I know there’s a ton of threads on this, but I wanted to outline some thoughts on the progression in a blank space.
On progression as it stands
The new changes have definately been an improvement, but In my opinion just granting a blanket 50xp for every match is still not the most appropriate solution. Some additional methods of XP could come as a result of:
- A Game win, it’s great there’s a challenge for this, but actually trying to win should be encouraged.
- Playing the objective: Captures, Flags Time with the ball etc.
Something to actually motivate people to play the objective rather than treating every game mode as slayer with optional extras, because regardless of objectives you’ll get your 50xp come match end simply for being there the whole way through.
I’m having a lot of fun, and with the improvements today I went up 1.5 levels in my play session, and the challenges are much more appropriate with a good mix of ‘harder’ challenges e.g. x kills with a specific gun that you have to find and maintan possession of. But I feel there’s still more to be done and this is definately a positive step in the right direction.
Potential Overhauls
I believe it’s been mentioned before but I’m a firm believer that the battlepass would serve as a more entertaining system if implemented alongside a core ‘free-to-play’ rank structure. Think back to halo reach on the xbox (Pre-MCC) where you could rank from recruit to inheritor, this kind of rank structure could be re-implemented and your base XP could go towards these levels, which at regular intervals would award cosmetics and accessories for everyone (not just battlepass owners). And then to monetize the game the battlepass would exist as a system overtop the base rank structure and provide cosmetics only achievable through the pass, with a different XP bar that you’ll recieve some XP for (perhaps at a more challenge based rate) after each game.
This would add a core level to a player to achieve (I used to love grinding for rank on the xbox) as well as a comestic and themed battlepass to complete challenges and bonuses for. Something for everyone.
TLDR; Current system improvement is a step in the right direction, but I feel something is missing from the experience.
Interested in peoples thoughts and opinions!
edit: I did a mockup of an aftermatch screen but I can't upload images :/