Battlefield 1: Guide - THE MENTAL GAME - Play Calm and Succeed

[@TheBrokenMachine]

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[@joonahaikara9784]

Can you make sniper gameplay?

[@joonahaikara9784]

alyssa ;D

[@terrysoobaya4896]

Thank you for all your advices

[@paulsenckenberg2399]

TheBrokenMachine man you are almost scaring me meanwhile! That's mindmastering like a monk, truely amazong work you're doing!

[@andrewx3877]

;))

[@onanthebarbarian9883]

All great suggestions for life let alone for a game...

[@TheBrokenMachine]

=P

[@Fulminatrixx]

Yeah, also IRL I found out that I could be so much better off if I could improve my positioning and headshot abilities

[@puntonone]

This is the best big-picture BF1 video I’ve ever seen. I’m old (68) and came very late to gaming and FPSs, and I sucked horribly for months and months, improving very slowly, and most days not at all. I found I loved the game, though, and couldn’t leave it alone. I spent a lot of time really pissed at things in the game - camping snipers, corner campers with shotguns, Medics who don’t revive, Scouts who don’t scout, Support who don’t support, and many more annoyances. I watch lots of videos, learned to play a little smarter, and found my niche in Support, but the biggest improvement I’ve made is in my attitude. I accept things now. I admire clever plays by people who kill me. BF1 life is easier. I still suck, but not as badly. I know I’m slowly improving and this video sums up beautifully the mental part of the game that is so necessary to work at. Thank you to Broken Machine.

[@Gearhead_47]

B. Abbott its reassuring to me (and probably most people around my age) that people from earlier generations accept and are into gaming. Its truly awesome that different generations can come together and enjoy something together. Hats off to you especially since alot of people from earlier generations tend to think that gaming is futile and a waste of time. Cheers mate

[@Mikeyboi699]

Honestly man this is one of my favorite TBM videos. I found it helpful when gaming (sometimes I'll have it playing in the background) and at this stressful time right now for me it's helpful, especially about failure and looking out for those fails (allowing urself to fail as you said) and having a growth mindset as well as be in aware of what I can't control. Cheers dude.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

Wow, thank you so much dude!! Glad you came across this video - as weird as it sounds, I've rewatched it a couple of times too - remind myself ya know. Growth mindset is so important, especially these days I think its becoming more and more apparent how its needed to navigate modern life. Really appreciate your support on this bud. Thank you.

[@ReconPro]

"The more you have to think the less skilled you are." I like that quote, the same can be said the other way around.

[@Kundebeats]

Man is like Bob Ross of battlefield, giving low key life lessons! Loving it!

[@MrGeary08]

Every battlefield player needs to watch this video, its already helped me more than any of your other guide videos

[@KristofferMosell]

You open yourself up and compare your personal issues to problems you might encounter in a game. That shows an open mind and it's a very honourable thing of you to do. I think it's an important message that younger people can benefit from, especially when it comes from someone they look up to. Thank you for spreading positive things through your channel.

[@WhoopsStreamingChannel]

2 TRUE, i rage so much , man i'm going to calm myself when the time is right , your so right every word ! .... i'm going to try my hardest to calm myself everytime i RAGE, so thanks so much for the video ! ... i'm going to play right now !

[@TheBrokenMachine]

np! hope you can fight your rage =P

[@gymbobjoe1091]

Very interesting, can take a lot of that away and use it in real life as well. Good knowledge, liked the change of video too thumbs up! #CheekyBuggerSquad

[@blitzkriegfaust]

Today I had a pretty bad time playing and I barely got any kills. I got pretty pissed off and blamed the players and not myself. After watching this video I’ve learned to calm down and not stress so much, cause all in all it is just a game. Thanks for another useful video, keep up the good work.

[@jarlaxle2421]

I had a crap week, I get home tonight and put this on and boy has it helped. In life, at game this video is your best help guide yet

[@GreensightGamer]

You deserve more subscribers :D

[@TheBrokenMachine]

=P been hearing that a lot lately. thanks!

[@GreensightGamer]

Just a matter of time

[@survivorg451]

Absolute beast of a gamer, I play bf1 on PC and quite a few tips you mentioned helped me improve greatly, raging does nothing but effect bad game play, thinking of maybe starting a new profile on PS4 and your videos will no doubt help massively, thanks dude.

[@danb.joseph6846]

One of the most usefull videos you ever made! Keep it up machine! 🐣🐸

[@TheBrokenMachine]

np dude!!!

[@grahamkelly8662]

13.20 was best part of the whole vid, for me. You said that you often praise the enemy if they make a good play. That's the right attitude.

[@lvcerostereo2288]

Thanks so much TBM, This should be a TED Talk for life hahahaha. I have been struggling lately in the game, been losing so much, stopped having fun, getting frustrated... and I just came back to revisit your tips videos.taking a beep breath and a different perspective in the game, now i think Im ready to go back.

[@Spartan412]

I watched this for tips on how to stay calm in BF1 Instead I ended up being enlightened and motivated by TBM the gaming therapist

[@djbon1810]

It's mother of all guides. Masterpiece. I learnt a lot from your streams: 2 most important had big impact on my gameplay and performance: can't win all gunfight, I was so hungry of kills never pulling back that was mistake, and another one: take your time! I always wanted to be everywhere always be on objective , that was mistake too. Thanks for that and much more mate.

[@joonahaikara9784]

TheBrokenMachine You are best youtuber!!👑

[@TheBrokenMachine]

thanks! =P

[@broncosboy000]

I'm a current Master's student in performance psychology that tailors psychological principals toward athletes. This stuff is absolutely spot on. One tip I would give that truly helps to bring about a growth mindset instead of a fixed one is the approach called "1 small thing" or 1ST. 1ST requires self awareness, which TBM talks about here, in order to understand an area for growth. Maybe that's taking your time covering your exits, remembering to use humility in fights that aren't yours and exiting the room instead of dying, or popping flares constantly as a scout. Once you've isolated the thing you want to work on that day, judge your performance not on the outcome or k/d but on your improvement of that 1ST. One day of mindful focus may be all it takes to absolutely nail that part down. Then free play and ball out. The next day can be something different for 1ST and you'll improve overall. Great vid on something not addressed among gamers often, TBM. Physical, technical, and tactical are only 3 of the 4 pillars needed for true excellence! Don't forget about the mental, friends!

[@thegreatapostolos7569]

The most skillful Battlefield 1 gamer with some really good advices

[@TheBrokenMachine]

thanks!!!

[@sethglass8349]

I love this video. It's always good to switch up guns and gadgets and play different roles in your class. It makes you realize there are more ways than one to play the game, no matter the class. I appreciate this video a lot. Gonna try to play calmer, I don't do it enough.

[@roymooner1]

So true, playing calm is the only way to play. Your mind is so much more clear when you're enjoying the game ive noticed when Im calm and enjoying the game, you see the battlefield a lot more, and understand faster what your opponent is trying to do to you and what i always use to tell myself and other people is, "don't think, just react". Cheers TBM

[@TheBrokenMachine]

Exactly. Nailed it. Cheers man!

[@girlieee_c]

Wow... awesome tutorial. Now if I can just remember to live life this way... Broken Machine = Life Coach.

[@markosmartong434]

Great tips!!! There have been times when a certain player will keep killing me over and over again...and I become completely obsessed with getting him back...and usually it doesn't end well...by taking a different approach/outlook I probably would have fared much better during those engagements. Keep it the good work!

[@brekekes8584]

Yeah that's it !!! I like your style , i love your documentary while you are playing ,i couldnt find youtubers like u until i found U !YEAH FOR ME THATS THE BEST UPLOAD VIDEO FOR EVERY SINGLE PLAYER !!! i wanted to comment before in all previous your games but i found the right moment ! YEAH THATS IT !!!! even if im not fun on PS4 but that doesnt mean anything coz skills are skills in any concole !!! Keep your hard work ! YOUR PERSONALITY SAYS A LOT IN THE GAMES :D :D

[@TheBrokenMachine]

=D!!

[@67Spectre]

This series of videos is a great resource to those of us who aren't professional gamers. I've been playing BF1 since it came out on xbox, but not normally playing FPS, and since NO ONE speaks in game, it's been frustrating to develop any kind of strategy to compete with the big boys. Hopefully now I can at least practice toward a goal, instead of just practicing how to be average.

[@Drghoulie]

I need to play one of your videos while playing bf1. Your voice is very calming. If I had your voice I don’t think I’d ever get upset again.

[@MrProElectro]

You're the single best KZbinr/Streamer there is. I will watch this video everyday until i can get those better kill streaks and not care about that cheeky devil in the corner. Keep up the amazing work.

[@beluapi8865]

I hadn’t really played FPS games before BF1 and thanks to watching your videos I went from noob to frequently getting mvp on the scoreboard. Thanks TBM, You’re awesome!

[@Aaro-Guitar]

Good tips once again! i have/had problems whit mental game, I play comp on bf1 and my mental game is really bad. I started to record my comp 5v5 game plays and asked my self "why I loose most of the 1v1 situations, why im not aiming as good as I should/could" and answer was my mental game. Now im starting to improve my mental game and my games have gone so much better than couple months ago.

[@Kwisss]

I was going to ask for some SMG 08/18 gameplay BUT with mental relapse as well? Yes, please it makes the video ten times better.

[@arnocools3673]

Chris For age asking for it as well its a good gun in my oppion

[@joeylara3957]

Very solid advice. Thank you for insight bro. I’ve been watching now for several months. Both live and all the guides. Helped me tremendously. Thank you sir. Plus big MAN U FAN. Who you support mate. Keep up the great work mate

[@vedanshrai67]

TBM, I have watched this video like 15 times already and this has helped me a lot!! Despite being a very good player, you are also a very good teacher. I have watched many guides but this one was very special. Good job!

[@coltonwkey]

These videos are fantastic. As someone who’s a very mediocre FPS player, I’ve improved a lot in the last couple of weeks due to implementing the tips you give. Thanks!

[@LincyMcGabby]

When you think about it, this advice is actually way more than just gameplay advice. It's applicable in life in general as well, in all life aspects...

[@toucansam8164]

my favorite line that you always say is "take your time take your time" it kills me everytime i hear you say it

[@mysticzridd-zriddler6369]

I cant tell how much i love your videos, you are so understandable and make such good content. Keep it up 💪

[@ke6160]

Very inspiring gameplay. I am very impressed with the constant motion and incredible aim. I cannot touch your level of play but having your guides out there as a resource is a huge bonus! Thank you.

[@ch1llybtw366]

your voice is so calming :) thanx for the advice this is something we can use irl so :) we can learn as we play which is amazing! LOVE and peace ppl !!

[@SharpWalkers]

My problem more than anything is that I'm extremely competitive, but don't have the skills to back it up. :'-) So I get very frustrated -- especially when it's stupid things, which, at times, I've got no control over or _seem_ completely unfair/bullshitty. And shotguns. Shotguns are the bane of my existence.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

Become aware of your skills. Only then can you figure out what needs improving.

[@GarugaRey]

Even shotguns have weaknesses ;)

[@jordanriascos4206]

Great and useful insight. BF1 games tend to be mentally exhausting as matches can get extremely intense.

[@ludo43x]

great video, I guess I fall into the rage category. The way you explain ways to overcome frustration here is epic! But I watch most of your stream and have been listening....thank you for helping me improve my game ALOT. keep it up...and again....THANK YOU

[@TheJakubCZ1]

I like this very much. I play BF1 to relax casually. Wanna get better at the game over time to enjoy myself. I REALLY like what you say here my man. This stuff applies to a loot of things! Not just BF1 or gaming.

[@nlcheng]

I like that !! actually it is not only for the game, it is all about being a person. Keep breathing and try to learn something after failed. Great video today!

[@moltomezzopiano]

Hey Broken, just wanted to come here and say I appreciate the amazing channel you have put together and the great content you share with us. I've been a gamer all my life but have never really gotten into FPS titles, until I came across your channel a few months ago and decided to give BF1 a go. I'm constantly coming back to your videos for more tips and just general inspiration. For some unknown reason I've just noticed I hadn't subscribed just yet haha but that's fixed now. Keep it going, mate.

[@wildinbed6956]

Thanks for your tips, I Will save this Clip, watch it once everyday. Feels like I learn from you to stay calm and think foward in game and in real life. It feels good and thank you.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

np Nick! Hope to hear in the future that this guide did help =)

[@TheFilet13]

By far one of my favourite KZbinrs out there!!! Another amazing video you" son" have true talent!

[@TheBrokenMachine]

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PaulLehman]

You just gave a talk not only about Gaming but Life in general.. well done! :)

[@AmazingUnknown]

the advice i needed most

[@christophermarrinan7912]

Fantastic advice thanks TBM. You have really help my game play and I do enjoy Bf1 a lot more because of it. Thanks and keep em coming bro!!

[@angelmarin8550]

Great work, bro! I'm new into bf 1 and I've been looking for tips to improve my aim and overall skills, your guides have been really helpful. Keep the good work, mate!

[@HowToBrut]

the idea that my aiming and sucking at the game problem is such a big deal and i have to watch mindset guides on youtube, is so crazy

[@lordblingpow]

This probably my favorite help(guide)video!! You have gained me as a subscriber

[@Joker_Jones]

Great guide man, I appreciate you taking the time to make this, it really does help. Thanks bro you're a beast!

[@GarugaRey]

i gotta respect you fam your the only one i ever see that talked about that. that is also the best tipps to approuch any game and get good at it. :) also helped my friend that always raging on bf4 xD

[@ThePackman627]

Excellent video Broken! I'm starting to stay calm and that is helping me make better decisions during matches.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

good good, =D cheers

[@jeckanter]

Victor, you've achieved step 1 "allow yourself to suck", now focus step 2 "develop a growth mindset" This guy needs help @ TheBrokenMachine

[@bradlewis1008]

Good mix of Carol Dweck and Stoicism there, good in game and out

[@louiegarcia3255]

Lol at 5:06 when he’s pointing his finger he’s like announcing to enemy that he’s going to bash their heads 😅

[@chriskelly7156]

Great vid. Your advice will help alot of people - not just gaming but in life. Stoicism is a good quality to adopt.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

it is indeed. Cheers Chris.

[@ricearoni8273]

I love this, and thanks for sharing about anxiety, it's so true what you said.

[@Om-xt1wx]

Growth and Fixed Mindset is the exact same thing my favorite RELA teacher told me.

[@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz]

My biggest barrier to improving in BF1 was anxiety, not lack of skill or experience. I would panic in chaotic situations, either freezing up completely or randomly flailing around and spamming my weapons, both of which usually got me killed. The only way for me to get over it was to play extremely aggressively and basically get killed over, and over, and over again until it was no longer a new or unusual experience. It wasn't good for my stats, but it helped my sense of confidence and balance. I'm still working on it. Remaining calm when you're being bayonet charged by a screaming madman and simultaneously machine gunned by the Level 120 arty truck camper can be pretty difficult.

[@DOUBLETAP1981]

What I do to get better and spot my flaws is the same thing I did for football and basketball. I will record my games and go back and review it to see were the mistakes I made were and then try to correct them for the next time I play. @thebrokenmachine that was a good video man.

[@rossli8621]

Bro this video need to have a "what has battlefield 1 taught me about life" sort of title lol

[@javierrodriguez4707]

With this game I discovered that PS4 controllers are really well made. Mine survived a lot of rage moments lol. I'm trying to follow your advices in future games, I specially like this one you said "remember that you have control over your actions", interesting.

[@huseyindurak2390]

Another great work from Broken. I like to follow u. I am improving my gameplays everyday by your tips. I like to hear your fair play saying when you are trying to stay calm cheeky :) Keep going

[@lilletjuck2185]

Great guide, nice about opening up on your own anxiety.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

cheers LilleTjuck yeah tough emotion that one

[@zelodude]

Thank you so much Broken for this video!!! 😭😭😭😭😭, you're the best and will always the best youtuber in Battlefield Community, i always got rage and frustrated when I'm not doing well or keep losing or got a bad and idiot teammates 😢😢😢, i can't control my emotions when all this things happened to me, yeahh i know a lots of player are like this, it's natural in every games but actually it's not so good for our health 😭, thanks again Broken for this video, will watch it again, not only once like you said 😉

[@TRILEON45612]

Thanks man i really need this. 😊😊😊

[@TheBrokenMachine]

np!!!

[@hichoub3013]

Nice Topic Broken ! Rare KZbinrs talking about this . Loved it !

[@TheBrokenMachine]

np Hich!!! hope it helps!

[@hichoub3013]

Yeah Sure Broken . Sometimes you need to remind those topics to make its gamestyle better. Thanks a lot !! :thumbsup:

[@joshuahill3992]

Thanks machine for the tips man thumbs up, btw you were right the cei-regotti optical is a beast went 29-1 with it on suez conquest, cheers for that man!

[@TheBrokenMachine]

np!!! It is a beast, so under rated.

[@-Rambi-]

Good video TBM. I'm an oldschool FPS, competed with Clan9 in the late nineties and was ranked top five in Q1, therefore i'm twitchy as hell when it comes to drag and snapshots but what really surprised me with BF1 (my first BF game) was the depth of the battles, there are so many angles of engagement and possible tactics in this game that makes it rather unique. this made me a noob in this game with a rather short life expectancy, what turned it around for me was playing medic and starting to look at the minimap, the medic forces you to play rather defencive seeing that you cannot drop more than 1-3 players (depending on weapon) before a reload and at each reload you have the time to look at the minimap and plan your next move and decide another peak or fall back. After 5 month forcing medic play i feel like i'm backish to the form/success which i was accustomed to when playing arenas and TDM games. Might not work for others but worth a try if someone is Stuck on a skill plateau.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

" there are so many angles of engagement and possible tactics in this game that makes it rather unique. " Agreed. This can be tough thing to grasp, even for seasoned fps veterans. It's competitive, yet casual at the same time. Difficult thing to achieve.

[@eschlos]

good info, you would be a hell of a internet poker player with all that mental strength. Keep up the good work!

[@TIZZIE313]

This is the video by far thanks B.

[@pissedoff48]

Hey Broken another great vid thanx without you I would have put down bf1 long ago. Your settings guide especially saved me. Thanx for doing what you do and for being you

[@TheBrokenMachine]

np dude!!!

[@crowmandude9152]

Really enjoyed your vid mate. Gd sound advice.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

cheers! appreciate that.

[@user-ux2sv7xm4o]

I also deal with anxiety out of gaming. that was a good tip, sheen 👌

[@tjstaveley7596]

Love this video, helped me more than most to improve my game. Thanks TBM 👍🏻

[@BluePoo52]

I wish I saw this guide when I started online gaming in ‘07 lol. Awesome vid.

[@joepaolucci551]

One of the best videos yet.

[@onanthebarbarian9883]

LOL - Talking about growth while clubbing the crap out of the enemies.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

xD!!!

[@KeySeanKeys]

TheBrokenMachine I think running around getting kills with a club during a war is growing your dodging/close encounters skills.

[@chakinfingerz947]

You are the Jon Snow of Video Game guides. You know nothing. Yet you know fucking everything lol you're great man really. Your guides have sent me from mid level scoreboard to number 1 and 2 on the daily

[@lucasali8811]

Fantastic video man, keep up the great work

[@TeslaCamper92]

all of what you said applies to real life as well, so great advice to be heard here :)

[@anguschan7653]

Thanks bro. Your advice is extremely useful

[@orion3467]

I usually end my game with a rage quit, not cause Im bad but if I start getting killed repetitively I get annoyed and leave. Ill use these tactics to improve! Thanks!

[@MrGeary08]

Ahh this is a guide i wanted from you, my weakest point when playing

[@TheBrokenMachine]

np dude, appreciate you checking it out. beast

[@Colaris99]

i think some people are just naturally good at these kind of games. I'm generally all fingers and thumbs and do panic a bit when I see an enemy suddenly appear in front of me.

[@acebenedicto]

Good lesson right here 🙏 that thinking is mental.

[@ramajam-eu4cn]

Sounds like you should be a life coach when your not playing games and making great videos for the community. Another great video sir. Have a good one.

[@MrEamad15]

the best bf1 tutor

[@vipermonkey8]

yep i think this video will help me as i need to swear less when playing might help my nieghbours too as for weapons set my own challenge for a star on every weapon few left to do kolibrie should be fun

[@mertcan9928]

YOU ARE BEAST IN THIS GAME BEST BF1 Player I LOVE YOU BEST KZbinR

[@Mazon99]

Great video..you can not control anything around you only yourself and how you react to things..

[@nickfrank4936]

Fantastic advice Broken I shall definitely put it into practice. I play on pc and the chat often triggers me so I should probably turn it off lol.

[@jordanhill3]

Thanks for the tips and it did help me in my games

[@Caiddenn]

Can you provide a guide on how to get the best connection (ie hit reg)? I rarely get mad during games with good hit reg, but I get absolutely infuriated once I've figured out that my opponents seem to have a 1 second advantage on me. The game starts to feel unfair and that I'm being cheated despite making good plays (or plays I think are good). Examples include suffering from "bullet packeting" where you walk around a corner and die instantly to a Lewis Gun, or emptying a shotgun into a fast moving player and only getting 8 dmg with chest shots. Please talk about this, as it one of the "most important" aspects of online FPS games for new players.

[@TheBrokenMachine]

hmm a how to fix lag in gaming guide ?

[@jeffdoyle1227]

Yeah that is very frustrating, emptying a mag right into the enemy and not even a hit marker

[@danielc7278]

I didn't allow my emotions to get the better of me.. So I dropped a like too.. Great tips machine 👍

[@TheBrokenMachine]

Noice. Cheers man!