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‎Waypoints

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Firejack: /* Setting Up Squads */

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‎Setting Up Squads

Firejack: /* You are the Commander! */

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‎You are the Commander!

Firejack: /* Command tools */

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‎Command tools

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==You are the Commander!==
When you login and find yourself the first person online '''You Are The Commander!''' Therefore everyone needs to read this guide.

==Setting Up Squads==
Listing the Squad
This is the most important thing. Please make sure you do it correctly!
# Press O to bring up the Outfit. Then select ''Go To Members''. Uncheck the ''Show Offline'' box top right.
# Click the >> button next to an online players name and select ''Invite to Squad'' from the drop down box. Wait for them to accept. Congratulations you have form your first Squad!
# Now press P to bring up your Squad/Platoon
# Uncheck ''Private Squad'' and select '''Only Accepting''' ''Outfit''
# Add a description in the format MAP '''Platoon-number''' '''Squad-name''' www.terranovagaming.com
#: e.g: MAP P1 Alpha www.terranovagaming.com , and Press enter and hit ''Enable Recruitment''
# Once the squad is full. Simply repeat steps 1-2 again. A Platoon will be formed. Press P to view it.
# The Platoon Leader role should be the highest ranked person online and they should *not* be a Squad Leader (its too much hard work)
# To move a person between squads, promote to Squad/Platoon Leader. Click the >> button next to their name

==Joining Squads==
# Join Teamspeak 3 first. Jump in one of the Squad Channels. (If there are 12 or more people in a channel. Its full so don't join that channel.)
# Login in-game and press P
# Check the '''Filters''' ''Outfit'' box.
# Find the correct squad for the Teamspeak 3 channel you are in and hit ''Join Now''
# If you wish to change squads to play with a friend or simple a change of tactics. Leave the squad and rejoin another Outfit squad but remember to switch on Teamspeak too!

==Waypoints==
These are singularly the most useful Command tool in-game.
* Blue is your Personal Waypoint. This is where you '''will be'''. Very useful for remembering where you parked or for marking an important road junction you need to turn at on route to your target.
* Green is your Squad Leaders Waypoint. This is where you '''should be'''. The Squad Leader should place this on the current base being defended or attacked.
* Orange/Gold way point is your Platoon Leaders waypoint. This marks the target Main Base to be attacked. All bases with connected Hex's are automatically considered valid targets for Squad Leaders.

There are also flares in game. At 100 certification points each I don't recommend you use this for the time being.

==Leading Squad, who does what?==
''Split up the responsibility as much as possible. Its unfair to put the burden on 1 person''
The person who makes the strategic choices in terms of what continent to fight on and what bases to attack defend is the highest ranked person in the Chain-of-Command. Typically this will be the Platoon Leader and they should have the Platoon Leader role so they can set waypoints and Promote Squad Leaders.

==A to B - Path of attack==
Number 1 question is always '''Where are we attacking''' To decide this you first need to choose a ''Home Base'' to launch the attack from. This is a base where you can spawn air/ground vehicles at.
* Warpgate
* Tech Plant, Bio Lab, AMP Station
* Towers
* + some outlying bases

===Target Base===
This should '''always''' be marked by the Platoon Waypoint. All surrounded Hex's are considered valid targets for Squad Leaders to attack with their squads. Surrounding bases should taken in order to increase influence on Target Base.

Example:

[[Category:PlanetSide_2]]

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 https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17145112/TNGC/Wiki/ps2_waypoints.jpg
-* Blue is your Personal Waypoint. Very useful for remembering where you parked or for marking an important road junction you need to turn at on route to your target.
+* Personal Waypoint - Very useful for remembering where you parked or for marking an important road junction you need to turn at on route to your target.
-* Green is your Squad Leaders Waypoint. This is where you '''should be'''. The Squad Leader should place this on the current base being defended or attacked. A choke point that needs defending. Or a Rally point to meet up for a Galaxy ride.
+* Squad Waypoint - This is where you '''should be'''. The Squad Leader should place this on the current base being defended or attacked. A choke point that needs defending. Or a Rally point to meet up for a Galaxy ride.
-* Orange/Gold way point is your Platoon Leaders waypoint. This is where you '''will be''' eventually. This marks the '''Target Base''' to be attacked.
+* Platoon Leaders waypoint - This is where you '''will be''' eventually. This marks the '''Target Base''' to be attacked.
 There are also flares in game. At 100 certification points each they are useful for marking landing zones for aircraft but are not as important as mastering waypoints.

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 # Now press P to bring up your Squad/Platoon
 #: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17145112/TNGC/Wiki/ps2_squad-list.jpg
-# Check '''Private Squad''' and select '''Only Accepting''' ''Outfit''
+# Check '''Private Squad''' and select '''Only Accepting''' ''Outfit'' (I also suggest ticking ''Friends'' if you play regularly with someone you know from another Outfit)
 # Add a description in the format MAP ''Platoon-number'' ''Squad-name'' www.terranovagaming.com
 #: e.g: MAP P1 Alpha www.terranovagaming.com , and hit '''Enable Recruitment'''

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 ==You Are In Command!==
 When you login and find yourself the first person online '''You Are In Command!''' Therefore everyone needs to read this guide. You remain in Command until a higher ranked member joins and wishes to take over. They may wish to leave you in charge because you've read this guide and done so well :)
 ==Setting Up Squads==
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 # Now press P to bring up your Squad/Platoon
 #: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17145112/TNGC/Wiki/ps2_squad-list.jpg
-# Check '''Private Squad''' and select ''Only Accepting'' '''Outfit'''
+# Check '''Private Squad''' and select '''Only Accepting''' ''Outfit''
 # Add a description in the format MAP ''Platoon-number'' ''Squad-name'' www.terranovagaming.com
 #: e.g: MAP P1 Alpha www.terranovagaming.com , and hit '''Enable Recruitment'''
-# Once the squad is full. Simply send them a Platoon invite in the ''Invite to Form Platoon'' box. A Platoon will be formed. Press P to view it.
+# Once the squad is full. Simply send additional members a Platoon invite in the ''Invite to Form Platoon'' box. A Platoon will be formed. Press P to view it.
 # The Platoon Leader role should be separated from any other responsibility. They should *not* be a Squad Leader. Its too much hard work for one person alone.
 # To move a person between squads, promote to Squad/Platoon Leader. Click the >> button next to their name.
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 Please don't forcibly move people between Squads. They may be playing with friends.
 ==Waypoints==
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 https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17145112/TNGC/Wiki/ps2_waypoints.jpg
 * Blue is your Personal Waypoint. Very useful for remembering where you parked or for marking an important road junction you need to turn at on route to your target.
-* Green is your Squad Leaders Waypoint. This is where you '''should be'''. The Squad Leader should place this on the current base being defended or attacked.
+* Green is your Squad Leaders Waypoint. This is where you '''should be'''. The Squad Leader should place this on the current base being defended or attacked. A choke point that needs defending. Or a Rally point to meet up for a Galaxy ride.
-* Orange/Gold way point is your Platoon Leaders waypoint. This is where you '''will be''' eventually. This marks the target Main Base to be attacked. All bases with connected Hex's are automatically considered valid targets for Squad Leaders.
+* Orange/Gold way point is your Platoon Leaders waypoint. This is where you '''will be''' eventually. This marks the '''Target Base''' to be attacked.
 There are also flares in game. At 100 certification points each they are useful for marking landing zones for aircraft but are not as important as mastering waypoints.
 ==A to B - Path of attack==
-Number 1 question is always ''Where are we attacking?''
+Number 1 question is always ''Where are we attacking?'' This is how you indicate it to the Outfit.
 ===Point A - Home Base===
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 ===Point B - Target Base===
-This should ''always'' be marked by the '''Platoon Waypoin'''t. All surrounded Hex's are considered valid targets for Squad Leaders to attack with their squads. Surrounding bases should taken in order to increase influence on '''Target Base'''.
+This should ''always'' be marked by the '''Platoon Waypoint'''. All surrounded Hex's are considered valid targets for Squad Leaders to attack with their squads. Surrounding bases should taken in order to increase influence on '''Target Base'''.
-Valid targets;
+Valid '''Target Base''';
 * Warpgates
 * Main bases
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 Do not shift the Platoon waypoint around frequently. Other Squads will be coordinating/planning attacks off this location. For Galaxy pickup points etc use flares/squad waypoints.
-If you need to mark an enemy S-AMS or critical choke point then do so but remember to move the Platoon Waypoint by to the '''Target Base''' to avoid confusion.
+If you need to mark an enemy S-AMS or critical choke point then do so but remember to move the Platoon Waypoint back to the '''Target Base''' to avoid confusion.

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 # Add a description in the format MAP ''Platoon-number'' ''Squad-name'' www.terranovagaming.com
 #: e.g: MAP P1 Alpha www.terranovagaming.com , and hit '''Enable Recruitment'''
-# Once the squad is full. Simply repeat steps 1-2 again. A Platoon will be formed. Press P to view it.
+# Once the squad is full. Simply send them a Platoon invite in the ''Invite to Form Platoon'' box. A Platoon will be formed. Press P to view it.
 # The Platoon Leader role should be separated from any other responsibility. They should *not* be a Squad Leader. Its too much hard work for one person alone.
 # To move a person between squads, promote to Squad/Platoon Leader. Click the >> button next to their name.
 https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17145112/TNGC/Wiki/ps2_platoon-options.jpg
 ==Joining Squads==

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 ===Command tools===
-Personally, right now, I ignore these. Any idiot in a Squad of 2 can place these. They are often in stupid locations. Concentrating on working with your Outfit.
+Personally, right now, I ignore these. Any idiot with enough certification points and a Squad of 2 can place these. They are often in stupid locations. Concentrating on working with your Outfit and use a S-AMS.
 [[Category:PlanetSide_2]]

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 ==Setting Up Squads==
-Listing the Squad
+Listing the Squad. '''This is the most important thing. Please make sure you do it correctly!'''
 # Press O to bring up the Outfit. Then select ''Go To Members''. Uncheck the ''Show Offline'' box top right.
-# Click the >> button next to an online players name and select ''Invite to Squad'' from the drop down box. Wait for them to accept. Congratulations you have form your first Squad!
+# Click the >> button next to an online players name and select ''Invite to Squad'' from the drop down box. Wait for them to accept. Congratulations you have formed your first Squad!
 # Now press P to bring up your Squad/Platoon
-# Uncheck ''Private Squad'' and select '''Only Accepting''' ''Outfit''
+#: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17145112/TNGC/Wiki/ps2_squad-list.jpg
-# Add a description in the format MAP '''Platoon-number''' '''Squad-name''' www.terranovagaming.com
+# Check '''Private Squad''' and select ''Only Accepting'' '''Outfit'''
-#: e.g: MAP P1 Alpha www.terranovagaming.com , and Press enter and hit ''Enable Recruitment''
+# Add a description in the format MAP ''Platoon-number'' ''Squad-name'' www.terranovagaming.com
 # Once the squad is full. Simply repeat steps 1-2 again. A Platoon will be formed. Press P to view it.
-# The Platoon Leader role should be the highest ranked person online and they should *not* be a Squad Leader (its too much hard work)
+# The Platoon Leader role should be separated from any other responsibility. They should *not* be a Squad Leader. Its too much hard work for one person alone.
-# To move a person between squads, promote to Squad/Platoon Leader. Click the >> button next to their name
+# To move a person between squads, promote to Squad/Platoon Leader. Click the >> button next to their name.
 ==Joining Squads==
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 # Login in-game and press P
 # Check the '''Filters''' ''Outfit'' box.
 # Find the correct squad for the Teamspeak 3 channel you are in and hit ''Join Now''
 # If you wish to change squads to play with a friend or simple a change of tactics. Leave the squad and rejoin another Outfit squad but remember to switch on Teamspeak too!
 ==Waypoints==
-These are singularly the most useful Command tool in-game.
+These are singularly the most useful Command tool in-game. Right-click on the map to place them.
-* Blue is your Personal Waypoint. This is where you '''will be'''. Very useful for remembering where you parked or for marking an important road junction you need to turn at on route to your target.
 * Green is your Squad Leaders Waypoint. This is where you '''should be'''. The Squad Leader should place this on the current base being defended or attacked.
-* Orange/Gold way point is your Platoon Leaders waypoint. This marks the target Main Base to be attacked. All bases with connected Hex's are automatically considered valid targets for Squad Leaders.
+* Orange/Gold way point is your Platoon Leaders waypoint. This is where you '''will be''' eventually. This marks the target Main Base to be attacked. All bases with connected Hex's are automatically considered valid targets for Squad Leaders.
-There are also flares in game. At 100 certification points each I don't recommend you use this for the time being.
+==Leading, who does what?==
 The person who makes the strategic choices in terms of what continent to fight on and what bases to attack defend is the highest ranked person in the Chain-of-Command. Typically this will be the Platoon Leader and they should have the Platoon Leader role so they can set waypoints and Promote Squad Leaders.
 ==A to B - Path of attack==
-Number 1 question is always '''Where are we attacking''' To decide this you first need to choose a ''Home Base'' to launch the attack from. This is a base where you can spawn air/ground vehicles at.
+Number 1 question is always ''Where are we attacking?''
 * Warpgate
 * Tech Plant, Bio Lab, AMP Station
@@ Line 42: / Line 51: @@
 * + some outlying bases
-===Target Base===
+===Point B - Target Base===
-This should '''always''' be marked by the Platoon Waypoint. All surrounded Hex's are considered valid targets for Squad Leaders to attack with their squads. Surrounding bases should taken in order to increase influence on Target Base.
+This should ''always'' be marked by the '''Platoon Waypoin'''t. All surrounded Hex's are considered valid targets for Squad Leaders to attack with their squads. Surrounding bases should taken in order to increase influence on '''Target Base'''.
-Example:
+===Re-securing territory===
 [[Category:PlanetSide_2]]