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PLAYERUNKNOWNS BATTLEGROUNDS Early Access Thread: This Is Battle Royale

Palpable

Member
So the more expensive the crate is the better the items are, right? Because the last 2 weeks I have stopped buying the crates when they hit 5,600 points and I got absolute shit items (all duplicates of shit I have, btw). 4 baseball caps, low tier shirts, pants, etc. All things I have too. What's the deal?
 

Blizzard

Banned
So the more expensive the crate is the better the items are, right? Because the last 2 weeks I have stopped buying the crates when they hit 5,600 points and I got absolute shit items (all duplicates of shit I have, btw). 4 baseball caps, low tier shirts, pants, etc. All things I have too. What's the deal?
I think they're exactly the same no matter how expensive they get.
 

jediyoshi

Member
So the more expensive the crate is the better the items are, right? Because the last 2 weeks I have stopped buying the crates when they hit 5,600 points and I got absolute shit items (all duplicates of shit I have, btw). 4 baseball caps, low tier shirts, pants, etc. All things I have too. What's the deal?

You didn't pray to the RNG gods.
 

Nymerio

Member
So the more expensive the crate is the better the items are, right? Because the last 2 weeks I have stopped buying the crates when they hit 5,600 points and I got absolute shit items (all duplicates of shit I have, btw). 4 baseball caps, low tier shirts, pants, etc. All things I have too. What's the deal?

It's just a soft cap on the amount of crates you can buy every week. I think they even stop getting more expensive once you hit 5.6k or 7.2k. You have the same chances for the same items regardless of how much you paid for the crate.
 

Okada

Member
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I finally did it!

Playing this game aggressively is so much more fun than sneaking your way through and getting 1 or 2 kills.
 

Xater

Member
So the more expensive the crate is the better the items are, right? Because the last 2 weeks I have stopped buying the crates when they hit 5,600 points and I got absolute shit items (all duplicates of shit I have, btw). 4 baseball caps, low tier shirts, pants, etc. All things I have too. What's the deal?

No they are just trying to limit the amount if crates you can get. The chances of getting stuff are always the same.
 
How do players react to people without headset/mic? I only tackeled solo mode so far because I never really played random online matches (any game) that require team tactics...Being a newbie maks things worse.

Do any of you play squad mode without talking? I guess I would just follow orders but I wouldn't be much of a useful player at the same time. I have a bluetooth earplugs with basic mic input so I might try that today. Even then my english isn't the best but we'll see.

I'm a bit scared to let random internet people down. :D
 

Darkwater

Member
How do players react to people without headset/mic? I only tackeled solo mode so far because I never really played random online matches (any game) that require team tactics...Being a newbie maks things worse.

Do any of you play squad mode without talking? I guess I would just follow orders but I wouldn't be much of a useful player at the same time. I have a bluetooth earplugs with basic mic input so I might try that today. Even then my english isn't the best but we'll see.

I'm a bit scared to let random internet people down. :D

Where are you? EU? because there, in a random game with randoms, odds are no one will talk. And you'll die.

Still, always better to have voice.
 
Where are you? EU? because there, in a random game with randoms, odds are no one will talk. And you'll die.

Still, always better to have voice.

Yeah, EU. I'll try to make things work to add my voice to the silence, then. ;) I'll probably play with my buddies as soon as they get the game. It's super fun!!!

I have the feeling the community isn't as toxic as in other games (yet).
 

Darkwater

Member
Yeah, EU. I'll try to make things work to add my voice to the silence, then. ;) I'll probably play with my buddies as soon as they get the game. It's super fun!!!

I have the feeling the community isn't as toxic as in other games (yet).

I always do voice, even if all others are silent. Sometimes they join in later. But a better alternative would be the GAF Discord!

And yes, buddies is always more fun.
 

Xater

Member
Yeah, EU. I'll try to make things work to add my voice to the silence, then. ;) I'll probably play with my buddies as soon as they get the game. It's super fun!!!

I have the feeling the community isn't as toxic as in other games (yet).

Just join the GAF Discord. I have already played quite a few games with people from there. All nice fellas.
 

Dommel

Member
I really like the Highlights feature of the new Nvidia drivers. I have OBS installed but I usually forget to open it all or if it is open to start recording after I've told it to stop after a previous match.

Highlights does exactly what it says it does and so far I haven't notcied any negative impact in performance.

And thanks to highlights, here is the circle of life of PUBG;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjL-Lm3gVzI
 

empo

Member
I really like the Highlights feature of the new Nvidia drivers. I have OBS installed but I usually forget to open it all or if it is open to start recording after I've told it to stop after a previous match.

Highlights does exactly what it says it does and so far I haven't notcied any negative impact in performance.

And thanks to highlights, here is the circle of life of PUBG;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjL-Lm3gVzI

How exactly do you set it up? I already used the geforce overlay record function but can't for the life of me figure out how to get highlights working.
 

jeffc919

Member
I finally did it!

Playing this game aggressively is so much more fun than sneaking your way through and getting 1 or 2 kills.

Damn, that's impressive. You wiped out almost 1/5 of the island single handedly. I'm up to 13 solo wins after this weekend but the best I've done is 5 kills in a few of them. Obviously I'm playing much more cautiously.
 

jeffc919

Member
I really like the Highlights feature of the new Nvidia drivers. I have OBS installed but I usually forget to open it all or if it is open to start recording after I've told it to stop after a previous match.

Highlights does exactly what it says it does and so far I haven't notcied any negative impact in performance.

And thanks to highlights, here is the circle of life of PUBG;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjL-Lm3gVzI

Yea, I'm really liking the highlights feature. Would like it even more if it automatically did a screenshot of the win at the end. Being able to configure how far back you want your recording to go for highlights would be cool too. Maybe that is configurable...I need to look at the options. An autosave of the final 5 minutes of each game would be something I'd like also.
 

Wardancer

Neo Member
I really like the Highlights feature of the new Nvidia drivers. I have OBS installed but I usually forget to open it all or if it is open to start recording after I've told it to stop after a previous match.

Highlights does exactly what it says it does and so far I haven't notcied any negative impact in performance.

And thanks to highlights, here is the circle of life of PUBG;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjL-Lm3gVzI

I tried it but I am using 2 monitors and have discord up on the second monitor while playing (in real fullscreen) and the hilights UI would often appear in the discord window after a match or just lock up completely.

If you're holding a key when you disconnect, it'll stay pressed. For example if you're moving forward, you'll keep going until you've reconnected.

Funny thing that.... I crashed while driving a car with my 3 teammates.... it started turning in a circle while boosting and they managed to jump out and had to stand there dodging the car while i tried to load back in to stop the car... basically ran a UAZ from 30-40% tank to empty circling around my squad... too bad Im the one recording so didnt get any video of it :(
 
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Deleted member 325805

Unconfirmed Member
Every time I get into top 10 I tilt so hard, the pressure gets to me. I think I just need my first win to get over the nerves. I gave away the easiest win ever yesterday, last 3, other 2 shooting each other but I fucked it by panic shooting. My hands were literally shaking at the end, I haven't had an adrenaline rush from a game like that since my WoW days many years ago.
 

jeffc919

Member
Every time I get into top 10 I tilt so hard, the pressure gets to me. I think I just need my first win to get over the nerves. I gave away the easiest win ever yesterday, last 3, other 2 shooting each other but I fucked it by panic shooting. My hands were literally shaking at the end, I haven't had an adrenaline rush from a game like that since my WoW days many years ago.

If I remember right I had 40+ top tens and 4 2nd place finishes before finally winning and what you describe was a big reason why. I wouldn't say I'm an ice cold assassin just yet but getting some wins under my belt helped me be able to keep my focus and not get flustered and panic in the end game. Now it's usually just bad luck or poor execution that is my undoing when I come up short.
 

Blizzard

Banned
Every time I get into top 10 I tilt so hard, the pressure gets to me. I think I just need my first win to get over the nerves. I gave away the easiest win ever yesterday, last 3, other 2 shooting each other but I fucked it by panic shooting. My hands were literally shaking at the end, I haven't had an adrenaline rush from a game like that since my WoW days many years ago.
The adrenaline is no joke. I've only won once in solo, and I screwed up several top 3 finishes recently. A few days ago I was top 2 in solo FPP, we were both prone in the swamp on opposite sides of a tiny ridge, and I was so tense waiting to hear a grenade click or something that I accidentally clicked and fired a couple of shots. Since I revealed my position I figured I had to get up so of course I instantly died after that.

I think my hands were tingling afterwards too, which is probably an adrenaline thing. I do wonder if this game is unhealthy to play often. :p

I've played a lot of close competitive games but the final 10 rush in this game is pretty unique, and I wonder if that's part of its success. Oddly enough once I joined GAF squads and got two wins last night, the endgame was tense, but not near as crazy stressful and panicky. I'm not sure what part of that is psychology because I have teammates backing me up and what part is squad endgames actually being safer because enemies are typically clumped together.
 
I only ever play duo/squad... man I should win a solo just to get it out of the way and prove I can - if I can! Last I tried I came 4th. That was like my 4th ever match.
 
Ran into people teaming in solo today.I recorded it but they didn't kill me and I didn't see their names so I guess they won't get banned. Also,ran into a cheater named "pancakez" who was one shotting ppl..Checked his stats and yeah,I hope his ass gets banned...First time playing in a week and this is my luck :'(



to the guy who got 17 kills shittttttttttt.I wish I could win a game like that haha.I think my best game is 9 kills.
 

Blizzard

Banned
What impresses me is even SEEING 17 people. What mode were you playing? In solo FPP, I'm lucky to see like 8 people besides the initial drop.
 

Ryde3

Member
How exactly do you set it up? I already used the geforce overlay record function but can't for the life of me figure out how to get highlights working.

I'm wondering too. In the GeForce panel I turned on Highlights and set a location, but nothings happening.

I have a 970, is that the issue? Would love a comprehensive setup guide for this feature.
 
Man I really don't like this new update routine they are using. We have no way of knowing when to expect updates or even when to expect the revelation of upcoming updates.
 
If you're holding a key when you disconnect, it'll stay pressed. For example if you're moving forward, you'll keep going until you've reconnected.
That explains a lot. I guess if you're just standing in the middle of a field and disconnect, you'll still be standing there for everyone to see?

Lucky I managed to run into the water then I guess :)

DrDisreSPECTATE

I heard this guy is trying to play a character? But I can't quite figure out what that character is.

Is that his real hair?
 

Venfayth

Member
Man I really don't like this new update routine they are using. We have no way of knowing when to expect updates or even when to expect the revelation of upcoming updates.

I'm waiting til they release a couple updates to make a judgement call.

I feel like they will be able to release more substantial updates - and the more important part - and actually give them a sufficient testing period with this new method.

We'll see though.
 
I'm waiting til they release a couple updates to make a judgement call.

I feel like they will be able to release more substantial updates - and the more important part - and actually give them a sufficient testing period with this new method.

We'll see though.
then why not just do updates every 2 weeks, and take a week to test?

I think it's a really annoying guy. He's great at it.

He's a "pro gamer" that mocks actual pro gamer culture. And put some damn respect on the man's name!
 
For real, what's the point of the VSS? It's bullet drop makes it useless at even a modest range and it does almost no damage.

I'll pick it up if I don't have a 4x+ scope yet. I've gotten a few decent kills with it because it comes suppressed, which is nice, but I agree that it's pretty shitty. The bullet drop is insane.
 
Giving me heart attacks when I run through a field

I have a heart attack shooting that thing.

Every time I shoot my aiming feels like the bad guys in the A-Team. Always landing right in front of my targets feet. A close range sniper rifle seems like an act against god.

Also ran into a weird glitch using it. When I scoped while prone, I think my jacket glitched through the sight, so it constantly blocked my view. So annoying. Made it to #6 somehow though, lol.
 
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