Has OpenRA Become Too Competitive for Casual Players?

[bettylim]

Hello,
Lately, I've noticed that even casual matches in OpenRA feel more like tournaments — everyone knows perfect build orders, rush timings, and micro tricks.
Do you think the game has gotten too competitive for new or relaxed players?
Should OpenRA add features or modes that make it easier for casual players to enjoy (like slower-paced lobbies, AI co-op, or simplified economy modes)?

[bete]

Welcome to OpenRA.

Game is not competitive itself, it's about players you play with. Yes obvious thing. But I wanna say that you need to find players your level. It's same like chess, someone play better and someone worse depending on time invested in learning. It's same here.

Also, comparing to some other RTS, ORA is simple mechanically so you can learn to be good very quickly. If you want to, visit academy.openra.net or check this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLyufo_VK9o . Practice this 1 build order and basic things in Skirmish and you will be able to play well relative quickly.

[Blueprint]

The team play is the end of RA. I just returned after 2 years and originally left because there is a group who I remembered continuously ganged up in the FFA's on Europe and it's still happening so time to say bye to RA forever.
So many better games out there to choose from and 2bh too much time wasted playing games neway so its a blessing in disguise.

gg

[Danzel]

Played for two days now, got crushed cannot seem to catch a break and feeling like a liability if in a team. steadily learning though but just getting smacked around