Long Term Motivation

As a navyfield 1 player coming into NF2, I already know there is going to be a big grind ahead to get the high teir ships and officers.

What can you do to help make things more bearable?

• First, you can remember that NF2 is only a 7 months release and as a new game it still has problems to be worked out.


• Second, learn about the game by reading in-game and online information, going to the nf2 wiki and learning from your own gaming experience.


• Third, set yourself small targets to reach the bigger ones. Here are several things that you can monitor to help in this regard:

• Be time efficient. Don't wait around for several minutes for a loss. Quit and get a new match started.
• Battle efficiently every battle. Supporting and attacking with a team. Earning as much xp and credits as possible.
• Small targets like every 100k, 200k or 500k experience you attain, as a marker to where you want to get to.
• Making the most of xp boost and discount gold events.
• Platooning. Team up for better chances of winning.
• Being part of a Fleet. This is a big one. Fleet mates are your friends. They can spur you on, congratulate you when you get your next ship, share funny experiences, teach you things, provide useful info and have a laugh with too. Strong motivation!

I joined a fleet on the very first day on NF2. I've chatted to them. Do the same, be part of a family, be active and friendly. Join a fleet immediately.

Other Points to Remember

Realise what you can do in the game. Make it enjoyable by engaging with your fleet and by being active. Notice them in battles, tell them when they did something amazing (good shot, nice torps) or laugh when they crashed into an island or sunk a team mate accidentally.

Drive different ships, there might be another ship you could get quicker. In game: Capture bases, focus on AAing, try to learn manual aiming, chat to teammates as they will appreciate the banter and/or teamwork.

Try a new nation: IJN have mean torpedo ships, USN have great CV's, UK have strong BB's and SS, KM have great accuracy.

Remember if you are a non-premium player you wont advance as fast.

Having the top tier ships super fast won't matter because there are no Fleet Battles or Harbour Assaults.

Remember how much time you put in will be what you get back: if you do a couple of hours every day you will eventually get somewhere (tier 8+ ships) in a months time.

Avoid directly comparing NF2 to NF1 where they gave free gold accounts and credits and experience came much more easily.

The developers want to encourage players to spend money now. They will try to limit what non-premium players can do, whilst allowing premium players to feel that they have gotten ahead for money they have spent. 

In time events will come along so that everyone can get some premium items and ships.

Put up with any issues. Things will change sooner or later.

Remember you still get exp and credits if you take part in the battle.