DUST Search - Let's talk dust: Who's an 'average' player in here?

Nova Skyy wrote:

I would say I'm poor to below average, but I've only been doing this for about two weeks. I'm quite confused, however the more I play the more I get a sense for the game.

For a rookie, it's quite difficult to break into it all. There hasn't been one game where some player or groups of players know all the hidden spots and tricks for each map. I'm against people with huge dps, using massive weapons, big shield and armor tanks, and running around with skills that would take months to achieve. It's even more discouraging to realize that when I get those skills in the next few months, those players will be even greater skilled.

I refuse to buy AUR, as I think that's just a silly cash cow for CCP. I hope it's a trend that does not stay in online games... as paying to win is a joke to me.

With that said, I do have fun playing, but I think the game matching can be better done as it seems to randomly place teams with no skill balance. I'll play for a while more, but if I can't get over the rookie hump, then I think I'll pass on this one.

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Rei Shepard Spectre II 928	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:32:00 - [31] - Quote Well if i compare myself to myself but go back 12-13 years ago, i am kinda Average right now, compared to back then, when we played team deathmatch on a lan there was Team A and team B, team B being just me and team A everyone else, then they would ban me from using single shot weapon.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE SNIPER RIFLE.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE CROSSBOW.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE MAGNUM.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE AK... good times....but Carpal Tunnel, wrist nerve damage and age is a real ***** to keep beating it back.... I am not kidding btw...(36y old) sniff... Winner of the EU Squad Cup "Go Go Power Rangers!" "Accuracy"
Jaysyn Larrisen OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention 271	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:36:00 - [32] - Quote Interesting post, Sinboto... +1 I'm an average slayer...I can occasionally get a decent kill streak in but more often than not I'm even KDR or slightly underwater. I knew that before I even started Dust though. My number 1 goal is to be the best team mate possible and I pretty much focus my efforts on that. I take a lot of pride in kill assists, hacking, shielding hackers, or making a solo run to get an uplink down on our next objective, or flanking and disrupting enemies while our real slayers knock them down, and protecting our Logibro's so they can keep the machine going. Victory in the match is what I'm looking for. No matter how rough some parts of the game are at the moment...I'm having a blast.
Humble Seeker PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris 58	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:42:00 - [33] - Quote Well, I assess each battle and do the best that I can with my main fitting, which is Amarr Assault (Templar variant suit) with the Templar Laser rifle, until I decide to start using the advanced Amarr assault and fit an advanced LR with it. I run with a squad when I can, but when not, I just try to find ways to use my weapon of choice to support my team by burning down weakened enemies, or singling out troublesome rambo's. I'm terribad at close-quarters combat. I just point my scrambler pistol at the baddie and hope for the best. Whenever we're getting protostomped or just generally smacked around, I pull out a Baloch (Militia LAV) with a militia active scanner, and do my best to turn enemy players into proto-pancakes. Or at least annoy them enough to make them pull out Wyrkomi Swarms. Kek. "Surround yourself with the faithful, Stand together, for there is no strength like it under the heavens."
Krom Ganesh Holdfast Syndicate Amarr Empire 660	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:44:00 - [34] - Quote On a good day, above average. The rest of the time, around average. !
KatanaPT Tech Guard RISE of LEGION 357	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:45:00 - [35] - Quote Rei Shepard wrote: Well if i compare myself to myself but go back 12-13 years ago, i am kinda Average right now, compared to back then, when we played team deathmatch on a lan there was Team A and team B, team B being just me and team A everyone else, then they would ban me from using single shot weapon.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE SNIPER RIFLE.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE CROSSBOW.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE MAGNUM.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE AK... good times....but Carpal Tunnel, wrist nerve damage and age is a real ***** to keep beating it back.... I am not kidding btw...(36y old) sniff... Lies, we have met several times and you are above average :P! Im average at best, there are good days and there are bad days, but what is important is having fun with your corpmates. And i know what you are talking about (35y old here) carpal tunnel and hands cramping up are a drag, and now with winter coming its gonna be interesting... Tech Guard Recruiting Spot
Master Jaraiya Ultramarine Corp 1277	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:50:00 - [36] - Quote I am probably the absolute worst player in the history of DUST 514. "The true measure of a shinobi is not how he lives, but how he dies." *- The Toad Sage*
Kam Elto KILL-EM-QUICK RISE of LEGION 130	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:51:00 - [37] - Quote Slightly below average but my large amount of SP make me slightly above average. Thank god for boosters.
Rei Shepard Spectre II 931	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:54:00 - [38] - Quote KatanaPT wrote: Rei Shepard wrote: Well if i compare myself to myself but go back 12-13 years ago, i am kinda Average right now, compared to back then, when we played team deathmatch on a lan there was Team A and team B, team B being just me and team A everyone else, then they would ban me from using single shot weapon.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE SNIPER RIFLE.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE CROSSBOW.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE MAGNUM.... FCK COBRA STOP USING THE AK... good times....but Carpal Tunnel, wrist nerve damage and age is a real ***** to keep beating it back.... I am not kidding btw...(36y old) sniff... Lies, we have met several times and you are above average :P! Im average at best, there are good days and there are bad days, but what is important is having fun with your corpmates. And i know what you are talking about (35y old here) carpal tunnel and hands cramping up are a drag, and now with winter coming its gonna be interesting... :) ill take Above Average then when you give it to me, but i am way passed being really good back then, its gonna s*ck when i am 50 and a new shooter comes out, especially when you see stuff like the Omni being made to run in and the Oculus Rift, my neck already hurst when i turn it normally, let alone with an entire helmet on my head....4-5 hours a day ... Some of us were born 20 years too friggin soon... Winner of the EU Squad Cup "Go Go Power Rangers!" "Accuracy"
Marlin Kirby KILL-EM-QUICK RISE of LEGION 88	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:59:00 - [39] - Quote Kam Elto wrote: Slightly below average but my large amount of SP make me slightly above average. Thank god for boosters. It's true. I should know. The not logic bomb!
steadyhand amarr Imperfects Negative-Feedback 1908	Posted - 2013.11.13 16:59:00 - [40] - Quote No one who checks fourms can count as an average user as it indicates a level of intrest outside of the I just want to log in play. Which is why iv always promoted talk to players in game while they are playing "my faith is my shield, the empress's light my guide and my fury my sword" winner of EU squad cup GOGO power rangers

Nova Skyy Days of Ruin 0	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:07:00 - [41] - Quote I would say I'm poor to below average, but I've only been doing this for about two weeks. I'm quite confused, however the more I play the more I get a sense for the game. For a rookie, it's quite difficult to break into it all. There hasn't been one game where some player or groups of players know all the hidden spots and tricks for each map. I'm against people with huge dps, using massive weapons, big shield and armor tanks, and running around with skills that would take months to achieve. It's even more discouraging to realize that when I get those skills in the next few months, those players will be even greater skilled. I refuse to buy AUR, as I think that's just a silly cash cow for CCP. I hope it's a trend that does not stay in online games... as paying to win is a joke to me. With that said, I do have fun playing, but I think the game matching can be better done as it seems to randomly place teams with no skill balance. I'll play for a while more, but if I can't get over the rookie hump, then I think I'll pass on this one.
steadyhand amarr Imperfects Negative-Feedback 1910	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:09:00 - [42] - Quote One comment that stuck out was silly cash cow??? How else are ccp ment to make money on this game as whenever they make guns people cry out pay to win "my faith is my shield, the empress's light my guide and my fury my sword" winner of EU squad cup GOGO power rangers
Meeko Fent Xer Cloud Consortium 1516	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:12:00 - [43] - Quote I am rather average. Usually go 1 for one. If its not a pub stomp like usual, I can go up to 2 for one, but usually 2.5 KDR. I Lock obbys Up on the Gallentean Scum. For the State! For Caldari FW join Caldari Hierarchy
Meeko Fent Xer Cloud Consortium 1516	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:15:00 - [44] - Quote steadyhand amarr wrote: One comment that stuck out was silly cash cow??? How else are ccp ment to make money on this game as whenever they make guns people cry out pay to win It isn't really pay to win anyway. Like that IGN guy said, "Its more Pay to play with all the new stuff you wont be using for a while. You pay and get to use the exact same things we freebies use only without the skill cost. For the State! For Caldari FW join Caldari Hierarchy
Leadfoot10 Molon Labe. RISE of LEGION 103	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:16:00 - [45] - Quote With a KDR of 1.15 I'm clearly in the average group. I'd like to think much of that is because of kbm, but really that's just an excuse. On the bright side, I'm trending upwards. Now being 43, I don't ever think I'll be the gamer I was when I was in my 20's and 30's and played competitively -- and I'm cool with that.
Ghost Kaisar R 0 N 1 N 825	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:17:00 - [46] - Quote Definitely Above Average. I might not be the best, but sure as hell better expect some resistance "All war is deception." "He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious" -Sun Tzu
Nova Skyy Days of Ruin 0	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:18:00 - [47] - Quote steadyhand amarr wrote: One comment that stuck out was silly cash cow??? How else are ccp ment to make money on this game as whenever they make guns people cry out pay to win I'd rather just pay for the game. I don't have a beef with "extra" pay only items, but only if it's for aesthetic purposes. Seems paying for better weapons, armor, items, and boosters to skills only unbalances the game. Why should someone be better just because they can afford to boost skills? It's not a good atmosphere for gaming.
Killar-12 The Corporate Raiders Top Men. 1712	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:21:00 - [48] - Quote Pubs worst player you'll ever see PC solid player can go toe to toe with pretty good players... CEO of The Corporate Raiders, We're still recruiting... Level 1 Forum Warrior
Killar-12 The Corporate Raiders Top Men. 1712	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:28:00 - [49] - Quote Nova Skyy wrote: steadyhand amarr wrote: One comment that stuck out was silly cash cow??? How else are ccp ment to make money on this game as whenever they make guns people cry out pay to win I'd rather just pay for the game. I don't have a beef with "extra" pay only items, but only if it's for aesthetic purposes. Seems paying for better weapons, armor, items, and boosters to skills only unbalances the game. Why should someone be better just because they can afford to boost skills? It's not a good atmosphere for gaming. I think that comes from a lack of a player market I'm going to bet 1-day boosters will go for 2-5 mill ISK 3-day boosters will go for 5-15 mill ISK 28-day boosters will go for 50-200 mill ISK BPO's (if sellable) 100-500 mill ISK Officer Weapons 1-2(Wolfmans/Calas)-4-5(Krins/Gastuns/Thales/Balacs) AUR BPC's 10kSTD-50kADV-150kPRO-500kTanks/DSs CEO of The Corporate Raiders, We're still recruiting... Level 1 Forum Warrior
Seymor Krelborn DUST University Ivy League 1192	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:39:00 - [50] - Quote I have average gun game if that's what you mean. I think I have above average battle awareness and tacticle execution. I think im pretty good at making isk and a decent squad leader. im certainly not on par with ancient exiles. insert witty or profound statement here _______.

Thor Odinson42 Molon Labe PC RISE of LEGION 1919	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:41:00 - [51] - Quote I'd like to think I'm above average. Remove time in battle from ISK payout formula and provide a bonus to winning team... Watch battles become fun again.
DoubleTap420 Pradox One Proficiency V. 107	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:45:00 - [52] - Quote I guess I would consider myself a little better than above average. I would also put myself as a top 10 ground scout maybe. Long live scouts! We will prevail one day.
Aria Gomes Death by Disassociation Zero-Day 116	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:47:00 - [53] - Quote Below average but I do have some great battles under my battle where my gun game is great. I'm a support Assault so I care more about getting people to the front then myself. Once people rise out the uplinks, I head out there and go shoot. I die s lot, but at least I made sh!t happen.
calisk galern BurgezzE.T.F Public Disorder. 1214	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:48:00 - [54] - Quote I consider myself average, I jsut think a larger then average amount of you suck monkey balls.
Vrain Matari ZionTCD Public Disorder. 1218	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:49:00 - [55] - Quote Nova Skyy wrote: I would say I'm poor to below average, but I've only been doing this for about two weeks. I'm quite confused, however the more I play the more I get a sense for the game. For a rookie, it's quite difficult to break into it all. There hasn't been one game where some player or groups of players know all the hidden spots and tricks for each map. I'm against people with huge dps, using massive weapons, big shield and armor tanks, and running around with skills that would take months to achieve. It's even more discouraging to realize that when I get those skills in the next few months, those players will be even greater skilled. I refuse to buy AUR, as I think that's just a silly cash cow for CCP. I hope it's a trend that does not stay in online games... as paying to win is a joke to me. With that said, I do have fun playing, but I think the game matching can be better done as it seems to randomly place teams with no skill balance. I'll play for a while more, but if I can't get over the rookie hump, then I think I'll pass on this one. Stock with it, that rookie hump does pass. And remember that your skillpoints go a lot further than the vet's and you are closing the gap on them with every match,as painful as that might be at times. I support SP rollover.
Thor Odinson42 Molon Labe PC RISE of LEGION 1919	Posted - 2013.11.13 17:49:00 - [56] - Quote Nova Skyy wrote: steadyhand amarr wrote: One comment that stuck out was silly cash cow??? How else are ccp ment to make money on this game as whenever they make guns people cry out pay to win I'd rather just pay for the game. I don't have a beef with "extra" pay only items, but only if it's for aesthetic purposes. Seems paying for better weapons, armor, items, and boosters to skills only unbalances the game. Why should someone be better just because they can afford to boost skills? It's not a good atmosphere for gaming. I don't think you are ever going to be truly satisfied in gaming unless you reside in some country where the state is so powerful that they decide to provide entertainment to it's oppressed populace for free. This isn't Alice in Wonderland. Businesses have to make money. I know plenty of people that are badass at this game that have never spent a dime. I'm average and I've spent a ton. Remove time in battle from ISK payout formula and provide a bonus to winning team... Watch battles become fun again.
Talos Alomar Subdreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore 1751	Posted - 2013.11.13 18:02:00 - [57] - Quote Nova Skyy wrote: I would say I'm poor to below average, but I've only been doing this for about two weeks. I'm quite confused, however the more I play the more I get a sense for the game. For a rookie, it's quite difficult to break into it all. There hasn't been one game where some player or groups of players know all the hidden spots and tricks for each map. I'm against people with huge dps, using massive weapons, big shield and armor tanks, and running around with skills that would take months to achieve. It's even more discouraging to realize that when I get those skills in the next few months, those players will be even greater skilled. I refuse to buy AUR, as I think that's just a silly cash cow for CCP. I hope it's a trend that does not stay in online games... as paying to win is a joke to me. With that said, I do have fun playing, but I think the game matching can be better done as it seems to randomly place teams with no skill balance. I'll play for a while more, but if I can't get over the rookie hump, then I think I'll pass on this one. Make sure to hang out int the rookie training grounds section of the forum. They have a channel "the learning coalition" for helping newbies figure out this game. Take them up on their offer. These guys know their ****.
Buddha Brown Factory Fresh 441	Posted - 2013.11.13 18:27:00 - [58] - Quote a hair above average when playing regularly, prettttty bad now that I poke my head in once a month or so. Still haven't DL'd this 1.6 and its apparent "ttk" madenss so I might even be half decent considering max'd assault/AR role
XANDER KAG Red Star. EoN. 484	Posted - 2013.11.13 18:34:00 - [59] - Quote I have no problem admiring it. I learned who to avoid better, so it looks like I am a better player than I really am, statistically speaking. Who says you can't kill in style? Fear the tribes.
Thor McStrut Reckoners 372	Posted - 2013.11.13 18:36:00 - [60] - Quote Seeing some of you in here who claim average, or above average, that makes me bottom of the barrel. I nearly always finish in the middle of the team (6-10), unless I'm having a bad game, then I'm in the bottom 5. The rare games I'm in the top 5, means there was something wrong with the rest of the blueberries.



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