These vehicles make for some very interesting game play, which other games have yet to duplicate. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the included quick reference card for all the key bindings, but don't be. At first glance it appears that there are way too many keys to ever memorize. There are definitely a lot of keys bound to important functions that are necessary to utilize during game play - you will gradually start to remember what each is for. Tribes 2 offers superior voice communication, which is done through a series of key selections.
Communication is crucial when organizing attacks, reporting status, and regrouping.
If you plan to be a serious competitor, you will quickly realize how important it is to communicate with your teammates and there's no game that will let you do so as easily as Tribes 2. For serious tribe battles, this is a great feature, if used properly. There are many different modes of play in Tribes 2. CTF is without a doubt the most popular mode of play in Tribes 2, and with good reason. CTF isn't your thing.