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Why am i always being put against max Rank people who are clearly high level when i only started?

I have had the game for 2 days, im level 11 Silver 3, but even when i was playing Bronze 2 i was being non stop paired against people with full maxed out perks, level 1 Red rank, and all these charms that are from the maxed out tomes. Its so rough trying to enjoy the games when im using base killer perks and EVERY game i see at least 2 dead hards, 2 DS, and 3 Spinechills with a bit of Iron will thrown in to spice it up. I feel so punished because im doing decent some rounds, then its just an endless get slapped by max rank T-baggers.

Answers

  • Mooks
    Mooks Member Posts: 14,795
    edited September 2021

    Ranks, which are now called Grades btw, are not used for matchmaking anymore and they are only an indicator on how much playtime the player has had in the current month (well at least after the 13th where it gets reset for the first time)

    It seems you have a higher MMR than you should have. Thus the SBMM (skill based matchmaking) is matching you against stronger opponents. But as you said yourself you are doing well in some matches..


    keep in mind you are not supposed to win every match (that would be pretty frustrating for your opponents after all). Try to find fun in the actual gameplay, the chases, mindgames etc. Try to play around their perks, especially perks like DS and DH can be played around in many situations.

  • illusion
    illusion Member Posts: 887

    The new skill based matchmaking system was only implemented a few days ago, so everyone was starting, essentially from zero. The old MM system, which is what you are seeing, was a poor indication of a players skill. Unfortunately, you started playing at the implementation of the new system, so you may be going up against players who have more skill than you. They will be moving up in rank, though, and things will eventually normalize for you, and you should start being paired with players around the same skill level as you. Just bad timing. Sorry.

  • VikingWilson
    VikingWilson Member Posts: 789

    Short answer: BHVR has no clue what they're doing.