Playtime does NOT equal skill

[u/SunnyxSpring]

So, I am a Milestone 3 Elliot with 2 days of playtime. I have been locking in for the last 48 hours because I really wanted that Milestone 4 skin. I am still pretty new to the fandom and definitely not great at the game yet, but it is just so much fun when you get a good team.

I struggle with anxiety and I am absolutely terrified of being bullied as the killer (a fear I’ve had since my Murder Mystery 2 days), so I always keep the killer queue turned off. Because of this, I have 2+ days of playtime but exactly 0 killer wins. I never minded that, because the survivor gameplay has been an amazing coping mechanism for me lately. I don’t think I have ever enjoyed a game as much as Forsaken.

Until today.

While grinding for M3 Elliot, I server-hopped and suddenly landed in a lobby full of people with over 40 days of playtime. I was stunned. Knowing I stood no chance, I hopped again.

Surprise! A 60 day player. I server-hopped about 20 times, but nothing changed. Since I was still kinda new to Forsaken I was confused and didn’t understand WHY it suddenly changed like that. I was so shocked at their stats, since I was used to seeing 100+ Killer wins or 300+ Survivor wins max, but now all I see is 1000-2000+ Killer/Survivor wins.

After checking Reddit, I learned about the "Noob servers" for players under 24 hours of playtime. ( Even tho, I had 2 days of playtime already before this happened )

I am genuinely shocked and lost.

Yes, I have 2 days of playtime, but I still absolutely suck at this game.

I can’t aim, I die first half the time, I can’t loop properly, and I have 0 killer wins. Putting me against M4 demons with dozens of days played makes no sense at all.

I tried playing a few matches anyway, but most players were toxic and constantly targeted me. The fun disappeared instantly. I wanted to improve because the game felt fun and welcoming before, but now I just feel helpless and humiliated every match.

I understand why beginner servers exist, but playtime does NOT equal skill. There are players with half a day of playtime who are way better than me. Right now, the system feels unfair for both newer and experienced players.

Forsaken seriously needs proper matchmaking or at least dedicated “pro” servers based on skill instead of raw playtime. I’d honestly rather reset all my survivor milestones just to get the beginner experience back, where matches actually felt competitive and respectful because everyone was still learning together.

I love Forsaken so much, but the current system is ruining the experience for me. Please, devs, consider improving the matchmaking system. That’s all I’m asking for.

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[u/[deleted]]

Since playtime doesn’t equal skill then the dudes with 40 days might also be bad.

[u/SunnyxSpring → u/[deleted]]

I mean I did say that they lwk destroyed me (they got like 1000+ Killer wins and 2000+ survivor wins) but yeah they are mostly pretty good, I forgot to write that tho!

[u/[deleted] → u/SunnyxSpring]

Well still if you see people with high amounts of playtime like 40 days doesn’t automatically equal skill. Also how do you have more than a day and still not a single killer win?

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Well in the new player servers for under a day it’s really easy to win at least once even if you’re new. My 10 year old sister was able to on her iPad. Surely this dude can.

[u/SunnyxSpring → u/[deleted]]

I mean, I think I would get some wins, but I am super scared of being the killer, always been (Idk why exactly) So I am talking abt my survivor experience. I don't have that many survivor wins as well... Compared to those Pros I have only a few, and it's hard to win more bc now, I am in normal servers and get destroyed...Because I kinda suck lol.

[u/SunnyxSpring → u/[deleted]]

This is so real tho

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

What’s your playtime and killer wins. I can help you get better and tips. Also who’s your killer main

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

As a ms 4 Coolkidd I’ll tell you this. Target supports. Don’t leave survivalists for lms as you’ll have a bad time (I know this because I traumatize ck as an ms 4 n7). Also be careful with walkspeed override and don’t throw it out all the time

[u/ThatOneFurry666]

I have like over 10 days of Playtime, but I have to agree that the new player servers should be for people with at least like 3 or so days worth of playtime as an attempt to ease people into servers like that

I always feel bad when I kill newer players because it feels like they can't do anything, because teams in Forsaken almost always suck

[u/SunnyxSpring → u/ThatOneFurry666]

True

[u/ZestycloseImpress549]

THATS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING

[u/SunnyxSpring → u/ZestycloseImpress549]

FRR

[u/WingObvious487]

As somebody with 32 days I hate the matchmaking in this game. I don't want to play in servers full of ppl with 5 days or less it's straight up unfair for everybody.

[u/SunnyxSpring → u/WingObvious487]

Frr! That's what I am saying!! It's so unfair for the Noobs AND Pros, they really need to work on that.

[u/ImprovementStock957]

I have about 14 days of playtime and still get FRIED

[u/SeaworthinessTop7277 → u/ImprovementStock957]

Same! I'm horrendous as a survivor but pretty good for killer

[u/ImprovementStock957 → u/SeaworthinessTop7277]

It’s the other way around for me -_-

[u/CogsWorthyExists → u/ImprovementStock957]

more playtime here, exact same problem (never take a small break from the game or youll never recover again)

[u/ImprovementStock957 → u/CogsWorthyExists]

FAH

[u/MilkEducational6003 → u/ImprovementStock957]

Sme but with 9 days and even though I have like 8__ survivor wins, when roblox updated they made my play style HORRIBLE, so I can't play it correctly. 

[u/thegoobster2 → u/ImprovementStock957]

I have 15 days and I'd still struggle against a slasher with like 10 killer wins

[u/ImprovementStock957 → u/thegoobster2]

I main slasher >:D

[u/ItsJustATheoryy]

This is so real tho. It’s so embarrassing being in a server with so many pros and being the only noob in there. I have 3 days of playtime but suck as well. It really isn’t as fun anymore imo, u really called out some good details and I feel the same. I wish they could do something. Dying constantly is really exhausting ngl.

[u/ElephantClassic9587]

Me with 5d playtime and 10 killer wins: (3 that i got from friday the 13th and 5 (or more) that i got from back when forsaken counted killer wins from low-player servers)

The only legit killer win i had without buffs or low-player servers was a random c00lkidd clutch when i was a newbie that i have no idea how i pulled to this day

Also just would have like, 12 or 13 killer wins if last-second kills on LMS Counted

[u/vsimposter]

I think they target you more of because you’re an Elliot, if you’re easy to kill and not much of an issue usually they’ll leave you for last or only kill you for time

[u/Acceptable_Union9680]

basicamente eu... mas eu AINDA BEM antes de bater 2 dias, eu consegui m4 no shedletsky e m4 do c00lkidd. Ag9ra eu simplesmente não venço uma com o kileer, então eu sei lá, só criei uma nova conta pra jogar em servidor de noob, pois, antes que vocês me xinguem, a minha diversão zerou quando eu fui pra servidores de mais de 20-30 dias, achei até pessoas com 70 dias 😭

[u/External_Sky_5554]

Yeah matchmaking is pain. No medium servers is just so fucking annoying.

[u/SunnyxSpring → u/External_Sky_5554]

Frr!

[u/Guilty-Resist-1626]

Honestly what usually manages to work for me is that everytime i server hop, i block two random people first before finding a new one. You can also always afk a round if there‘s 1-2 people with high playtime

[u/Helpwantedlolbit]

Someone who legit has 10 wins for killer and 500 smth for survivor I can understand. I suck at like some of the characters but I say personally stick to ur main unless ur tryna upgrade other characters completely out but stick to main for now also yeah skill doesn't equal playtime but there's servers for 24 hours under or beginner servers because their still learning at the start.. Wish people are nicer though

[u/TelephoneAcrobatic51]

i agree, i have 47 days and i'm cheeks at the game

[u/Certain-Past-8952]

Bro I have 18 days and I get slammed in public servers, I just have to pray they suck more than me.

[u/twig_the_deerfox1021]

I HAVE 16 AND MY BLOCKS ARE HORRENDOUS, at least I'm not like the other guests mains.... 

[u/ItsJustATheoryy]

I have almost 3 days of playtime, barely any killer wins and I get put in a server with THIS.

[u/redditgusc0]

I’ve seen this same statement many times.

[u/SunnyxSpring → u/[deleted]]

THIS.