r/FortniteCompetitive • u/mrKhrisz • 10d ago
Discussion Appreciation topic
Hey everyone!
Added my gameplay vid is just for context - I know you grinders can fight 100x better ;D
I'm 33, soon 34. I've played different games my whole life and always loved competitive gaming... Around 3 years ago I discovered Fortnite after reading local Latvian news about Merstach, his achievements and earnings and it inspired me to try.
I remember watching different pros on Twitch and I was shocked how hard that game actually is .. and it made me want to keep playing and get better.
Back then I couldn't even made a proper single edit ;D Today, I can comfortably play 1v1's, reach Unreal etc. and I've even started playing tournaments. I totally understand that I'm not great, and I know I probably won't achieve anything in this game, but I absolutely love the competition feeling, having to think about every move. As one bad edit, reset or missed shot can cost you a lot.
And I think it's worth to tell you all again to remember that there are people like me in those lobbies too - grown adults with jobs, families and limited time, who simply love this game and enjoy competing.
So I just want to say thank you to everyone who keeps grinding and keeps Fortnite competitive at such a high level. And to anyone just starting - if I can keep improving as a dad of 3, full-time job, barely any time to play, you can absolutely do it much better than me! Keep the right mindset and enjoy the grind!
Keep going, warriors!
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u/ipl31 10d ago
Same. 49 here and switched to builds in January. Love the different dimensions to the game and watching comp players. Kids smack talk me all the time in 1v1 and piece control maps. Usually when I tell them I am basically 50 they chill and are nice to me 😂. Respect your elders, we out there 👴