lifetap wrote:
Lots of good advice so far on this thread. Another point I'd recommend is when you're an FTL, switch your alt channel to 31 (just to listen). It's advantageous both for learning the role of SL and also being in an informed position if the SL goes down (It's worth remember that anyone who signs up for FTL will be expected to be SL, if the SL is KIA). However, there are a couple of caveats: don't speak on channel 31 unless the SL does go down, and also don't use the info to second guess the SL.
Guess here comes the individual way of gameplay in again. I would disregard to be on 31 in most situations as FTL. I would only suggest to quietly listen to it in very peaceful situations for the sake of learning a bit. Otherwise I would always suggest you let your SL do his job and as a FTL (or 2IC) you focus on our own job.