For some reason (and maybe this will be amended or patched at a later date) both Snake and Ocelot are reconciled to being randomly assigned inside the 'Select Match' option, NOT 'Automatch'. Simply put, if you're always choosing to Automatch your way into a game, you'll never play as either of the two main characters. The Automatch filter does give you more GP, but for some reason two of the most iconic characters in the history of MGS are only playable through searching manually. This does mean you're at the mercy of the person hosting (and there have been plenty instances of people starting custom matches in the hope of getting Snake or Ocelot, only to disconnect out of sheer jealousy when they don't), but if you get someone who's up for playing regardless, it'll work out. These characters look to have mostly the same abilities as the rest, but screenshots emerging from MGO look to show Snake taking down a Walker from behind - an animation that's not even in the main game. At time of writing I'm yet to confirm this, but if you have, let everyone know down in the comments. Such a move would be plain awesome to pull off, if indeed it does exist. What are your essential tips and tricks for MGO? Let us know in the comments!
