Operation Baytown is a Road to Rome map in Battlefield 1942. Learn tips for infantry, pilots, and countering bombers.
Walkthrough
- 1As a fighter pilot, prioritize destroying enemy bombers as ground forces are largely ineffective against them.
- 2Secure at least one, ideally two, enemy airfields to deny the enemy air superiority and prevent plane campers.
- 3If you capture a beach, stay prone to defend against grenade spam from above.
- 4If the enemy captures a beach and you hold the flag above it, defend it fiercely, staying prone as an assault class and utilizing nearby medical crates.
- 5Utilize landing craft for island traversal if other methods are unavailable.
- 6Be aware that Operation Baytown is a sniper's haven; avoid staying still unless aiming and use rocks for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects).
- 7The middle island is excellent for ambushes; hide behind rocks to shoot approaching infantry.
- 8Avoid the edge of hills, as nearby bomb impacts can knock you off.
- 9If you are a pilot and an enemy is on your tail in a non-fighter plane, fly slightly off the map to try and lose them without going too far to get back.
- 10Infantry should generally capture points, stay with teammates, and use vehicles like jeeps or tank machine gun positions for transport, but be aware of being a target when stationary.
- 11Prone when attacking at a distance with automatic weapons to reduce recoil.
- 12Use voice commands to coordinate with teammates.
- 13Crouching and proning significantly reduce recoil, especially for assault rifles, while moving increases it.
- 14Always take side routes when advancing towards a flag and utilize cover, particularly during bombing raids.
- 15Pilots should aim to get the first planes and act as anti-aircraft support if flying a fighter.
- 16Medium bomber pilots should focus on bombing targets like tanks on the middle island.
- 17Engage and destroy enemy pilots to prevent them from attacking friendly tanks.
- 18Bomb enemy airfields to deter plane campers, noting the British airbase AA gun has a better position than the Italian one. Bombing the airfield before enemies can man the AA guns is often effective.
- 19In dogfights, ensure you are behind the enemy, as it is difficult to shake enemies off your tail. Winning dogfights is crucial for protecting friendly tanks.
- 20Consider paratrooping to the enemy airfield to eliminate the threat of enemy airplanes, then using a tank to capture the flag if available.
- 21If no tank is present after capturing an airfield, return later when one spawns.
- 22If you capture an airfield and take off in a new plane, fly over the flag to destroy enemies attempting to retake it.
- 23Infantry are generally the weakest but most important units for capturing flags.
Tips
- Destroying bombers is critical for fighter pilots, as ground-based anti-aircraft guns are often poorly positioned and ineffective.
- Having two airfields is ideal to deny the enemy air power, but this is difficult due to plane campers.
- When capturing a beach, staying prone is essential to survive enemy grenade spam.
- If the enemy captures a beach, defend the flag above it fiercely as an assault class, using nearby medical crates.
- Landing craft can be useful for traversing the island if other options are limited.
- Operation Baytown is a sniper-heavy map; constant movement or proning for aiming is advised.
- When sniping, use rocks for cover.
- The middle island is a prime location for ambushes by hiding behind rocks.
- Avoid the edges of hills to prevent being knocked off by bomb impacts.
- If caught by an enemy plane in a non-fighter, flying slightly off the map can help evade them.
- Stay with your team as infantry.
- Jeeps and tank machine gun positions offer transportation but make you a visible target.
- Prone to reduce recoil when firing automatic weapons at range.
- Learn and use voice commands for better team coordination.
- Crouching and proning reduce recoil; moving increases it.
- Always use side routes when moving towards flags and seek cover during bombing raids.
- Fighter pilots act as essential anti-aircraft support.
- Medium bombers are best used for destroying ground targets like tanks.
- Eliminate enemy pilots to protect friendly tanks.
- Bombing enemy airfields can prevent plane campers from accessing aircraft.
- Prioritize getting behind enemy planes in dogfights.
- Paratrooping to an enemy airfield can neutralize air threats and allow for flag capture.
- If no tank is available after capturing an airfield, wait for one to spawn.
- Use a newly spawned plane to patrol captured flags and eliminate retaking enemies.
- Infantry are vital for flag capture.
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