How to be adept.

[MetaPerson]

Well since my Aoi bell appeal was denied I'm going to sit out for a long while maybe appeal some other time or... Not even at all, I don't think I'm wanted much.

But besides that I feel like leaving my methods so others could use in combat and how not to be killed by the cheap mechanics of the xeno, this will be my only post before I leave CM so I might not stick around to debate or answer questions you have to offer.

Now lets get to it.

(Side note I'm not sue how much the game had changed since I left so these techniques may be out dated.)


These are some tactics to help your combat skills.

1- No armor.

Now if you aren't aware armor itself aren't really that great against Xenos but most specifically the hunter xenos.
Armor just stops bullets and brute but usually if you are alone it's best to ditch the armor so you can have the benefits of speed on your side.
It's also important to note that armor is not useless but rather useful only in groups because the bad bullet RNG and sub par marines will FF you,
otherwise if you are alone ditch the armor.
(If you're a heavy or sniper spec these don't apply because those armors have use, snipe spec has 0 weight and heavy can take a hit although... If you get pounced you'll probably be stunlocked to death.)

2- Extra guns
Now reloading can be a hassle so it's best you carry small arms in a bag about 5 or 3 fully loaded ready to catch a xeno, there are times you get so many hits on a small xeno with your primary rifle but you're out of bullets, the xeno would be low health so firing of a M4A3 at them is a good finisher, and remember no clips, just full guns... Toss or place the gun back in your bag after the clip is wasted.

3-Don't chase, bait.
Xenos are people in disguise sometimes you need to play the mind game and get the drop on them, with their cheap mechanics they can easily out power you with their stuns, so its best to set up a gank on them through tactical hiding and pretending to fire a empty gun... This also transitions into my next tip.

3-Two guns.
Now this requires much skill to pull off because you have to hold two guns at once... The best combo out there is Shotgun and Submachine gun. The shotty would have a gyro and that's all you need Buck or flame are your best bet but flame is rare. What you want to do when doing this get as close as possible shoot a buck from the gun swap with E then go ham with the other gun at up close full auto, it's risky but yo can probably pull it off just make sure no other marine is shooting, communication is key.

4-Two SMGs.
These are godly if you had mastered the swap technique, they can easily fall a ravager and a big gasy thing as they cannot escape your gunfire but you will miss alot and FF friends if you don't have control, be sure to call out to your allys if you're doing this.

5- Two M4A1s
This will kill everything... Just like Two SMGs these are just crazy they miss a lot but the key is to run in pre-shooting and get them cornered, additionally you want to move side to side avoiding any xeno attacks as well because when you shoot this wild you can't really see shit, just shoot tap E to switch shoot the other gun wait a second and repeat. Make sure full auto is on, it also scares xenos away because if they progress/attack while you are firing and fail, they are guaranteed dead.

6- Grenade/ gun combo
With this method you want to to cook a grenade well then throw it at a xeno at peak explosion, so basically you'd throw a explosion at xeno also make sure you are running too them after you get the hit. Once they are stun close in and full auto with a side one handed weapon, this method is best used on small enemies, they matter the most in the end.
Note- The Grenade launcher is terrible and wastes easy, but is good for crowd control.

7- Sniper shotgun spec.
Godly combo, nothing beats this. Just have gyro shotgun and sniper with fire rounds in it, stay afar and snipe a xeno and run in quick and buck it it after it's ignited, keep the pressure on them so they can't roll it off. Works 85%

*8- Full offense.
This tip counters tip 3 just a little, Xenos by default underestimate your capabilities most xenos don't use their mind or skill in their tactics which is attack-> Get Hurt-> Hide-> Heal.
Don't be afraid to chase a Xeno but don't chase them too far into their land. If you are in a confined space then go ham try to get close as possible you aren't supposed to cower out get as many hits as possible if you have a shotgun get to pointblank range and click behind them or have harm intent on and click for a shot, for rifles always have full auto on and fill them with lead and don't stop until they fall into their crit state.

Well... These are some methods you can use to kill better, they work for some but not for all because the technical difficulties and the positioning but they're worth a try.

P.S the game is 75% RNG based so don't feel bad if it doesn't work.

[NethIafins]

I dunno. For me this game is about fun roleplay and not being a killer-meme machine.
You can be effective for round-two, maybe even five, and then it will bore the heck out of you

[MetaPerson]

I dunno. For me this game is about fun roleplay and not being a killer-meme machine.
You can be effective for round-two, maybe even five, and then it will bore the heck out of you

I agree RP is more important than all, but most marines don't care for RP.

This is for mostly marines who just like to win and winning in CM in personal gains don't get boring as usually not every marine gets a kill.

Like you're still right RP is fun, this is just these are tactics you could use to help win it's still a game with winners and losers in the end and not all would think it's boring.

[Karmac]

"P.S the game is half 75% RNG based so don't feel bad if it doesn't work."

"h a l f 7 5 % r n g"

[MetaPerson]

"P.S the game is half 75% RNG based so don't feel bad if it doesn't work."

"h a l f 7 5 % r n g"

Damn, I typo alot.

Most my stuff is not read over.

[JennerH]

Now make a guide on how to do the accent

[Jonesome]

Is being adept the new robustness?

[Redikalzip]

And... I feel strange. Robust people's dos't needs those guides for being "robust"...
Second, as said moderator, this is game about RP and Marines. Only newbies will try those metods.

And, that guide come from banned Aoi? Oh well, I saw that dude with duo M39 trying kill queen, mheh, was funny.

My tip? Develop your tactics, that's better. Never saw in the army dudes without armor with two AK's and grenades.

[Sambalu]

Eh. For me, the game is not just about winning, but more about RPing as a marine. But that's just my opinion.
And if you don't wear armor, marines will inadvertently kill you. The few times i've tried gong without armor I ended up dying due to marines. The increased movement speed isn't that useful against xenos anyways, as they can still pounce/spit and stunlock.

[Thatnewguy1]

Slug-Buck twin shotgun wombo combo is the only true way to play the game, all other styles are heretical. Waiting for the ability to add a master-key to the shotgun for maximum ayy dunking potential.

[Symbiosis]

Aoi, what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic series of tips I have ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a robust plan of action. Everyone in this forum is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[Bronimin]

Ok but where does beating marines up to take their attachments come in.