Whether you're a new player or a seasoned veteran.. I'm sure we've all had moments of pure struggle.. here's some of my advice, got any of your own?

Don't try to "make up" for a bad streak by sprinting all over the place trying to find kills and playing more and more aggressively. Usually just leads to a cycle of death.

yup seasoned veteran in a slump, i do know its hard going from bf1 to bf5, everything is so hard for me now especially that enemies are harder to spot and you can't tag enemies anymore like before in bf1.

I always play bad when focusing too much on weapon assignments

Thanks man you really reminded me how important not worrying about the score board is. Great tutorial.

I played BF1942, 1943 and 2142 on PC a LOT. Got back with BF1 on PS4 - hated it as I am a PC player. Got BF5. Visibility was so bad (compared to my fond memories of BF1942, I decided to buy a new monitor. And - after seeing your vid on settings, change some more settings. Now I can see the players. That helped. Then I started to practice. Focussed on one class (support) and I am finally getting kills. I even improved on tactics (again, thanks to your vids) and switch primary weapon in between spawns if the map or game mode needs it (breakthrough attack does not need the MG34, the KE7 is much better, but defending, it is MG34 all the way). In the beginning, I struggled and got frustrated. Getting killed 10 times in a row without getting to fire a single shot does that to you. I am glad I kept playing. Now my goal is to get golden MG34 - even though I have the MG42 now. Then start another class - I here good things about medic :-) Vehicles are ok, planes are still a no-go for me. And I won't hog a plane as there will be much better pilots in the team. May have to try the practice range someday for this. My advice to new players: start playing. Stop playing if you are getting 2 frustrated and start watching BF5 videos (like TheBrokenMachine gameplay ones) It teaches you a lot just seeing others play. Then get back into the action. Practise some more. After a couple of gaming sessions like this, you WILL improve. I know I did.

Use smoke as a medic, as much as you can. Use smoke.

I realize your main draw is putting up game clips where you absolutely dominate, but for tutorials like this one, which I would really like to see more of, commentary that matches video clips is really nice. Hearing you talk about using a pink/purple crosshair while the gameplay video has a yellow crosshair just made me think you're colorblind, lol. Suggestion for additional tutorial videos, tell us about your map knowledge. The biggest thing I notice about your game play versus my own (besides all your shots hitting people in the head obviously) is your movement. You seem to fly around the map ducking and weaving around corners and into little alleys based on enemy positions. I'm definitely pushing forward through a main entry way, and just slowly moving further in as we clear enemies. You could easily use your own gameplay videos and just add commentary as to what you were thinking/where you were trying to go. Keep up the great content!

Take chances once and a while, dont always try to be safe. 1. its only a game 2. sometimes your taking silly chances will actually do you well and the enemy wont expect it. (I drove a jeep full speed into the highly populated enemy zone and got 6 kills as they smashed into my vehicle)

Thanks for guide Broken. As always, love your approach and attitude. Thank you Sir.

Really enjoying the videos and have found the advice has started to help my gameplay in general. actually made it into a top squad at the end of a match for the first time ever...keep up the good work

The last piece of advice about not getting frustrated and just being in the moment is super useful. I was playing very bad and getting swatted most games. But after realizing I just plain need to play more really helped and I'm having *alot* more fun, even if I don't play like a pro yet, I'm having a great time any way. Thanks for the video

Great stuff! I'm really trying to chill more. Your streams are a great way to see "chill" in action.

Awesome tutorial TBM! Been really struggling with this one and have to remember to calm down constantly.

Great vid. Agree with the frustration aspect. I get that when i try to grind a weapon or class upgrade and my focus is only one aspect of the game.

Your the man,I think your tutorials are on point ,I started playing bf1 and after just a few months switched over to bf5 .I'm still considered a noob cause I'm always learning everytime I play.you would not believe how much better my gaming is improving just by watching you play ...your a beast ,a legend and I have watched them all your number 1 brotha .... thank you

another great imformative video Broken. i have to admit i fell into a few catagories here but after watching this i went back and found i played much better, thanks!

Good point about pushing. I've seen too many people try to push the opponent all the way back to base, when it's enough to just hold the majority and defend that central objective (which is usually easy to defend).

Great advice 👍 pleased someone has taken the time out to help ✌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Hi BrokenMachine. I was really missing another guide vid for bf5 .Thanks for upload mate. Cheers

Nice tutorial! Very helpfull, even tho i played every title since battlefield 1942 your tips help me a lot! Sometimes whatever i try i just cant get into the flow, mostly because im getting frustrated and start thinking too much about my moves what makes it only worse. Actually when i was playing bf1 and i was struggling i just kept thinking about your tips while playing and mostly it went much better. Keep up the good work!

Hey BrokenMachine, First thing first u’r not only a war killing “broken” machine on the field of battle but more than that an amazing prolocutor. Very thanks for the work done only for our pleasure. And then the real reason I comment is a request from me to you ; hope u’ll be able to gimme the answer ‘bout the reason why I made one of my few latest mistakes in BF before reach my goal on lvl I hope for in the game. My biggest problem on the field is reading the game . For an example: when from time to time with a lot of luck I’m standing at the right place I do some crazy stuff on the field that even I can’t believe in it but most of the game I’m not at the good place and see no one or be killed in a second. Sorry ‘bout the faults I’m not an English-speaker. Always a pleasure to see a new video

Medic class isn’t bad, you just have to know how to use it

Thanks Broken. Good tips. I need to look at upgrading weapons and check out Domination. And honestly, this video was great. If you hadn’t said it was unscripted, I don’t think I would have known. It was as good as any of your other videos. Very well done. You have a great way of communicating your thoughts and perspectives clearly, and they’ve helped me out a lot.

Thanks Broken for your time and advice.

Hi Broken, You are great with the commentary same goes with the instruction video. I really liked your settings guide really helpfull. Keep it up mate! Cheers, Cheese.

Great tutorial and tips TBM. keep up the great work.

I play tactically so not running out in the open for too long, checking corners and clearing each floor before settling, and always watch for snipers

great video thx Broken for the help

"play defensive, take your time" Show a clip of him going rambo and throw dynamite at people XD

Nice video Machine! Could tell from your last streams you were struggling with the game and getting frustrated. You are an awesome player with a great channel. Keep going! Looking forward to your next streams and videos 👍🏼😃

100% agree on taking step back if in a slump. Support your squad as much as you can. It all adds up.

Thanks for the tips !!

Thank you for your helpful and honest opinion, great insight in the thoughts of a true veteran :) keep being the person you are.

Love your videos you do a great job of keeping this game going and not bitching about it like a lot of other youtubers. Ive used a lot of your tips for this game and my games just keep getting better and better iam enjoying it a lot more and actually getting a decent amount of kills and dieing a lot less so Thankyou!!!

Use the Bren Gun with the 3x scope. Love it 💪🏻♥️

Yesterday I was playing and I was struggling a lot 😑.... but let me watch this vid now ‼️

@thebrokenmachine Nice tutorial again! I've adapted the new gameplay style quite good 😊 I've noticed too that when I just play and dont think the score or assigments I play really well 😊 I've gotten to the point that I am always happy with my round 😊 Are you still gonna make the spawn mechanics / where enemies spawn tutorial? Pleaaase! Keep up the tuts coming 😊

Recently I've been loving the game,not listening to all of the negative publicity about it just enjoying "my game". Went 43-29 on a game of breakthrough this evening ,(squaded up with my brother)usually play conquest but really enjoyed breakthrough. I think you've just got to relax and be in a good place to play well. Playing in a squad with a mix of roles and with mics helps alot as well.

Great tips. I've flanked around the back but always find myself alone and near the enemy spawn. Gonna try the Medic class more often. Joining squad with headphones has been the best experience and usually very rewarding. Give em hell!

Great Video, thanks

i found that map knowledge is critical to your K/D ratio's and predicting where enemies could creep up. this was evident in BF1 where i knew, or could predict where enemies were hiding. i just got BF5 and trying to figure out the crooks and nannies of each map is a nightmare - but that's why you just keep playing :) also focusing on one class at a time seemed to work for me instead of changing it every time i died lol (main ones are assault and support - then i'll move to medic and recon)

Don't focus too much on what you have to say, focus on what you want to say. Love the commentaries so far man!

Thx i rlly needed that!!!

I’ve placed in the top of the leaderboards more or less consistently over the years playing games such as BF1 and other fps games of similar style (not nearly to the extent of broken machine here, mind you), but BF5 is the first fps game (ffps game?) like this that has forced me to convert my play-style to that of one utilizing scopes on my guns, as apposed to my experience exclusively using iron-sights and other short range sight options. Now that i’ve been playing BF5, unless i use medic guns or full-auto assault guns, i find myself opting toward using guns with scopes on them due to the very short ttk of the guns in the game. Mid-range guns, such as the mmg guns, with their extremely short ttk and high accuracy and control at medium range, can be particularly difficult to counter in this game unless approaching the situation well-prepared. A quick headshot with the Kar 98 using the long-range scope takes out those prone/stationary pains-in-the-ass lickety-split. If you’re like me and have been hesitant to venture into the realm of not just using the iron-sights or other short-range sight options, i highly recommend trying to play with scopes on your guns. It should at least allow you to gain more understanding of how those players that do use scopes on their guns are playing, regardless of whether that play-style works for you personally, given you’ll be playing from the same perspective as they. Like i said, i’m traditionally an iron-sight man, but i believe BF5 has encouraged me enough, with it’s incorporation of the mmg guns and the all around short ttk, to start gaining more of an appreciation for playing with scopes on my guns, and i suggest that if u haven’t given guns with scopes on them a try, you should give them a try. That’s all.🤤💯

good vid my k/d is 2.0 but i'm hoping to up it and capture more objectives thanks to your advice

Thanks Broken for this excellent video! I'm a noob at online fps games, my aim is so off I feel like a knifethrowing artist... At first I was rushing objectives getting killed all the time and getting no points. Now I use a more midrange style, getting more kills and less deaths but I am always too late on the objective for points. Maybe a little too campy? This video gives me some tools to make a next step!!

Just played my 1st round on Domination and got 52-6, that was quite a fun round! Cheers TBM, very good tips there 👍

Ty for the info

I always recommend your videos to my team mates!

Just got this today! Cant wait to play it later when I get off work

I’ve always been a medic class person I love medic, in bf 1 it was amazing my highest kills with that was 49-12

last BF i've played was bad company 2, so this is like a whole new world for me. having a lot of trouble. thanks for the tips.

I've been rocking magenta cross-hairs for as long as I've played BF. Thanks for the affirmation! I need high contrast colors to really be able to make it out.

Amazing viedo as always broken. Thanks for the tips. I would add for a struggling player to see how the enemy is playing and adjust their playstyle accordingly. A really a aggresive enemy may push you towards using more close quarter combat weapons. Perhaps switch to longer range scoped rifles for enemies that can't close the gap.

Nice video.. thanks broken

I appreciate the emphasis on not trying to hard and “take a step back”. For the many “tips” videos I’ve watched, two things I’ve noticed are not often addressed. 1) Explore the maps. Map familiarity is a major component of better gameplay. Knowing nooks, crannies and overlooks for superior position is so key. Even knowing the typical routes of movement can help your defensive gameplay and trap/choke point advantage. 2) when your team is obviously dominating; that is the perfect opportunity to explore, relax, and get familiar with those environments. Getting smoked every 10sec into a spawn is hardly conducive to looking around and understanding the massive dynamics of the environment. If you’re new to the game, you can tend to route to the nearest objective; often ignoring the subtle strategy of topography in play. Might be worth adding that this is also worth exploring when you get put in a “uninvolved” or passive squad. Anyways, thank you for the content. Cheers.

Yes, very helpful. Thanks.

Well said bro. Keep up the good work ..!

Great vid. Thanks for tips:)

Nice 👍thanks man i'm new en btfV and this kind of tips are so good

TBM thanks again, another video that’s helped me👍👍💪💪

Perfect great vid

Great video

Thank you!!

Definitely the best tip-video I've seen

6:10 "Don't try to push too much, stay with your team" *Wipes out aeorodrome by himself*

I love playing medic, i have the thompson and mp40 in full gold 💙💪

Yes definitely agree about playing Domination for practice. Fewer flags, fewer players. Everyone just running around and around so easier to work out where the other team are likely to be at any one time. Good for practicing gunplay and getting your aim in. Even I can get a positive KDR and I can’t hit a cow’s ass with a banjo.

I feel like I'm failing at weapon specializations. The way I understand them to work is: basically you are deciding whether you want to prioritize hip-fire accuracy or sight accuracy. Is that a fair assessment? I know it really boils down to personal play-style but I actively use both, depending on the situation and feel hamstrung by being forced to pick but realize I'm probably overthinking it. Curious as to how others are dealing with this...

Great advice - I still suck, but hopefully starting suck in a more chilled out manner. Cheers!

Very nice vid bro. I love to play medic too

You did very well!! Be you man, be natural.

Broken machine great vid. I bought the game a few weeks back and been going at it but get caught out with noob behaviours. Lol. Times I do really well and others not so much. But this will help me get better. I think this is the best game I have played in a while and compared to bo4 this is a beast.

Machine, your science is correct! First round of my day MVP with the medic class. Let's get in there and have Battlefield moments people!

Nice video mate 🖒

Medic class weapons: suomi at 981 rpm for close quarters. Tommy gun with 50 round mag for flexible close quarters and just barely beyond. MP28 for medium range. MP34 for long range

Recently found my way to glory as support. I have you to thank BrokenMachine.

Bro you have the best tutorials on Battlefield!

I like it. Subbed

Top Tips Broken!

Nice to see that you have an emblem showing on your weapon. Certainly can't get mine to show

Thxs for the tip ur the best I’m going to subscribe

Nice vid, looking forward to Lightning Strikes

Great vid !

Totally agree!! The days that I am just enjoying the game are my best days, even my aim improve " area that I still struggle" Anyway I play medic all the time and I play My role. I ended having more Points at the end with 0-1 Kills! hahaha! Thanks for this Video TheBrokenMachine!

Thx broke! gonne work on my" looking at the scoreboard" problem😁

It's when you are hiding behind a wall or rocks and you get shot through those objects that's frustrating. And when enemies appear right next to you after you are constantly scouting around you.

Thanks bro

Communication really helps. If you can squad up with mics and work together, you'll have an advantage vs lone wolves.

Yea I agree medic class is so underrated I use it a lot

What I consider to be the most helpful tips. Tip 1: Try to always have cover in engagements and always have an escape route if things get dicey. Tip 2: Learn to move effectively; i.e. sidestepping snipers, sliding to cover, knowing what parts of map you can or can't move on, etc.

I’m struggling with consistency throughout the maps. I like playing Assault, but find myself never being able to get near the vehicles so I have to settle for playing Medic some games.

Really nice explanations. Great vid KillerMachine...changed you gamer tag to fit you better :)

Love 😍 your top plays dude

Can you make a pilot/plane tips video? I've always sucked at flying and always seem to get shot down before I can even try anything.

Really good, especially for someone like me getting super frustrated. I've started using the two target mini games in the open practice range and noticed on console how the aim assist works which makes me think I'm maybe fighting it rather than working with it. Would be great to see your thoughts on that and maybe you can show off your skills with a video of these?

Wake-up-video before 6 - nice :P I really like your videos. Besides your overwhelming gameplay I appreciate your voice and generally how your videos are designed. I am a new player. For me also one point was to try different weapons and classes. There are a lot of videos what should be the best weapon. But I think you have to check the play style which comes with weapons (especially semiautomatic or automatic) and choose what suits you best. If one say the stg 44 is the best weapon - okay maybe in their opinion. A lot of players use that but I tried several days and I could really get the feel for it. So you should play around with these weapons a little bit. Greetings!

i found that if as a sniper getting those head shots is just a little to hard, use the zh 40 (i think its 40. zh something) it is a two shot kill, two body shots and move to next target

Reference Medic 'can take a few bullets and go heal yourself'... how the hell do you survive a few bullets? It's uncommon that I get hit and don't die. I know the whole ttk issue was a big deal, but for newer bf5 players, we die so damn fast and half time I have no idea where I'm being shot from. Probably a machine gunner form 500 yards away.