I have high functioning autism, which impacts my hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Despite this, I always try to play very aggressively, which almost never works out for me. Are there any strategies that would help me have better performance? Perhaps, taking things a bit slower?

@IanFrags5000Slow down, use cover "Cover is your friend" stay with your squad as much as possible, wait for res unless surrounded by enemy. Practice makes perfect.

Any strategies to get better at Battlefield?

11 Replies

sk1lld
Legend
2 years ago
@IanFrags5000

Slow down, use cover "Cover is your friend" stay with your squad as much as possible, wait for res unless surrounded by enemy. Practice makes perfect.
sk1lld
Legend
2 years ago
Another thing try not to get out too far ahead, I know you say you're an aggressive player but stay with your team.
ATFGunr
Legend
2 years ago
@IanFrags5000 A big thing in 2042 is its pace. It’s very fast moving. If you stand still, you’re going to get shot really quickly, same as if you lie down. There are so many ways to be spotted you just have to assume you’re always spotted and never stop moving. Like Sk1lled said, stick with the main body of the team. There’s less glory in many ways, but a much higher chance of being revived, getting ammo, and getting in the last shot when everybody is shooting 😁
IanFrags5000
2 years ago
Honestly, I know I mentioned that my high functioning autism impacts my hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but I am good at some other fast-paced shooters, namely Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. In a way, it may have been my high functioning autism that made me good, because I’m very persistent when it comes to my special interests, including military FPS games. So, should I just keep on trying with the aggressive gameplay? Looking back, that’s what made me good at Call of Duty.
UP_Hawxxeye
Legend
2 years ago
As the competitive players say, Battlefield is more about the skill of positioning than aiming. Find where you need to be at for maximum effect.
I would also recommend finding a platoon to play with them. There is a huge difference when you have some people who care about you in your team.
ElliotLH
Hero+
2 years ago
@IanFrags5000 If you find that playstyle fun, I say go with it. It might be worth incorporating some slower gameplay as well, though, as you could probably identify targets and get into a better position before attacking that way.

I'm quite aggressive too*, but the times when I get too far ahead of my team or try chasing targets too much and get killed a lot usually reminds me that rushing isn't always the right call.

*I'm probably not good enough to get away with that really, as my KD demonstrates 😄
RanzigeRidder2
Legend
2 years ago
@IanFrags5000 If you want to stick to your aggressive gameplay, make sure you're equipped for this as well. Choosing the correct specialist to begin with, I'd advise Mackay due to his specialist trait "nimble" which makes him move faster when aiming. Add to that the grapple hook that allows him to get to places others can't reach that quick or at all.
Another good choice is Paik who will allow you to wallhack enemies so you can rush them.

Added to that a fast firing weapon! AR, SMG or shotgun will benefit an aggressive playstyle as well. There are many recommendations, so pick one that works for you.
sk1lld
Legend
2 years ago
@IanFrags5000 wrote:
Honestly, I know I mentioned that my high functioning autism impacts my hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but I am good at some other fast-paced shooters, namely Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. In a way, it may have been my high functioning autism that made me good, because I’m very persistent when it comes to my special interests, including military FPS games. So, should I just keep on trying with the aggressive gameplay? Looking back, that’s what made me good at Call of Duty.
CoD is a different game where lone wolfing can pay off. In BF2042 teamwork pays dividends, you can play aggressive but try to do it close to your team.
Alethes
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
@IanFrags5000 wrote:
Honestly, I know I mentioned that my high functioning autism impacts my hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but I am good at some other fast-paced shooters, namely Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. In a way, it may have been my high functioning autism that made me good, because I’m very persistent when it comes to my special interests, including military FPS games. So, should I just keep on trying with the aggressive gameplay? Looking back, that’s what made me good at Call of Duty.
As @ATFGunr said, this is a very fast-paced game (likely the most of all the franchise, IMO). There is absolutely no need to give up on your aggressive gameplay. I do the same regularly (depending on the mood and map). Just remember the golden-rule at all times when you play this game: when in the melee of CQC do not remain still for over a second. Move, jump, slide, whatever… when you’re still in these areas you’re a duck waiting to be had. It is the biggest mistake when in CQC by players normally more used to a ‘camping style’: paralysis by analysis.
I found it major helpful too to memorize places to seek cover at in locations disposed to be hot, and the respective flow of players. These two elements are priceless when aggressively playing.
Gibl3ts
2 years ago
All good advice already given.
I would firstly suggest to learn how to play the game for yourself, just like any game.
What works for you is not the same as what works for somebody else.
Take advice and see if those suggestions bear fruit FOR YOU.
You say you like to play aggressively?
I would say great, would love to have you on my team.
But, aggressive game-play in Battlefield requires a good understanding of what is going on in the game at any given time, and also a good knowledge(Obviously)of the maps.
I would suggest playing Falck first, as you can heal yourself while you learn the environment and make mistakes.
But play Falck as she is intended, revive your teammates and don't just revive anyone that you see(Although you certainly can at some point).
If they are dead, the chances are that you will be next, and somebody somewhere is waiting for you..
You can use this to your advantage though.
Dead bodies on the battlefield are like breadcrumbs to your enemies.
Keep an eye on the players that you revive who are playing the objective, or doing something worthwhile.
If they are playing well, try to stick with them and help them, they(Mostly) WILL help you back if they can, or their squad-mates that spawn on them will.
My main suggestion would be not trying to play too fast initially, even though you probably want to! :-)
Get an understanding of what's going on around you and what tools are available in the game, the second point being most prevalent in 2042.
Also, things that look like minimal cover are actually great cover.
Think before you go somewhere, don't just go there because your fingers tell you to! :-)
Good luck!