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Focusing more on chases has made a world of difference

Man, I have really been enjoying my killer games a lot more by focusing on my chases then trying to stop all the gens being done.

Even if I get a 0k, I can still enjoy a match if I know I improved my chasing ability more. I don't even use gen slow down perks.

I feel like as a new player (around 160 hours), this has kinda been a mental breakthrough for me and enjoy playing killer more.

Comments

  • ElusivePukka
    ElusivePukka Member Posts: 1,599

    Where did OP say it was "good for the game"?

    All I see is 'good for their personal enjoyment' here - there's not even a recommendation that other killers adopt the same mentality.

  • thebrentster911
    thebrentster911 Member Posts: 55

    Don't get me wrong, a 4k feels very satisfying and I try my best to end chases and get hooks as soon as possible (or slug if that may be better), I noticed that when I focused so much on preventing gens from popping, I put this mental stress on myself like I am always playing catch up and worrying the whole game.

    In a chase, I feel like I have more control (especially with perks that help chases) and that's what helps me feel better playing as killer. With gens, I just kept worrying so much they would finish it before I'd even get there to stop it.

    But yeah, definitely learning a lot. I'm just glad to be in a better mind set with playing killer lately :)

  • SunsetSherbet
    SunsetSherbet Member Posts: 1,607

    My question is how you are having matches that last longer than 4 minutes if you aren't trying to stop gens or get people off them? That's the issue I'd have. Matches aren't fun when they don't last longer than the queue+loading screen. And that's a major complaint killers have. The game can be over in minutes without gen regression/delay.

  • Labrac
    Labrac Applicant Posts: 1,285

    Maybe if more people start playing like that the devs will be forced at some point to do something. Right now against even average survivors on a lot of maps you have to play in an unfun way to squeeze out some kills. The problem is that the devs care more about their sTaTiStIcS and 50% kill rate than how balanced and fun the game is, so playing like that is like shooting yourself at the foot because the devs don't care about your fun as long as you keep having those 2-4ks.

  • Ghouled_Mojo
    Ghouled_Mojo Member Posts: 2,287

    I stopped running gen slow downs on several killers and just chase. Those games don’t last long but they’re not as stressful.