Hello everyone
Don’t know about you but, sometimes I feel in need of a 4th Merc, maybe a class you don’t play often but that would help on that moment.
How do you think would be a Squad made of more than 3 merc ?
Is there space for a 4th merc in our Squad ?
GiantGiant
(GiantGiant)
#2
The answer is… NO. 
It was said on one of the devs stream and also on the forum.
Faraleth
(Faraleth)
#4
Been asking for this, for quite a long time now 
Apparently they are pretty happy with the “select 3” mechanic 
I guess we can keep asking, but I don’t think they are gonna budge >.<
Borganism
(Borganism)
#5
I actually like it being 3. It means you have to be careful who you pick.
With the changes to the enemy merc roster visability, you can see that a lot of people dont use all 3 mercs they have available anyway, most people will stick to one merc only.
What I dont like is not being able to see your team when choosing mercs during Objective mode, and then picking based on what team needs. Just have to pick for selfish reasons and hope the other roles are covered.
yenku
(yenku)
#6
Yeh, not that I dislike just 3 merc… but it is because of this…
…that I would like that 4th merc for “just in case…”
Jostabeere
(Jostabeere)
#8
No. I quote myself: We need more teamplay and not one-man-heroes who can be everyone at the same time and carry their teams.
(Nvm, we already have such people. We call them Engies 
)
Mura
(Mura)
#9
4 would be great, with the current pick 3 set up just means I always have to keep a engineer in that squad.
fubar1
(fubar)
#10
It’s mostly a resource issue. This has been brought up months ago, 3 is already heavily pushing it and is one of the reasons for bad performance on client as well as server, additionally to the whole massive “delay” through out lobby timers, etc. when connection to a server.
The Devs seem rather split on it as well, some would love to allow for a way bigger squad, on the other hand, some would prefer just having 1 select merc.
As for an increase? Doubtful, I don’t think we’ll ever see more than 3, for performance reasons alone.
SereneFlight1
(SereneFlight)
#11
- Medic, leaving one spot for fire support/ assault/ lolrecon.
…but meh… since a lot of players in pubs don’t give a damn, why should I? (well… of course it would be best to keep engi and medic in the team but I’m done being Mr. Nice Guy)
ostmustis
(ostmustis)
#12
I want to be able to have two of the same merc with different loadout cards
Naralin
(Naralin)
#13
[quote=“SereneFlight;122833”]
- Medic, leaving one spot for fire support/ assault/ lolrecon.
…but meh… since a lot of players in pubs don’t give a damn, why should I? (well… of course it would be best to keep engi and medic in the team but I’m done being Mr. Nice Guy)[/quote]
I am still dumb enough the be Mr. Nice guy.
I usually have a fire support (role that I like to play) with a medic and an engineer. But when I’ve got a mission like “Earn xx XP with -insert merc- in your squad” and my team already has enough engineers/meds I am screwed if I end up having to play a merc I don’t like.
So a 4th spot would definitely be nice.
Naonna
(Naonna)
#15
My current squad always includes at least 1 medic/sniper (sparks) 1 engie/explosive class (fletcher) and someone who can give ammo/destroy EV’s (Arty) … I want room for phantom Q.Q
Mura
(Mura)
#16
Yeah, there’s games where there’s plenty of engineers and medics. It’s a rare occasion, wouldn’t mind having another character that I can use to mess around with.
bontsa
(bontsa)
#17
Aye, I’m all up to 4th merc. Maybe no need to go back to Alpha way where you could pick one of each class, since with simple 4 you can have e.g medic for offensive and defensive taste.
There’s going to be 4 mercs at least per class making it up-to 20 overall (After Javelin I see fifth gradually getting added to all), squadsize of 3 is extremely limiting even at this point.
MisterMurder
(MisterMurder)
#18
@Sniff 's squad is Fletcha, Fletcha and Fletcha. A 4th Fletcha might be welcome as well.
Feley
(Feley)
#19
Sniff already is Fletcher, so his squad would be Sticky, Sticky, Sticky, and a 4th Sticky might be welcome as well. (like one from before when Fletcher had 4 stickies)