Hey guys, I'm considering giving up on the game. I have never played FPS before this.I'm level 28 in the game but I really struggle to get kills, maybe 1 or 2 but most of the time I get 0.I already dialed in my mouse sensitivity, so that's not the issue.Every time I start playing I first target practice in training mode.I just dont seem to be getting any kills. I feel like I might be wasting my time on something simply outside of my skill set.Do you think that this game might not be attainable for certain people? Am I just wasting my time?

Ultimately, you just have to ask yourself "Am I having fun?" Only you can know if you are having fun or not.

When it comes to most FPS games, I'm garbage. I won't lie or dress it up with pretty words. I've suffered some nerve damage in my right hand, so my K/D ratio is in the trash. But I have fun. In games like CS:GO and such, I have friends to play with and we have a great time. Don't let tryhards that are trying to emulate their favorite twitch streamers try to tell you how to have fun. I said earlier that it comes down to if you're having fun or not. If you're having fun, then rock on. Enjoyment is always worth the time.

@VatsV wrote:Hey guys, I'm considering giving up on the game. I have never played FPS before this.I'm level 28 in the game but I really struggle to get kills, maybe 1 or 2 but most of the time I get 0.I already dialed in my mouse sensitivity, so that's not the issue.Every time I start playing I first target practice in training mode.I just dont seem to be getting any kills. I feel like I might be wasting my time on something simply outside of my skill set.Do you think that this game might not be attainable for certain people? Am I just wasting my time?Nah don't quit. Just remember one simple thing. Kills.Don't.Matter.I mean yeah it's fun to get kills but in the overall sense of the game they are meaningless. The game was designed around squadbased tactical play. The bulk of your EXP will come from Time Survived, the rest of your EXP will come from squad based play such as revives, respawns and damage done. Kills will only net you +50 EXP per kill so even if you get 10 kills you're only getting 500EXP for it and you can get more than that by just surviving or respawning your allies.If you're having trouble getting kills then just don't worry about getting kills. Put shots on people and let your squad get the finish, even if you have one squad mate that ends up with 15 kills while you have 1k-2k damage dealt it doesn't matter, just putting shots on them helped your squad out massively.

yes, why you ask, cause if you are having a hard time landing kills, you may need a no recoil macro or some kind of 3rd party software like the EA's target audience uses. Then and only then will you become the Apex god EA needs and wants in their game!Prove me wrong!

Not the sort of question you ask on an online game forum, even more so on F2P.What you should be asking is if not getting kills is normal in this game, which it is most definitely.I have rarely played a game - since 1982 - where getting a confirmed kill is so difficult, although I have somehow got 5 in 10 levels.The knock down system is the problem, you take them down then on top of that you have to get them again. Fine if it is 1-1, but if there is their team you have no time and if you have your team it usually gets stolen.Even when they are down a machine gun doesn't seem to do much to them, especially with a shield, and someone steals your kill.The guns are trash and it is usually all close quarters fighting where bunnyhopping and strafing > aiming.To be honest - I rarely hit anything at all while I am playing.It is one of those games where if guns were as dangerous in real life as they are here you would be better off with a stick or a rock.And the way to tell if a player is legitimate or not and you can see if their k/d ratio is how high it is.If it is under 100 they are normal and playing as everyone else is, if it is over 100 then something is awry and if it is heading to 1000 or above - 4000 maybe - then give them applause for the 'coding assistance' they are getting away with.There is little gun play skill in this game, it does not have the design to be aim skill based, and even the punch is puny and does no damage.So you have to choose whether you want to 'enjoy' the no damage, no skill guns or the actual experience, team play and cooperation.

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46 Replies

Cogbro3K
7 years ago
Ultimately, you just have to ask yourself "Am I having fun?" Only you can know if you are having fun or not.
warslag
7 years ago
Hi @VatsV
Maybe a break from Apex would be a good thing if you are becoming frustrated? Or perhaps you just need to find some regular teammates? Have a look at the Find a Squad section of the forums https://answers.ea.com/t5/Find-a-Squad/ct-p/apex-legends-squad-en
There is also a thread for Tip and Tricks which may have some inspiration advice https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/Tips-Tricks-and-cool-stuff/td-p/7436639
I've actually made my own guide a few weeks ago https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/Surviving-in-Apex-Legends-A-Simple-Guide/m-p/7555868/highlight/true#M6659
And a tips one https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/Tips-For-Surviving-Solo-in-Apex-Legends/m-p/7523145/highlight/true#M4964
I hope you have great matches this weekend!
GoldyIsHere
7 years ago
Agreed! If its fun keep goin! The skill will come in time :D
DontSilenceMe
7 years ago
So I gonna be the douche and say what alt of ppl feel but won't say cause they'll get called toxic. If your a 28 with less than a 1 kd you should quit...sorry but if your not dealing dmg and getting kills your a sandbag weighing your team down. You can have have fun and keep playing if you want but there's tons of players like myself who would feel robbed of fun with a player like yourself on my team. Maybe play some other fps titles that have a solo mode to gain some fps experience then come back. This game forces squad play so you can either hang or you can't.
Like I said...just my opinion...brutal but honest. But the choice is ultimately yours. Even if you were my brother or best friend I wouldn't play with you if you couldn't contribute. The only fun I personally have in this game I gauge by kills and wins...
But again...just my opinion....
Karsot
7 years ago
The mouse sensitivity is just one small thing. Your mouse might actually be bad, your keyboard might be bad. Your aim is certainly bad and your game sense for sure. What you can do is go to r/mousereview and ask for help in order to choose, a proper gaming mouse for fps.Yes not all gaming mice are the same and not all gaming mice are good for all genres of gaming.
They will ask you a bunch of questions (grip style, hand size etc.) and they will recommend to you a great fps mouse that you need to buy once and you will probably have for many many years. As for keyboard i would suggest you pick up a mechanical one over a standard mebrane one to elliminate input lag and also have something with n-key roll over (registers every key pressed as opposed to 3-4 max keys of standard membrane keyboards).
Now in order to improve aim you just have to go to practice range and practice. Warm up before you jump into the game. Try to get headshots while moving, crouching etc.
Finally for game sense you can watch a few streamers play the game on twitch. I suggest medium known streamers over big ones as big ones always play in premade teams (with friends) and are talking over discord very little since they have been playing fps together for years and do not need a lot of communication to achieve their goals.
In time you will get better. Also keep in mind that when you do not know what you are doing (in an BR) it is better to avoid hot-dropping (dropping in areas with lots of opponents). Take your time, loot (don't stay in one area looting for too long 1-2 minutes is usually enough) and keep moving from cover to cover with your squad. Remember communication is key. Do not assume that they saw the enemy you saw, do not assume they do not want that weapon that you just found, do not assume they got your back or that they pay attention to the surroundings. You got to do all those things and communicate them to them. Mark the enemies, highlight the weapons, ammo and attachments that you come across and you will do just fine.
full951
7 years ago
you do you boo
IronWolf9k_YT
7 years ago
@VatsV
Lets start with, how much inch or cm does it take to turn a full 360 degree ?
Ive spectated a lot of people that play on too much sense to hit anything, especially when they ADS
Anywhere below 25cm 360, is just not realistic to play with, I play with 43cm for a 360, if I go to 32cm, I cant hit anything anymore.
I hope this helps.
(Not saying some people cant play with less then that, it is just highly unlikely)
VatsV
7 years ago
@DontSilenceMe THANK YOU for being honest! I was like there's no way it's normal to be lvl 28 with no kills! I agree about the emphasis on squad play on this game. What other FPS games should I try? Anything that could help prep me for this game?
ZeroCool_GA
7 years ago
So kills are fun and important I agree. Another way to judge your combat effectiveness is to calculate your average damage per round. ADR
you can look at your banner badges and see how many matches/rounds you’ve played with that legend also not damage done with that legend.
Damage/matches= ADR
just another metric commonly regarded more important than k/d in team based shooters.
If your having fun keep playing.
VatsV
7 years ago
@IronWolf9k_YT Woah 43cm?? Under ADS I'm 27cm, and regular is about 7cm. Btw, my mousepad is only 27cm. That gives my mouse sensor about 20cm worth of movement across my mousepad.