A Few Tips for Casuals – From a Casual

I’m a casual player. And just like many others, I’m extremely disappointed by EA’s decision to remove progression from bot matches. However, I’m not giving up yet. While we wait and hope for them to bring progression back, I’m playing multiplayer — and yes, it’s brutally hard. I know many of you quit after five minutes out of pure frustration. But I’ve learned a few things along the way that can help make the experience a bit more bearable.
These are all lessons I’ve learned the hard way, by playing.

1 Accept that you will die. A lot.
Especially at the beginning. That’s completely normal for new and casual players. Thankfully, how many times you die means absolutely nothing in this game.

2 Accept that you won’t get a ton of kills.
A casual player won’t top the scoreboard — and that’s fine. Kills don’t matter. KD doesn’t matter. This isn’t Call of Duty.

3 Pick the right class.
Assault and Sniper sound exciting, but they’re the least forgiving for low-skill players. Leave those for more experienced teammates.
I strongly recommend Support/Medic. You can genuinely help your team win — without relying on raw aim.

4 Do your job as your class.
Don’t chase kills — they will come eventually.
Heal your teammates. Use smoke grenades smartly and pull downed allies out of danger. Your defibrillator revives in a second — use it! And don’t worry about dying in the process.
If you revive two or three teammates but get killed afterward — that’s a win. You helped your team.

5 Don’t run around alone.
You are not Rambo.
Stick with a squad. Move behind them, support them. Take cover, move in short bursts, crawl if the fire is heavy.
Tanks are your best friends — follow them for protection.

6 Embrace defense.
Holding a captured point is easier and far more rewarding than storming a new one.
Find a well-covered position — but stay close to teammates. Group defense is strong defense.

7 It’s okay to camp.
Yes. Really. Don’t feel guilty.
If you’re forced into multiplayer, play the most efficient way for your skill level. Camping works. Hold a strong position and react when needed.

8 Build for recoil control.
Pick attachments that reduce recoil as much as possible.
Don’t worry if something slows movement or ADS speed — in fair duels you’ll lose anyway. Surprise and control are more valuable than speed.

9 Play your role — XP comes naturally.
If you’re a Medic, heal and revive. Pull downed players to safety. Toss supply pouches. Place cover.
Support → give ammo.
Engineer → take out vehicles.
Do what your class is meant to do and the rewards will follow.

10 Understand the core of Battlefield.
Battlefield is a team game where shooting is only a tool — not the goal.
Capturing and defending objectives is what wins matches.
Example:
You’re holding a choke point with a teammate. Enemies push forward.
You fire badly and miss a bunch — but they fall back.
Congratulations — you defended the point!
Your teammate gets downed. You revive them.
Another success.
You helped your team win without a single kill.
That’s Battlefield.

Final Thoughts
Don’t stress about the chaos — everyone feels lost at the start. Over time, you’ll learn to read the battlefield and use that chaos against your enemy.
Don’t get discouraged by failures — there will be many. But every match you’ll be a little better. And kills will eventually come.
My personal record is 13 kills in one match — and I’m proud of it.
Good luck out there — and see you on the battlefield! 💪🎮