XBOX 360 Noob

So many different vehicles!  I love this big game stuff!  So many possibilities!  They just need to add these to multiplayer and I will be thoroughly excited.  Especially the Blackhawk.

I thought of an idea that would be totally cool.  I just don't know if it would work... What if someone had a helicopter and just acted like a shuttle back and forth.  Flying in and dropping of a specialist at a crate so he could place some C4 or fly way over behind enemy lines and drop of a sniper.  I really don't think that many people would notice someone being dropped off of from a helicopter.

I've never tried it but maybe I should.  I think it's because my squad usually does their own thing and you can't communicate with the entire team.  It also sucks that you can't carry more than one other person, although that is the point of an attack helicopter.  But if they had a Blackhawk... load it up with 4 people, give them some more armor than the Apache but make it slower and only give it one gatling gun... now THAT would work!

- You get in your car and think you only have 3 radio stations; Native, Surf, Blue Steel, and Spirit.

- You think your cell phone can call in mortar strikes if you aim it and press pound key.

- When you are not feeling well, you stab yourself in the chest with a pen.

- Anytime you hear anyone speak in a middle eastern accent you think your crates were just armed.

- You've played so much of the demo that when you get to Oasis your brain goes on automatic.

- You wake up early but are late to work because you can't pick your outfit... do you need to look like a bush or fix tanks...

- You knife you brother because he's sitting in your chair.

Specific Map Tips

(The tips below are only for the map: Oasis and they are only for the initial 2 crates)

- Oasis: Defense

    As soon as you spawn, run to the left and get over the creek.  Be sure to sprint because you want to get away from the base as soon as possible because the opfor will start raining pain with the howitzer.

     As fast as you can, run up the left side until you are even with the enemy base.  Hide in the water in some tall grass.  Also, as you are working your way up, press Start to see the full map and see if any enemy vehicles are on the move.  There is quite a stretch of ground to sprint through and that leaves you pretty exposed.

     Now that you have set up your base in the creek, use the laser designator and lock on to their boats.  But when guiding the JDAM, instead of dropping it on the boats, aim it towards a different target.  I call this "Piggyback Lockon."  It keeps them surprised because they don't get a warning.  In order of importance, start targeting the following: Howitzer, helicopter, tanks.

     That plan works if you want to want to be a flanking sniper but if you want to be a ghost sniper, then find a spot partially advanced of your starting position but make sure you are well hidden.  Let the enemy pass you before you fire.  If you hit them from behind, you will surprise them and it will take longer for them to find out where the fire came from.

- Oasis: Offense

     If no one goes for the howitzer, hop on and start destroying their tanks and anti air gun.  But if someone wants to get on, hop off for them, you can do more damage as a sniper.  Sprint to the right and go over the creek or run along the creek stopping to check for movement now and then.  Work your way up near the big house thats across the bridge from the defense base. 

     Once you are sure that the building is clear, move to the trees and tall grass that sit along the edge of the map (approx. 2 o'clock if facing perpendicular bridge).  Stay in those bushes and start picking people off and keeping an eye on the anti air gun.

     Being in this specific spot will also give you an advantage for when your team destroys those crates.  You can move up along the creek and head down to the fence line and continue the support

    

General Tips

- Unlock the laser designator

- Unlock the M95 (more damage and greater accuracy though slow rate of fire)

- Stay in the shadows, near trees and tall grass.

- If in a building, stay back from the windows.  If you are right in the window you look like a picture in a frame, easy to spot.

- Unless you're running, stay crouched.

- Stay on the edges of the map. That keeps the enemy from flanking you easily.

- If you think you are spotted, stay still until you are sure that you are. Sometimes a tank will just fire in the general area hoping you will run.  if you are discovered, move to another hiding spot as fast as possible.  Don't forget your have a pistol too.

- If you are on defense and the attackers have the howitzer, move as slow as possible.  Running will show up very well on the howitzers satellite view.  Creep up and take over or drop a JDAM on the howitzer to shut it down.

Using the Laser Designator

- When you are ready to use it, make sure you are at least semi hidden (tall grass or trees) because when you are guiding the JDAM you will turn in circles.  Its important that you stay hidden so your movement isn't noticed.

- Use "Piggyback Lockon."  (that's my own term) Lock on to a vehicle not in use and guide the JDAM to a vehicle in use.  Any vehicle can be targeted even stationary turrets (this makes it more stealthy, the opfor wont have a warning alarm go off)

- Try and use it on flying enemy helicopters, the alarm that warns them will usually scare them away and sometimes you can even hit one (I've only gotten one that way though).