Land Fox is 100% right. Of course, when I first started out in AC, I didnt know anyone. By spending time in the teamspeak and showing you are a genuine person, the members will get to know you and in no time you will feel like part of a family. I now talk to the people i met on teamspeak everyday. It makes the game much more meaningful to be able to build a relationship as well as have a good time.
you have to find people who you truly trust before you risk them with your account. you can usually tell if someone is a genuine person who wouldn't choose pixels over friends.
I feel that during masses, it isn't as important to have switches because it is more about numbers and strategy. Its not really about bridding. But when single pking, then having multiple switches is necessary.