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LLcraigJ0302
4 years ago
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Am I doing as poorly as I think?

I've played about 200 games and sadly spent more time waiting for matchmaking than actually in game. My k/d is 0.1 and I'm averaging about 92 damage. Somehow I have 3 wins, two of which I wish I could erase. One was a straight up carry by a solo player, another I was barely involved and was respawned twice. 

While not having a background in fps games is a factor, there appears to be a high barrier to get into them. I have seen many suggestions for practicing aiming and movement, improving communication, learning maps and abilities. I try analyze previous games to see where I can improve, I even make it a point to find at least something I did right. 

At this point, I'm questioning if practicing is even helping. Every game feels like I'm there to distract enemies and be a human shield. I've gotten into the habit of apologizing to the people that get stuck with me at the beginning of a match.

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  • LLcraigJ0302's avatar
    LLcraigJ0302
    4 years ago

    Basically I have to spend years not enjoying the game, in order to start enjoying it?

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  • Cheese9Man's avatar
    Cheese9Man
    4 years ago
    @LLcraigJ0302 Unfortunately this game is not a pick up and play game with a low skill ceiling like Among Us. Game might not be for you and that’s okay. We live in a time where there are hundreds of alternative games to play.
  • Lord_Scorpion34's avatar
    Lord_Scorpion34
    Legend
    4 years ago

    @LLcraigJ0302There's a pretty big learning curve to this game. But yes practice does make perfect. But also figuring out your play style best suited to which Legends & weapons you should be practicing with. I can't even remember how games it took before I won my first match in pubs. Wish I had the time I used to or I'd practice some with ya. I used to play with a couple newbies over a year ago.

  • EdwardDLuffy's avatar
    EdwardDLuffy
    4 years ago
    @LLcraigJ0302 You'll get there. My K/D when I started (two years ago) was 0.08 and I barely ever hit over 100 damage in a game. Now I'm still nothing special but my K/D is 1.17 and AD 300.

    It's basically just about aiming and decision making. You need to 'snap to target' and control recoil, and that will only come with playing. Learn which guns you are good with (might not be the meta). Main a legend that suits your style (BH and Gibby are best for newbs IMHO). Keep behind cover. Go into 3v3s third and pick off enemies who go to heal.
  • LLcraigJ0302's avatar
    LLcraigJ0302
    4 years ago

    Honestly the numbers aren't important, but there aren't many metrics to show improvement. The key factor seems to boil down to time, simply logging the hours and grinding away. The problem with that lies in the effect it has while "getting good". After a few games I have to walk away because I end up hating myself. I've even begun questioned my identity as a gamer. Maybe I should stick to single player games.

  • too0ld4thi5's avatar
    too0ld4thi5
    Rising Scout
    4 years ago

    Come join me and together we could rule this galaxiesssss!!! as Father & Son! (Star Wars?)

    I mean this Apex....neh...Find frens..and then camp, chit-chat awhile.

    No shooting allow unless all shoot together...

    "I ain't cut out for this hero BS* "

    "You in the Apex, remember ? It's not a job, it's an adventure"

    (Taken from Under Siege)

    Enjoy enjoy!

  • dSKyNafinchin's avatar
    dSKyNafinchin
    Hero
    4 years ago
    @LLcraigJ0302 "Basically I have to spend years not enjoying the game, in order to start enjoying it?"

    I wouldn't really say that, personally. I definitely enjoyed the game back when I started playing. One big difference being, I started playing at launch, so the competition was probably much easier, allowing me to improve at a decent rate. Repetition is key though, I would say. I honestly couldn't tell you how many matches I played before I finally started getting wins somewhat consistently.

    I just have fun gaming in general, whether it be solo or with my buddies. I've been gaming since the 90's, so the days where I cared about stats are long gone. If I enjoy a game, I play it. Apex obviously has its fair share of problems, but I still have fun when I play, and I still get destroyed a good 25% of the time, Lol
  • LLcraigJ0302's avatar
    LLcraigJ0302
    4 years ago

    The problem with trying out legends is that you have to unlock them first. I've manage to unlock one after 150+ games. Sure you can look up recommendations and stuff, but that doesn't change how long it takes just to be able to try out a legend you may not even like using. Add to that the possibility of not being able to choose a given legend when trying to play a game. 

  • hayhor's avatar
    hayhor
    Hero
    4 years ago
    @LLcraigJ0302 Nah you can get enjoyment now. That's totally under each person's control. If you want to see the good things you will.
  • too0ld4thi5's avatar
    too0ld4thi5
    Rising Scout
    4 years ago

    Dude. I played til lvl 100+. I didn't know how to unlock legends. 

    I was so desperate want to play caustic. But i don't know how. LOL!

    Until S0 was over, I found out that you can unlock for free. LOL!

    I've been playing all the basic characters and they are all good.

    I might even say, better than those newer ones(legends).

    I miss the lifeline revive block shield. (Was the block shield in S0?)

    Level Up slowly, enjoy the basic legends 1st , as you accumulate points.

    Unlock which ever you think you want to play, if its not good then you can go back to basic legends.

    I unlock all the legends but I don't play them. LOL! 

    Look at 'ShivFPS', he mostly play on 'bangalore'. The basic legends. 

    Dude, eventually you will get there. Give it time. 

    I can tell you that I'm not good at FPS but I enjoy it. 

  • LLcraigJ0302's avatar
    LLcraigJ0302
    4 years ago

    I'm not suggesting there's anything wrong with the legends available by default. I'm just saying that it has been suggested that other legends may be more fun or suitable for different play styles. 

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