Avoid getting tilted
https://youtu.be/W6vpgy40xiQ
I've found this great video by Otzdarva about ways of dealing with the stress and frustration players feel during the games, and how to avoid becoming tilted, as well as checking your own self-awareness.
I've seen discussions on here which show that frustration, and to those of you who really want to feel less stressed by what can happen within this game, this may be helpful.
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I can't recognize English well :( There are no subtitles. Please, write, what advice does he give?
Certainly! There are a few tips, but in summary:
• Set reasonable expectations. For example, if you are trying a killer you're not used to, understand that you will probably not do well against other players to start. Instead, set reasonable goals, such as concentrate on improving your chases or practicing mind games. If you vs a much stronger team, see it as practice. Accept you won't win everytime.
• Regarding goals, set long-term ones. If you only focus on winning and win the next 20 games, but then lose the 21st, you'll probably be dwelling on that loss. Instead, set your goals to ones such as those mentioned in the last point. That way, there is less stress and it's manageable. Plus, your game will improve.
• Something I've always preached is to own your own mistakes. You can take control of your own errors, but you can never control mistakes you blame on others instead. Focus on what you can control, rather than passing control to others. Learn from them.
• Regarding other players, they have their own rules and ways of playing. Whatever happens, try to assume they have the best intentions. They may well still be learning the game, or perhaps had a previous bad experience. Perhaps it's an archive or daily they need. Try not to assume the worst.
• Your opponents are entitled to have good moments, as well as you. It feels good to pull off a great juke or attack, and likewise you may be on the receiving end of a great juke or attack. It happens.
• Understand other meanings behind actions. For example, if you are face-camped it's annoying, but try to see it as that killer is acknowledging he cannot beat you in a chase and this is their only way of securing a win. If a survivor is clicky, clicky, they may be wanting to get better at chases or protect another. Understand it's not personal.
• For killers, see the survivors waiting at the gate as opportunities for extra points. They may be waiting for teabags, but from your perspective it can be seen as extra hits, points and possible emblems. Make the most of every situation.
• There will be occassions you'll meet extremely obnoxious players. If they lose they'll insult you, and if they win they'll take these few seconds of temporary power to rub it in your face. Anyone with a shread of empathy will be gracious in defeat or humble in victory. Those who are obnoxious are not worth your time. Ignore then and move on. They can only upset you as much as you allow it. Ignoring it will give you back that power and take away theirs.
• Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Especially for beginners, there are so many perks, maps, killers, tactics to learn. Be kinder on yourself.
• There will be things beyond your control: Bad teams, terrible luck, bugs and glitches, over-powered opponents, swf, etc.. If you're feeling tilted, accept you cannot control this and focus on what you can. That way you'll feel more empowered improving your game play, rather than focusing on anything but.
I hope this improves your experience. It's a great video by Otzdarva, and possibly one of the most important DBD videos in recent times. As he says, you can even take these ideas over to other games or perhaps even beyond gaming. There are a lot of wise words here.
Focus on blood points my friends. My goal every match is to hook each surv once.
Thanks a lot! <3
Since my "long term" goal is to get to Rank-1 Killer as Myers (playing no other Killer) I take the good with the bad. There are always going to be setbacks. There is no point in taking them personal; you just see what you can learn from them.
Those are some really nice tips. They also apply to many other games and imho also in some IRL cases too!
I'd also add that being frustrated/heated/upset while playing definitely won't help you make rational decisions/play better. It can definitely be a spiral that will worsen your performance over your game session time. I honestly think there are no advantages there, only cons.
Of course i'm well aware that for some of us these tips are easier said than done... Depending on our nature it can be easy or hard to apply. Still they are worth it to keep in mind 👍️
Hmm I will check this out and see if it will hopefully help me out. I’ve gotten so stressed from this game to the point of just quitting tbh.