@KelRiever @hayhor And what are those rewards? Any ideas? Because for example giving people free skins is not the answer since once they get it they'd just start quitting again, and i'm pretty sure a good amount of players wouldn't care about a skin at all.
@Cro_Pittt It is true that some people will not care about rewards, but most people will. And, frankly, while I don't think they'd offer a skin, of the rewards people get, skins are way clearly their favorite. How often have I gone on and said $18 is way too much money to pay for a stupid skin....and yet, here we are, people dropping every event that much and more just to get them.
All the rewards that currently exist that we already have in BP, events, etc. are fine. It doesn't even take a lot, but it's important that they be around playing and finishing matches. Given how easy it is to get 'play game' awards because you can just load the game and quit, I would keep the rewards, like in Arena, around scoring damage, taking zones, and winning games. These are the things that people find themselves needing to accomplish something to get the benefit, so the idea isn't just that they show up in the game, but they play it.
Now, if you want to introduce a penalty, maybe, but do it after the incentives are there. Then I would think that the penalty would work the best, if you are going to have one, because it's a pain to leave, and if you actually play, you get something for it.
If you que for control and leave part way through the match you should be penalized. You're ruining other peoples game. You know what you signed up for. Don't want to be penalized for leaving? Then stay. If they had Ranked and Regular, then I agree only Ranked should have a penalty for leaving.
I was excited for Control, but it just doesn't work for Apex. The engine falls apart with too many people in one place. It works really well for BR because the fights are usually spread out across the map.
The problems I've experienced so far:
Huge skill gap between teams
Performance is Horrible - Network/Connection, Hit reg, Overall performance
UI needs work. It's confusing. Just copy/paste BF
I really don't see this staying around unfortunately. I typically hate BR games and Apex is the only one I can stand. We need more Arena type games and not just Quake clones that fail every time. I really wanted to like Control.
@hayhor @KelRiever I don't think any of the things you guys suggested would make the difference, personally i'd not reward someone just because they're doing something they're supposed to do normally. Toxicity in this game is so bad and i think some kind of penalty would be very good since we don't have any for pubs.
LMAO. We’re definitely winning this game. 🤣😅
With a bit if hindsight, this doesn't seem to have been quite the casual game mode Apex needed. Maybe a TDM would be much better suited.
I REALLY hope that they find a way to introduce a casual play mode that stays in rotation. It is SUCH a breath of fresh air to play Apex without knowing that one mistake and it's Game Over.
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Let me ruin some of the suggestions here :D.
1.Solo queue - makes no sense here, it's about 2 large teams made up of smaller squads. Unlike BR mode, a solo guy can't win by himself and get all the credit. Besides this, everyone is on their own, at least that was my experience with Control so far. Absolute chaos.
2. Queuing up for the next game without going back to lobby - that doesn't work, because servers that process the matches don't handle matchmaking.
3. Filling up match slots with other players waiting - Now, why would I want to join a match that's half done, especially on the losing side? Also, it would be a bit complicated with the matchmaking.
4. Leaver penalty - It doesn't really work to add punitive measures in a game mode that's about fun and feels less competitive than casual BR.
I think the real reason for this mode's "death" would be the fact that it's not really fit for Apex. Wouldn't be surprised at all of Control not becoming a permanent mode in the end.
@DoYaSeeMeItems 2 and 3 happen in other shooters that are similar. Some you don't even have the option to start with a fresh game. It just dumps you in. If you matchmake the group based on rating you can easily do it.
What is most ppls perspective on the Control mode? - out of curiosity.
I played a few matches upon release of the game mode. Although there is some serious issues on my platform with FPS drop - I personally was super hyped and excited for this mode. After playing for about 2 hours, I was a little disappointed. I found personally for myself - it reminded me of a hacked MW2 lobby from back in the day.
with Crypto's drone, all of Seers abilities and BH's scans and the smoke and fuse and all the new wallhack meta given to the last (I believe 5 legends made) it felt like a hacked * show. I could see where everyone was at all times and vice versa. A little disappointing to be honest.
I personally think Control would be epic if all legend abilities were disabled. Just plain out fire fights may the best shooter win. But I find the abilities just riddles the entire map and takes away from technical play and sound decision making and skill. Just my opinion. And I understand that what makes Apex unique is the abilities and how to apply them etc...
Not a bad mode at all and still kinda fun, more as a change up from the norm. But too much reveal meta.
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