I may be a bit late to the Monthly Musing party, but until now I couldn't think of any expertise I possessed relating to video games. I seem to be the minority that actually likes MAG. Why? Because it's the only online PS3 game that both me and my father actually both enjoy playing together. It also may not hurt that I am boss at MAG. How do I know this? Because unless the game ends withing the first 5 minutes (normal game time limits range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on gametype) you'll always see my name as top MVP on the team. Why? Because the only thing I care about is getting more points/exp then anyone else in my platoon...oh yeah, and that part about winning.


That's okay too.


How am I always outscoring my teammates even when I have the least amount of kills? "Why is this guy constantly getting more points then me when I'm doing all the work?"





Because I'm a Profiteer. Glory? Who needs it? Fair Share? Fuck that.



When I first started playing MAG I quickly realized that you could get a lot of points simply using the medic-gun to heal/raise your teammates rather then actually shooting anybody, thereby allowing me to level very quickly and unlock more equipment. I was still killing people, but I was also helping my buddies on the front line allowing us to push the enemy better. But then I realized my fighting was getting in the way of my healing, and after a while I got pretty sick of constantly running back to the fight from spawn after dieing. So I decided to change my strategy a bit, Machiavelli style. Now I work behind the scenes, healing and raising people behind cover and avoiding getting killed at all costs (time is points after all). Why should I do the fighting, that's what teammates are for right?
I use a Motion Sensor to tell me (and teammates close to me) where the enemy is, allowing me to avoid them with ease. Combined with a Sensor Jammer allowing me to conceal me and my teammates to avoid being picked up on radar, I'm merely a shadow to the enemy.


Are you hurt? Sweet. On the brink of death? Awesome. Wait, you're not hurt at all? Well fuck you too buddy!


Why?






Because I'm a Profiteer. Self-interest is my business, and I think you'll prove a valuable employee...for now.