Standard Qualification 1: Difference between revisions

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Zeuses are advised by EDC leadership to only take a ping seriously if there are 2 in a row. This is because we are all human and hitting the key on accident is expected. This means, however, that you should not press {{Key press|Y}} twice in a row unless you think there is a genuine need for assistance that breaks the 4th wall. The point of operations is to suspend one's disbelief and be immersed in the military simulation. A Zeus' presence is incompatible with this, and they should only be summoned if needed.

== Basic drill ==

While the following concepts are more cerebral they are nonetheless important for play with EDC {{Emdash}} even as a basic riflemen {{Emdash}} and are likely going to serve you well in other units or groups.

=== Common formations ===

There are a large theoretical group of formations that exist which have arguable uses depending on the circumstances. For GQI-1, we are going to go over 4 of them.

==== Wedge ====

[[File:GQI1-formation-wedge.png|none|thumb|359x359px|A visual depiction of a wedge formation.]]

A wedge is a good all-around formation that has favorable utility in most situations. The wedge is simple to form and the ability to shift the formation to more adequately engage contact is easily accomplished. This formation is advisable for when moving around areas where enemy contact could come from any direction.

Unless stated otherwise, the default formation is a wedge.

=== Line ===

[[File:GQI1-formation-line.png|none|thumb|A visual depiction of a line formation.]]

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 Zeuses are advised by EDC leadership to only take a ping seriously if there are 2 in a row. This is because we are all human and hitting the key on accident is expected. This means, however, that you should not press {{Key press|Y}} twice in a row unless you think there is a genuine need for assistance that breaks the 4th wall. The point of operations is to suspend one's disbelief and be immersed in the military simulation. A Zeus' presence is incompatible with this, and they should only be summoned if needed.
+== Basic drill ==
+While the following concepts are more cerebral they are nonetheless important for play with EDC {{Emdash}} even as a basic riflemen {{Emdash}} and are likely going to serve you well in other units or groups.
+=== Common formations ===
+There are a large theoretical group of formations that exist which have arguable uses depending on the circumstances. For GQI-1, we are going to go over 4 of them.
+==== Wedge ====
+[[File:GQI1-formation-wedge.png|none|thumb|359x359px|A visual depiction of a wedge formation.]]
+A wedge is a good all-around formation that has favorable utility in most situations. The wedge is simple to form and the ability to shift the formation to more adequately engage contact is easily accomplished. This formation is advisable for when moving around areas where enemy contact could come from any direction.
+Unless stated otherwise, the default formation is a wedge.
+=== Line ===
+[[File:GQI1-formation-line.png|none|thumb|A visual depiction of a line formation.]]