Survival Instinct

[TPiddy]

I was reflecting on how I play most of my games and the approach I take, and I just realized that I don't really have that Survival instinct... I don't act in the interest of self-preservation sometimes and it usually costs me... things like running at people with Boomshots in Gears or more recently in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 just thinking I can storm into places.

I am always looking for ways to improve my play and I was wondering if working on something like a survival instinct would be a smarter way to go... picking your battles, knowing when to run, etc. How do other people handle said situations?

 

[DazZ.]

Kamikaze is rarely the best option.

 

[CastIronWin]

games like gears arn't really about survival instinct because its not as fun. everyone knows that, while not the best option, run and gun is one of the most fun!

 

[TPiddy]

games like gears arn't really about survival instinct because its not as fun. everyone knows that, while not the best option, run and gun is one of the most fun!

I've gotten my gears kill ratio up to about 0.91 now, but I find I am more successful when I am in groups or when I use my head, but sometimes I just want the damn kill so badly I'll do something stupid.

 

[manicfoot]

Depends on the game, really. Guess you just need to stop letting the trigger-happiness control you. I know they're just games and all but try imagining you're actually there and its your life on the line. You won't be as reckless then. Plus, you'll get rushes of adrenaline as a bonus