r/thelastofusfactions • u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main • Oct 06 '19
Announcement Welcome New Players!
Yes, this game has a multiplayer, and here's a little of why you should try it.
If you are new to the Last of Us Multiplayer or just want to get back into it. See below to find tips, players to play with, as well as timings for community nights.
Resources: Start here if New!
- Sancho West's Supply Raid Overview
- TLOU Strategist's Beginner Playlist - great overview of loadouts/weapons/strategies
- 50 tips for beginners
- Bobby Barks - high level competitive play commentary
- Loadout Creator - theory craft and share loadouts
- All Weapon Stats
Looking for Group? Leave your PSN below:
- PSN Name
- Time Zone
- Mic/No Mic
- Some info about what you are looking for. Are you new looking for some tips or friends to play with? Are you a veteran looking to help out newer players?
Community Nights - Private match 4v4 lobbies for laid back fun
- Saturday October 12th 10PM EST - As of now I will host every saturday but we can change things up as we gauge interest.
Feel free to post any questions, we'd be happy to help!
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u/colossidal Oct 23 '19
New players: turn back now. Seriously. The sweaty shitbuckets who still play this game have made it a total cancerfest and you will not stand a chance. If you get one burst by a level 999 and he teabags you, you just experienced the epitome of what this game as become, a dumpster fire. As someone who played back in the heyday, I can tell you it was fun, but those days are long gone. Just wait patiently for last of us 2 mp because this shit is an infection zone, a sweat infection to be exact.
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Oct 23 '19
there isn't a last of us 2 MP. but you are right, some lobbies i've had are 999s using crab walking to hit you as soon as you spawn with bursts or launchers.
However, there are also the great lobbies. The games are close, it's intense, and its a ton of fun. And that's why its so good to get new players in, as the more and more new players join - the chances of getting toxic veterans decreases. A certain percentage of those new players will stick around and improve - leading to better game health overall.
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u/colossidal Oct 23 '19
I really wish the last part of what you said is true. This was one of my favorite multiplayers and I watched it slowly decay and wither to toxicity. I wish I could play with my friends and not get paired up against exploiting vets without a conscience. The only place I can have fun games is in the no parties playlist.
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Oct 23 '19
yea thats fair, i've definitely had good games in parties allowed but you definitely have to slog through the cancer which sucks. The most fun we have these days is trying to get 8 people together for private matches with fun loadouts.
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u/colossidal Oct 23 '19
Private matches are always a blast, just not enough of my friends play and I can’t blame them. The game is atrocious if you’re just now starting out.
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Oct 23 '19
ill sticky a post soon for some community private lobbies - should swing by :)
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Nov 02 '19
Yeh it’d be nice to mark a player after a round that will avoid matching you with that player in further games. If That player gets enough marks then he’s the one that doesn’t get to play cuz nobody wants to play with him. maybe that would cut down on the toxicity. I played the original Modern Warfare on PS3. There was a learning curve as it was the first really popular online multiplayer shooter. Now and again I’ll rent COD from redbox and give it a go. Run in get shots off and get killed. Spawn get killed. Spawn try to flank get killed. Spawn and get killed. Spawn and get killed. Turn the game off. Not fun. Wish they had levels to these shooters. Like Beginner, advance, and professional. So beginners can just play against beginners and learn. Casuals who can’t play enough to know every single map, know every nook and cranny cuz we got jobs, god mode load outs. and then professionals who spend every waking moment playing and making YouTube videos. Have Activision or whatever company make a lifetime account that keeps your player rating over your lifespan that link to all games created by activision. So you’re placed in the correct level game after game. Then when game starts to get old or dieing just merge the levels into one. But I dunno. Just a thought. Probably get downvoted for it. Lol.
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u/spif_spaceman Dec 05 '19
Umm if you find the right people to play with this game is the best. Do it with friends.
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u/dickerish Oct 06 '19
ImpiousKnight//EST//mic? check
i got to week 133 on ps3, currently at 45. i rarely play now, but i’m down whenever i can
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u/iamfromLisbon Oct 14 '19
Got PS Plus so I could play this again. Played a couple games yesterday and boy was it tough, I didn't remember the controls at all and kept confusing everything...but hopefully it will come back to me!
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u/GuzzoSenpai Oct 06 '19
- PSN: Mullsy_
- Mic
- Play when I can but I've got an inconsistent schedule.
- I played the game a ton on ps3 but I've only come back recently and am on week 3 on ps4. That being said I've been performing on the top of the teams I get in so I think I'm alright.
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u/cursedtortillasandal Oct 08 '19
PSN: NobleFox199
Central Time Zone
Mic
I love to play factions at night or early in the morning. I'm a midlevel player with decent experience. I would love to teach new players as well as learning things from more seasoned ps4 players. Send me a message sometime I'd love to make new factions friends.
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Oct 06 '19
- PSN: TanvirBhulcrap
- ~ 10 PM EST
- Mic
- Play a couple times a week, down for helping new players/pubs/private lobbies.
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u/BlindManChince Oct 08 '19
Is there anyway to avoid the bullshit matches where it’s against level 300+ as the entire enemy team? I’m getting stomped and it’s almost to the point of just uninstalling. It’s fucking obnoxious.
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Oct 09 '19
what game modes and are you in No Parties allowed? Certain timings have way more activity so it would give you more fair matches as well. Swing by Saturday it'll just be private matches and its a good way to learn too
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u/BlindManChince Oct 09 '19
Yeah I was doing no parties but it was consistent for a few hours. It’s finally leveled out and I had to do a lot of leave and rejoin lobby’s to find one that worked. It’s a great game when it works out, but it seems like it’s either stomp or be stomped. I can’t wait to get actually good at the game and all that.
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u/MNoodles20 Oct 09 '19
Higher level players do have more advantage but not much if you know how to adjust playstyles or tactics
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u/_RIZZO_ Oct 10 '19
- Rizzo_1023
- CST
- No Mic
Mainly running a medic/support loadout. Played a ton about a year ago, just getting back into it with the influx of new players. Aaaaaand now I'm addicted.
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u/JustMattFromPA Dec 05 '19
I know a lot of people here don't like Nick Eh, but he has a few really good videos with tips explaining the game mechanics. Like this one:
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u/Kencocoffee93 Brock Oct 06 '19
Definitely looking to play Factions again!
kencocoffee93 Based in UK but play all hours on weekends Mic Looking to get playing again!
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u/X3MISTgaming Factions 2 is cancelled?! Oct 10 '19
I love how this subreddit has been rejuvenated; it's nice having all these resources in one place
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u/W-e-x-t-o-n Oct 10 '19
Another great video is from back when Nick Eh 30 was all about TLOU. Best Weapons in TLOU Factions
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u/irish011 Oct 14 '19
I'm looking up tips and trying not to be an annoying noob! My psn is feckindeadly
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u/Concrete_SOLE Oct 30 '19
PSN: Concrete_sole Time Zone: EST Mic ✔
Hi all. I never played TLOU but I'm a Trophy hunter and I got a little excited to hear that TLOU2 got pushed back because that means I would have some time to get the MP trophies. So if anyone wants to go for those plz send me a msg. I'm down for most nights after 6pm. I'm down for community night, straight up playing and being taught by a vet but I am also open to boosting. Either way any help would be appreciated. Thank you !
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u/shadotterdan Nov 03 '19
Will add you for boosting sometime. I play support so the trophies needing 5 downs in a match are kinda hard for me.
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u/Meninwhit Oct 31 '19
It's been 6 years since I last played this. Hell I wish I remembered the bs matchmaking before going into it anew.
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u/AzureWill Nov 01 '19
PSN: DennisWilles
I am working on getting the Firefly/Hunter journeys completed and it would be fun to have someone else join in. Not interested in boosting - just playing together for fun!
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u/good_noodle_nya Nov 02 '19
•PSN: Nyahmuse •Time zone: Mountain Daylight time •Mic: Yes
I’m (19F) new at the game and looking for a group to play and learn with. Tired of playing with randoms
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u/shadotterdan Nov 03 '19
PSN: Shadotterdan PST Mic
Been playing off and on since I got this last month. Mainly in it for trophies but having fun. Not good with a gun especially with my lag right now, but I've been loading up on first aid and crafter to heal people and hand over supplies. Also trying to kill someone with projectiles for once.
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u/Selrach613 PSN: mac-in_cmac Nov 06 '19
- mac-in_cmac
- GMT (tend to play some time between 18:00 and 23:00 mid week and day time Sunday).
- MIC
- Played intensely on PS3 back in the day- recently got back into it on PS4 would say I'm average to slightly above average skill- love to play interrogation as a support role
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Nov 15 '19
johncoltrane69 UK time, tho can do any time of day as self employed. No mic but can get one
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u/g0ggl-b0y Dec 06 '19
Having not played for 3/4 years, I'm back in and loving it. Still the best MP around! Some 999 peeps are mad good with burst rifles though lol
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u/AddictionForPurpose Oct 17 '19
I’m down for community night warning though i play hot fire
psn: yowya
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u/keepthisasecret3000 Oct 22 '19
The 50 tips for beginners link doesn’t work. Can you please send me the link?
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u/thewailerz5 Oct 25 '19
psn: thewailerz
time zone: usually i play after work around 9pm-11pm GMT +8.
i have mic
i just got the game because its free on ps+ and currently looking for something to binge play. i found out about faction after completing the story mode and damn this game is so fun to play. looking for group to play regularly or just be friends. because most of the players on my region doesnt have mic and its almost impossible to find parties without talking to each other. im more of a support type. usually i choose the support loadout or stealth semi auto rifle.
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u/SidekickNick Oct 25 '19
I’m assuming this is a fantastic time to get back into it? How’s the player base looking? I’ve had tlou since ps4 came out, made a mistake not trying mp until 2 years ago. Even then, player base was super active (albeit a bit tough). Is now a good time for a newer MP player? Id love to try for that platinum trophy...
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u/massee211 Oct 25 '19
It's fun, I don't take it seriously because there's a lot of people using mics and most will insult you for being bad. If you aren't playing together with anyone, mute everyone. As long as you dont take it seriously it's fun.
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u/Benaholicguy Oct 31 '19
Huh, I generally play pretty well but have never heard insults towards anyone.
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u/massee211 Oct 31 '19
One game of survivors we hung out in the area of the spawn. Im a support so I hung with them and one guy was insulting us yet we won, though it was a very close game. The next game I got put on his team, he insulted the other team for killing him then rage quit midway through. It was funny, but par for the course in these types of games I suppose. You always have a few bad apples, I just mute them and forget about them.
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u/shadotterdan Nov 03 '19
Got released for free for PSplus players during october so lots of new players.
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u/massee211 Oct 25 '19
PSN: massee2211 Timezone: CST Mic: yes Etc: I'll play whenever I can though I do get busy sometimes.
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u/ThatchyRumble Oct 26 '19
Hi! ThatchyRumble on PSN, playing GMT (I’m a Brit).
Looking to get back into the game after a long, long time and would appreciate some support.
I really enjoy the teamwork side of the game.
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u/DanielMichaelDeVito Oct 27 '19
Psn: MrShatella
Eastern Time
Mic
Looking for a group or just a couple of people to play with, haven’t really touched multiplayer yet but I’m very interested
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Oct 29 '19
Can't get suburbs map to appear which I need for trophy, but have seen bookstore and Bill's something >20 times.
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Oct 29 '19
unfortunately it is just luck based, you will get it with enough play time. I recommend playing with a group of 4 so when it does pop up you can all vote.
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Nov 02 '19
Got all the trophies. Didn't like it. Glad I could just leave 2 out of 3 games without the clan dying.
BYE
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u/Radiokillerx Nov 11 '19
PSN: Radiokillerx based in the UK, trying to get the trophies for the platinum but struggling with the mp!
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Nov 20 '19 edited Nov 20 '19
PSN - tiwkucf
Australia play night time & mornings GMT 10+
Interrogation & Supply Raid
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u/lukemashown Nov 06 '19
Im playing just to get the platinum trophy, and my god this multiplayer is unbearable. Illogical matchmaking! I know my aim sucks, but there isn't even a chance to try to improve it
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Nov 06 '19
Though the player population did get quite a boost from PS+, this game has been played by many for over 6 years now and that matchup does happen. I've seen plenty of new vs new lobbies, but you'll also get the veterans vs new lobbies which are equally frustrating.
I'd say go into some private lobbies with friends and have fun experimenting it out. In PvP, stick to No Parties unless you have a full group. If you see a full lobby of 999s, feel free to back out and re-queue.
Hope your experience improves and feel free to post on this sub if you do need help with your plat.
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u/lukemashown Nov 06 '19
What frustrated me the most was when my population was decimated on the seventh week because i failed to complete the mission. Is there an easy one to pick so i dont lose hours of gameplay?
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Nov 06 '19
yes there are plenty of missions that just require supporting and not killing:
- Heals (take First Aid Training 3 and stay nearby teammates)
- Marking (L3 at enemy to mark)
- Gifiting (Take Crafter 3, after 2 items crafted you get a gift you can give teammates)
Big point: the more you do the same mission, the higher and higher the goal gets. Save these missions for the challenges that really matter (big population loss). Otherwise you can do specific weapon challenges and keep switching between them where you only need 3 to 9 downs/kills.
Example:
- First time: Downs with Revolver
- Next time: Downs with semi Auto
- Then Downs with El Diablo.
That way the required kills always stays low since you're not doing the same one again and again. Focus on support challenges for the big population loss missions and you got this! Let me know if you need any help and feel free to post on the sub if you're looking to group up to make it easier.
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u/lukemashown Nov 08 '19
Thanks for the heads up! I'm on my sixth week doing the 100% Population Loss mission, and I have already used the easy ones on missions the didn't matter. I had no idea when the important ones would happen, and I didn't expect to be a limit of how many times I could do a mission....
I'm guessing I'll just start for the third time, lol.
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u/TanvirBhulcrap Orange Hat Main Nov 08 '19
Still totally doable, remember you have a lot of purchasable weapon challenges that only require about 3 Downs in 3 matches, as well as plenty of regular weapons.
Just rock a loadout with first-aid 3, stick with a somewhat competent teammate and heal them for a lot of parts. Upgrade/buy weapons and you'll be able to nab the kills.
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u/JustMattFromPA Dec 05 '19
Agree with the other posts. Heals, gifts, marks are all easy. The only caveat on marks is if you end up in a game with 4 players all running covert 3 then sorry. No mission for you.
If you are doing OK and getting some downs and kills then the basic downs and kills one should be doable at least getting the first level complete. If you are getting good with a specific gun then downs with that gun should be OK.
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u/JustMattFromPA Dec 05 '19
Also, hate to recommend it, but if know you are missing your last day of a 100% mission, hit PS button, close application. The day will not be counted. Be careful to not mess your team up. Wait until you have been killed with no spawns left before doing it. But you should never fail a full 12 week campaign if you remember to quit out. (This is not the same as bringing up the menu and choosing "Leave Game").
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u/MNoodles20 Oct 09 '19
Playing the mp again for first time in 4 years