# Can somebody please explain the hype? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [June 17, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221 "2016-06-17T20:21:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![No1StingerUserUK](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@No1StingerUserUK](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/No1StingerUserUK)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/1 "2016-06-17T20:21:00Z")
Okay, so I’m just gonna say it. I am not even slightly excited for Battlefield 1. Looking around the internet right now though it seems I’m the only one. If I were to describe BF1 in one word from what I’ve seen so far I’d say “casual”. If they want to chase that demographic then that’s their choice but it’s definitely not for me. ---
**Author:** ![Loqtrall](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/loqtrall/32/100975_2.png) [@Loqtrall](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Loqtrall)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/2 "2016-06-17T20:23:00Z")
> [@No1StingerUserUK](#): > > Okay, so I’m just gonna say it. I am not even slightly excited for Battlefield 1. Looking around the internet right now though it seems I’m the only one. > > If I were to describe BF1 in one word from what I’ve seen so far I’d say “casual”. If they want to chase that demographic then that’s their choice but it’s definitely not for me. It’s been the demographic since the game’s payerbase shifted from primarily PC players to primarily console players. The majority of what now is millions of BF fans are casual players. BC2, BF3, and BF4 were fairly casual themselves. ---
**Author:** ![Lordmang4](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/e19b73/32.png) [@Lordmang4](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Lordmang4)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/3 "2016-06-17T20:27:00Z")
I am definitely excited for BF1. And yes, I’m a casual gamer. ---
**Author:** ![robkrush](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/a9adbd/32.png) [@robkrush](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/robkrush)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/4 "2016-06-17T20:31:00Z")
> [@No1StingerUserUK](#): > > Okay, so I’m just gonna say it. I am not even slightly excited for Battlefield 1. Looking around the internet right now though it seems I’m the only one. > > If I were to describe BF1 in one word from what I’ve seen so far I’d say “casual”. If they want to chase that demographic then that’s their choice but it’s definitely not for me. Casual as opposed to what? Professional? Competitive? What the heck are we even talking about this for? Its a game. No competitive game can survive without its casual base. You want a non casual experience try getting a job. ---
**Author:** ![TheStrategist242](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@TheStrategist242](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TheStrategist242)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/5 "2016-06-17T20:31:00Z")
I think for the fact there going to ww1 shows casuals are not the only crowd on there mind. Like they said this new generation of who are giving up our freedoms and ruining the gaming hobby don’t even know what ww1 is. ---
**Author:** ![HaveThisRocket](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/7bcc69/32.png) [@HaveThisRocket](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/HaveThisRocket)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/6 "2016-06-17T20:36:00Z")
How is it casual when it has higher ttk,harder weapons,no easymode gadgets like bf4 ,less spotting, no minimap spotting,and no op vehicles If anything it seems so far to be the most skilled based bf for years ---
**Author:** ![No1StingerUserUK](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@No1StingerUserUK](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/No1StingerUserUK)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:37pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/7 "2016-06-17T20:37:00Z")
> [@robkrush](#): > > > [@No1StingerUserUK](#): > > > > Okay, so I’m just gonna say it. I am not even slightly excited for Battlefield 1. Looking around the internet right now though it seems I’m the only one. > > > > If I were to describe BF1 in one word from what I’ve seen so far I’d say “casual”. If they want to chase that demographic then that’s their choice but it’s definitely not for me. > > Casual as opposed to what? Professional? Competitive? What the heck are we even talking about this for? Its a game. No competitive game can survive without its casual base. You want a non casual experience try getting a job. lol I have a job. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casual\_game](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casual_game) Nice try though. ---
**Author:** ![x\_Undaunted\_x](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/x_undaunted_x/32/104094_2.png) [@x\_Undaunted\_x](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/x_Undaunted_x)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:37pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/8 "2016-06-17T20:37:00Z")
> [@No1StingerUserUK](#): > > Okay, so I’m just gonna say it. I am not even slightly excited for Battlefield 1. Looking around the internet right now though it seems I’m the only one. Trust me, you’re not. BF3 and 4 I was like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa Claus. This time, I’m like “whatever.” I don’t know if it’s because I have been so disappointed in BF4 or the fact I’m just not interested in a WW1 themed shooter. Maybe my opinion will change after I play the beta or after it’s released, but, for now, I’m like “meh.” _shrug_ ---
**Author:** ![Not\_Paul\_Blart](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/e9a140/32.png) [@Not\_Paul\_Blart](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Not_Paul_Blart)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:39pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/9 "2016-06-17T20:39:00Z")
> [@No1StingerUserUK](#): > > complaining about BF1 being too casual Kek, did you really think BF4 wasn’t casual? or BF3? What about the Bad Company series? Hell, I’ve been playing since the original Vietnam and I don’t really notice any big difference from even the original titles to now. If anything, the removal of lock on weapons and the addition of drag make this less casual. Keep complaining though, no one cares. ---
**Author:** ![Not\_Paul\_Blart](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/e9a140/32.png) [@Not\_Paul\_Blart](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Not_Paul_Blart)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/10 "2016-06-17T20:43:00Z")
> [@No1StingerUserUK](#): > > complaining about BF1 being too casual Kek, did you really think BF4 wasn’t casual? or BF3? What about the Bad Company series? Hell, I’ve been playing since the original Vietnam and I don’t really notice any big difference from even the original titles to now. If anything, the removal of lock on weapons and the addition of drag make this less casual. Keep complaining though, no one cares. ---
**Author:** ![smys123](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@smys123](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/smys123)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/11 "2016-06-17T20:43:00Z")
I don’t understand the hatred - BF1942 was not a military simulation game, in fact none of the versions after it have been either. Hardcore pushes toward that direction - somewhat. I think what makes the BF series great is that it is a close to a balanced game for people seeking both experiences. If you want a full on mil sim, play AA or Arma or something similar…if you want more casual, play something else, BF is already pretty casual in most game modes ---
**Author:** ![No1StingerUserUK](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@No1StingerUserUK](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/No1StingerUserUK)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:57pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/12 "2016-06-17T20:57:00Z")
> [@Not\_Paul\_Blart](#): > > did you really think BF4 wasn’t casual? or BF3? Depends. Both were casual in the sense that they were arcadey shooters BUT they both had resonably high skill cielings and were marketed to moderately “hardcore” (I hate that word) fanbases. > [@Not\_Paul\_Blart](#): > > Keep complaining though, no one cares. Clearly you cared enough to reply so let’s not go there. > [@HaveThisRocket](#): > > How is it casual when it has higher ttk,harder weapons,no easymode gadgets like bf4 ,less spotting, no minimap spotting,and no op vehicles > > If anything it seems so far to be the most skilled based bf for years Oh, and you’ve played the final release have you? This thread is about the marketing of the game seeing as at this point in time it’s all we have to go on. If the game comes out and it’s totally different then fine. > [@smys123](#): > > I don’t understand the hatred - BF1942 was not a military simulation game, in fact none of the versions after it have been either. Hardcore pushes toward that direction - somewhat. > > I think what makes the BF series great is that it is a close to a balanced game for people seeking both experiences. If you want a full on mil sim, play AA or Arma or something similar…if you want more casual, play something else, BF is already pretty casual in most game modes You seem to have misunderstood. Since when does Not Casual = MilSim? We’re not talking about how realistic the game is. ---
**Author:** ![ThePoolshark](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/thepoolshark/32/103801_2.png) [@ThePoolshark](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/ThePoolshark)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/13 "2016-06-17T20:58:00Z")
Have you played it? It is the least casual in the last 5+ years ---
**Author:** ![smys123](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@smys123](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/smys123)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/14 "2016-06-17T21:02:00Z")
> [@No1StingerUserUK](#): > > You seem to have misunderstood. Since when does Not Casual = MilSim? We’re not talking about how realistic the game is. To me(could be just me) casual or not is determined by the game play - not the customization’s etc. That is why I have always found it a good balance. ---
**Author:** ![HaveThisRocket](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/7bcc69/32.png) [@HaveThisRocket](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/HaveThisRocket)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 9:08pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/15 "2016-06-17T21:08:00Z")
> [@No1StingerUserUK](#): > > > [@Not\_Paul\_Blart](#): > > > > did you really think BF4 wasn’t casual? or BF3? > > Depends. > > Both were casual in the sense that they were arcadey shooters BUT they both had resonably high skill cielings and were marketed to moderately “hardcore” (I hate that word) fanbases. > > > [@Not\_Paul\_Blart](#): > > > > Keep complaining though, no one cares. > > Clearly you cared enough to reply so let’s not go there. > > > [@HaveThisRocket](#): > > > > How is it casual when it has higher ttk,harder weapons,no easymode gadgets like bf4 ,less spotting, no minimap spotting,and no op vehicles > > > > If anything it seems so far to be the most skilled based bf for years > > Oh, and you’ve played the final release have you? > > This thread is about the marketing of the game seeing as at this point in time it’s all we have to go on. > > If the game comes out and it’s totally different then fine. No i havent played it,i am judging from the gameplay shown and the features confirmed just like you,and everything so far indicates that this is probably the most skilled based bf since bf2 ---
**Author:** ![visegrip117](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/visegrip117/32/104005_2.png) [@visegrip117](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/visegrip117)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/16 "2016-06-17T21:09:00Z")
> [@ThePoolshark](#): > > Have you played it? It is the least casual in the last 5+ years This makes me happy ---
**Author:** ![Ammar\_042](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e47c2d/32.png) [@Ammar\_042](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Ammar_042)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 9:11pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/17 "2016-06-17T21:11:00Z")
Love this game. Best game ever made by DICE after BFBC2. ---
**Author:** ![No1StingerUserUK](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@No1StingerUserUK](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/No1StingerUserUK)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 9:15pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/18 "2016-06-17T21:15:00Z")
> [@ThePoolshark](#): > > Have you played it? It is the least casual in the last 5+ years If that’s the case they need to up their marketing game because I’ve been given the exact opposite impression. ---
**Author:** ![SemperFi-Vivi](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/semperfi-vivi/32/103411_2.png) [@SemperFi-Vivi](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/SemperFi-Vivi)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 9:24pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/19 "2016-06-17T21:24:00Z")
You have to hand it to them that it’s a bold move.. I think it’s too early to be excited or not, I’d rather wait until the game is actually launched and then judge if it’s good material or not. Remember Battlefield 4 launch? ---
**Author:** ![Lordmang4](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/e19b73/32.png) [@Lordmang4](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Lordmang4)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2016, 9:28pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221/20 "2016-06-17T21:28:00Z")
The BF1 videos that I’ve seen on YouTube make the game look pretty fun and casual to me. [Next page](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-somebody-please-explain-the-hype/102221.md?page=2)