We need to talk about Fortnite. Epic Games` world-conquering battle royale shooter has a problem. Whether you agree with this or not depends on whether you take umbrage with the meta infamously known as `Spray and Pray,` which stems from various factors introduced in Season 5 that have altered the way the majority of firefights play out.So let`s start from the top. Fortnite`s shooting mechanics are centered around a system known as `bloom,` which affects each weapon`s accuracy. Where you aim isn`t the deciding factor in where your bullets will hit, as there`s also a random element of luck involved. The shots you take will always land somewhere within your crosshair, with the size of each crosshair varying depending on whether you`re aiming down sights, moving, standing, crouching, or jumping. First-shot accuracy (which guarantees your first shot is more accurate than the rest) is also something to take into consideration, but beyond that there isn`t anything you can do to ensure each bullet successfully hits its target. Crouching and standing still helps, but you`ll still have to pray to the RNG gods if you want your bullets to connect.As you can imagine, bloom is already divisive on its own, with one alternative being PlayerUnknown`s Battlegrounds` utilisation of mechanics like weapon recoil and bullet drop--offering a more authentic and skill-based depiction of weapon firing. However, it`s clear Epic implemented bloom to reduce the skill gap between dedicated players and newcomers--at least when it comes to straight-up firefights. This makes sense when you consider Fortnite is the most popular video game in the world right now, with its availability enticing people from all walks of life to hop into the fray. But recent changes have intensified bloom`s impact in a much more negative way.The two key factors to consider here are the increase in power for SMGs, as well as the nerfs to building and the amount of crafting materials you receive. The new P90 Compact ...
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