TR Emerald - The horror....

[lordbane31]

I pity the TR left on Emerald that didn't quit or hop empires.

Not only do they have the TR legacy of outdated, obsolete and ineffective equipment, but have a pathetically low population at all times (Markov TR *sometimes* get over 30%).

Add to that the fact that there are lots of outfits of "elite" players in the VS or NC that realized long ago that "zee goggles" and how nice the chicks look in the TR's hot red leather outfits weren't enough to make up for the crap weapons that the DEVs expect the TR to play with. They all switched because it's a lot easier to "pwn" with good kit.

The level of organization these outfits display compounded with the weapon imbalances, population imbalances (compounded by our high crew requirements), and how unfair Core Combat is now to the empire(s) that can lock the caverns all the time (cough *NCs* cough) and you have basically wholesale slaughter of the TR every single night.

Every TR raid typically fails even if they bring lots of numbers (I've seen the VS/NC outnumbered 2-1 and still push the TR back), and if the TR hold a continent and the enemy brings anywhere near equal numbers to the battle, the TR get rolled up. Should that be a sign to the DEVs that, all other things aside, yes, the TR equipment is just that bad (MCG is overrated garbage; Sweeper is better 8 times out of 10).

I play NC or TR on Markov and I go 4-1 kills/deaths or better. On Emerald, I have 1/2 the ping but I barely get 2-1 on the best night because I can't keep a vehicle alive and grunting is suicide thanks to the sheer number of Maelstroms and Flails and enemy vehicular dominance.

I guess I just fail to see why people would want to play the TR on Emerlald right now. My own experiences have been more frustrating than ever in the past little while. The balance was always bad, but lately it just seems worse. Anyone see any hope?

[Manitou]

Death before dishonor - I will be Terran Republic until the end. Black and Red for life and liberty!

[lordbane31]

People like you are the only reason the TR are still here.

Unfortunately, I don't have fun playing the TR any more. When a game crosses the line from fun to frustrating, and I start screaming at the screen and slamming my fist on my keyboard, it's time to move on or take another break for a while, or else log in as my NC toon, compounding the problem. It's no fun to lose consistently, or spend more time staring at a respawn timer than playing.

Worst part is, I don't suck. I have almost 25k kills on all my characters, but I just can't do anything when I can't keep a Reaver or Mosquito in the air due to being swarmed with AA or enemy air (TR on Emerald seem to have very few pilots anymore and no AA). I am forced to grunt it far more often than I want to. When I play NC, I have little trouble keeping vehicles alive in comparison.

Red and Black are cool colors, and I do really like wearing them, but I think the DEVs only see in Blue and Yellow and that really sucks IMHO.

[Peacemaker]

This question was asked by the entire CDL outfit last week. The answer we gave ourselfs? Wait it out. Our time will come...

[juggalokilla]

I will represent red and black till the end. I feel honor with their dedication of our people that stay. devs are attempting a buff so i hope they come through. we are losing players all the time cause they would rather go nc to get their uber one shot kill weapons then learn how to use what we have. Example jackhammer is easy to kill with especially indoors, one triple shot close quarters=insta kill to anything not max or in rexo. Same with thunderer. Scattmax owns multiple people at a time, it should but tr's doesnt.
vs is right in the middle. their weapons are good but not uber. if TR get a decent buff, i believe the numbers will get better. I hope! or we'll just end up with 80% br20's cr5's cause the newbs left

[Diddy Mao]

Originally Posted by Manitou

Death before dishonor - I will be Terran Republic until the end. Black and Red for life and liberty!

Last time I check... Liberty had nothing to do with the TR.... As hulk Hogan would say "Freedom Brother!"

[TheN00b]

Do not give in to the liberators! Fight back against the light! Fascism forever!-Terran Motto

[Manitou]

Originally Posted by Diddy Mao

Last time I check... Liberty had nothing to do with the TR.... As hulk Hogan would say "Freedom Brother!"

Ahhh, such a misguided, propagandized rebel. Your silly factions scream for "freedom from the oppressor!" yet you misunderstand our intentions. A short analogy will help you see the truth:

The bird spent all it's time peering from the free home it lived in, desiring to fly free with the clouds. It would look with disdain upon it's daily feedings, and daily home cleaning, feeling like it would be best if it lived upon it's own.

Then one day, the opportunity came for it to grasp that coveted "freedom" it so long had desired! The loving owner had left the beautiful home's door open! The bird leapt with joy to the opening and flying through entered the big wide world of apparent "freedom". Within the next second it was snapped up in the waiting mouth of the owner's cat and was devoured whole, nothing left but a pretty feather that settled slowly to the ground.

Freedom can be deceptive in it's allure.

Your loving owner only wishes to keep you safe.

[Lartnev]

That brought a tear to my eye Mani

[OfaLoaf]

Originally Posted by Manitou

Ahhh, such a misguided, propagandized rebel. Your silly factions scream for "freedom from the oppressor!" yet you misunderstand our intentions. A short analogy will help you see the truth:

The bird spent all it's time peering from the free home it lived in, desiring to fly free with the clouds. It would look with disdain upon it's daily feedings, and daily home cleaning, feeling like it would be best if it lived upon it's own.

Then one day, the opportunity came for it to grasp that coveted "freedom" it so long had desired! The loving owner had left the beautiful home's door open! The bird leapt with joy to the opening and flying through entered the big wide world of apparent "freedom". Within the next second it was snapped up in the waiting mouth of the owner's cat and was devoured whole, nothing left but a pretty feather that settled slowly to the ground.

Freedom can be deceptive in it's allure.

Your loving owner only wishes to keep you safe.

OMG teh kitteh!

And he does have an actual point as well.

[Dizik]

I wholeheartedly agree with you guys. Especially when it comes to waiting it out. I've been playing as a Vanu since I bought the damn game last May. And I remember when we the Vanu were the gimps of Auraxis. I also remember when the TR was a force to be wreckoned with. Now, we the Vanu are holding our own finally, and the TR are getting the short end of the stick. Whereas the NC have always been the dominating force, but I feel that this will one day come to an end. I see either one or two possibilities: 1) The devs are going to finally start listening to the Vanu and TR bitch about the NC winning all the time and then severely nerf them, or 2) The devs are going to start listening to all sides and make everything as balanced as possible. Yes, it is possible, but as we all know, it's highly unlikely. The thing is that it's a vicious circle of buffing and nerfing, and it's not going to stop. However, you if are a member of the 4th empire, keep in mind that you are only prolonging some of the problems that we as players are faced with.

[MrCovertMan]

it's the small things that really make the TR on emerald look bad, as well as the big things.
Example 1: Intense indoor fighting against the enemy. I find cover and hit "VNM"
Emerald: I stay ignored and prompty die.
Markov: I am healed as soon as I take cover, no need to ask for it.

Example 2: I lock down a hallway by deploying in a Dual Cycler and creating a wall of lead (It's possible damnit, don't underestimate da DC)
Emerald: People run head long into certain death infront of me, getting torn by my fire and the fire of the enemies.
Markov: A few engineers position themselves behind me and MCG users are at my sides helping me keep the enemies at bay.

Abit of thought and kindness would go a long way in making the TR on emerald a formidable force.

[Kikinchikin]

if i still played, i would have joined common pool a long time ago...

[Salazar]

Pop numbers during primetime tonight (so far)

33% TR
33% NC
34% VS

[TheN00b]

Now it's:

34% TR
33% NC
33% VS

Holy Fucking Shit, Batman! The TR actually have the most fucking people!