User:Ellis Ofsol/Draft:Homefront FC guide: Difference between revisions

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=== Starting a fleet ===

* Begin by creating a fleet and selecting your preferred Fleet Setup template. The ‘Store Fleet Setup’ function lets you save your MOTD, wing and squad layout, free-move settings, and default squad.

[[File:Form fleet - select template.png|center|thumb|Fleet Window - Form fleet, set template]]

[[File:Store_Fleet_Setup.png|center|thumb|Updating a template - Store Fleet Setup]]

[[File:Fleet MOTD example raids.png|center|thumb|Example MOTD - Raid: Deserters Hideout fleet]]

* Setting up the fleet hierarchy helps you keep track of who is flying which role. As FC, you can drag and drop pilots into squads. If your fleet has the ‘Free-Move’ option enabled, pilots can move themselves into the squad of their choice. Having a default squad (often called the Lobby) makes it easy to spot and organize new pilots who join through the fleet advertisement.

[[File:Fleet hierarchy & freemove.png|center|thumb|Example Fleet Hierarchy, moving pilots into squad roles]]

* Know the optimal fleet size for your Homefront (3 or 5 pilots). Limit the queue to only 3 pilots or so. You can set the fleet size by using the {{Button|...}} (vertical dots) button in the upper-right corner of the fleet window.

[[File:Alternate Homefront recruitment channels.png|center|frame]]

Using the watchlist is essential for both FC and Logi roles. Make it a habit to remind players to set up their watchlist, and take a moment to explain how if someone hasn’t done it before. When a new pilot joins the fleet, remind everyone to “update their watchlists” to help prevent unnecessary ship losses.