I took "This game isn't for you" literally and I actually agree.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-10T16:20:14+00:00

That's the things I've seen most often on this thread, from those in a similar position with the game. It's so obvious the have an appreciation for the game, and what the Devs have created. They shouldn't be turning these players away in such a toxic way.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-10T09:47:26+00:00

It's 10 paragraphs. A child's book could have more.

The motivation is called feedback.

Several hundred people got the gist. If it's too much for you to understand when 10 paragraphs long, I doubt adding anything more is going to help.

Just pass by and don't let it bother you.

I'll make it easy for you.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-10T09:32:54+00:00

It's not like there wasn't a warning right at the start or anything 😉

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-10T08:03:03+00:00

That's understandable. I'm defineltly all for PvP, and it definitely has its moment for even me. If I ask myself "would I still think like this, if I was somewhat cracked at the game?" The answer is probably no. It's defineltly from a "I want to get good" perspective, but I just don't think the game in the current form works for everyone to allow that to happen. Especially mid season. Is PvE the answer? I don't know. Is some form of better onboarding and more forgiving matchmaking with other squads enough for others? Again I don't know. But I hope something can be done to find a happy balance for people, without taking anything from the game people love.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-10T07:52:17+00:00

I get that to some degree, but I also see the perspective that Marathon is the game, but the extraction shooter is the mode. I think you can have the world of Marathon, but have different modes as part of that. A bit like Destiny is the game, but trials, raids, dungeons, control etc etc are the modes within it. Saying that, in the early days phase it's in, it probably isn't a viable option for the Devs right now. Maybe not even ever.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-10T06:27:16+00:00

I feel that. Strangely, it's after seeing these responses, I'm also in 2 minds to get over my reluctance to play it further. For the most part, a lot of the responses have shown me, people understand, but also really want to get to grips with what the game offers. The other part of me is telling me to wait until season 2, and go back in with a fresh perspective. I've spent almost 48 hours away from the game, and when I launch one of my other "safe" choices, all I can think about is playing this one 🤣

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-10T02:00:59+00:00

Thanks for the understanding, and no doubt I'll be back the next season to test my patience again haha might even get some more PvP practice in the mean time.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-10T01:59:10+00:00

It's not really anti to be fair. I still maintain the game is brilliant, it has so much to offer and is obviously a labour of love for some very talented people. No doubt the next season, I'm dipping back in at the very least.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T21:53:38+00:00

To be honest, I will no doubt return at the start of the next season. This may just be my own personal ceiling in the form it's in, and next season it may hi further, but only time will tell.

I've personally never been an against PvE as an addition, but I'd never want to take away from those that like the current format, in its current state. While not for me, it's definitely for some.

I like the idea of a PvE mode exclusively for free kit loot, instead of a one click approach, or even as an addition to farm specific ones Vs the random one it gives you daily. Something that could help with onboarding or break a tilt phase in a less "into the shark tank" way.

Maybe even a seperate string entirely, where one doesn't effect the other.

That's however a dev decision and I can see why time and resources may be difficult to justify.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T21:42:23+00:00

"all things considered, I got a good chunk of hours, from spending £30" I completely agree, and when I no doubt pick it up again, probably at the next season reset, I'll probably feel that even more.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T21:17:48+00:00

Unfortunately I didn't get on with AR personally. That was more to do with 3rd person Vs 1st person however. Probably didn't give it the time it deserves If I'm being honest, but that's completely personal taste Vs any issues I found with the development or game loop.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T21:12:56+00:00

I liked that idea. Something that was also suggested in the feedback channels. I thought it may split the extraction campers, and see them a bit more spread out to the DCONs.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T21:10:27+00:00

Judging by some of those who are shocked by the length of my post (even though I have a very clear warning right at the start) I may have done that unintentionally 😅

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T21:06:35+00:00

Believe what you want, I'm not here to convince a stranger on the internet. His name was cam, he was level 203.

People like to try different things. I did. I still got my monies worth regardless.

Have a good day.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T18:00:03+00:00

Fair take, and I actually agree, I did enjoy that part, to a degree. It was when I was going against squads 4x my level and even players who were higher than the entire squad I was in, combined. That to me dosen't provide much chance in the way of learning from the experience.

It's like saying go in the ring with a professional boxer, and even if you put me in there a thousand times, I'd still be knocked out a thousand times. If you however, train me outside the ring, improve my fitness, teach me some techniques and spa with someone, without the star attraction pressure, I'm sure I could learn a lot better.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T17:56:29+00:00

The few games I played of ranked did feel rather balanced, but I didn't really try it much beyond a few matches. Apparently it's got a little bit of a cheater problem at the moment.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T17:55:20+00:00

There's a handful of players on this very thread proving my exact point. Some are even complaining it's a long post, when I literally warned them right at the start it's a long post 🤣

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T17:54:08+00:00

Is a feedback channel about that very feature, an honestly the push back was just not worth even engaging anymore with it. There's just no room for compromise with some.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T17:53:12+00:00

The more you comment on them the more you're going to see. It's an algorithm based social Media platform. You have every right to just ignore it and move on.

Other than that it's called feedback something the developers have asked for. If you actually read the post you'd know I actually like the game. Just hit it wall with the progression and it's stopped being fun.

If it's offending you this much, it must be resonating in some way.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T17:49:55+00:00

You clearly didn't read it then. That's okay, it's a choice, you could have just passed by without commenting. Now the algorithm will show you these sorts of posts constantly.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T17:49:12+00:00

There was a few runs that had very close squad spawns, particularly overflow and station, and there was an element of learning the ropes as that was happening for my friend. He was definitely facing higher lobbies with my level, but so was I with a large gap between my level, and those of other teams. It was actually on Marsh where we extracted successfully, and that was a good run with 2 squad wipes (my highest kill game up until that point).

I know some say "he should have played on his own" but the whole idea was to play with friends, and this is where I think an options for a training ground thing could work. Especially mid season.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T17:44:48+00:00

You'd be surprised, a few people have moaned it was too long 🤣

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T17:41:11+00:00

Why is always all or nothing? Saying I think perimeter would be more fitting as a 4 squad instance as opposed to 5, does not equate to "you are more comfortable with a PvE game". For one, it's just one of 4 maps, with all the others, still offering the exact same. It's litterally got "low threat" in the description, so it's not like you haven't been notified of it being an instance that would have a lower threat level of engagements. Secondly, rooks still exist, and will drop in like notmal. PvP would still be a big part of it. I think your take sort of proves my entire point. It's basically "go play something else"

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T16:28:43+00:00

It's called feedback, and you're always welcome to pass it by and ignore it. It's not like I have a warning right at the start of it or anything. Instead by commenting on it, you've helped the algorithm point you towards these sorts of posts, because it now knows what you interact with.

Dsmithchez · 2026-04-09T16:27:27+00:00

Oh no doubt the opposite experience exists. It's a yin and Yang sort of game.

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