@JonStriker126Imagine how those who have already reached 500 feel.
At least you're still getting packs though but yes it's take a break time as they have nothing on offer to retain players except gimmicky collect treasure packs once per day ect.. shoot prowlers and read an A4 page of lore story you could write on your lunch break instead of actual real content.
Let's hope the new map is good next season!
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Well, thanks, man. I appreciate the straight shooting comment. Guess it's just time to focus on other games, or maybe watch some shows/movies for a bit.
It kind of stinks though, I was about 2 weeks late to the season, and still finished with about a month to spare. If this is how it always is, I'll be burning through the next battle pass, and levels in no time. Only been playing a couple months and I'm about 105/110. This rate, I hit the level cap in like 8 more months. Then, there will be even less reason for me to play. Such a shame.
I will say though, I do look forward to the new stuff. Here's hoping we get a new map, weapon, and legend next season!
@JonStriker126The current argument is if you enjoy playing the game then you don't need to earn anything as you're already having fun. Lack of content has been an issue since release but we're apparently getting a new studio soon so that should increase in the future, i just hope it isn't to detrimental to the stability of the game.
People like to accomplish things while playing and while ranked is the end game thing to work towards, they have basically made predator rewards a full time job that excludes most casuals or those with a job or family.
If you're on PC i would suggest hyperscape if you want a fast shooting BR but i'm not sure when it's out on console. Soon though.
@apostolateofDOOM wrote:The current argument is if you enjoy playing the game then you don't need to earn anything as you're already having fun. Lack of content has been an issue since release but we're apparently getting a new studio soon so that should increase in the future, i just hope it isn't to detrimental to the stability of the game.
People like to accomplish things while playing and while ranked is the end game thing to work towards, they have basically made predator rewards a full time job that excludes most casuals or those with a job or family.
If you're on PC i would suggest hyperscape if you want a fast shooting BR but i'm not sure when it's out on console. Soon though.
Ah, yes, that old argument. I'm quite familiar with it. I cant tell you how many times I've seen that same phrase on the Overwatch forums, by players trying to excuse/wave away the lack of content problem in that game. So, I can't say I'm surprised that people say that here as well.
And, you're right, people want new things to play with or new things to play toward. Having goals in gaming isn't a new thing. I don't know why it's looked down upon so much, these days. Wanting to have new things to play and do isn't crime. Hell, it's the whole formula behind any live service title. The idea is, you keep paying money (microtransactions) and the devs keep adding content to the game.
Don't get me wrong, I understand why people have an issue with "this game lacks content", when you're talking about something like Breath of the Wild. That is a big, expansive game. And, if you can't find things you occupy your time, I would agree that's mostly on the players. Same with a game like Animal Crossing or what have you.
But, games like this don't really function in that same way. there are limited numbers of maps to play, there are limited numbers of Characters to play, weapons to use. Eventually, things like that start to breed repetition (in a bad way), if something new isn't added or changed to "shake things up".
When you lose that "goal", you lose that drive, at least that's how it works for me and many other gamers that I know. My goals were finishing the past, and finishing the quest. Those are done, and other than mindless grinding levels or trying to grind Rank (which has never been fun for me in any game), I just don't see why I should play right now
As for your game recommendation, I've seen stuff about it but I'm not on PC, so I can't check it out right now. I think for now I'm just going to try and find some other game to occupy my time, or maybe watch some shows and movies I have on various streaming services, Like I said in my previous comment. And I guess I'll see you all for Season 6 lol
(For the record, I hope you understand that my comments about not caring for the "just play for the love of the game" arguments wasn't directed at you, specifically. I was just sharing how I've never really cared for that mentality and I was stating how I've seen a lot of other people say that on different forums as well. It seems to be a go to argument that I just don't really agree with.)
(I just wanted to tell you that, because I know sometimes tone is hard to judge in the written word and I didn't want you to think my comment was directed toward you, specifically. Honestly, I appreciate your comments on this topic and it's been a pleasure talking to you, man)
@JonStriker126 I just said that's the current argument, not that i agree with it. Like you i believe we should have something to strive for constantly to keep engagement up. From the perspective of those who buy BP and having the time to unlock all levels i understand but in most games you would still be earning legend tokens on top of your packs that you could put towards skins or loadouts so you could still ''upgrade or change'' in some way or another and always some form of progression.
Hopefully they add something extra in the future.
Nothing taken personally my guy, the pleasure is all mine. 🙂
@1ronKeys Having something separate from the BP to keep you engaged isn't an unreasonable request. We are losing a lot of players to other BRs atm and having something new to keep them occupied here wouldn't be a bad thing.
The same thing you did the rest of the time....kill everyone , or die trying. 🙂
@apostolateofDOOM wrote:@JonStriker126 I just said that's the current argument, not that i agree with it. Like you i believe we should have something to strive for constantly to keep engagement up. From the perspective of those who buy BP and having the time to unlock all levels i understand but in most games you would still be earning legend tokens on top of your packs that you could put towards skins or loadouts so you could still ''upgrade or change'' in some way or another and always some form of progression.
Hopefully they add something extra in the future.
Nothing taken personally my guy, the pleasure is all mine. 🙂
@1ronKeys Having something separate from the BP to keep you engaged isn't an unreasonable request. We are losing a lot of players to other BRs atm and having something new to keep them occupied here wouldn't be a bad thing.
Exactly, man. I'm not saying they should make Seasons shorter or anything, which seems to be what 1ronKeys thinks I'm saying.
I'm saying it would be nice to have something to play for. There whole big thing with a new Season is a Battle Pass, in terms of "that's the big goal to achieve". But, once you've done it, that's really it. Like I said, maybe play for Tokens/Packs, depending on your level, orbor grindtgrind Ranked, but That isn't a whole hell of a lot, in my opinion.
I just wish there was more LTMs or something. Maybe even do something where if you bought the Premium Pass, any X amount of levels over 110 gives you an Apex Pack or something. That would be great for lvl 500 players. But, they won't do that, because they have a death grip on those Packs, on top of charging $18 for Legendary items and $10 for new Epics. Even the Legends you have to pay for or take forever to grind out.
I get this is a F2P game, and I expect monetization to be par for the course, but even they take it a bit far sometimes. I mean, I'm sure they could give out some extra Packs without breaking the bank, or put the money they are getting to better use or something.
Honestly, I have A lot of the same issues with OverWatch, as I do with Apex. But, at least Overwatch is better in the monetization department. They may not always have events running or new things to play, but I know I can log on at any time, play for a bit and get Credits or a Loot Box. With Apex, all that stuff is very tightly controlled and they want you to pay egregious prices for specific cosmetics on top of that. It just sucks.
Honesty, I think EA's greed hurts this game, a bit. Combining drip fed content with egregious monetization is just a recipe for disaster. Then you add other issues on top of it, like the Smurfing and The issues with skill base matchmaking, and it's no wonder why people quit this game after such a short period of time.
Anyway... It is what it is, I suppose. as I said in my earlier comment, on this topic, I guess it's time to just take a break from this game for the next month or so and focus on other things. Shame though, as I do like this game, at its core. I just wish there was more to do on a day-to-day basis
@apostolateofDOOM"Imagine how those who have already reached 500" they're not that many, i think, only those who are paid to play (streamers/pro players etc...are lvl 500, there's no point for a regular player to play 24/7, especially a game with zero new content
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@NaRnIaaaI'm not a streamer and I have been 500 for a couple months now I think. I also have a friend who is 500 and another who is getting close. There are a lot more than you know. Apex is almost the only game I play now and the game has been out 1.5 years. I generally play a couple hours every day, sometimes more on days off.
Yeah. I feel you there, man. I've been playing for about 2 months, and I'm already about lvl 105. So, I could easily see hitting Max level before I even hit my personal "one year anniversary" with this game.
So, I don't think it's crazy to assume that a decent amount of people are already level 500, after about a year and a half of this game being up and running. And, That's without being a streamer or pay to play, like the other commenter said. That's just from playing the game.
Just because you play more than a couple matches of Apex a day/week, doesn't mean you're some streamer or you're paid to play. I mean, crazy thought here, but maybe some people just enjoy playing the game or completing the challenges within the game or what have you.
@hayhor "Apex is almost the only game I play" why? do you work for respawn? or are you paid by ea maybe? nope, it only happens in your dreams, even ninja who got paid millions to promote apex doesn't play that much but somehow, you do it for free? wtf
@JonStriker126"So, I don't think it's crazy to assume that a decent amount of people are already level 500, after about a year and a half of this game being up and running" nice try but don't forget the lvl 100 reset in december
@apostolateofDOOM wrote:@1ronKeys Having something separate from the BP to keep you engaged isn't an unreasonable request. We are losing a lot of players to other BRs atm and having something new to keep them occupied here wouldn't be a bad thing.
You mean like... actually playing the game??
If it's losing people to other games it simply means other games are better.
It already has the separate quests thing - next season in less than a month you get ANOTHER battle pass and another content.
I've been playing Apex and nothing else and havent completed the battle pass or quests yet - i dont want to be bogged down to having to play the game for 4 hours a day every day just because a couple peiple dont want to play the game and just do side quests 24 7
If all you're doing is side quests when are you actually playing the game??
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