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Abedeus · Jun 30, 2008, 02:07 PM // 14:07

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APM among pro's varies immensely and isn't linked to success. Kang Min and Ma Jae Yoon had APM near or below 200, while Lee Jae Dong and Lee Yun Yeol often average above 400. It's not an effective measurement as some players spam more than others, inflating APM. There's another tally known as EAPM (effective APM) that tries to take spam into account, but that's not a purely objective scale.

Agree. I would say - APM mean almost nothing. Bad player might have 80 APM, but other bad player might have even 300-500 APM. Doesn't mean he uses them right.

But also, on the other hand, a good player may have 400 APM, but even better player might have APM of 50. Because if someone is really good, he won't need to make those extra actions.

Btw, is there a way to test my own APM for a RPG or FPS game?

Avarre · Jun 30, 2008, 02:12 PM // 14:12

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Originally Posted by Abedeus

Agree. I would say - APM mean almost nothing. Bad player might have 80 APM, but other bad player might have even 300-500 APM. Doesn't mean he uses them right.

But also, on the other hand, a good player may have 400 APM, but even better player might have APM of 50. Because if someone is really good, he won't need to make those extra actions.

Btw, is there a way to test my own APM for a RPG or FPS game?

APM means a little bit. If it's not pure hotkey spam on the same target, it can imply a higher degree of mechanical control. Typically Protoss have lower APM simply because as a race it's less complicated to control (A-click for victory!). Zerg (mass hatcheries, multiple control groups) and Terran (mnm micro, vulture micro, etc) take a bit more, and without at least a decent APM a player won't be getting the most out of their buildings and units.

I only know about programs like bwchart for tracking APM in SC.

It's A Me · Jun 30, 2008, 04:34 PM // 16:34

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Originally Posted by Tosha

Some games dont rely on their graphics to be good

Besides, you have to keep in mind that it is a game from 1998 , and people still play it

I dont play it either, but at least I got respect for it

lol, i have no problem against the graphics at all. i meant it looked crap to me jst because thsoe type of game (RTS are they?) bore me. i like a lot of the older stuff tbh, im still trying to find azure dreams on the game boy or an emulater or sumfin cos i want to play it again lol.

Dante the Warlord · Jul 01, 2008, 01:05 PM // 13:05

Starcraft is made by the makers of Warcraft, blizzard, which was started around 17 years ago or so (i think its more) I believe that it was made in 1991??? Not too sure, but its an oldie, but still supposed to be very good. Ive never played it but its supposed to be true genius. They are making a newer one now Starcraft 2 soon.

I Dont Do Coke · Jul 02, 2008, 12:58 AM // 00:58

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Originally Posted by Avarre

APM among pro's varies immensely and isn't linked to success.

QFT. Besides, if you click and annoy your units too much, they'll start throwing rude comments at you.