Bridge fighting rules 101

JakeLogan · 2004-03-02, 01:43 PM

Last night on Cyssor I was in a tank when some other idiot in a tank stopped in front of me. Causing my tank to be blown up. Well afterwards I came up with this only some base rules feel free to add on to it.

Rule #1:Vehicles on the left infantry on the right
Rule #2:NEVER EVER Stop on the bridge while in a vehicle.
Rule #3: If some infantry gets in front of you RUN HIS ASS OVER!
Please add your rules.

Veteran · 2004-03-02, 01:44 PM

Rule #4: Play VS and bypass all chokepoints with mindless simplicity.

Krinsath · 2004-03-02, 01:56 PM

Rule #5 - Send a guy with a thumper loaded with Jammer grenades in front to clear the mines...nothing blocks traffic like a tank wreck.

Rule #6 - Skyguards should be set up in defense on your side of the bridge

Rule #7 - Destroy any Flails shelling the bridge from afar (friend or foe...if they're just spamming the bridge they keep your guys from moving)

Rule #8 - Snipers, Snipers, Snipers...need tons of them to suppress the far side.

Rule #9 - Use targeting lasers to get Flail shots on the enemy defenses on the other side.

Rule #10 - Don't forget to watch under the bridge for infiltrators and other bothers.

Black · 2004-03-02, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Veteran

Rule #4: Play VS and bypass all chokepoints with mindless simplicity.

Incompetent · 2004-03-02, 01:59 PM

Rule #11 - Deliverers are your friend, if you've got one, use it.

Rule #12 - Let the tanks go first. If your a grunt, don't clog up the bridge, let the vehicles get across then follow them, you'll just get in the way if you go first (jammer/thumpers are the exception of course)

Krinsath · 2004-03-02, 02:28 PM

Rule #12a - If you're out in front without Jammers...your new callsign shall be "Pancake"

Rule #13 - When shooting at a bridge from the water (Mag drivers) that the bridge railings block shots, aim a little higher.

Rule #14 - You might want to consider pulling back when you see four Galaxies fly by (the number of times people haven't figured this one out...MARKOV TR

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ORANGE · 2004-03-02, 03:19 PM

Rule #15 Suicide runs in a harasser pwn you all

Firefly · 2004-03-02, 03:32 PM

Or instead of subjecting the intelligent people to your stupidity, you can play smarter.

No infantry should be crossing a bridge on foot, unless he is behind a solid wall of tanks. Any dumbfuck that runs out exposed deserves whatever happens to him.

The bridge on Ceryshen is a prime example. On the south end, we can set up Sunderers and tanks to stop anything coming across, while Reavers and Mosquitos fly combat air patrols over it. Flail fire works well, as does Lodestar support.

Get a clue- play smarter, not harder. Unless you're NC or VS on Emerald, then by all means let us soak up your XP.

Queensidecastle · 2004-03-02, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballboy

Rule #15 Suicide runs in a harasser pwn you all

ROFL. Incidentally, I friken hate the idiots that think they can get across these battles in basilisks and after they get pwned, thier husks clog up the bridges

Infantry shouldnt be crossing the bridge at all. You should be in a Gal, or a Deliverer or operating some vehicle. Let the vehicles do the work and make sure you have Special ops pounding thier links and a second force on the flank. Finally have flails firing deep into heart of the opposition's base of operations. If you dont have a vehicle, cant snipe, or dont want to gun, go in with the Flank forces or do special ops

gonnagetyou · 2004-03-02, 06:44 PM

When I'm on foot or in a MAX I always jump up on the rails and run across. No need for me to get out of anyones way and I can dive off the bridge and go swimming if the enemy comes charging across.

TheN00b · 2004-03-02, 06:57 PM

During bridge battles, I always try to get into a Lib with one of my squaddies. It's insane what one Liberator, let alone a small squadron, can do to a bridge clogged with Prowlers.

AztecWarrior · 2004-03-02, 07:10 PM

#16: Stock up on Phoenixes and call in Reavers to deal with the fucking VS Threshers and GayRiders.

Rbstr · 2004-03-02, 07:22 PM

Reavers, and Sniper become your best friends

SilverLord · 2004-03-02, 07:26 PM

#17: Always have multiple AMS's up at your side of the bridge.

dscytherulez · 2004-03-02, 08:01 PM

#18: Don't walk in front of snipers. I can't tell you how many friendlies I've killed that think they can just run in front of snipers while they are firing off round after round in rapid succession. I really like when they are cloakers and they think they can do it. One less idiot running around when they jump in front of the barrel.