Alright, so let me tell you about this Apex Packs Tracker thing I’ve been fiddling with. It’s not some high-tech magic, just something I cooked up because, well, I was getting annoyed.
Why I Even Bothered
You know how it is with Apex Legends. You play, you get packs. You buy some, you earn some. And everyone’s chasing that damn heirloom, right? They say you’re guaranteed one by your 500th pack. 500! That’s a lot. And I realized, after playing for ages, I had absolutely no clue how many packs I’d actually opened. Was I close? Was I miles away? It was like throwing coins into a wishing well in the dark. Pretty frustrating, if you ask me.
My First Dumb Ideas
So, first, I tried to just, you know, remember. Yeah, that lasted about a day. My brain’s not exactly a supercomputer, especially for stuff like this. I’d open a pack, get all excited (or usually disappointed by three whites and a blue), and then completely forget to mentally log it.
Then I thought, “Okay, old school. A notebook!” I got a little notepad, kept it by my gaming setup. That worked for a bit longer. Maybe a week? But then I’d forget to write it down immediately, or I’d misplace the notepad, or the cat would knock it over and my scribbles would get smudged. It was just messy and unreliable.
Getting Slightly More Serious (But Not Too Much)
I needed something simple, something that was always with me or easy to access. I’m no programmer, so building some fancy app was out of the question. I looked online, saw some complex spreadsheets and third-party websites. Some wanted you to log in with your account, and I was like, “No way, buddy!” Too much hassle, and I don’t trust random sites with my info.
So, I went back to basics. I thought, “What’s something I use all the time and can quickly edit?”
- A simple text file on my computer.
- Or even better, a notes app on my phone.
That seemed like the ticket. No fancy formulas, no complicated setup. Just a place to jot down a number.
How I Do It Now
So here’s my “super advanced” system: I use a basic notes app. I have a note titled “Apex Packs.” And every single time I open a pack, I just add to the tally. Like this:
Apex Packs Opened:
Old Total: 157
Date – Source – Amount – New Total
Oct 26 – Battle Pass – 2 – 159
Oct 27 – Bought 10 – 10 – 169
Oct 29 – Level Up – 1 – 170
It’s literally that simple. If I buy a bundle, I add the total number of packs from that bundle. If I get one from the battle pass or leveling up, I add one. I try to note where it came from, just out of curiosity, but the main thing is the running total.
Sometimes, if I’m in a rush or in the middle of a game, I might open a few and just quickly add the number to my mental count, then update the note properly after the match or when I have a moment. It’s not foolproof, I might miss one here or there, but it’s gotta be 99% accurate, which is way better than the 0% accuracy I had before.
The Result? Peace of Mind, Mostly.
Now, I have a pretty good idea of where I stand. Still no heirloom, by the way. The grind is real. But at least I’m not completely in the dark. I can see the number slowly creeping up. It makes me feel a bit more in control, or at least aware, of how many of these things I’ve gone through.
It’s not perfect, and it’s super low-tech, but it works for me. It’s just a practical little thing that solved a minor annoyance. And honestly, sometimes those are the best kinds of solutions. No fuss, no muss, just gets the job done. So yeah, that’s my Apex Packs tracker story. Maybe it gives you an idea if you’re in the same boat!
