. Theres so many diff things you can master in this game and BF games in general. Im lookin forward to more BF videos so keep em comin..
I really appreciate that thank you - I’m trying to make the channel higher quality even if the frequency of videos is a little bit slower as a result. I’m also really strict that I don’t make a video, serious or jokey, unless I’m sharing some kind of knowledge or showing a new aspect of the game I’ve not shown before. BF2042 is a massive game with so many options to play even for casuals like me - it’s really quite brilliant. Thanks again for the support! I love vehicles, I was always a huge fan of Titanfall!
And you too - pleasure to play with you, and what a first outing! Looking forward to more buddy, was an absolute pleasure. You’re a beast if a pilot but more importantly a gent to play with. Hope to catch you soon!
Awesome squad play you guys are brilliant - so good to see a squad working together. I’ve never once played like this it looks so much fun! Maybe one day… need an extra? 😅
@@timelessgamer_UK Wait you add people? I guess it isn't a problem when you aren't the biggest channel(I don't mean to throw any shade by the way. Being a smaller channel means you engage more with your community which I like a lot). I would love to join you and help you with more of these plays. hell, I might even equip staff shell on the tank to do that strat you showed off with marzipan dan.
Yeah I add people, that's how I met Dan, Cabal, Elf and Bryan :D Sure add me, people do it all the time. If the Ping / latency works (I'm in SIngapore) and the timings align, I'll play with anyone who's up for some fun :) No shade at all I am a small channel, but one of the whole points of this was to stop playing alone after work & putting my kid to bed!@@Bluberyline827
@@timelessgamer_UK hmm maybe being in singapore more might be a problem as im in the netherlands but i like to try it anyway. is the name in the video your ea name? (you can have a different name that is not your ea name on console)
So, I tried out Rao for the first time after watching your video. I cautiously went for an AI Breakthrough and I was amazed that the Bots actually reacted much the way your squad did, albeit very sluggishly. But, they did come through. Fascinating content. I couldn't seem to get a real game together tonight for Breakthrough or Conquest, but maybe tomorrow. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for giving it a try - it can be hit and miss if humans actually follow your lead or not. When they do it’s brilliant fun. Best is if you’ve even got one buddy you can rely on to respond to what you’re setting up, but 3 is the magic number because then you’ve really got a crew that can reload ammo. It’s a great part of the game I’ve never really accessed up to now as I’ve mainly been solo, but since this channel started to warm up I’ve been able to pull together a few like-minded players and now the magic is happening. Make a team! I have to think with all these vehicles and 128 maps being back on cycle, people are going to start responding to a Rao a lot more frequently. At least I hope so, or we’re going to get run over / blown away!
Wow that's surprising the ai helped you! I haven't really used ai matches since near the launch to unlock attachments before playing public and since I'm familiar with battlefield and also watch channels like this I didn't really use them to practice these sorts of mechanics. But when I did play those matches the ai couldn't even do simple stuff like revive me so either they're better at being engineers or they've been improved since I used them. In a public match it took me nearly 30 seconds of spamming "give me ammo" in their face before they did it which sounds bad but I did this to a player in the same match for a full 5 minutes before I got killed without even getting any ammo in the end 🤣🤣🤣
it can be cold and lonely playing in BF without a squad, that's been me up until this summer and even then we only got to run together because I was back home in the UK. Hopefully you guys have seen I like this game, but I do criticise the Devs for one thing -- not making it easier, or even possible at all, to find squads. Games like Overwatch let you choose and queue for your role. I would love some support in quickly being able to get into a squad where our roles were known. I don't have time to stalk my way through Discord groups to set up play -- mainly because with work and family I have no idea when I'll be online or for how long. Rant over -- I wish we had some help with that. More important than whether the gun mechanics are exactly to Ender's liking (no disrespect).@@damienmcdonald7610
In the past few days, the lobbies have been pretty empty. Even before that, I couldn't agree more with the "cold and lonely" comment below. It doesn't make sense that squad building isn't as simple as changing a specialist or adding an extended magazine. So, I actually found comfort in the AI---at least they revive you (if not in combat). They also act accordingly, albeit super slowly. I was on a high perch in Orbital with my SOFLAM and I could see the ebb and flow of the entire battle as I painted targets and spotted enemies. Yes, it was a bit tedious at times as the bots are a bit dense, but I got more squad-feel doing that than most multi-player games of late. I can somehow forgive the bots more than a real person running by while I bleed out. I've switched my AI to advanced and that seems to help, too. So, as I wait during the Star Field-created lull, I'll build a band of brother-bots anytime I want. It's a less stressful, more esprit de corps-building time anyway, and I can try out @timelessgamer4359 tips and tricks. Like other comments here, he's the only one that seems to delve into the tactics@@damienmcdonald7610
I certainly shall do - if you want to try these squad tactics out, make a few friends in game and team up. It works a lot better than spotting yourself and hoping strangers respond. Take care & have fun
It’s nuts - check out this vid: ruclips.net/video/fIigmt3OaYk/видео.htmlsi=OYj0bvRttAqFjdiA If someone is prepared to spot for you, you can end the world. Get in there and try it, I had no idea these things existed until a few weeks ago. Spread the word!!
Really love your videos, I need to get more of my friends on battlefield, these squad tactics rule! Rao is clearly much better in a real squad just like angel
Thanks for the support! Yeah Rao is huge when he’s in a squad. Damage boost to Javelins, guided M5 / RPG and constantly telling your team where the threats are. He’s also very good against the new attack choppers - can shut down the guns & let your team take them out. Really recommend giving it a try if you’ve got some people to play with. Angel is the same, and in my view the far more selfless role. Calling in those load out crates keeps the missiles flying, but it’s not the most fun role being completely honest
Hey man, thanks for following the lead (hopefully not the most arduous chore we’re going to get this weekend from the mrs’) - if we’re good perhaps they’ll let us get a game in sometime soon ;) Can’t wait until the kids & their friends are old enough to crush on Street Fighter :)
What an absolute banger of a vid, both the edits and the content. Squad play is a must and you guys rocked it - I’m guessing from the title there’s going to be a part 2?? Please say yes 😂
Thanks - really glad you enjoyed it! Yeah I mean this is hugely fun, if the vid does well & people like it of course we can make a Part 2. Let’s see how the public votes!
Lovely curve around the building. Honestly there were so many good ones, my favourite kill animation was on the nightbird in the Army of Three section. The jet chases were good too. Too many to choose from! Really enjoyed playing Spotter.
Thanks mate - this vid fell victim to the algorithm, didn’t get pushed. Such a shame as honestly I think this is my best work to date & highest quality play. Never mind, ever on!
Team play at it's finest. Can you imagine if everyone played with this level of coordination 😱 kind of scary to think about. Love your videos, some of the most informative and entertaining out there.
Thanks a lot for that, it’s great to hear people enjoy it. It’s always hard to know if I’m taking a little bit too long to get to the action (you should see my channel metrics, most people are gone within 30 seconds!) but I’m just going to plug on & tell the story as I would. Hopefully people who enjoy it will gradually find their way over here. Yeah I mean - without being arrogant… we absolutely murdered everyone. Once we pulled together & started prioritising targets & using Rao to spot / enable kills, we were unstoppable. Absolutely brilliant fun. I’d love to face off against a team doing this to us! There’s definitely a higher level of play and I do wish Dice could look into Party forming like Role Queuing. I know it’s hard but people need help to form squads when we don’t know anyone. I think we need to spend more focus on that and a lot less on some of the frankly very minor issues some of the bigger channels are shouting about. Focus on the gameplay / fun aspect. The mechanics of the game are more than adequate. Focus on the FUN!
@@timelessgamer_UK shame some people don't watch till the end, cuz I wish the video was longer lol. Role queuing sounds like an amazing idea. and like others mentioned, giving the spotter a better incentive, cuz right now people pick up soflam, paint a target, nothing happens, and they never pick up soflam again.
Too true. I think Overwatch is a really good queue system to copy. Teams need a minimum composition of DPS, Support and Armour (Tank). You queue for which role / all roles you want. Then the expectation is you play that role for your team. I think we could do a lot more here. My advice - find people to play with. This game is 100% better with a squad that fights together.
Is it though? Honestly I think it's pretty balanced at the moment, especially now Attack Helicopters can absolutely melt Wildcats (two TOW missiles and +25% armour -- it's ridiculously easy now). Lis is fair vs AA, and the flak cannons have a pretty short range (you need to have made a big mistake to have flown so close / low to an AA packing vehicle you get downed). A squad dedicated to the cause can absolutely down anything, I fully accept that. All that said helicopters and jets in the right hands are really impactful on fights, it doesn't feel to me at least like they're being shut out. Just my take, others may be experiencing something different. @@mikeyplayzwrld
Awesome video on what is an underused spcialist in bf 2042...i find that i could be using Rao and the soflam but my team are not using rockets or doing the anti vehicles/ aircraft role properly...
Thanks for the support - yeah this only works when you’re playing with people who’re up for communicating. Incidentally this was the first time we ran together, and we’re getting better. I really enjoy the depth of gameplay. Personally I don’t care much about the long list of gunplay or server searching complaints people are making (just my view), I’m a time poor gamer and I want to find people who’re up for running in a squad. To me, that’s what I really hope gets addressed in this or a future BF. The game is so good with a squad that works together
I can give the console experience again ^.^ Apart from the inconsistent lock-ons, following a target with controller is so frustrating many times, bc it so easily loses the lock which takes you back to square one. I don't want to be mean towards the game considering how often people say what other title was better, but laser-targeting was so good in BF4. You had SOFLAM in tanks, the spotter was rewarded an almost extreme amount of points, there were 3 gadgets for infantry to laser (PLM, SOFLAM and the Recon-Drone) and so many other benefits, but that list would be too long.
It’s fine there’s no problem in sharing a perspective - say what’s on your mind. I’m fortunate in that this BF is my first so compared to CoD which I finally quit because I’m sick of playing the same reskinned game over and over, this is a breath of fresh air. I know I’m seeing the world through rose tinted glasses but it’s genuinely where I’m at. Good things happen and I’m laughing & making online friends. I haven’t had this for a long time. Seriously. A game is what you make it, even if it’s flawed. The controller issue I’m working on. I am just trying to figure out the overlay as we discussed to prove I’m playing pad otherwise nobody will believe me if something good happens. I’m optimistic for the franchise with the next BF, if the other games are half as good as people like Enders claim it’ll set the world on fire if they get it right. Im happy to keep investing in BF, learning & exploring. Being the SOFLAM man was a first for me. 580h of gameplay later, I’m still doing things for the first time. To me, that’s really impressive!
@@timelessgamer_UK Yep, idealy this title would fix still quite many issues AND the next title should hust learn from the strenghts of it's predecessors. Like the many seats and vehicle teamplay in this one are awesome for example.
How to TOW (wire guided) missile? Okay I know the basic thing is to aim crosshair at ground target & keep it there until missile reaches. But how do i down a air vehicle with that, from air & ground? I last remembered it used to be something like a laser missile where whatever crosshair is on, it will fly towards it (I seen it fly loops around a hind so) But now I think it does not register air vehicle & reaches ground
Ok so I think I understand your question. A TOW cannot be guided by anyone except the player who fired it, and that is simply by using your crosshair to lead the shot. Only laser designed weapons (Javelin, M5, RPG, tank STAFF shells and AA / AGM missiles on vehicles) can be guided by the SOFLAM you see in this video. The TOW missiles absolutely can hit air vehicles, please see this video for clear examples / proof of my regularly shooting down aerial vehicles with them: ruclips.net/video/5FU9vZBwDRg/видео.htmlsi=PPHg4QjIyluPUCiu Let me know if you want to discuss further. Thanks!
Thanks man I really appreciate the feedback, and I do genuinely enjoy this game after work / dad duties are done for the night. I play on Ryzen 9 5950x and RTX3090 Strix in a Tower. Gaming laptop is Zephyrus 15 with 4090. Cheers! Spread the word if you think anyone else would be interested in the channel, all help appreciated 😅
Ah I didn't say -- when you have someone spotting for you they get a crazy damage boost -- pls see for yourself: ruclips.net/video/fIigmt3OaYk/видео.htmlsi=dudPKKL0LhoWi-SR Sorry I ought of mentioned that!
nice. awesome to see teamplay like this. i wish Assault was like previous games. where they would support with ammo/health/rocket launcher's but nope. it's just a solo class. small question tho, what is the best launcher to use on a vehicle that is tagged with tracer dart, soflam or hack?
Ok so - the Javelin will do the hardest punch. When firing at a tagged vehicle it gets a damage boost and obtains top-down strike. BUT, the Javelin is slow. By far the slowest missile. Very bad at hunting jets. If you’re going after aircraft, the M5 is best. 3 missiles per player and same damage as an RPG against air targets. Will one-shot anything but a transport. RPG is probably the worst against aircraft as only 2 rockets at the start. Hope that helps! If you’re after ground vehicles and Attack Choppers, Javelin. Fast moving air - M5.
This is great content, i wish there was more videos like this. This game is ment to be played a certain way and the vast majority of players have no clue. Its so much more fun when you have people to work together with doing stuff like this. EA should be making or funding stuff like this to teach people all the different cool shit thats possible. Playing solo ignoring your squad is a way to just lose out on the potential this game has. Im finding it harder and harder to find servers with anyone useful in the. Nothing but spawn campers and kill farmers, no one staying in their squard. It sucks
I’m glad you enjoyed it - squad play is what kept me coming back to this game and sadly, increasingly, is moving me away from it as more and more people drift away. Season 7 just didn’t hold the crowd and like many others I found Haven a deep disappointment. There’s also been a lack of anything pushing the squad aspect forward since the Helicopter updates. I’ve tried to work with randoms but it’s just not the same at all. I truly wish some of the big names of YT would promote squad play instead of complain about how bad the game is when all they do is run Mackay solo show 24/7. We could use some help spreading the word!!
@timelessgamer4359 I absolutely agree, I miss the times of b4 when there was just so much content. I get that people don't want to play it and dice dropped the ball big time with this game. Due to becoming disabled the divorced, I'm still stuck playing on ps4 but when I'm able to get back to work I might look into getting a computer set up. A friend said he'd give me his ps5 when the ps5 pro comes out haha so that'll be nice. I haven't liked battlefield since 4 and was really looking forward to this game. Because of issues in my personal life I never got into it up until a few months ago. It's brutal on the ps4, I did the same thing with bf4, had a ps3 tried paying on that and it was hard since the Console can't handle thr game, went to ps4 and started getting mvp 90% of the time. When I finally get a ps5, hopefully the new game comes out and it doesn't suck. I still love battlefield and am trying to get into it, it's hard when you're fighting lag and bad team mates. I just try not to take it so seriously. Anyway I love the content and I wish you well for the future
Many thanks for the kind words & hope things start to even out for you. The PS5 version of the game is a massive improvement & if you can get your hands on it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The game myself isn’t actually bad now, it’s absolutely fine (in fact one of the best when with friends & on fire). The biggest problem is the content drought. It’s even worse if you like the 128 player big battles as this content has been completely neglected for over two seasons now. Many of my friends are moving on as we’re not so into the 64 player tight maps. Also there’s squad based fun to be had in Hell Divers 2 without having to worry about what other people are doing. It’s a shame but for me it does feel like the game is moving into the twilight year before the next title…
Love it! It's just the way BF should be played - Communicating in a Squad,playing Objectives AND(or)taking care of those threatening the Objective My choice is always the M5 for Air Vehicles - its rare anyone uses Soflam so I never needed or used it much(used as in lock on to mates Soflam) I resort to let em feel the wrath of my M5 as you know :D Just noticed you playing with Cabal^^ Subbed to him recently when I saw some clips in Comps...Similar Playstyle,which is appreciated in these Days... Keep em coming! (just one minor "criticism" - You got a lot of batman Clips ...I mean A LOT...xD :p)
Hey thanks for all these detailed comments, I was chilling with my wife watching Netflix 😅 Yeah I adore squad play, working on Part 2. Regrettably Cabal and I parted ways some time ago, won’t air dirty laundry in a public chat but a mutual agreement to pursue other gaming experiences 😂 The SOFLAM is outstanding a lot of fun to use. It’s also a must for dealing with Nightbird Asian lobby players using aimbots (there be many). Definitely one I’ll always go for if someone is willing to take the shots! The Batman clips were a nod to some gamers when I first started using AT Mines & I just kind of ran with it! Part 3 was the finale the joke has run its course, you’re safe! I’ll reply properly to the rest after some sleep & look forward to sitting down with your channel tomorrow. Take it easy
@@timelessgamer_UKHahaha,another one who drops WoT,I like it :D Nah,no sweat my man..Sometimes people are different and part ways,just natural - I enjoy both your Channels for that matter ;) Glad I'm safe regarding batman xD I can tell you're an 80's/early 90's kid like me,so I did appreciate the Top Gun clips for example ^^ Yup,doesn't get too much attention..Its way better than C5 most of the times and has direct impact (which is also what makes it more dangerous - as you know ) You can throw them way too far if done right...xD Enjoy the Channel mate! :)
You’ve got a few seconds where the lock will hold even after you take your eye off it, but otherwise to the best of my knowledge yes - you need to hold the lock & guide the missile in for your team.
Night bird pilots complained - such is the way of it. I don’t see Dice nerfing them in 7.2 or any other patch. The only vehicle to completely escape any meaningful nerf or rebalancing. And every vehicle / specialist that hurts a Night bird? Nerfed!!
A price I pay to play with friends in the US & EU back home. You know, if you stick to vehicles & Rao as a Spotter, it's really not that bad! Just don't trying playing Redacted...
15:22 I was fighting their jet and their wildcat was locking on me, you disabled it last second and saved me, it was so epic
@12:37 You stole my kill!
@@Cabal-ms3kb sorry I keep forgetting that all kills are yours 😅
@@AntiSocialElf 😇
You bailed me out enough times, I loved the airstrike on the Wildcat in the intro. I was desperately trying to hold on with Hacks and Smoke then an Elf saved me 😅👌🏻
@@timelessgamer_UK saving private Ryan moment 😄
I'm surrounded by POGchamps. Except B-ryan, obviously.
Thanks for the games, you’re all great fun to play with. Fingers crossed this vid does alright!
Excellent work!
I really hope that DICE can adjust the tagging mechanic so that it rewards the recon player more. Nothing is sadder than holding a lock on a Hind, so that you can get one assist point while the engineer gets a hexa-kill. Then need to add more feedback to the recon so that they know that what they are doing is working. Give them some kind of recon based points similar to what the engineers get for repairing and supports get for healing and supplying.
Yeah I mean if you cared about scoreboard nobody would play Spotter - you’re just making other people rich whilst languishing at the bottom of the board. Thankfully I’m an old man and post-scoreboard, I just enjoy watching things explode 😅
But seriously even the few points wI did get if you watch the vid we’re very inconsistent. I would like a fix the same as Engineer - give me a vehicle kill count. If a vehicle I marked is struck down, one to me. Do that and I’m happy. Let people see what I did 👍
@timelessgamer4359 it's just about giving people an incentive to use these. There needs to be a more tangible reward considering how much effort you need to put into it and how much it takes you out of the action. Even some notice to say "vehicle tagged dealt X damage" so you know what you are contributing. It's easier to see when you are playing with pals, but when you are with strangers, it's difficult to see what you are doing for your team.
@@marzipandan767 Exactly, I can only repeat how well BF4 did it.
Yeah I think they'd get a lot more use if they were more rewarding, I think they should get spot/ disruption assist counts as kill for each person in any disrupted/designated vehicle that gets killed by a lock you set
Agree -- people care about the scoreboard for the most. If spotting & setting up the shot gets you 20xp and no kills, guess what people won't do for strangers...@@damienmcdonald7610
Awesome video as always! Thank you so much for these videos, I wish more players would see your videos, then we all might have more fun in 2042!
Played Rao today a bit but there is 0 fun or success doing it on your own if you can not communicate with the squad or actually they individually have their "agenda" and the rest doesn't care at all...
I think that's the reality for most, it's the least thankful role in the game I'm afraid.... and then you get sniped anyways a result ;)
If you’re alone, yeah - that’s pretty much going to be your fate. If you’re with a squad who’s talking, it’s a superb role. Definitely one to play with friends. When that team gets rolling, you just wipe out the opposition. 3 to 4 people working together can hold back anything. I’ll only ever pick Rao or Spotter if I’m in ‘the Squad’.
I wish people would see this too. The depth of the game is superb and I keep finding new things. I would love it if at the menu section you could queue for Role like in Overwatch so you get paired with people who want to play like you. Without a pre arranged squad, no chance.
Another great video. No other creator is doing these types of videos, entertaining and educational! Awesome stuff 👊🏻💪🏻
Thanks so much for the support - call me a fool but I actually really enjoy this game. I’m not blind to it’s failings but it doesn’t deserve anything like the hate it gets off some channels. I also really try not to waste people’s time. If you’re not putting up something that you at least think is new & fun, don’t ask people to watch!
Thanks again for the support its really appreciated!
Hands down one of the best BF2042 channels around if not the best vehicle gameplay channel. Appreciate all the content and commentary, very thorough and entertaining. Theres so many diff things you can master in this game and BF games in general. Im lookin forward to more BF videos so keep em comin..
I really appreciate that thank you - I’m trying to make the channel higher quality even if the frequency of videos is a little bit slower as a result. I’m also really strict that I don’t make a video, serious or jokey, unless I’m sharing some kind of knowledge or showing a new aspect of the game I’ve not shown before. BF2042 is a massive game with so many options to play even for casuals like me - it’s really quite brilliant.
Thanks again for the support! I love vehicles, I was always a huge fan of Titanfall!
Loved it, good work man!
And you too - pleasure to play with you, and what a first outing! Looking forward to more buddy, was an absolute pleasure. You’re a beast if a pilot but more importantly a gent to play with. Hope to catch you soon!
@@timelessgamer_UK had so much fun playing with you man, looking forward for part 2
Awesome squad play you guys are brilliant - so good to see a squad working together. I’ve never once played like this it looks so much fun! Maybe one day… need an extra? 😅
Hey add me and if our times line up why not?? Really glad you enjoyed the vid, I really liked the team play angle and hope to do a lot more of it.
@@timelessgamer_UK Wait you add people? I guess it isn't a problem when you aren't the biggest channel(I don't mean to throw any shade by the way. Being a smaller channel means you engage more with your community which I like a lot). I would love to join you and help you with more of these plays. hell, I might even equip staff shell on the tank to do that strat you showed off with marzipan dan.
Yeah I add people, that's how I met Dan, Cabal, Elf and Bryan :D
Sure add me, people do it all the time. If the Ping / latency works (I'm in SIngapore) and the timings align, I'll play with anyone who's up for some fun :)
No shade at all I am a small channel, but one of the whole points of this was to stop playing alone after work & putting my kid to bed!@@Bluberyline827
@@timelessgamer_UK hmm maybe being in singapore more might be a problem as im in the netherlands but i like to try it anyway. is the name in the video your ea name? (you can have a different name that is not your ea name on console)
Pandafan83 - silly name, long story, short version my wife likes it 😂
So, I tried out Rao for the first time after watching your video. I cautiously went for an AI Breakthrough and I was amazed that the Bots actually reacted much the way your squad did, albeit very sluggishly. But, they did come through. Fascinating content. I couldn't seem to get a real game together tonight for Breakthrough or Conquest, but maybe tomorrow. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for giving it a try - it can be hit and miss if humans actually follow your lead or not. When they do it’s brilliant fun. Best is if you’ve even got one buddy you can rely on to respond to what you’re setting up, but 3 is the magic number because then you’ve really got a crew that can reload ammo.
It’s a great part of the game I’ve never really accessed up to now as I’ve mainly been solo, but since this channel started to warm up I’ve been able to pull together a few like-minded players and now the magic is happening. Make a team! I have to think with all these vehicles and 128 maps being back on cycle, people are going to start responding to a Rao a lot more frequently. At least I hope so, or we’re going to get run over / blown away!
Wow that's surprising the ai helped you! I haven't really used ai matches since near the launch to unlock attachments before playing public and since I'm familiar with battlefield and also watch channels like this I didn't really use them to practice these sorts of mechanics. But when I did play those matches the ai couldn't even do simple stuff like revive me so either they're better at being engineers or they've been improved since I used them. In a public match it took me nearly 30 seconds of spamming "give me ammo" in their face before they did it which sounds bad but I did this to a player in the same match for a full 5 minutes before I got killed without even getting any ammo in the end 🤣🤣🤣
it can be cold and lonely playing in BF without a squad, that's been me up until this summer and even then we only got to run together because I was back home in the UK. Hopefully you guys have seen I like this game, but I do criticise the Devs for one thing -- not making it easier, or even possible at all, to find squads. Games like Overwatch let you choose and queue for your role. I would love some support in quickly being able to get into a squad where our roles were known. I don't have time to stalk my way through Discord groups to set up play -- mainly because with work and family I have no idea when I'll be online or for how long. Rant over -- I wish we had some help with that. More important than whether the gun mechanics are exactly to Ender's liking (no disrespect).@@damienmcdonald7610
In the past few days, the lobbies have been pretty empty. Even before that, I couldn't agree more with the "cold and lonely" comment below. It doesn't make sense that squad building isn't as simple as changing a specialist or adding an extended magazine. So, I actually found comfort in the AI---at least they revive you (if not in combat). They also act accordingly, albeit super slowly. I was on a high perch in Orbital with my SOFLAM and I could see the ebb and flow of the entire battle as I painted targets and spotted enemies. Yes, it was a bit tedious at times as the bots are a bit dense, but I got more squad-feel doing that than most multi-player games of late. I can somehow forgive the bots more than a real person running by while I bleed out. I've switched my AI to advanced and that seems to help, too. So, as I wait during the Star Field-created lull, I'll build a band of brother-bots anytime I want. It's a less stressful, more esprit de corps-building time anyway, and I can try out @timelessgamer4359 tips and tricks. Like other comments here, he's the only one that seems to delve into the tactics@@damienmcdonald7610
Thank you so so so much I did not know about this. I hope you continue to publish more information within the game
I certainly shall do - if you want to try these squad tactics out, make a few friends in game and team up. It works a lot better than spotting yourself and hoping strangers respond. Take care & have fun
@@timelessgamer_UK I do not have friends 💔😢 I also wanted to ask you, are you also facing problems with the Internet in the game? 💔🥲
Woah I never knew about the tank staff shell spotting, I had no clue they could lock on with a soflam. I’m excited to try this out!
It’s nuts - check out this vid: ruclips.net/video/fIigmt3OaYk/видео.htmlsi=OYj0bvRttAqFjdiA
If someone is prepared to spot for you, you can end the world. Get in there and try it, I had no idea these things existed until a few weeks ago. Spread the word!!
Great video suggestion. Loved seeing y’all work together!
10:05 best part =p but yeah great video man, was fun playing together like this =)
Thanks for the rounds - however the vid does, was a load of fun to play with you guys & fluff up your kill count whilst I get shot in the face :)
Really love your videos, I need to get more of my friends on battlefield, these squad tactics rule! Rao is clearly much better in a real squad just like angel
Thanks for the support! Yeah Rao is huge when he’s in a squad. Damage boost to Javelins, guided M5 / RPG and constantly telling your team where the threats are. He’s also very good against the new attack choppers - can shut down the guns & let your team take them out. Really recommend giving it a try if you’ve got some people to play with. Angel is the same, and in my view the far more selfless role. Calling in those load out crates keeps the missiles flying, but it’s not the most fun role being completely honest
Fellow dad gamer here. The mrs told me to check it out after getting a link from her friend. Good work!
Hey man, thanks for following the lead (hopefully not the most arduous chore we’re going to get this weekend from the mrs’) - if we’re good perhaps they’ll let us get a game in sometime soon ;)
Can’t wait until the kids & their friends are old enough to crush on Street Fighter :)
Another great vid man.. always learning something new 🙌
High praise indeed from one such as you - thanks for stopping in to look. Really enjoyed squadding up, we destroyed everything 🤣
What an absolute banger of a vid, both the edits and the content. Squad play is a must and you guys rocked it - I’m guessing from the title there’s going to be a part 2?? Please say yes 😂
Thanks - really glad you enjoyed it! Yeah I mean this is hugely fun, if the vid does well & people like it of course we can make a Part 2. Let’s see how the public votes!
Honestly this should also be a write up on the bf2042 subreddit.
I’ve never gone near Reddit but if you see anything on this channel you’d like to use over there, please feel free to do so!
That first shot was awesome 👍
Lovely curve around the building. Honestly there were so many good ones, my favourite kill animation was on the nightbird in the Army of Three section. The jet chases were good too. Too many to choose from! Really enjoyed playing Spotter.
this was well played smashing the like
Thanks mate - this vid fell victim to the algorithm, didn’t get pushed. Such a shame as honestly I think this is my best work to date & highest quality play. Never mind, ever on!
Team play at it's finest. Can you imagine if everyone played with this level of coordination 😱 kind of scary to think about.
Love your videos, some of the most informative and entertaining out there.
Thanks a lot for that, it’s great to hear people enjoy it. It’s always hard to know if I’m taking a little bit too long to get to the action (you should see my channel metrics, most people are gone within 30 seconds!) but I’m just going to plug on & tell the story as I would. Hopefully people who enjoy it will gradually find their way over here.
Yeah I mean - without being arrogant… we absolutely murdered everyone. Once we pulled together & started prioritising targets & using Rao to spot / enable kills, we were unstoppable. Absolutely brilliant fun. I’d love to face off against a team doing this to us! There’s definitely a higher level of play and I do wish Dice could look into Party forming like Role Queuing. I know it’s hard but people need help to form squads when we don’t know anyone. I think we need to spend more focus on that and a lot less on some of the frankly very minor issues some of the bigger channels are shouting about. Focus on the gameplay / fun aspect. The mechanics of the game are more than adequate.
Focus on the FUN!
@@timelessgamer_UK shame some people don't watch till the end, cuz I wish the video was longer lol.
Role queuing sounds like an amazing idea. and like others mentioned, giving the spotter a better incentive, cuz right now people pick up soflam, paint a target, nothing happens, and they never pick up soflam again.
Too true. I think Overwatch is a really good queue system to copy. Teams need a minimum composition of DPS, Support and Armour (Tank). You queue for which role / all roles you want. Then the expectation is you play that role for your team. I think we could do a lot more here.
My advice - find people to play with. This game is 100% better with a squad that fights together.
They would realize that AA is absolutely overpowered in this game.
Is it though? Honestly I think it's pretty balanced at the moment, especially now Attack Helicopters can absolutely melt Wildcats (two TOW missiles and +25% armour -- it's ridiculously easy now). Lis is fair vs AA, and the flak cannons have a pretty short range (you need to have made a big mistake to have flown so close / low to an AA packing vehicle you get downed). A squad dedicated to the cause can absolutely down anything, I fully accept that. All that said helicopters and jets in the right hands are really impactful on fights, it doesn't feel to me at least like they're being shut out. Just my take, others may be experiencing something different. @@mikeyplayzwrld
Awesome video on what is an underused spcialist in bf 2042...i find that i could be using Rao and the soflam but my team are not using rockets or doing the anti vehicles/ aircraft role properly...
Thanks for the support - yeah this only works when you’re playing with people who’re up for communicating. Incidentally this was the first time we ran together, and we’re getting better. I really enjoy the depth of gameplay. Personally I don’t care much about the long list of gunplay or server searching complaints people are making (just my view), I’m a time poor gamer and I want to find people who’re up for running in a squad. To me, that’s what I really hope gets addressed in this or a future BF. The game is so good with a squad that works together
@@timelessgamer_UK agreed 110%..
I can give the console experience again ^.^
Apart from the inconsistent lock-ons, following a target with controller is so frustrating many times, bc it so easily loses the lock which takes you back to square one.
I don't want to be mean towards the game considering how often people say what other title was better, but laser-targeting was so good in BF4.
You had SOFLAM in tanks, the spotter was rewarded an almost extreme amount of points, there were 3 gadgets for infantry to laser (PLM, SOFLAM and the Recon-Drone) and so many other benefits, but that list would be too long.
It’s fine there’s no problem in sharing a perspective - say what’s on your mind. I’m fortunate in that this BF is my first so compared to CoD which I finally quit because I’m sick of playing the same reskinned game over and over, this is a breath of fresh air. I know I’m seeing the world through rose tinted glasses but it’s genuinely where I’m at. Good things happen and I’m laughing & making online friends. I haven’t had this for a long time. Seriously. A game is what you make it, even if it’s flawed.
The controller issue I’m working on. I am just trying to figure out the overlay as we discussed to prove I’m playing pad otherwise nobody will believe me if something good happens. I’m optimistic for the franchise with the next BF, if the other games are half as good as people like Enders claim it’ll set the world on fire if they get it right. Im happy to keep investing in BF, learning & exploring. Being the SOFLAM man was a first for me. 580h of gameplay later, I’m still doing things for the first time. To me, that’s really impressive!
@@timelessgamer_UK Yep, idealy this title would fix still quite many issues AND the next title should hust learn from the strenghts of it's predecessors.
Like the many seats and vehicle teamplay in this one are awesome for example.
How to TOW (wire guided) missile?
Okay I know the basic thing is to aim crosshair at ground target & keep it there until missile reaches.
But how do i down a air vehicle with that, from air & ground?
I last remembered it used to be something like a laser missile where whatever crosshair is on, it will fly towards it (I seen it fly loops around a hind so)
But now I think it does not register air vehicle & reaches ground
Ok so I think I understand your question. A TOW cannot be guided by anyone except the player who fired it, and that is simply by using your crosshair to lead the shot. Only laser designed weapons (Javelin, M5, RPG, tank STAFF shells and AA / AGM missiles on vehicles) can be guided by the SOFLAM you see in this video. The TOW missiles absolutely can hit air vehicles, please see this video for clear examples / proof of my regularly shooting down aerial vehicles with them: ruclips.net/video/5FU9vZBwDRg/видео.htmlsi=PPHg4QjIyluPUCiu
Let me know if you want to discuss further. Thanks!
Very beautiful and fantastic video
Thanks appreciate the feedback - looking forward to making more in season 6
keep up with the good content. got yourself a new subscriber
Thanks really appreciate it! It’s all about the squad play. If you’d like a little fun check out the AT Mine vids ;)
Such an awesome channel. Super helpful and just dudes havin fun! What GPU you got? This game looks great in 4k!
Thanks man I really appreciate the feedback, and I do genuinely enjoy this game after work / dad duties are done for the night. I play on Ryzen 9 5950x and RTX3090 Strix in a Tower. Gaming laptop is Zephyrus 15 with 4090. Cheers! Spread the word if you think anyone else would be interested in the channel, all help appreciated 😅
I didn’t know that about the staff shells. Too bad they do very little damage to armor.😢
Ah I didn't say -- when you have someone spotting for you they get a crazy damage boost -- pls see for yourself:
ruclips.net/video/fIigmt3OaYk/видео.htmlsi=dudPKKL0LhoWi-SR
Sorry I ought of mentioned that!
Amazing content! Thank you very much for making such videos and having fun :)
Thanks - really glad you enjoyed it. I loved this vid, nobody watched it at the time but it’s starting to get the love a bit now 😅
nice. awesome to see teamplay like this. i wish Assault was like previous games. where they would support with ammo/health/rocket launcher's but nope. it's just a solo class. small question tho, what is the best launcher to use on a vehicle that is tagged with tracer dart, soflam or hack?
Ok so - the Javelin will do the hardest punch. When firing at a tagged vehicle it gets a damage boost and obtains top-down strike. BUT, the Javelin is slow. By far the slowest missile. Very bad at hunting jets.
If you’re going after aircraft, the M5 is best. 3 missiles per player and same damage as an RPG against air targets. Will one-shot anything but a transport. RPG is probably the worst against aircraft as only 2 rockets at the start.
Hope that helps! If you’re after ground vehicles and Attack Choppers, Javelin. Fast moving air - M5.
@@timelessgamer_UK ah ok thanks
This is great content, i wish there was more videos like this. This game is ment to be played a certain way and the vast majority of players have no clue. Its so much more fun when you have people to work together with doing stuff like this. EA should be making or funding stuff like this to teach people all the different cool shit thats possible. Playing solo ignoring your squad is a way to just lose out on the potential this game has. Im finding it harder and harder to find servers with anyone useful in the. Nothing but spawn campers and kill farmers, no one staying in their squard. It sucks
I’m glad you enjoyed it - squad play is what kept me coming back to this game and sadly, increasingly, is moving me away from it as more and more people drift away. Season 7 just didn’t hold the crowd and like many others I found Haven a deep disappointment. There’s also been a lack of anything pushing the squad aspect forward since the Helicopter updates. I’ve tried to work with randoms but it’s just not the same at all. I truly wish some of the big names of YT would promote squad play instead of complain about how bad the game is when all they do is run Mackay solo show 24/7. We could use some help spreading the word!!
@timelessgamer4359 I absolutely agree, I miss the times of b4 when there was just so much content. I get that people don't want to play it and dice dropped the ball big time with this game. Due to becoming disabled the divorced, I'm still stuck playing on ps4 but when I'm able to get back to work I might look into getting a computer set up. A friend said he'd give me his ps5 when the ps5 pro comes out haha so that'll be nice. I haven't liked battlefield since 4 and was really looking forward to this game. Because of issues in my personal life I never got into it up until a few months ago. It's brutal on the ps4, I did the same thing with bf4, had a ps3 tried paying on that and it was hard since the Console can't handle thr game, went to ps4 and started getting mvp 90% of the time. When I finally get a ps5, hopefully the new game comes out and it doesn't suck. I still love battlefield and am trying to get into it, it's hard when you're fighting lag and bad team mates. I just try not to take it so seriously. Anyway I love the content and I wish you well for the future
Many thanks for the kind words & hope things start to even out for you. The PS5 version of the game is a massive improvement & if you can get your hands on it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The game myself isn’t actually bad now, it’s absolutely fine (in fact one of the best when with friends & on fire). The biggest problem is the content drought. It’s even worse if you like the 128 player big battles as this content has been completely neglected for over two seasons now. Many of my friends are moving on as we’re not so into the 64 player tight maps. Also there’s squad based fun to be had in Hell Divers 2 without having to worry about what other people are doing. It’s a shame but for me it does feel like the game is moving into the twilight year before the next title…
Love it!
It's just the way BF should be played - Communicating in a Squad,playing Objectives AND(or)taking care of those threatening the Objective
My choice is always the M5 for Air Vehicles - its rare anyone uses Soflam so I never needed or used it much(used as in lock on to mates Soflam)
I resort to let em feel the wrath of my M5 as you know :D
Just noticed you playing with Cabal^^
Subbed to him recently when I saw some clips in Comps...Similar Playstyle,which is appreciated in these Days...
Keep em coming!
(just one minor "criticism" - You got a lot of batman Clips ...I mean A LOT...xD :p)
Hey thanks for all these detailed comments, I was chilling with my wife watching Netflix 😅
Yeah I adore squad play, working on Part 2. Regrettably Cabal and I parted ways some time ago, won’t air dirty laundry in a public chat but a mutual agreement to pursue other gaming experiences 😂
The SOFLAM is outstanding a lot of fun to use. It’s also a must for dealing with Nightbird Asian lobby players using aimbots (there be many). Definitely one I’ll always go for if someone is willing to take the shots!
The Batman clips were a nod to some gamers when I first started using AT Mines & I just kind of ran with it! Part 3 was the finale the joke has run its course, you’re safe!
I’ll reply properly to the rest after some sleep & look forward to sitting down with your channel tomorrow. Take it easy
@@timelessgamer_UKHahaha,another one who drops WoT,I like it :D
Nah,no sweat my man..Sometimes people are different and part ways,just natural - I enjoy both your Channels for that matter ;)
Glad I'm safe regarding batman xD
I can tell you're an 80's/early 90's kid like me,so I did appreciate the Top Gun clips for example ^^
Yup,doesn't get too much attention..Its way better than C5 most of the times and has direct impact (which is also what makes it more dangerous - as you know )
You can throw them way too far if done right...xD
Enjoy the Channel mate! :)
Do you have to keep the soflam on the target until a missile hits?
You’ve got a few seconds where the lock will hold even after you take your eye off it, but otherwise to the best of my knowledge yes - you need to hold the lock & guide the missile in for your team.
at around 9:30: Was it javelin or what?
No, it's an RPG. Bryan was using that for the whole round.
Your videoe are top notch, fuck the algorithm for you having so few subscribers
I often find myself thinking the same thing 😅
Thanks for the support! Anyone you know who might be interested, spread the word.
I miss the days of disabling weapons systems
Night bird pilots complained - such is the way of it. I don’t see Dice nerfing them in 7.2 or any other patch. The only vehicle to completely escape any meaningful nerf or rebalancing. And every vehicle / specialist that hurts a Night bird? Nerfed!!
9:45 dude 248ms how do you even play?
A price I pay to play with friends in the US & EU back home. You know, if you stick to vehicles & Rao as a Spotter, it's really not that bad! Just don't trying playing Redacted...
What a beast of a video - the old days of playing with friends 🥲
Definitely reminiscent of another time. Glad you enjoyed it