Get friends and play is key; pub playing is absolutely horrible, with people bitching and complaining about what turrets used where.
Sorry to resuscitate this thread, but I am having major problems with the pub community too. It has gotten to the point where I just farm the same levels over again in single player split screen to get items and quick exp. I now have over 300 hours in the game, and I would guess only a fifth of those were used in really fun multiplayer.
Nobody uses their mics and strategy is rarely discussed, especially with the low character limit in the built in chat.
Every once in a while you can find a great group and gain quite a few levels and loot good items, but usually I am getting kicked or host leaving. Whenever I host it seems like no one wants to talk about what to do, which is essential since it adds difficulty with more players.
Any AT'ers play this game lots or have good set ups on maps thinking "if only I had DPS to watch" or "a builder to cover this crystal"? Anyone wish there was a way to set up a strategy, in the tavern before you even go to the map, including who can build the most efficient towers?
My brother and I play occasionally, and I have a friend or two that has it, but the times never seem to mesh.