I do meet some good players on pugs now and then. However, besides the lack of using consumables and consumable gear, I often see PUGS get as far away from one another as they can. In several games they did not help with objectives unless it was the 4 objective ones where they get extra points for. On one game, 2 of them were on opposite sides of the map from the escort while most of the enemies were in the middle of the map where the mission was and the other guy and I had to waste missiles trying to get it done with no help or support but I think we both gave up trying to use and waste all of our stuff while the others were doing who knows what in their private corners. Meanwhile, time was running down then finally they tried to get there albeit very late and it seemed ONE at a time only to fail miserably. I guess in a way it was quite funny to watch. Do PUGS not know that objective waves are important and failure can cost you the game? BTW, I had a lower level character so not alot of health. I was however, expecting a foreign concept to many pugs, that is TEAMWORK.
Which is my bottom line point here. I simply do not see teamwork or the spirit of the effort from most pugs I see and played with.
PUGS should remember this important checklist:
1. gear up - take bonus gear always at least because it never gets used up. And on gold or plat, it is not a waste to actually use level 3 and 4 consumable gear. If you still struggle with it, then it is a sign you should probably at least take it rather than struggle more without it. Good tip there.
2. Support your team. Never go gung ho and stray very far from all team mates. The whole point of a team is to ya know be a team and work as one. So be close enough at all times to support one another. Personal Note: I always do try to do the best I can when it comes to team work and support. If I can get to you and revive you I will, if the button works right and I do not get surrounded since in some cases the pug is in the middle of the thickest horde of enemies. LOL
3. Always keep an eye on OBJECTIVES. They are very important and you must ensure they succeed. This is more important if you struggle or get downed alot. If you fail objectives you fail the game, it is as bad as everyone DYING. So keep that in mind.
4. Always use MODS on all weapons. They are free and do benefit you and your character and game. There is no reason to not use them unless it is a personal challenge BUT, this does not include pug missions because you are working with people you do not work with usually so you need a wider margin of error to account for the lack of cohesion inherent in working with unfamiliar team mates.
5. You do not need to use that new level 1 gun if you have a better level 10 gun or some higher level gun and are more familiar with it.
6. You can be a bit more flexible on silver or bronze matches with respect to these rules but, on gold it is best to max out what you have available for the best chances and best results.
7. If you get downed frequently, do not keep going into crowds of enemies or expect your team mates can get to you.
8. USE CONSUMABLES. It is never a waste to use your meds and missiles or even ALL of your meds and missiles on a gold match. You will make enough to replenish them and then some. Do not be stingy. There is no point to Saving your meds or missiles if you can not even get through the first five waves because you refuse to use them ever even when necessary.
9. If you want great results or best results pick characters and gear that are compatible with each other in order to exploit the biggest bonuses and power combos. You can find some guides for what works best together in other posts.
10. Do not waste missiles. The best times to use them are during objective waves or if surrounded or if a team mate or two is downed and there are several enemies or one or two Boss enemies very close. Use them if you want to revive a team mate but there is a sync kill enemy close by. They may not have time to move let alone avoid a sync kill the instant they get up and it will only cause you and them more frustration and pain if you do not use it.
If you are getting downed and are not willing to use a med ever, and expect a team mate to help, be mindful. If they are also having trouble with several enemies or tough enemies such as banshees or phantoms, then they likely can not get to you or at least get to you in time. They are NOT dissing you nor are they being gung ho. Sometimes it is glitches or things beyond their control. I have had several such games in the last week or so that caused my performance to suffer a bit. However, I do try to help and support team mates and risk myself for the benefit of the team and even use consumables when needed.
If you have a level 10 weapon, you have to have some bonus gear and some weapon mods.
Retour en haut
but then again, when you get sync'd by accident on later waves, it's just painful to watch the rest players bleed out 
or the occasional sneaky silent praetorian.
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