Introduction
Starsiege:Tribes
is a multiplayer PC title brought to you by Dynamix
and Sierra Software. Beware, if
you're afraid of running up your phone or ISDN bill then stop reading
now. This game is extremely hard to put down once you get to grips with
what's going on. The trouble is that those first few hours are the hardest,
and may put many people off. It's worth persevering with though. You
soon realise how much deeper this is than something like Quake 2 CTF.
This guide will get you through those first few games and give you a
head start against other new players. Stick with it, this is the best
online game yet IMO.
What you should
do first
1. Read
The Manual. Yeh I know, this is obvious and something which most people
don't do when they get new software. Do it. It will prevent you from
getting flamed for asking obvious questions online (By the way captain
newbie, RTFM stands for Read the F#*!ing Manual).
2. Try
the Training Missions. These are by no means brilliant, but will teach
you the basic controls. Getting the hang of the jet pack should be a
priority - by default it's assigned to the right mouse button.
3. Try
out some of the maps. The best way to do this is to start up your own
server using the 'Host Multiplayer' option - there's no need to go online
to do this. It's a good idea to choose one of the 'Capture The Flag'
missions as most online servers run this game type, and it's what i'll
cover in this guide. To look around the maps quickly, fly around in
observer mode - accesible using the 'Tab' key.
4. Choose
your favourites. Get at least one favourite list set up for each armour
class before you go online. Otherwise you'll be holding up the rest
of your team every time you go to an Inventory Station. If you don't
do this, be prepared for plenty of angry teammates shouting 'Hurry Up
With That Station' (VEH).
5. Learn
to Communicate. A team that doesn't talk to each other doesn't win.
By default the 'T' key talks to everbody on a server. The 'Y' key talks
only to members on your team. Pressing 'V' will give you access to the
Chatmenu - more on this later, but in the mean time try and learn some
useful phrases and the shortcuts associated with them.
6. Read
On....
Jump To:
1. Introduction, What you should
do first
2. How the game works, your first game online
3. Going defence
4. Other things a newbie should know
5. General Tips
6. Resources
