Just some thoughts on defense after 2600 hours: "Defending", is not just sitting in the hardpoint. The problem is that newer players and even experienced ones will give up the sector control around the defensive point (4 sectors around the point) which by default allows the enemy to gain cap weight without even entering the hardpoint, they will only build one garrison on the hardpoint, so anyone who spawns there to "defend" (usually as a reaction to losing the point, not a proactive presence which is a whole different story) will by default be trapped in the defensive circle whilst trying to defend, when in actuality that is more like buying time than it is actually defending. The key thing people miss is that you have to completely secure every sector around the hardpoint (with garrisons and OPs evenly spread out to make your stake of map control, provide evenly distributed ping radar etc), because once you give that up you are simply defending trapped inside of a circle. Commonly, once it has reached this point, you have all of the defenders trapped inside a circle (any situation where the enemy troops only have to point their gun in one direction = bad), and instead of finding ways to get behind the attackers, or spawn behind the attacks, every single defender just continues to spawn inside the circle, with no attempts made at getting behind the actual attack. Flanking is not just for full attack mode. An active component of a robust defense is attacking itself; ie, attacking the attackers from behind. So as compelling as it may seem, and as much as defending as it might seem, sitting trapped in the hardpoint while you're being attacked is not actually defending.... it's buying time. Also, when you force a static-frontal defense with no attempt at flanking attackers, you are simply using all the resources you have to kill enemy troops, when in actuality much of what you should be doing is determining WHERE the enemy troops are coming from, and actively trying to locate the spawn, which involves getting off the hardpoint, getting behind them, to ultimately stop the attack. Killing all the attackers won't stop the attack, but destroying the spawns will. You need a dedicated squad inside the hardpoint, and the remaining defense squads set up to control, dominate and clean out the sectors surrounding the hard point, with constant pressure on the attacks from flanking angles.
If you are not a good shooter (that is me) SL on defense is great - its all about map awareness, building garrisons, placing the OP, working and directing the squad, keeping the commander informed, placing markers, organizing defense building, The game becomes very strategic and as a strategy gamer HLL offers this experience. And it is fun.
All the best combat action comes from defending your cappoints, going on patrol, chasing down enemy airheads, supplies and halftracks. I've experienced some of the very best close-quarters combat when staying on defence.
I’ve been squad lead now since lvl 20, am lvl 102 now. It’s fun as hell when you have a squad cooperating and communicating. I love the command chat and the tactics. I love when I have a mix of experienced and new players with mics, I played today with two new guys lvl
Yeah I agree man! I used to work in sales so had a lot of chats with random people over the phone 😂 basically like HLL. Sure, add me on Steam! Or share your username
Just they other day I was the squad leader of a full Dutch squad on the Dutch Let Loose Server. Full on defence with the 6 of us. All players had a microphone and communication was super good. Won 3 games a row :)
I agree with your point gpudagamer but what you haven’t mentioned is that your SL might ask you to do different things (eg attack). So the immediate thing that came to my mind when watching your video is that now people will listen even less to what the SL is asking them to do, thus leading to less effective team play. When asked they will point to your video maybe. I think you have a good point and I absolutely love @tilda1140 answer/comment as to explain in more detail why it’s a great strategy and needed to win the game.
Yeah you're right. Listening to your SL is the most important. But there is a big lack of communicating SLs atm so I recommend SLing yourself and focusing on defense. Still people should always listen to their SL if there is one!
It is really hard to beat a game where you defend with 3-6 communicating players in a squad, fun wise. Such a good feeling when you are managing to hold them back with such a small portion of the team, knowing you are making a difference. In the end you can get overrun, lose the game, but still be happy about the game you just had with your (possibly random) mates!
Please if you play Hell Let loose communicate and take your role seriously Having a game with a unit that has a plan and executes is some of the most fun I've had playing a video game When no ones talking it turns into walking/death simulator
@@GoudaGamer hey gouda I was curious if you have any graphic settings for HLL? Im running a watercooled 4080 and still never find my game playing as smoothly as your gameplay
Defending is what mature Hell Let Loose players do. Defending is what wins matches and it's the difference between playing A tactical FPS like it's a "Fortnight" match. Nothing wrong with Fortnight BTW, but if you want to play Fortnight then PLAY F***KING FORTNIGHT!
Defense on any shooter is the easiest part for any new player to learn the game. HLL is very very similar to ANY Battlefield game in their series, so this is nothing new. Coms/Mic (in game chat) on any shooter/team game is very valuable, but hardly every used properly, especially on PC.
Defending is the best attack, little do people know. Germany out of all factions has the best defending equipment, while Soviet has the best attack. US is middle ground.
Just some thoughts on defense after 2600 hours: "Defending", is not just sitting in the hardpoint. The problem is that newer players and even experienced ones will give up the sector control around the defensive point (4 sectors around the point) which by default allows the enemy to gain cap weight without even entering the hardpoint, they will only build one garrison on the hardpoint, so anyone who spawns there to "defend" (usually as a reaction to losing the point, not a proactive presence which is a whole different story) will by default be trapped in the defensive circle whilst trying to defend, when in actuality that is more like buying time than it is actually defending. The key thing people miss is that you have to completely secure every sector around the hardpoint (with garrisons and OPs evenly spread out to make your stake of map control, provide evenly distributed ping radar etc), because once you give that up you are simply defending trapped inside of a circle. Commonly, once it has reached this point, you have all of the defenders trapped inside a circle (any situation where the enemy troops only have to point their gun in one direction = bad), and instead of finding ways to get behind the attackers, or spawn behind the attacks, every single defender just continues to spawn inside the circle, with no attempts made at getting behind the actual attack. Flanking is not just for full attack mode. An active component of a robust defense is attacking itself; ie, attacking the attackers from behind. So as compelling as it may seem, and as much as defending as it might seem, sitting trapped in the hardpoint while you're being attacked is not actually defending.... it's buying time. Also, when you force a static-frontal defense with no attempt at flanking attackers, you are simply using all the resources you have to kill enemy troops, when in actuality much of what you should be doing is determining WHERE the enemy troops are coming from, and actively trying to locate the spawn, which involves getting off the hardpoint, getting behind them, to ultimately stop the attack. Killing all the attackers won't stop the attack, but destroying the spawns will. You need a dedicated squad inside the hardpoint, and the remaining defense squads set up to control, dominate and clean out the sectors surrounding the hard point, with constant pressure on the attacks from flanking angles.
Was about to say the same.
Great points!
Fuck yeah! Well said!
Couldn’t say it better myself. Best thing to do is be SL and get your squad to start patrolling your sectors out of the hard point.
If you are not a good shooter (that is me) SL on defense is great - its all about map awareness, building garrisons, placing the OP, working and directing the squad, keeping the commander informed, placing markers, organizing defense building, The game becomes very strategic and as a strategy gamer HLL offers this experience. And it is fun.
All the best combat action comes from defending your cappoints, going on patrol, chasing down enemy airheads, supplies and halftracks. I've experienced some of the very best close-quarters combat when staying on defence.
Thank you for being proactive and giving excellent advice to all them new players! You're doing a great service for the community of Hell!
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Great stuff as always Gouda!
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Good day when Gouda uploads. Great videos brotha! Also anyone that gets this game PLEASE use a mic. U don't have to talk all game but it helps a TON!
I always tell new people i meet to play defense and practice their aim before they focus offense
I’ve been squad lead now since lvl 20, am lvl 102 now. It’s fun as hell when you have a squad cooperating and communicating. I love the command chat and the tactics. I love when I have a mix of experienced and new players with mics, I played today with two new guys lvl
Yeah I agree man! I used to work in sales so had a lot of chats with random people over the phone 😂 basically like HLL. Sure, add me on Steam! Or share your username
Just they other day I was the squad leader of a full Dutch squad on the Dutch Let Loose Server. Full on defence with the 6 of us. All players had a microphone and communication was super good. Won 3 games a row :)
I agree with your point gpudagamer but what you haven’t mentioned is that your SL might ask you to do different things (eg attack). So the immediate thing that came to my mind when watching your video is that now people will listen even less to what the SL is asking them to do, thus leading to less effective team play. When asked they will point to your video maybe. I think you have a good point and I absolutely love @tilda1140 answer/comment as to explain in more detail why it’s a great strategy and needed to win the game.
Yeah you're right. Listening to your SL is the most important. But there is a big lack of communicating SLs atm so I recommend SLing yourself and focusing on defense. Still people should always listen to their SL if there is one!
@@GoudaGamer maybe you can stress that point in one of your next videos, along with a repeat of “please always use a mic”.
Bedankt
100% agree,much happier playing defense.
Can we have some game play too yaaa. Love the channel : P
Thx mate! I will make some gameplay soon
It is really hard to beat a game where you defend with 3-6 communicating players in a squad, fun wise. Such a good feeling when you are managing to hold them back with such a small portion of the team, knowing you are making a difference. In the end you can get overrun, lose the game, but still be happy about the game you just had with your (possibly random) mates!
Yeah gotta love these moments!
Defense is the best with coms, I fully agree! I play 75% defense, and when I feel I have a good squad it’s def defense :)
For anyone who thinks defense is boring....where do you think everyone on the other team is headed? Get ready to fight!
Is performance any better on SX?
im from pc gamepass and I really like the game, Ive had lvl 100s say i do well tho
I love defending, i do it so much better than attacking.
Please if you play Hell Let loose communicate and take your role seriously
Having a game with a unit that has a plan and executes is some of the most fun I've had playing a video game
When no ones talking it turns into walking/death simulator
Yeah for sure
@@GoudaGamer hey gouda I was curious if you have any graphic settings for HLL?
Im running a watercooled 4080 and still never find my game playing as smoothly as your gameplay
Defending is what mature Hell Let Loose players do. Defending is what wins matches and it's the difference between playing A tactical FPS like it's a "Fortnight" match.
Nothing wrong with Fortnight BTW, but if you want to play Fortnight then PLAY F***KING FORTNIGHT!
They actually released a new game "fortday" and it's really fun and more like HLL. You should give it a try!
@@minethomgames2973 I'm assuming that's a humorous barb at my cranky comment...so I'll just like it and leave laughing Emoji 😂
Defense on any shooter is the easiest part for any new player to learn the game. HLL is very very similar to ANY Battlefield game in their series, so this is nothing new. Coms/Mic (in game chat) on any shooter/team game is very valuable, but hardly every used properly, especially on PC.
Defending is the best attack, little do people know.
Germany out of all factions has the best defending equipment, while Soviet has the best attack. US is middle ground.
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