Are there any settings you can change to see enemies a little easier for someone getting old like me? (I use bloodhound.and seer because of my poor vision :D

@GavinC85MUFC It can be hard even if you have great vision. There can be a lot going on at times.Lower FOV, use anything between 90-104 is a good place to be.Bigger monitor. I switched from a 24” 1080 to a 27” 1440 and it definitely helps. The higher resolution helps with a cleaner outline of characters and I like the bigger screen. It also depends how close you sit to your screen. 27” gives you the freedom to move it back a couple of inches too.Using characters like Seer and Bloodhound is a good move. Pick up the digi threat when you find one. That can also help a lot with tracking enemies.Watch for movement on your screen more than anything. Pay attention to tracers. Use your ears. Give yourself cover at all times. Like with most shooters it’s mostly about positioning.Put all the video settings on low and use your native resolution.

@GavinC85MUFCI'm constantly adjusting my distance-to-screen. I sit anywhere from three to four feet away from a 55" tv. It's still a challenge, as you say, once past a certain age. And when you start to need bifocals (oh, it hurts to admit that) then it stops mattering whether I put on my glasses or not.But I have to say, the more I play the game, the more I rely on knowing where enemies are long before seeing them. I'm not Daredevil or anything, but players in this game are shockingly predictable. That won't help with aim, but I can promise you: if you're paying attention then the more you play the more you know where to look and when. And 80% of the time they're on cue, on mark, ready to get shot at. It's kinda sad if you think about it.

@NickBeam27 Just in case you haven't tried it out yet, I have been using some "blue-blocker" gaming glasses for several years now, and I can easily feel the difference when I don't wear them, as far as eye strain and headaches and whatnot. I don't wear prescription glasses, but most places have options to include your prescription, if necessary. There are some expensive brands out there, but there are definitely cheaper options that work just as well. I have a pair of Gunnars, but I usually use my other, cheaper pair (can't remember the brand of those ones). Pretty much any blue-light blocking glasses should help with the eye strain. I can't game without them nowadays, because I feel the strain/tension after just a couple minutes.Definitely won't help with actually spotting enemies, but wanted to share, for anyone that might be on the fence about gaming glasses. They have made a huge difference for me, and I even use blue-blockers at work, for when I'm on the computer

@dSKyNafinchin Good shout. I recently started to wear them too.

@dSKyNafinchin Thanks Hayhor and dSKyNafinchin for that. I will absolutely try out these blue-light gaming glasses. Anything that may help even a little is appreciated. When and if I re-install. Still holding steady lol.

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17 Replies

DrWizardo
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
Likely not. Color settings and resolution. Otherwise it's medical. Glasses or the like.
RaginSam
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@GavinC85MUFC It can be hard even if you have great vision. There can be a lot going on at times.

Lower FOV, use anything between 90-104 is a good place to be.

Bigger monitor. I switched from a 24” 1080 to a 27” 1440 and it definitely helps. The higher resolution helps with a cleaner outline of characters and I like the bigger screen. It also depends how close you sit to your screen. 27” gives you the freedom to move it back a couple of inches too.

Using characters like Seer and Bloodhound is a good move. Pick up the digi threat when you find one. That can also help a lot with tracking enemies.

Watch for movement on your screen more than anything. Pay attention to tracers. Use your ears. Give yourself cover at all times. Like with most shooters it’s mostly about positioning.

Put all the video settings on low and use your native resolution.
hayhor
Hero
3 years ago
@GavinC85MUFC What platform? And what do you mean see them easier? If it's distance lower the fov or always look for a sight. If it's edges of vision raise the fov.
reconzero
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@GavinC85MUFC

I'm constantly adjusting my distance-to-screen. I sit anywhere from three to four feet away from a 55" tv. It's still a challenge, as you say, once past a certain age. And when you start to need bifocals (oh, it hurts to admit that) then it stops mattering whether I put on my glasses or not.

But I have to say, the more I play the game, the more I rely on knowing where enemies are long before seeing them. I'm not Daredevil or anything, but players in this game are shockingly predictable. That won't help with aim, but I can promise you: if you're paying attention then the more you play the more you know where to look and when. And 80% of the time they're on cue, on mark, ready to get shot at. It's kinda sad if you think about it.
PsyhiX69
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
You can try manipulate colors and contrast in program like AMD Adrenalin Panel.
Example:
NickBeam27
3 years ago
The default setting for FOV in Apex is 70. I do not recommend anything from 90-110 as the higher this goes the smaller your enemies become and harder to see it is. I suggest 70 (default) to see your enemies better. Keep in mind if you play at a higher FOV, lowering it to 70 will affect your aim feeling, as it will feel more loose or like linear. You may have to lower your aim sensitivity one notch. Or leave it the same and go to firing range and just practice for awhile, within about 10 minutes you will get used to it and it will begin to feel normal.
I personally have no visual issues on KC, or Olympus or We. However, on sh*t point and Bowel Movement I have nothing but visual issues, get headaches, eyes water. I actually went for an eye test because I am an old man. Results were perfect so for me personally, those two maps are next to impossible for me to see on. I chalk it up as the foliage, color palate and saturation issues. I know others that also have no issues on the other 3 maps but also struggle to see on Storm Pi*s and Broken Map.
Take with a grain of salt. But give 70 FOV a go and see if that helps at all. Good luck.
hayhor
Hero
3 years ago
@NickBeam27The headaches and eye strain comes from not blinking. The maps you mention have so much clutter it is understandable. You fear blinking because you are looking so hard for enemies. I found the same thing when I started playing PoT. Now I purposely remind myself to blink.
hayhor
Hero
3 years ago
@reconzero Yep this too. Once you get used to maps you know where enemies will be appearing.
dSKyNafinchin
Hero
3 years ago
@NickBeam27 Just in case you haven't tried it out yet, I have been using some "blue-blocker" gaming glasses for several years now, and I can easily feel the difference when I don't wear them, as far as eye strain and headaches and whatnot. I don't wear prescription glasses, but most places have options to include your prescription, if necessary. There are some expensive brands out there, but there are definitely cheaper options that work just as well. I have a pair of Gunnars, but I usually use my other, cheaper pair (can't remember the brand of those ones). Pretty much any blue-light blocking glasses should help with the eye strain. I can't game without them nowadays, because I feel the strain/tension after just a couple minutes.
Definitely won't help with actually spotting enemies, but wanted to share, for anyone that might be on the fence about gaming glasses. They have made a huge difference for me, and I even use blue-blockers at work, for when I'm on the computer
hayhor
Hero
3 years ago
@dSKyNafinchin Good shout. I recently started to wear them too.