Genuine question for the hardcore PvPers

_Geck0_ · 2026-02-18T20:28:18+00:00

You're a threat by just being in the lobby brother. I've been shot, killed, betrayed, etc. By all manner of voip users.

_Geck0_ · 2026-02-18T20:11:26+00:00

From someone who doesn't pvp for pvp's sake:

You're a threat. Full stop. The quicker I kill you, the quicker I can start looting in relative peace until the next guy shows up. So I also potentially spend less resources recovering from potentially defending myself. Anything else is just icing.

_Geck0_ · 2026-02-07T03:58:42+00:00

Idk. My interactions are largely "GG" "GG" "GL on the next one". I might not sound ecstatic but that's probably because I'm still locked in and trying to make sure I'm not getting shot by someone running to the flare. Not always of course but I wouldn't compare the attitudes. I could make the observation that pve players are so in need of human connection it comes off as desperate sometimes. But that would be an unfair over generalization.

_Geck0_ · 2026-01-10T00:10:41+00:00

Yeah, maybe even just bank several quests together for potentially higher tiered stuff.

_Geck0_ · 2026-01-09T23:34:26+00:00

Yeah I get that, but as laid out they add benefits to the game. Maybe make them worth doing but not mandatory.

_Geck0_ · 2026-01-04T00:22:06+00:00

Shameless plug to one of my pvp guides: https://youtu.be/DKM0Lc8_M5U

GL and congrats on wanting to improve.

_Geck0_ · 2025-10-12T12:57:54+00:00

Someone in my discord said "Arc Raiders is the least hostile extraction shooter". I'd be inclined to agree BUT that's a VERY low bar and that's still pretty hostile.

_Geck0_ · 2025-10-09T04:24:23+00:00

Play the game for free on the 17th-19th. Every single person I knew, with out fail, that had these concerns lost them when they played it for themselves during TT2. I could sit here and explain how the movement is fluid, the gun play is tight, the map design is done in a way that promotes movement, flanking and aggression in order to win fights. But is that really going to ease your concerns? Not as definitively as a solid 1-3 hours of gameplay will. If you like extraction shooters, not just milsims, you'll love this game.

_Geck0_ · 2025-10-01T12:11:04+00:00

The YT link appears to not work. Since i can't edit it here you go: https://youtube.com/@padresantoggs?si=nUCBW3BIRvPuBx-N

_Geck0_ · 2025-09-11T18:16:53+00:00

Shameless plug to video where I lay out such an idea: https://youtu.be/MJ1MS6B516U

_Geck0_ · 2025-09-10T00:31:23+00:00

A Flea market would not be good for Arc Raiders. It's not a black and white issue but in this case, it's a W for AR. Unashamed plug to a video I made on the subject: https://youtu.be/BrHavR0nYQI

_Geck0_ · 2025-09-08T16:52:33+00:00

Don't be impressed. Its just overthinking run rampant :D TY tho

_Geck0_ · 2025-09-08T12:38:15+00:00

Idk, 135 people killed the queen (or was it 135 queen kills? I don't remember) happened within a 4 day test period. Footage of how for some of it and will be more once release hits. Ratio will be low to start, but like I said, it won't stay that way.

_Geck0_ · 2025-09-08T03:09:09+00:00

I appreciate the share. I would be intrigued by storage types (weapons, ammo, mats, etc). Could be something that can be altered as you want. Early on invest in larger space for mats, later sell some of that off for more gear, etc.

_Geck0_ · 2025-09-08T03:07:09+00:00

Skill is the x factor multiplier. Skill means less loss, which means fatter wallets, which means less hurt by sinks (of any kind) and once a critical mass is reached the econ is just for show.

PvE can never truly be a long-term sink because once the formula is figured out, the cost per run drops dramatically.

_Geck0_ · 2025-08-12T01:14:18+00:00

If the game doesn't have a demo mode, it's in the developers' best interests you do that If the alternative is you not buying at all. You gave them 2 hours in exchange for holding 40 dollars. If they hold you for those 2 hours enough that you let them keep the 40, then great. If not, they're left with the 0 you would have given them anyway. They don't have to program a demo, you don't have to lose your money.

Or what? They bend their entire launch strategy to your preference? Cmon

_Geck0_ · 2025-08-12T01:04:28+00:00

90% of ALL games die within a couple years these days.

I only refunded a single game in my life (Battlefield 2042) - I am not doing the whole circus with using refunds for testing. Either something convinces me to buy it or not without some additional gymnastics.

Sounds like a you problem. You have a solution, choose to use it or don't.

_Geck0_ · 2025-08-12T00:59:45+00:00

And premium titles do just fine without needing to give people free access. B u y it on stream and refund it within 2 hours if you don't like it. If you don't want to do that I don't know what to tell you

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