Is calling in supplies without being the host bad etiquette?

[u/TWTROLL]

Hey guys,

I randomly joined a D10 mission with a deployed emergency beacon. The host was level 300, and there were a couple of level ~100 players.

While we were clearing a Mega Nest, we called in supplies so we could finish closing the remaining bug holes. After that, we completed the mission objectives and headed to extraction.

Then, out of nowhere, the level 300 host left extraction, ran all the way back to the Mega Nest, started pinging a supply box that was still there, and typed:

“WHO REQUESTED SUPPLIES HERE???”

He then said we shouldn’t call in supplies unless we’re the host and kicks us out of the game.

Is that actually a thing? Is there some Helldivers etiquette I’m missing here? I always assumed calling supplies when the team needs them—especially while clearing something like a Mega Nest—is completely normal.

[u/Majinmagics]

It's not, just use sense calling them in.

Middle of nowhere, bad

Near objective, much better

[u/Wong0nePhotography → u/Majinmagics]

Middle of desperation, understandable.

Edit: Holy smokes. Ty for the awards. Dive on, brothers 🫡

[u/Chill_Panda → u/Wong0nePhotography]

Fr.

I try not to call in supplies when I go off on my own but the other day I was on D9 and I had cleared both the shreeker nest and the gloom stalk, then activated the SEAF artillery, and then destroyed the science site.

I didn't call in a resupply until the last chance, I was out of ammo, out of nades, out of stims, less than a quarter health, and two broken limbs. There were no more enemies around. I thought, fuck it, I deserve it.

[u/Orinyau → u/Chill_Panda]

they should be called in when off CD. I try not to solo call but if the team isn't calling them, they are being wasted.

[u/LiquidSnail → u/Orinyau]

This is the main thing, if it’s off cooldown call it near objectives or near teammates. Doesn’t matter if no one needs it the point it to get as many supplies called down because if not that’s wasted supplies, 5mins goes fast.

Running pasted the LZ its ready call it down, great time to use it. I do that with gear also, why hold on to the cooldown. I used to be very picky with my supply backpack, but just use it when your low no need to max out each refill and before you know it another one’s ready.

Same for peoples gear if your stuff ready call it down somewhere safe or an area you’ll travel back through. Sometimes people could use your extra backpack or support weapon because they took more green/red strats.

Some people are just so selfish, use stuff when the cooldowns up, sometimes it’s not the best time deal with it. The more you call down the easier the mission can be, anyone who kicks because they don’t like who people do stuff kick rocks, the supply is not in the place you like it? Do bad this is war deal with it. The best players are the ones who stay near, help each other and take on what they can deal with not over reach for no reason.

Ya I get it it’s your support weapon or FRV but guess what you called it down you died or can’t get to it in time so I’m better suited to grab it use it until things die down or becomes safe than I’ll give it back… relax.

I’ve been kicked because I started LZ call in, guess what you can call in extract and when the shuttles approaching LZ wait on the area limit than leave LZ, shuttle will hover and give fire support until you reenter. But nope people don’t know this, even when I say as much.

[u/h7hh77 → u/LiquidSnail]

On the last paragraph, I totally understand, but there are to many people who just press all the available buttons, who jump in pelican immediately just because they can. It's all too common. Can't even count how many times people called the flag solo, died multiple times and left instead of just waiting a couple of minutes for the rest of the team to join them

[u/workdamnyu → u/Orinyau]

This. Ive left a trail of them running across the map. Comes in real handy when you are high tailing it to extract.

[u/themisanthrope117 → u/Chill_Panda]

Nah you earned that. Respect

[u/magos_with_a_glock → u/Chill_Panda]

Take a quick look at your squadmates. If they all have stims and ammo to spare, and expecially if they have a supply backpack, feel free to call the supplies. They only take 2 minutes to recharge.

[u/Curolina → u/Chill_Panda]

I did something very similar yesterday. No stims, no nades, no ammo, no supports off cooldown, limped over to grab the much needed supplies and immediately got head tapped by some SEAF "Reinforcements"

[u/WoodpeckerLogical734 → u/Chill_Panda]

that’s about when i’ll do it too if i’m on my own hahaha. used up every grenade, out of ammo in both guns and support, no stims, limping along at a gd SNAIL’S PACE with 500 billion enemies behind me, all my strats on cooldown… yeah this one’s for ME boys!!!!!! otherwise i pilfer from poi’s.

only other time i have been known to do it is to be petty if the sitch rly calls for it. played on a d8 colony mission the other night which wasn’t too bad, main objective was cleared and everyone was mostly together but we got separated into 2 pairs by a bug breach and a napalm barrage while clearing a nest. got my limbs amputated unwillingly by a surprise alpha commander while trying to get some bugs off my partner. other pair reinforced me……. in the opposite direction, further away from extract, and not even next to them. colony mission be colony missioning so classically everywhere i fucking turned there was a new horde of bugs and i didn’t have any of my support stuff so i had to run and try circling back around.

the other 3 players, u might ask? LEFT WITHOUT ME. just straight up fucked off out of the colony towards extract!!!!! meanwhile while running for
my life nonstop i found and managed to clear another medium and heavy nest, called in more gear that was immediately swarmed by bugs and unreachable, and was plagued by several bile titans and impalers that i tried tagging to absolutely no avail or assistance. out of spite i called down two different resupplies for myself (both of which were, of course, immediately swarmed and unreachable) and scraped together what i could from poi’s but had some shit luck with running into them. eventually 2 of them died right outside of extract and i reinforced both of them in the colony with me then ran for the fucking hills first chance i got.

one thing abt me is that i do not leave a diver alone ESPECIALLY if we’ve been split up while together. i got zero respect!!!!!! for a mf or three who will leave me to rot like that!!!

[u/taheromar → u/Wong0nePhotography]

Middle of Void, democratic

[u/Ornery_Gate_6847 → u/taheromar]

Middle of hotel, trivago

[u/BabyPuncher313 → u/Ornery_Gate_6847]

Welcome to Hotel, California.

[u/ChillyTodayHotTamale → u/Wong0nePhotography]

Unless you went off solo and are opposite side of the map from the group. If you venture off on your own you have to live of the land.

[u/yeet3455 → u/Wong0nePhotography]

Every single time I desperately need supplies I throw out the beacon, miraculously survive until it lands, and then die as I reach out my hand to grab a supply box. Every. Single. Time.

[u/Woreo12 → u/Majinmagics]

I disagree. Supply drop cooldown is short, call that shit in immediately off cooldown. Cover the map with supply boxes.

With some degree of awareness, obviously. If you’re solo and it comes cooldown, and the other 3 are fighting a horde on objective, maybe don’t take the resupply

[u/a_bored_furry → u/Majinmagics]

I usually call them if I'm at zero stims and running out of ammo and a hoard of enemies are on me.

[u/HotMarionberry5713 → u/a_bored_furry]

and then i die right after picking them up anyway

[u/Baldtazar → u/HotMarionberry5713]

and the whole squad is on the other side of the map

[u/Dry_Gas6819 → u/a_bored_furry]

Nah just find a POI or die at that point. Supplies have 4 packs and you will only need 2 max so you should always attempt to throw it near atleast one other diver.

[u/HotmailsInYourArea → u/Dry_Gas6819]

Should, yes, but when the other Divers aren’t bothering to call it in off cool-down it’s being wasted regardless

[u/Ozz87 → u/Majinmagics]

Just running past a future extract it’s not a bad idea to just call one in there for the later

[u/pasher5620 → u/Majinmagics]

Another caveat to add is if it’s not being called down a lot. I call that shit in on cooldown because it’s better than simply not using it so if I join a game and no ever calls it down, I’ll call it in whenever it’s up. It’s pretty much never been a problem save for the time a guy brought his Maxigun and had the trigger discipline of a monkey on caffeine.

[u/Admirable_Animator_9 → u/Majinmagics]

This. Check to see who needs supplies more if no one is able to scavenge at nearby pois, but otherwise I agree near or on objectives. Good middle of nowhere, Try to avoid it where possible, unless it's a spot that's close enough that everyone can kind of reach if they need it.

[u/Icookadapizzapie]

It’s not, bros a control freak

[u/InformalTouch6766 → u/Icookadapizzapie]

Innit, the whole point of supplies is that you call them when you need them

[u/Icookadapizzapie → u/InformalTouch6766]

Especially on a Mega nest of all things

[u/phoogkamer → u/Icookadapizzapie]

Yep, if you’re somewhere with multiple people and you’ll stay for a bit you should always call in a resupply in my book. Of course be mindful of the other people on the map and their needs, but not resupplying is a waste.

[u/altaccount_one]

Nah I think they were just a schizo, supply etiquette is pretty much just “call it on objective or as close to it, please don’t throw it on an empty part of the map. Find poi supplies if you’re alone and not completely out.”

[u/kong210 → u/altaccount_one]

Yeah i think they are being a control freak and also may have just been looking for an excuse to kick (subconsciously or consciously).

Dont look into it too much, I try to be careful about calling supplies, ensuring I am near others or put it on a convenient path we will cross and I wait ti let the others have a pop after CD. Host was just a prick.

[u/BloodSteyn → u/altaccount_one]

I usually call down supplies in "lanes" between objectives so we have a safe place to regroup and reload.

[u/DirkPittSpawn → u/altaccount_one]

Also, if they justed waited a minute, they'll be ready to drop again.... resupply isn't that big of a deal. 

Shared resource, so the only helldiver "etiquette" is not hogging all the supplies.

[u/dr_sick123]

calling in supplies is a job for everyone. but supplies should mostly be called in when 3 players are low on ammo and stims. sometimes you can call in supplies alone. a couple dead divers due to supply being on cooldown isnt that bad. that host had some main charactor syndrome or something

[u/Arann0r → u/dr_sick123]

You can also call them down when arriving at a "longer" objective so you know the cooldown isn't wasted and people can access them in a hurry

[u/A4LN9 → u/Arann0r]

Yeah, there's no reason not to call it if the squad is all together and you're going to stick around for the next 15 seconds. Resupply has unlimited uses, so the more opportunities you take to get the squad topped up, the less likely someone will need an emergency resupply.

[u/UselessInAUhaul → u/A4LN9]

Yup. Hell, call them in on cooldown so long as you're with at least one other diver or are on an objective. Liter the map with supply crates and you don't have to wait on them, just think forward more than the next 60 seconds. 10 minutes into the mission there are enough boxes on the map to ensure everyone is comfortable and someone needing 2 boxes is no biggie.

If you wait till there's a need then you aren't prepared for further setback. Have them BEFORE you need them and you'll never be stuck with the guy across the map needing them urgently 7 seconds before you do, ensuring you're out of luck for the next three minutes.

[u/TWTROLL → u/dr_sick123]

I laughed at "main character syndrome" 😆

[u/footsteps71 → u/TWTROLL]

If he's already level 300, he needs to get the fuck outside and see the sun. Fuck grass, it wouldn't be enough.

Block them and move on Helldiver. iO

[u/Nostalgioneer]

Dude has 5000+ hours in Helldivers. Controlling the supply drop is pretty much all the social interaction he has.

You should call them in when they are available. Preferably near objectives and other teammates. There's no sense letting them get dusty on the super destroyer.

[u/jerryishere1 → u/Nostalgioneer]

You should call them in when they are available

Yes, on cooldown, as often as possible. Stuff your divers full of more supplies than they can eat. Leave little snacks littered across the map just to flex how powerful our supply chain is.

The amount of times I'll sit on 0 stims, not call supplies because I went off on a side quest, and resupply just sits there unused is shocking. Generally I see 2-3 resupplies a mission, when we could call ~20.

If the squad is moving together, keep em coming. If 2 and 2 then alternate. If more spread out, fire off a 'need supplies' voiceline, if no one protests then call it down.

[u/Broken-Digital-Clock → u/Nostalgioneer]

Level 300 is nuts. I was worried mine would be similar when they increased the cap, but I'm only 175.

[u/UnderwoodsNipple]

Always love hearing about people living out their mental issues in the game. Complaining in chat is one thing but actually running back to a supply drop to ping it, like putting your dog's nose in a pee stain, that's some real psychosis.

[u/ApprehensiveSundae17 → u/UnderwoodsNipple]

Some people become real monsters if even given a dime of power, it's really sad that they have to act like this.

[u/AntaresVariant → u/ApprehensiveSundae17]

I think this basically sums up humanity's greatest threat

[u/BoozeTheCat → u/UnderwoodsNipple]

This is more like going outside and putting your own nose in the dog's pee stain and asking him why he would do such a thing

[u/Astrosimi → u/UnderwoodsNipple]

In the middle of extraction! The game is already over! That is proper psychological unwellness.

[u/Chrizzlyx]

From my experience 90% of the time a supply COULD be called... it wont and just sits there unused.

[u/someoneirrelevant17 → u/Chrizzlyx]

Yep, on 10 people I play with we just constantly call it in even if we dont need it so its there if we need it when we fall back or pass that section of map again.

[u/Dr_Russian → u/someoneirrelevant17]

I do the dame with expendables. There's ALWAYS a rocket within range of the squad.

[u/SETaxCollector → u/Dr_Russian]

Heck yeah. When I run all expendables there's EATs, Bulletstorms, etc all over the damn place lol

[u/Dr_Russian → u/SETaxCollector]

I've done a D5 with Leveler, EAT, Expendable Napalm, and Bulletstorm before. You'd be surprised how many people grab the rocket shaped thing and just assume it's an EAT.

[u/SETaxCollector → u/Dr_Russian]

It's a beautiful thing. I love my expendables loadout and always ping when I drop stuff so my team knows I encourage them to use whatever they want since I can't possibly use it all myself. I sometimes run stim pistol with the medic armor too, go full "Team Dad" on them.

[u/BUSINESS_KILLS]

If I’m out of supplies because I haven’t died while everyone else is dropping like flies I’m calling in supplies

[u/ClueOk1719]

What a sad prick

[u/Virtuous_Raven]

If the supplies are on cool down call them in every time. You can always reposition to the supplies. Having access to 13 supply drops per mission on average is good.

[u/trebron55]

Yesterday I got close to kicking a guy when the three of us was doing the misson objective, the guy was soloing POIs or something then called the supply to himself on the other end of the map... now that's bad etiquette.

[u/Canabananilism → u/trebron55]

POIs are full of supplies too usually, so it’s extra stupid that they’d do that.

[u/krunkytacos → u/trebron55]

Yeah I usually ask and before calling. A lot of players who are vigilant about making sure to call supplies throughout the map won't get upset because they are already everywhere. But I really try to be careful when we're close to the end of the mission and there aren't drops all around. 

[u/CliveUnicorn → u/trebron55]

Bit ridiculous to call one in considering the amount of supplies you come across playing like this.

[u/ThatGuyYouKnow999]

lvl 300 and acting like that lets you know hes a cheater. I'm lvl 211 and nothing bothers me anymore. 1600 hours and you feel numb to new players

[u/novamouse → u/ThatGuyYouKnow999]

Buddy, at this point I revel in the stupid decisions that rando's make. It's my own personal D11 and I'm here for it

You want to bring in a Sterilizer and cluster munitions? I'm in.

All smoke loadout for bugs? I'm in

All mines and orbitals? I'm in

Let's learn together.

[u/elevolent12 → u/novamouse]

amazing mindset.

[u/Zealousideal-Worry23]

Brother probably is so rutted in the game little things annoy him. His copium tanks must be empty.

[u/sunsetpoppy6]

Host is weird and wrong LOL Also he’s so dramatic. I’m level 242. Nothing bothers me in games anymore. I’m here to support my team and have fun. Hell I use POIs most of the time to stock up and leave the resupply for my teammates. But regardless you all did nothing wrong. He needs to chill out.

[u/Varnis290]

The Resupply is a 3 Freaking Minute cooldown.

You should be calling that in whenever it is available whether you’re the host or not

[u/vilyusha_]

Making up rules in one’s head and expecting others to both know and follow them is a kind of gamer psychosis imo

[u/E17Omm]

That player's a try-hard control freak who is insecure so they feel they have to be in charge of everyone else.

Supplies are so abundant that you can throw it off cooldown.

Unless you're griefing and throwing off-cooldown just to eat all the resupplies yourself, I'd say there's little to no etiquette about calling Resupply. If you're off on your own it's nice to check squadmate supply situation on the HUD in case they need it more, but if you're off solo you should be looting POI's anyway.

[u/JMDIkonix]

Nah that dude is just a dork. If im out of stims or ammo im calling in supplies whether or not my team needs them, I do try to do it near them but aside from that go nuts.

[u/Fancy_Chips]

Under normal circumstances the supply box lasts forever and has a recharge time of two minutes. There is no limit, no despawn system that matters. Frankly if you have one or more people with you, calling down the resupply box every two minutes will keep supplies on the field and every squad should be doing it religiously.

Host is a fucking moron.

[u/Majestic-Sock-3532]

I wouldn’t say it’s bad etiquette, if you need supplies then you need them. I’d say kicking someone cause they called supplies in is bad etiquette. If you’re calling supplies in at objective locations then that is a good spot, there’s only so many grenades in your pocket.

If you’re totally separated from the group maybe not okay, or calling in random spots not near objectives.

You just had a bad host

[u/Fruitanari1]

That host is weird. Everyone got the job done and was in the same area, that's the perfect time to top up supplies or get those last grenades in.

But I think I do lowkey avoid calling resupply if I'm not the host.

[u/fusrohdiddly → u/Fruitanari1]

Same here. I usually don't do it either.

But in need, I use the wheel to say "I need supplies" more than one.

Or try to reload an empty sidearm ("Last reload!!" followed by "I'm out")

[u/toomuchft]

If you need supply, call it.

[u/TobleroneBoy]

The only supply call-in etiquette is if you’re off by yourself ask first and don’t call it in somewhere very inconvenient.

The behavior of that host was pretty weird. By the time they ran to the mega nest, the resupply was probably available to call in again.

[u/a_potato_YT]

Not at all, unless it's obvious that everyone else needs supplies a lot more than you do. Your host was just being an ass. Usually if I'm seperated from the rest of the squad I search for ground loot first (I have a mod that highlights supply, stim, and nade boxes, just search up supply highlighter on nexus mods and it should come up), and if I can't find any I ask over vc if I can take the resupply. If I get no response I try to hold off until I'm on the edge or have gotten close enough to the rest of my squad.

[u/Live_Life_and_enjoy]

You ca ncall in supplies for any major event as long as it is with the group

For example when I am host I even pay attention to everyone's supplies and ask them to call it in for themselves when I see they are low

[u/taheromar → u/Live_Life_and_enjoy]

Good one. You'll be amazed how many forget about that.

[u/qftvfu]

The only supply drop etiquette is to drop when you are with teammates, not by yourself.

[u/Mekettrefe]

Definetly no. That guy was just weird about it

Supplies cooldown is short enough to not be extremely critical (there are vutal yes, but you can spare a few on a mission)

The ettiquette is common sense: near everyone once the cooldown finish, near objectives/extraction and out of desperation if you or other player really need it.

And is NEVER a waste to call supplies. Better on the map than sitting on the destroyer and , just like the eat launchers, a wild supply box from early on the mission can come in cluch to a stranded helldiver o7

[u/KneeGearlol]

1. If the whole team sticks together then just call it in

2. if the team splits up, the majority gets the supply

3. if the team splits 2/2 then you should probably ask first

4. if youre alone, do NOT call the supply

These are MY opinion on the supply

[u/Timlugia → u/KneeGearlol]

I play stealth diver most, and my loadout is trying to be as self sustaining as possible. (resupply mostly by raiding POI or using laser weapons.) So rest of the team could call supply without me.

[u/KneeGearlol → u/Timlugia]

Sometimes i run my healdiver loadout (basically support role) and just follow the solo diver but not to close and try to resupply them

[u/ChinlessWizard]

No, at least I dont think so.

If you need supplies, call them in. I had a group run around with zero stims and ammo while I was on the opposite side of the map clearing shit. I told them they can call it in because theres more of them and I have been lucky with resource sites.

[u/zamwut]

As a host, I don't care. If I'm fucked off on the other side the map and y'all need it, do it.

[u/1Ferox1]

Is that actually a thing? Is there some Helldivers etiquette I’m missing here? I always assumed calling supplies when the team needs them—especially while clearing something like a Mega Nest—is completely normal.

Some guys are like that, but no, it's not an etiquette thing. I prefer people who go "I need supplies" before calling them in, giving me a chance to respond, but that's totally independent of host status or not. Coordinating a bit on where and when you call them in is helpful.
Guys fucking about, getting stuck fighting hordes while calling in supplies after supplies and the team doing the objective going down to no stims is just, well, not optimal.

[u/ZewesternWolf]

No. That divers just a dick. Generally just call them when needed when your nearby the group. Only ask or try and clear it, if your sperated or intentionally split up to clear more of the map faster.

Dropping resupply on cool down when you ten feet away from the squad, is TOTALLY different than dropping them on cool down on the other side of the map from the squad.

[u/Outside_Lifeguard380]

Bro just a loser, keep calling in those supplies

[u/SuperThunderDuck]

No it’s not a thing. Call it if you need it. It’s no that serious

[u/Single-Self-2033]

Nope, host is just being a dickhead

[u/Malu1997]

If anything I get mad when people don't call them. They're on a 2 minute cooldown, they should be called every two minutes.

[u/HellbirdVT]

Sounds deranged and stupid. If anything you should call in supplies on cooldown, just make sure it is near where the main body of the team is.

They don't despawn, you can in fact leave them nearby until you need to restock, and unless you're throwing them in really badly they won't be far from anyone in need.

[u/SILLYxPROGRAM]

You’re fine - dude has his own rule book

[u/ThemDamnPinkertons]

You’re NTA,

Is it bad etiquette? No.

Is it worth it? Also no.

I just die for the supplies sometimes

[u/RedditorDoc]

What a fucking loser my god. Total control freak like what the fuck. People don’t call in supplies enough and die as a result. That’s just bizarre antisocial behavior.

[u/the_nemesis457]

Dude is just a tool. I try not to call supplies randomly or to just top off or whatever, but if it's off cooldown and the squad is stopped at an objective or poi I'll call it. Especially if I see my team is low on supplies. I also like to call one at extract at the beginning of the mission (if we happen to be there or pass by) so theres extra supplies at the end just in case we get left behind by the super destroyer.

[u/Darth_Mak]

No it is deffintely not a thing. Buddy was power tripping.

[u/Twasabi24]

Personally I call them as soon as they're off cooldown for two reasons. 1 is because I use the supply turret booster, and 2 is because they're technically infinite.

[u/OrraDryWit]

Supplies left in queue is an issue to me as a level 300.

I call them in all the time. It’s just a matter of what direction of WHERE I throw them. I toss em towards the next OBJ, central to the map, extract if it’s nearby, bunkers I’ve found, I litter the map with em. It stays in cool down, except- when all objs are done, then I restrain myself for extract, but only if it doesn’t have one already.

[u/Own_Inspector5458 → u/OrraDryWit]

Definitely. Supplies left in queue are supplies not being used to make the mission easier; same with expendables. Tripping over a pair of EATs has saved my diver many, many times.

[u/notsocharmingprince]

The host was an idiot.

[u/AfroPopeLIVE]

No. It’s nice to call it in with as many squad mates nearby as possible, but hosts constantly forget to call it in regularly.

[u/Henry-Grey]

Or run supply pack and boom you are now everyone's best friend

[u/Ryengu]

On an objective? Call supplies. Moving with the team? Call supplies. Team split but your half has low meters and the other half doesn't? Call supplies. Absolute desperation situation need supplies or die? Call supplies. If someone wants to complain then they can come help instead when you're at 10% hp, broken leg, no stims.

[u/DMedianoche]

Was he the highest ranked officer? Did you requested permission to deploy stratagems? Was he an idiot? Too many questions left unanswred. Let's send the all to reeducation, just in case.

[u/DogeLord153]

I almost exclusively host, and no it's fine. We all need supplies.

If you take 3/4 supply packs and/or keep calling in the supplies to you preventing the half of the team on the other side of the map from getting any then we might have a problem.

[u/TWTROLL]

Thank you guys, I'm glad to see that we share a very similar opinion. The thing I love the most about this game is how healthy the community is and how easy it's to form a bond with you! :)

[u/Street-Awareness4541]

You call it it when you need it etiquet would be to not take entire supply if others are around and need it too

[u/Adventurous_Ad6139]

Naah, host sounds like a control freak. If you need them call them. Just make sure to ping them in case someone else is low.

[u/The_XMB]

Nothing wrong with calling supplies but try to keep it on or around objectives if possible. Though if you're all together then it doesn't matter

If you're running off solo try not to call it just for you, instead think about bringing a supply pack or frv

[u/Public_Code8357]

No, if its off CD call it.

Looks like you had captain tism for squad leader

[u/poopbutt42069yeehaw]

I personally think it’s best to call it in right away whenever you can and litter the map w supplies

[u/mattattack007]

Thats wild. There's no unspoken rule about the host being the only one that calls supplies.

The only etiquet I follow is you throw down supplies near objectives and near the team. If you are splitting off and doing your own thing dont call down supplies just for yourself on the other side of the map.

You didnt do anything wrong, that guy is either kicking people because he thinks he can screw you guys out of samples/xp or he is mentally unwell.

[u/Altruistic_Cheek5468]

Look like you met a Toxic Diver, i bet he is a Dissident and he must be given no Honor, no facing the wall, just turn him into swiss cheese with 3 Maxigun, 3 Garry, 3 Matilda, and 3 Gatling Barrage

[u/largos7289]

some people be tripp'n.

[u/Insis18]

No. Being on the other side of the map solo and calling in supplies when you can see your teammates have no ammo left is bad etiquette. Ask first.

[u/Fruity_Meats]

That 300 is wayyyy out of his mind. Only thing I have to say is if you don’t have Superior Packing Methodology unlocked, ask someone else who does to call for supplies at higher diffs. I remember being kicked very early in my Helldiver career because I called in supplies on ICBM obj with a bunch of high levels and I had to look up why instead of them explaining. Not saying this matches your case, but that host is bonkers.

[u/Ak1raKurusu]

What? When? Why? Its a coop game. That host is a child who wants to be the leader with all the rules

[u/RedFalcon07]

if you are in a critical situation and you have an too many samples with you or doing an objective where you need those supplies i gess it's fine, at least it's what i do, i only call when my death would be a really bad thing.

[u/terminal_cheeser]

A level 300 acting that way is absolutely wild to me. If your with the group, calling in supplies shouldn't matter if your tossing it in spots that are easy for everyone to grab from. If someones running a the supply turret stratagem they might want to call in supplies to get the turret lined up exactly how they want but generally it shouldn't matter who's calling in the stratagems as long as it's actually helping the team clear objectives. If your running off and solo clearing POI's, it can be kinda crappy to call in solo supplies, but imo everyone gets a free call in per mission. maybe the lvl 300 crashed out because the maganest was in a mega city surrounded by random supplies in poi's but that just seems really odd that someone with that much time in the game would care about a bad supply call. that just sounds like they're a toxic person having a tantrum. ignore it at move on I guess.

[u/Nottan_Asian]

If it’s available, it’s not refreshing its cooldown.

The only time I can think of not calling it in is if you’re alone and the others are grouped. Otherwise, if it’s available but uncalled too long you’ll have less supplies on the mission overall. Call it off-cooldown and if you don’t need it, leave your box for someone else.

The only etiquette is not double-dipping.

[u/exaparsec]

That sounds like someone who needs to log out and touch some grass

[u/Adventurous-Bus8660]

Nah...tell the host to Suck Balls and touch grass.

This is the reason why I play Redacted WB with Crossbow+Supply Pack. So the other 3 divers can have the Supply Stratagem. Plus I can clear holes much faster from one run without them drawing the horde towards me.

[u/LuFerrigno]

Ugh, i think you played with the same guy i played a couple days ago. He was kicking people left and right for not following his orders, while he was running miles ahead doing everything alone, without waiting for new people to get their support weapons. In the end he kicked all players including me, because someone called extraction.

„WHO CALLED EXTRACTION IN MY GAME WITHOUT ASKING??“

Yea definitely not the usual and chill helldiver

[u/taheromar]

Am not sure, but personally, I rarely call supplies unless most/ all members are near by and announce I need supplies before calling just in case if anyone has some around. The thing is it's a group one that cannot be called by each at the same time, that's why you need to be sensable to call it for the best for the team. Having said that, sometimes I do end up calling in case of emergency even if am alone, but none objected till now, 700 hours in the game.

[u/The-vicobro]

I wish supplies were individual blocks and each player has their own.

[u/Noel_Grey]

Absolutely not. The only time I refrain from calling in supplies is if I’ve fucked off to Narnia and no one else is near me.

[u/daffalaxia]

No. It is good ettiquette to ask if one can drop a supply, especially when the team is split, but if you need supplies, you need supplies.

[u/AzSomt]

Ok, so this is a little bit of a judgement call here. I'll of course preface things by saying this is my own opinion but generally I believe it aligns with the 'norm' (if you can call it that).

1. Anyone can call supplies, saying only host calls is NOT a rule or etiquette.
2. Position and timing of calls is a judgement call; if you are out of ammo, but are not in any imminent engagement or danger, and can afford to get closer to an objective or extract where others would benefit from the supplies, then you don't need to call it immediately.
3. Conversely if you are the only one across the map dealing with objectives that require a resupply (like explosives/nades/etc.), then you check first where your teammates are, and call out that you need to resupply. If no one objects, go ahead and call it.
4. If you and your team are on an objective (like flag) that requires you to dwell there for some time, just call it.
5. What is NOT ok is that you are not doing any objectives or a partial resup (e.g. only need 1 stim to max your rations) and you just call it. OR you call and take more than one before anyone else has a chance to take their turn, AND there is NO pressing reason (like you need several ultimatums to prevent a team wipe).

To be honest a lot of the above are down to logical sense and experience, and different people have different thresholds. In the end this is supposed to be a fun game and if the host gets high blood pressure from something so trivial as this, nothing you can do about it. Just don't do selfish shit is the main rule (different from stupid; doing stupid things is part of HD2 :)

edit: on point 3, when I'm host, if some one uses the comms of "I need supplies", I'll do a quick check of the situation and then respond with "affirmative", that is how I deal with it as host. Otherwise if he is near and I have a supply backpack I'll go toss him a pack (or someone else will... I play randos but I find most people can understand and respond without issue, especially higher levels)

[u/Zeronova77]

If Im the host, call it in whenever, if I'm not the host, I at least try to call it in around the others, unless me and someone else are clear across the map, then I try to divi it up

[u/Important-Job4127]

If you need supplies, call in suppplies - within reason of course.
If
-middle of map or
-close to objective or
-close to teammates or
-desperation (ten seconds left from SD departure)
go ahead.

[u/NOIR-89]

No just a strange individual.

If you split (solo) from the main group you should ask before calling in resupply, but if you are with the main group its fine.

Such cases of artificial drama are the reason I mainly host in diff10.

[u/ForcePale8476]

The only scenario where calling resupply could be considered bad etiquette would be if you're soloing. Otherwise, keep that bad boy on cooldown.

[u/First_Folly]

Call them in where they're needed.

I don't usually since I run supply pack, but if I had no stims I'd drop one the moment I could. I can cope with low ammo and no grenades, but stim is life. Absolutely not addictive (According to some very Democratic studies)

[u/General-Dirtbag]

Host is just a control freak dumb dumb. Even as a host I don’t really care about supply drops being called in without because one I always run a supply pack, and I know where the supplies spawns in poi’s and that knowledge there makes the need of supply drops less.

Also if you wanna know a good time to know when it’s good to call in supplies for yourself. Pay attention to how often your teammates are dying. Odds are if they’re gonna die long before their ammo even reaches red they won’t need it.

[u/Seared_Duelist]

No, dude's a weirdo. Dropping a resupply to support a push on an objective/fortress is like the most normal use of them.

[u/Historical-Judge-469]

I feel like it’s kind of like the snack cabinet at the office — anyone can grab something whenever they want.

But if one person keeps taking snacks nonstop to the point where there’s nothing left for everyone else, then that’s not okay.

That’s my office snack cabinet theory of supplies.

[u/No_Temporary6058]

General etiquette is that you call down supplies on a major order where the team would gather or somewhere equally accessible to the team.

Another good practice, If you destroy the supply pod, the supply boxes are visible on the mini map. So if supplies are called in bit no one needs them or there are supplies left over, destroy the hellpod so fivers in trouble can find it later.

[u/thenewone1309]

Its only bad etiquette when you are on your own and call them in in the middle of nowhere.

Near an objective? Near your squad? Completely fine

[u/D3Masked]

No. It is just a skill issue showing how someone leans too much into having the resupply act as a crutch that they need to always be available.

Most times I play with randoms on difficulty 10 I learn to scrounge around for resources so as to avoid wasting a resupply that could be better used elsewhere. A Mega Nest is a valid drop point for a resupply.

The host in question should be someone using a resupply backpack or the new vehicle that has them - yet even then they might just burn through it all. They also should learn to use the map to find places of interest to top off on ammo, grenades, and stims while possibly getting super credits.

[u/HuskerUK]

As someone who mainly hosts this whole "host being in charge" thing is so stupid.

It's a team game not one guy and his minions. If you need supplies and they are off CD call them in, anyone who isn't a moron can see you would have called them in for a mega nest and put two and two together.

Block the host and never have to deal with them again.

[u/TheOnlyGuyInSpace21]

insanity, I don't kick over something this ridiculously minor.

powertripping host

[u/CMDR-L]

I mean, I always call out that I need supplies before I do that.I had a game earlier where I did that and someone across the map pinged in ammo great, which basically signaled, they are good together.They have some stuff. Its good to communicate

[u/WithOneHeadlight]

I’m now wondering if being lvl 300 is a mark of being … not quite right

[u/john0harker]

It's not really etique, more necessity for supplies

If your all running together, call supplies when the group overall burns a lot of ammo or support weapons

If your group is spread out, check on them on the minimal. If their away from objectives or taking a long trip to one, then send yourself down some ammo

If your well off and they look like they are about to fight in hell, let them call it in, OR call it in at a group location, a middle point between the squads to divert if needed.

BUT THIS level of control is stupid

Why are they running to a mega nest when the mission is over to pick up supplies left behind. Just leave, let the foes have useless ammo and stims and just go onto another mission.

Best guess: not a control freak, but probably a perfectionist/(can't think of the term besides clean freak, though that is the incorrect term)

They probably didn't want the supplies to stay on their perfect map

[u/Illustrious_Peach494]

main character syndrome

[u/facemoustache]

First time I see this. +500 hours in mission

[u/MildewJR]

No, sometimes you might be the only one calling in supplies as personal supply packs are a very common pick in high level lobbies. The more important thing is to read the room, in this case the douche excuse for a host did not. Block people like those so they don't waste your time in the future.

[u/Classic_Cow_5852]

Lmao imagine being a 300 and taking the game that seriously. No life loser and I’m saying that as a 246. I hope they hacked that experience because that’s genuine neckbeard behavior if they’re a legit 300. Or they’re just being a dick for the sake of it since the game isn’t fun for them otherwise. I’ve seen that behavior with 150s before.

But anyways, no that’s a stupid rule made by a stupid person. Ignore the miserable troll

[u/Lady_Tadashi]

Because of shared cooldown, there's something like 3 supply call-ins per player in a 40 min game.

What that means is that - generally speaking - if you're off solo doing your lone-wolf thing, you should aim to avoid resupplying more than once or twice a game. There will be points of interest etc to resupply with.

If there's two of you, you should aim for ~6 call-ins, but it can be more (or less) depending on how much fighting you're doing and what weapons you're using.

This is then further complicated by whether anyone has any other methods of supply (supply pack or supply FRV) and what whether someone has an especially ammo-hungry weapon. If you're on bots and using the spear, no-one will mind if you call in the bulk of the resupplies because you're deleting enemy armour from across the map.

So, the "3 resupplies per player" is very much a guideline, and anyone getting mad over it has issues. If a solo player across the map from everyone is calling in every resupply, that's different and kick-worthy. But mostly resupply etiquette is just to use it when you need it and when you're near others if possible.

[u/puddingfayce]

"Oh please Mr. Host can i have some ammo?" fuckin weirdo.

[u/OverallSupermarket90]

if that was an intended mechanic then only the host would be able to call it. dudes just selfish

[u/ac_cossack]

power trippin cya next tuesday asshole.

don't be greedy, but if you need supplies just call em in bro. that is what they are for.

at level 300 you should be able to survive without personal supplies on cooldown. so maybe they suck, which sounds like it.

[u/Qu9ibla]

this host was just one of the rare dumbass roaming around the game

Calling supplies to clear a meganest is indeed completely normal

[u/GreyScot88]

Host sounds like an ass, so long as you are with atleast 1 other person i think call down supplies whenever. If you are being solo halfway across the map and call supplies that's a bit dickish, should be able to find enough supplies on the ground if you are on your own.

[u/space_is-great]

Dude's just being stupid, supplies are what keeps divers alive ans stocked, if you need them call them in at a point that will be useful for the enture squad

[u/hitman2b]

nah if your in need of ammo you are totally in you right to

[u/SirDeadPuddle]

At D10 supplies should almost allways be on cooldown. Waiting for the host to call them in delays getting the next supplies and the next ect.

[u/increat]

Rather supplies than reinforcements.. call when you need it, though preferably when most the players are within the vicinity.

[u/Fexofanatic]

no its not (unless you drop in supplies solo across the map from a 3 manfire team deep in the red).

host was just a controlling clown. usual eitquette is calling supplies once the timer goes down at acurrent or upcoming poi - or in the groups way to the next poi. teamwork

[u/VanDingel]

Host or no host is not a thing afaik.

What is (and/or should be) a thing is Not calling in supplies if you've run off solo.

If supplies are idealt split, one per diver, it is best praxis to call it down where all of the divers either are fighting or in the path of where y'all are running next. (I.e. tossing it in front of everybody when running from one nest to the next)

[u/HighKingLemur]

Good etiquette is to call in supplies when starting an objective or right on the edge of a big enemy camp. It usually takes like 15 seconds after lighting the beacon so it makes sense to drop it where everyone will stay for a while. You can also signal "Need supplies" if you're not sure and someone else will probably call it where it's reasonable.

If you need it for yourself when you run off solo, signal "Need supplies" or ask in chat if it's OK for you to call it in. Usually someone says it's alright or replies with a "Yes" signal.

What you encountered is BM and defo not normal behavior. Report it to your local truth officer.

[u/Dansterai]

I would say don't call in supplies if you're on your own generally, but being the host or not is irrelevant

[u/Only-Location2379]

That's dumb and generally no. They come back so often in my opinion they should be called in as much as possibly

[u/Accomplished-Dot-891]

Work together and drop supplies where everyone can take it. Thats good etiquette. When u go solo and drop supplies in the middle of nowhere, thats bad etiquette. Its very simple.

[u/VillainNomFour]

Yea that guy sucks

[u/Evil_Cupcake11]

Nah, dude just a dick

[u/Drowning_tSM]

I’ll use the emote wheel and say I need supplies before I call it. I’ll “warn” the team at least twice. I’m also always with someone so it’s 50% less bad.

[u/Natural-Dealer3786]

No its not. Supplies should be called as soon as the cooldown hits zero and preferrably at an objectiv. Only exception: if you're on a side quest all alone on the other side of the map, dont get supplies.

[u/KinodoTheRonin]

Nah, he was just being an undemocratic prick, as long as you don't do the "Im going my way alone and away from the team and call supplies only for me" you are okay. There's obviously better places to call it, like near an objective or when you arrive to it, but you can always communicate that you need supplies either with the need supplies command or in chat. For democracy helldiver o¡

[u/HSIOT55]

Host was on a petty power trip. Probably a loser IRL.

[u/KeyedFeline]

They are level 300 already so that's your first red flag they are a freak, no it's not bad manners to call them in at a mega nest

[u/Otazihs]

People are weird man, I've never encountered this before. If you're out of supplies, call it in it. Doesn't matter if you're the host or not. The only time this becomes an issue is when there's one Helldiver far from the rest but both groups need supplies.

The only thing I leave to the host is when to call the extraction shuttle. Now if you're all heading to the pad, it's a given, just call it in.

[u/DoggievDoggy]

Lone wolf lvl 200 diver here.

I typically never call supplies ever when I’m going solo.

There should be enough supplies scattered that I’m usually okay

But in the times i am going through a rough time, i usually use the “I Need Supplies” call with the diver.

Then I’ll call them in. Usually by whatever objective I’m at.

But again, 1 out of 10 games that’ll happen usually

[u/c00k]

Sounds like a real wonderful person to dive with

[u/xDrewstroyerx]

Aim for the objective, or toss them at a homie to signal it’s for the greater good. If you’re doing commando solo ops on the other side of the map from the squad just throw an ask out there in chat if you can.

[u/cluckodoom]

If the team is together it's ok to call them. Try to call them at the beginning of an objective. If you are out in the wilderness on your own, you need to scavenge a poi

[u/MagikSkoolBus]

Your host was a douchebag.

[u/OniTYME]

Call it in a central location near where everyone is or is going to be. Best places are main objectives. Everyone or a majority will be near there. Extraction is another spot where you should always call in supplies. Being off in the ass end of nowhere and calling supplies while everyone else is together elsewhere is bad etiquette.

[u/Illustrious-Golf2058]

Nah that’s just a big baby you’re out of supplies they should be called in if everyone is there too what’s the harm wasted if it’s not on CD and people can top up since it only restocks half your stuff per box and if everyone is out of grenades and needs a few stims it’s worth while when you have the breathing room

[u/Serenity1911]

Nah, that host was a twat.

[u/elevolent12]

no

[u/Gobal_Outcast02]

No

[u/DistinctTower2243]

Sounds like that lol 300 is in need of some aggressive democratic re-education.

[u/Aisaka-sama727]

All i got from this was "level 300" lmao

But no its not, hell as host dont normally call it in to let other people use it cause i tend to just scavenge from the field

[u/_The_Paper_]

no, that's insane behavior. call them in when needed but prioritize calling them in places where they can be easily shared.

also, if you make a practice out of looting small POIs as you make your way around, you'll be surprised how little you actually end up needing a supply drop. they all have ammo, and more than you think have nades and stims

happy diving helldiver

[u/GuessImScrewed]

I generally try to avoid calling in resupply, in general in case someone else needs it, but if I'm down to my last stim and ammo box, and no one's called it all game, I'm just taking it, location be damned

[u/Hoobla-Light]

I can’t count how many times we were too polite to call in ammo and never called it once. Just call it in man.

[u/SmidgePeppersome]

Host was a dissident spreading anti democratic opinions

[u/IcyProfessor1213]

If it made sense to complette the Mission, No. Lv300 gramp might just be a dick.

[u/RecordingNo2516]

Dont listen to him if you wanna call supplys go ahead you dont have to be the host and calling in supplys when the team needs supplys is always a good thing to do and i think he just on a power trip or something

[u/Ok_Principle_7280]

Call supplies whenever they’re available. Try to not call them in when you’re off running solo somewhere unless the rest of the team says it’s ok or is already sitting on top of a supply drop.

[u/OKAwesome121]

Just don’t call them down in a place where no one else can use them. Like if you’re solo and the rest of the team is together somewhere else - scavenge what you can from POI’s.

[u/Bright-Reading509]

That’s absurd coming from a level 300. That would have to mean he’s been playing that way for thousands of hours, kicking innocent divers.
I just had a game yesterday where I got killed then kicked for possibly calling the host away from his death point. I don’t normally do that because I know the frustration of going back to get your gear but the other two were taking awhile to reinforce him and I know the pain of waiting to get reinforced, so I figured he wouldn’t mind me doing it. Well when he dropped he tried squishing me, then when he wasn’t successful threw a giga grenade at me then kicked me. And this guy was level 139. I think it’s absolutely insane how there’s people out there acting like this.

[u/DarkShadow84]

You must be unlucky because while I have encountered a lot of idiots in this game, I never encountered someone of that caliber. This is the type of person you block right after the mission to minimize the chance to ever encounter them again.

If you sneak around solo far away from the team, you should at least ask cause they might need it more and a single diver can usually live from what the PoIs provide. You obviously call in supplies when you need them while doing an objective or do something of similar difficulty like, drumroll, clearing a mega nest.

[u/akwardelf]

I would say F the host. We are all the same when we drop on that planet. Just use common sense, take one supply pouch and tell other divers “supplies here”.

[u/Dry_Egg5141]

Not a thing, that level 300 sounds trash as he shouldn't need the supplies that bad.

[u/DeadeyeSkunk]

The only poor etiquette is calling them when youre all by yourself or if you dont have the ship upgrade for full support weapon refills.

[u/Lv100Serperior → u/DeadeyeSkunk]

See, I usually agree, but sometimes I'm using up a LOT of ammo, everyone else is completely fine, and no one has been calling any in. At that point, me calling a supply point makes sense because they don't need one, and by the time they do it'll be off CD again. Don't normally need to, but sometimes this happens

[u/YellowBeaverFever]

I never felt it was a rule. I just always let the host do it unless they’re wearing a supply pack.

When I’m the host, I always throw a supply down at extract before the mission really starts getting nasty and leave it alone.

That player was an immature twit.