Communication is Key

WE HEARD YOU.

I've said this a number of times, but have not specifically talked about how communication should work. Again, this is something that is pertinent to not only medics but all players.The game utilizes an amazing VOIP system that I'm thankful for. You have three different levels of communication: local, squad radio, and command radio.Local: Is talking vocally to other people in your vicinity, not using a radioSquad radio: Broadcasts over the radio to all squad members and SLCommand radio: Broadcasts communication between only squad leaders (therefore, only utilized and available to the squad leaders)Obviously, your squad should be communicating throughout the entire match. It's an annoyance when the squad radio is cluttered up with useless chat, and it's a hazard as well. If I'm hearing three people talk over each other about nonsense, I may very well not be able to hear the person who has something useful to say. As a general rule, the radio should be quiet at all times. Unless your SL is giving directions/planning, or you are asking for them: quiet. Of course, enemy movement and other important information needs to be spoken. I may do a separate guide for communication in the future.If someone goes down, chances are they'll call out their need for a medic. That's completely okay. As the medic, you should have already been paying attention to who was where. So in that circumstance, you wouldn't even have to ask about where he is or what's going on. But of course it's not always that way. As soon as someone calls out, "Meeeddiiicc!" or whatever they like to scream over the radio, let them know you're clear and you're working on getting to them. So players, we heard you.We as medics will acknowledge that. Be patient, we'll get to you when we can and don't bug us. So after you acknowledge that you've heard his or her request for assistance, and you get there safely, let him or her know over local radio that you're with him and healing him. A lot of times I catch myself saying, "_____ I'm on you" or, "_____ I'm healing you, sit tight." We don't want people giving up and wasting tickets when we can save them.