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ConcelorConcelor USA Join Date: 2014-01-13 Member: 193077Members
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Howdy all
So I bought NS2 a long time back, I think it’s first sale on steam
But have only recently got into (loving every second of it…mostly), thanks to my friends and a great vid I saw of it on the internet
Since then I’ve been reading all I can on the forums here and steam this one si a ton better :-D

One question how do you find a good server, not only for a beginner but also one with players?
I’ve noticed servers I try are either empty, never stats because no one command and or never start because no seems to want to be aliens
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  • Racer1Racer1 Join Date: 2002-11-22 Member: 9615Members
    edited January 2014
    I sort by player count, filter out all empty and full servers, and pick a server with a reasonable ping. Before you join, add it to your favorites so you can find it later -- and if it stinks, then remove it.

    Regarding commanding, if nobody wants to do it, then try yourself. Even if you stink for a while, it can be enjoyable, as long as you ignore complainers.

    Side note: I recommend picking servers with a max player count from 16-20. It reduces the potential for hitches and general mayhem. (Not to say there are not good large-count servers, but it isn't worth messing with IMO).
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  • B3rTB3rT Join Date: 2013-02-14 Member: 183058Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Racer1 wrote: »
    I sort by player count, filter out all empty and full servers, and pick a server with a reasonable ping. Before you join, add it to your favorites so you can find it later -- and if it stinks, then remove it.
    Yep, filter the full and empty and you will see many joinable servers.
    Racer1 wrote: »
    Regarding commanding, if nobody wants to do it, then try yourself. Even if you stink for a while, it can be enjoyable, as long as you ignore complainers.
    But please, wait until more experienced players had a chance to get into the hive and not jump in immediately. If no one jumps in after a few minutes you are free to go, but keep in mind that a unexperienced commander can destroy the game for his team (I think that sounds a little bit harsher than I intent, but I don't know how to express it in a better way).

    And If someone complains about you, just tell them that no one else wanted to. Then most of them shut up.
    Racer1 wrote: »
    Side note: I recommend picking servers with a max player count from 16-20. It reduces the potential for hitches and general mayhem. (Not to say there are not good large-count servers, but it isn't worth messing with IMO).
    I would even recommend only 14 to 18 slots ;) especially if you want to command. It is much simpler to command a small team (less request, less complains).
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  • AurOn2AurOn2 COOKIES! FREEDOM, AND BISCUITS! Australia Join Date: 2012-01-13 Member: 140224Members, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Forum staff
    Welcome child, to a rather addicting imitation of hell. Enjoy your stay!
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