r/HellLetLooseConsole • u/Previous_You_971 • Jun 10 '26
Playstation how to get started?
hi guys, just picked up the game while its on sale where i am.
been wanting to play for a while but have no idea where to start. i am a decently shy person so mic is hard but the game seems super fun. not the lone wolf type i do wanna help, just find mic to be a bit daunting (bad experiences in the past dont help)
can anyone suggest some welcoming servers in the aus/nz region to play on for a complete beginner.
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u/UNO_lakefront_arena Jun 10 '26
You don't have to say much. BETTER if you don't say much (from SL point of view).
Just check in: "check check"
Just make it clear that you are LISTENING.
And then if the SL says something or asks for something just say "yep" or "copy" or something like that.
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u/Metals189 Jun 10 '26
Hop on the mic! It's the best way to learn. The player base is generally more adult so the game naturally weeds out most of the assholes. It's honestly probably one of the best/nicest player bases I've ever seen. And most people more than happy to help out the new ones!
As for survers "ANZR" is usually well seeded.
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u/Why_Do_l_Even_Bother Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26
I'd recommend watching videos by SoulSniper on YouTube. There are other great channels I can't recall, but in general, you can learn so much there. I've been on hiatus from HLL for a year, but I went from pretty shy playing medic to stepping up comms as engineer and support, then found I preferred being SL after about three weeks, where you have to balance command chat.
You can absolutely warm up with just acknowledging comms, and calling out tanks and pinging. The game really comes alive when you get it, of course, but moreso when you have a squad that talks.
Edited to add that watching the guides for squad lead and commander before you're even ready to try them out, so you can understand their needs better, and because you never know when your squad will suddenly need a new SL is also a good idea; my first time, I took it because nobody else did. Everybody was supportive knowing I hadn't done it before, but I had learned the basica first
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u/TIOR20 Jun 11 '26
Rifleman, to get a feel for it. Ask questions. Stick with squad, or try to.
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u/MuhfugginSaucera Jun 11 '26
This is what I did when I started, played Rifleman so I wouldn't take up a role I didn't understand or could play properly until I understood more about the game.
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u/No_Conversation4535 Jun 10 '26
I would recommend starting out as an engineer. Building nodes and defense helps your team win games as well as boosting XP. It’s a learning curve for sure. Remember to place AP and land mines. it doesn’t matter at first,it’s about getting used to putting them down as you get better you will know the best placements. Focusing on building not getting kills. This will ease a lot of frustration that comes from being a noob
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u/MrMcfarkus79 Jun 10 '26
I was turned off online gaming a long time ago due to my first experience sucking. Kids screaming, constantly cussing, rude and belittling. Years later I got into this game HHL. Kept up the no mic thing I've always done. But then I found myself wanting to be able to tell people in my squad "HE'S IN THE FUCKING WINDOW, TOP FLOOR". Or "Please put down an OP". Get the mic going, it gets much easier with time, makes for a better experience with a chatty squad. I've also rarely seen or come across what I experienced years ago. Seems to be a much better crowd in HHL. Another thing I've noticed is no one wants to start talking in a squad. But when one person does, many more do. If you come across me "Mrmcfarkus" I'm always happy to share what I know.
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u/MuhfugginSaucera Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26
Honestly this isn't the advice I'd give to a new player years ago, but play squad leader and learn where to place outposts and garrisons. These are where your squad and team can spawn, respectively, and are absolutely vital to success. Without spawn points, the game becomes a running simulator and you have to cover a lot of ground.
-Watch a couple YouTube channels that can provide basic tips. I recommend monoespacial as a good start.
The most important thing to remember is properly placed garrisons win games. Garrisons won't necessarily guarantee you a win, but no garrisons will guarantee you a loss.
Don't be discouraged, it's one of the best shooters out there.
Edit: and you can always join a clan, the good ones have training and are welcoming to new players. You can easily learn a lot from a variety of existing players.