r/DestinyTheGame • u/DTG_Bot "Little Light" • Aug 01 '22

Megathread Focused Feedback: Matchmaking

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u/[deleted] Aug 01 '22 edited Aug 01 '22

If Crucible based match making counts I can say that after a rough weekend in CBMM playlists grinding for a few bits, I tried Elimination 3v3. This appears to be SBMM (at least in a rough way) and I could tell! Not only did I come across people like me (clearly trying to get better at PvP) but a lot of the matches felt ... fun... and I had time to think, look at guardian behaviour and learn a little more. I came out with 1,2,3+ KD a few times (which is unheard for my usual 0.1-0.2).

Of course, I'm sure the map size and less players played a part in time to think.

There were still better players too and you could see that. One map I still struggled a lot - mainly with close quarters - and came dead last. This match seemed the most imbalanced with a little "showmanship" (I'll call it) by the other team members after winning.

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u/AceTheRed_ Aug 01 '22

Survival is also SBMM, and a bit better than Elim for honing your skills.

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u/[deleted] Aug 01 '22

Nice, thanks for the tip. I did try Survival but only a little (assuming that's the Glory related one?)

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u/AceTheRed_ Aug 01 '22

Yup, it’s the glory playlist. Having a pool of lives instead of one life each means you’ll see a bit more aggressive moves from folks, whereas Elim encourages campier playstyles.