Some intros and questions

As a way to intoduce myself more to you guys I will tell a little more about me.

Use to be a computer gamer in clans playing Counter Strike, Battlefield, Desert Combat, etc. About a 1 1/2 years ago I moved up to the PS3 after being away from online gaming for a few years.

Retired Navy, father and grandfather of Xbox gamers (they convinced me to buy a PS3 instead of Xbox), and married for 30 years.

Sometimes my son and/or grandson get on my PS3 when they are over so if I am not responsive to an invite or message it is because they are on and not me. They usually play their own logon profile but from time to time they get on mine.

Do you guys have practices or strategy sessions? I am down for that if you do, especially on the new maps I am not real familar with.

Any advise on how to better play this game is really welcomed. If you are ghosting me and see me doing something stupid go ahead and tell me a better way to do it.

I do want to get better at this game.

I play, or use to play, a lot of zombie maps. So if anyone is looking for a zombie game I am down for that also. I do want to do the easter egg on the new map Shangri-La eventually just to see what it is about.

Hey mate welcome to the clan,

+ 1 for the intro there always nice to read. I think the best thing to do is jump into a game with some clannies from your timezone to get to know them. There's a lot of members online at certain moments and since I'm closely to the UK I will always be online around the same time as them no idea how late that is in the US tho.

We do have or have had practice sessions but private matches with fellow clanmembers are the best way to ask for pointers and such. Altough if more people would like they could probably organise some practice sessions. If you add me I'd be happy to look at some of your games in theatre mode and give you some pointers?

Not that I'm that good I'm also up for some zombie games haven't played those in a while. Anyways feel free to add me and have a good time with us!

Map knowledge is a big deal. I can't think off the top of my head which Youtube uploaders have great "learning the map" type videos but I know they exist. They show you a bunch of tips about navigating and alternate routes to reaching certain areas.

Private friend / clan matches will also be of great help as Tema says.

Welcome aboard.

Welcome Canis. I'm a day player. Usually 12-5pm est. Like you, I am a "mature" player and find it challenging to keep up with the reaction times of the younger crowd, but I try. Add me and let's get some game time together!

Welcome to the West Coast Canis. Got to play with you a little last night. Sorry I had to bail so early and only get a few games in. I had to go put the kids to bed.

Enjoyed playing with you guys last night.
I respect those that put their family first N8 so I applaud you for that.

I typically play late PST (after 9pm) but occasionally get in some play during the day.

Do any of you change the controller from the default settings?
I have noticed some people are able to jump around easily and/or go prone and I am wondering if they have moved some of the buttons to s make this easier.

I bought the Black Op controller but it is very unresponsive (laggy) so I quit using it.

Yah, I would love to go over the maps with you guys and talk about good places to defend from or set up at.

The best way to do that is in a private match or combat training. OJT always works also. That is how most of us learned. playing as a team really eases up on the pressure of trying to learn and gives you a chance to pick up new techniques and tactics.

Most guys run default on their controller, but it is personal preference. The sensitivity setting is across the board. Everywhere from 1 (slow) to 10 (insane) you just have to play with it and find one that works for you.

My grandson was playing on my console last night and told me I received some invites.

So I just want to let you guys know that if I do not respond it is because it is not me playing.

But keep the invites coming because I enjoy playing with you guys and if I am on I will join.

You can add me, jsavvy is my PSN ID

CanisMajor60 wrote:

Enjoyed playing with you guys last night.
I respect those that put their family first N8 so I applaud you for that.

I typically play late PST (after 9pm) but occasionally get in some play during the day.

Do any of you change the controller from the default settings?
I have noticed some people are able to jump around easily and/or go prone and I am wondering if they have moved some of the buttons to s make this easier.

I bought the Black Op controller but it is very unresponsive (laggy) so I quit using it.

Yah, I would love to go over the maps with you guys and talk about good places to defend from or set up at.

There is a tactical layout that swaps R3 from knife to prone, I think everything else is the same. This is the setting preferred by dropshotters. But it hinders you in the reaction knife fights.