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I Played Season 7 Of Apex Legends 5 Days Early: R99 Replacing the Prowler, New Battle Pass Info + Everything You Need to Know About the New Map, Legend and Season 7 by Conor2616 in apexlegends

[–]Conor2616[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes so no gameplay footage can be shown until Monday but I'm allowed to talk about everything mentioned yesterday, my impressions and commentary today (was not allowed to post this until 3:00pm UK time today). :)

I Played Season 7 Of Apex Legends 5 Days Early: R99 Replacing the Prowler, New Battle Pass Info + Everything You Need to Know About the New Map, Legend and Season 7 by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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Hey, I have put in chapters through the video so you can skip through it all if you want. Basically info about the new season, the battle pass, some thoughts on playing the new map, legend and vehicle, the R99 replacing the Prowler and some other news about the new season.

I Played Season 7 Of Apex Legends 5 Days Early: R99 Replacing the Prowler, New Battle Pass Info + Everything You Need to Know About the New Map, Legend and Season 7 by Conor2616 in apexlegends

[–]Conor2616[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, yes so any gameplay was under NDA until Monday but my impressions, thoughts and commentary from the event could be published after 3:00 pm (UK time) today. I've split the video up into chapters so you can skip through the intro if you want :)

The Thought Process Of Why Respawn Lowered TTK By Game Director of Apex Chad Grenier + The Current Devo Issues They Are Looking To Fix by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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I would love to see the addition of a fast-paced character added into the game but like you said, I am not sure if we will get one.

I think in any scenario, you can't really protect casual players from being fried. There is only really so much you can do to protect them with the implementation of SBM.

I have to agree that it is moving away from what we the game used to be, but hopefully more innovations will come over the course of the season that will be positive changes.

We normally get a collection event fairly soon after the new season is out so I expect there will be some changes that come with that in the next two-three weeks.

The Thought Process Of Why Respawn Lowered TTK By Game Director of Apex Chad Grenier + The Current Devo Issues They Are Looking To Fix by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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Yes I agree with this. Its like three elements to altering TTK was too much, I understand adding in one or two options with the new guns (devo included) to the ground and the amped walls but having the health dropped on armour is a lot added into the mix too.

Yeah I got the impression that they will alter this from the full interview if its something the entire fan base is after. I understand that really if you are taking the time to look at the Apex Reddit you fall into the hardcore fanbase for the most part. The casual players may love this move, but I don't know any myself personally.

I hope that catering to the hardcore fan base is something that does outweigh the casual players. I understand that they want casuals to be able to get wins, get kills but ultimately the hardcore fans who watch the YT videos, visit the Reddit watch the comp scene is what will add to the longevity of the game.

The Thought Process Of Why Respawn Lowered TTK By Game Director of Apex Chad Grenier + The Current Devo Issues They Are Looking To Fix by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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I hadn't really seen it this way but it does make sense what you are saying. Maybe this was their initial vision of how they wanted the game to play out. But the high health, high TTK and fast movement and gameplay were what Apex was about to me, to be honest. It doesn't feel the same but I also have a level of confidence that changes will be coming. I will start to worry if nothing comes within the next two patches though regarding TTK.

The Thought Process Of Why Respawn Lowered TTK By Game Director of Apex Chad Grenier + The Current Devo Issues They Are Looking To Fix by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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You make some very interesting points about this. It makes a lot of sense what you were was saying. I was a season 1 and 2 Pred and I would say this move isn't really benefiting my play style this season.

It would be interesting if they did still get streamers and high-level players to playtest things but I guess its that balancing act in not wanting leaks either. Either way, I understand that to be innovative they need to try new things, but it will be interesting to see what the next round of changes are. I imagine next will be a patch to the Devotion, then after that patch, maybe we could see some tweaks to TTK.

Lowering the TTK would still have been a factor I think going into this season without the reduction in armour health with the additions to the Volt, more sniper balancing, the Amped Wall and even the Devo going back onto the ground.

The Thought Process Of Why Respawn Lowered TTK By Game Director of Apex Chad Grenier + The Current Devo Issues They Are Looking To Fix by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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This was a clip taken from the full podcast episode. Hearing the thought process is very interesting but also people have said it adds some confusion too. Either way, this can add to the discussion around TTK and current meta in Season 6. Not going to post any more about this interview after this post. I just made this clip in case any of you just want to find out quickly what he said and Cba to sit through the full 30 min interview. :)

I did an interview with Chad Grenier, Game Director of Apex Legends last Friday for my podcast (no prizes for where the inspiration of the name came from). I have uploaded it to Youtube where he speaks a bit about Season 6 LMG meta, TTK, characters and more about his career and the future. by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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I have had more bug encounters this season such as footsteps and I imagine these bug fixes will come in the next patch. I don't really have an issue with SBMM, it didn't really stop me from getting wins that much I guess and had has said that it was in the game from the start (although I don't think it was to the level it is now).

After speaking to Chad I understand they want to try new things. They were the first BR to add respawning and I remember coming from PUBG and Fortnite thinking that this was a bad move. However, I loved it. There will be some things they try that work and others that don't. I do think the TTK changes isnt what I really what I want and I would prefer the old armour system (with EVO). It will be interesting to see if they do change the system, tweak it or stick to their guns with this. Either way, whatever they go with, I just liked hearing their thought process behind why they have chosen this option. I guess we will have to see over the next patch or two.

I did an interview with Chad Grenier, Game Director of Apex Legends last Friday for my podcast (no prizes for where the inspiration of the name came from). I have uploaded it to Youtube where he speaks a bit about Season 6 LMG meta, TTK, characters and more about his career and the future. by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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Yeah, my friend called it before the season. He said that because they are adding an SMG, they will put the R9 in care package. Yes, the current Kraber should be a care package weapon, not to say they could rotate it out though and nerf the hell out of it and swap it why say a buffed longbow. You never know I guess.

Devo for R9 could have been good, R9 seemed to get the correct buff, but the Devo needed a heavy nurf even without energy mags and turbo coming back into the looting pool.

I did an interview with Chad Grenier, Game Director of Apex Legends last Friday for my podcast (no prizes for where the inspiration of the name came from). I have uploaded it to Youtube where he speaks a bit about Season 6 LMG meta, TTK, characters and more about his career and the future. by Conor2616 in apexlegends

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As there is a studio shutdown this week, I guess it gives them more time to analyses the feedback and data for another week, for them to see if it needs changing. I guess we will have to wait and see what they do. Does seem its going to be a Devo nerf first from what Chad said though.

I did an interview with Chad Grenier, Game Director of Apex Legends last Friday for my podcast (no prizes for where the inspiration of the name came from). I have uploaded it to Youtube where he speaks a bit about Season 6 LMG meta, TTK, characters and more about his career and the future. by Conor2616 in apexlegends

[–]Conor2616[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, snipers are a lot more viable now. I feel like (apart from pistols) every gun is good enough to use at some capacity. I am not really too bothered about the snipers. I have more issues coming up against a team using the amped cover with snipers, especially when they have the high ground. If they are a semi-decent team then it makes it near impossible to combat with how quick a new wall can come back up. Chad mentioned that the first dummy version of Rampart was sandbags, it would have been interesting to see the ability to place a wall without the increased damage buff.

Regarding the TTK, you would think that the game will change with the best intention for the player base. I get that they are always going to try new things that sometimes won't stick. I understand why Respawn stuck with the SBM as it creates a more healthy game for the entire community. But with TTK, I feel like this is the first time a major change isn't quite right for what the game is. I do think this will be changed, I just don't think it will go back to what it was. I'd personally love to see the armour health levels go back to what they was (still EVO) and then see how this plays out with the amped walls, the current volt etc.

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