Why do my squad mates die in seconds?!

Seriously, almost every single match my squad mates die within 5 seconds of shots being fired. Is it bad matchmaking?

discussion

21 Replies

swift07
Not applicable
3 years ago
@HappyHourSumwur they probably have better hardware. While your system is trying to process and relay the information from and to the server, they are already shooting you to death. Or it could be your internet speed.

People with higher KD's probably play in 3 stacks most of the time and have the support of their teammates. Imagine having teammates cover your back and sides, and give you call outs.
swift07
Not applicable
3 years ago
@KyldenarRespawns matchmaking is really bad. Majority of the player base don't like it but doesn't look like Respawn is going to change it. Just ruins the game. Not sure how much more of this I can take. Just frustrating having low level teammates and then face 3 stacks of high tier opponents. With enough frustration, I'll probably delete the game. I'm trying to enjoy my free time and play a game I enjoy (design and movement mechanics), but MM and audio is going to push me away from this game.
swift07
Not applicable
3 years ago
@Lord_Scorpion34 most noobs I get paired with are super aggro, and they push by themselves and die quickly. Most of the time, as soon as they get knocked, they leave the game. No consideration for their teammates.
hayhor
Hero (Retired)
3 years ago
@swift07 My KD goes up when I play with randoms. This is due to 2 things-
1- The premade lobbies are much harder.
2- Capable teammates take kills.
HappyHourSumwur
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@swift07The 3 stack, I get. I have a decent PC (Core i5 12600k, GeForce 3060) and my pings are usually around 40ms. I just don't get it when I get destroyed in less time than I can even react. The game is supposed to be a long TTK but I only see it when I'm trying to kill people.
I'd actually spend money on coins if I had a more consistently positive or balanced experience. While the SBMM is so god awful, I just play for the 1 in 30 game where things feel right & I have some success. All the rest is just trash and this season has felt almost worse for me since I started in S8 with a 0.35 KDR. I've quit to lobby in pubs so many times now I can't even count because I die before I even know what's happening and I see my entire squad getting melted. F that noise.
swift07
Not applicable
3 years ago
@HappyHourSumwur I have an i7 processor, 3060ti, with 32GB of DDR4 ram. Fairly new PC as well with a lot of free space on both SSD's. With my set up, I don't really get destroyed before I can react but I do lose a lot of my shield and health before I can react. My explanation for that would be: they have a better set up and faster internet speed or they could be cheating. I don't think Apex has a good anti cheat system in place and also, it doesn't detect strike packs.
swift07
Not applicable
3 years ago
@hayhor I'm not sure about my experience. I usually solo q, but I have a few friends (ones I've met playing) that I play with. These few friends are either fairly new friends or they're not as good. I understand what you mean tho.
HappyHourSumwur
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@swift07 At least you're still alive. I'm dead before I know what hit me. So I guess everybody out there has $2k PC's and gbps internet then. I've got 600 mbps max on 40 ms pings and it doesn't make any difference 80% of the time.

I haven't seen this sort of BS since BF3. The 1 in 30 game where everything clicks and I feel like I'm playing against other real human beings tells me something is up. It is more than just a lot of people being much better than me...but that ticks me off at the SBMM because I should never be matched up against those guys. SMH
hayhor
Hero (Retired)
3 years ago
When I insta die its one of two things- Headshots or shot by multiple people.
Wolferato
Rising Ace
3 years ago
Human nature, maybe they don't care. It's really not the game or hardware. Apex doesn't play on itself.