Index:
Post 1 GÇô Introduction
Post 2 GÇô The RPG Effect
Post 3 GÇô Time-to-Effectiveness

Introduction:
So youGÇÖre new to the game, have run through the lolcademy, and are now finding that youGÇÖre being mercilessly being crushed without any chance of retaliation? Are you finding that even when you catch a red-dot unaware and blaze away with your shiny new rifle, they barely notice you and are able to gun you down at their leisure? Have you been wondering why you suck so much, no matter what you do?

Well donGÇÖt worry, itGÇÖs not you! At least, itGÇÖs at most 1/3 you. The rest is game mechanics and what I like to call The RPG EffectGäó.

What it comes down to is this: there are three factors that substantively affect your performance on the battlefield, and only one of those is in your direct control.

These three are:

• Gun game (player ability)

• Effectiveness (Skill Points)

• Quality (ISK)

The first, gun game, is up to you. ItGÇÖs altogether possible youGÇÖre a hardcore FPSer and already have substantial gun game, and just need to learn the maps, tactics and feel of the game. It may be that youGÇÖre new to the genre and need to learn the lot. In any case, itGÇÖs a matter of days to week to reach an effective level and is reliant on your personal ability.

These last two (Effectiveness and Quality) are what make up The RPG Effect, and are only able to be overcome through time played. Due to these it will take a matter of months to reach a level where you can be reasonably effective, and can never fully be overcome.

Like to know why? Then read on!