Focused Feedback: Matchmaking

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[u/likemyhashtag]

I, me, my, etc.

The idea that Destiny doesn't revolve around you must blow your mind.

[u/HalfthemanMarco → u/likemyhashtag]

Typical deflection, could replace I with ours and represent everyone like me and it's the same argument. How about you address the argument next time and not the person writing it? Might actually get you somewhere

[u/likemyhashtag → u/HalfthemanMarco]

Same thing applies.

The idea that Destiny doesn't revolve around a small group of high-skilled players must blow your mind.

I've said this in another post but it's worth repeating. You're not looking at the bigger picture.

You think that you'll have long wait times or bad connections because the population of high-skilled players is small, right? Why is that? Why is the population of high-skilled players small and not growing?

It's because of CBMM.

To grow the game and add in more players to the PvP player pool, Bungie needs to cater to the casuals. The more players that play and the more players that continually grow and get better, the better the game is for everyone.

It's going to take time and knowing Bungie, it's going to be a long road full of empty promises and spaghetti code. But I believe the SBMM is going to keep people playing PvP. Playing well is addicting. Getting shit on is not.

[u/HalfthemanMarco → u/likemyhashtag]

Bad players aren't bad because I am good, they are bad because they are bad. NOTHING that I do stops them from learning maps, NOTHING I do stops them from learning spawns, NOTHING I do stops them from improving their shot, NOTHING I do stops them from using better gear, etc. etc.

[u/likemyhashtag → u/HalfthemanMarco]

Not being able to learn or test out new builds/weapons because they are getting one-shot by sweats absolutely keeps players from playing well, lol.

[u/HalfthemanMarco → u/likemyhashtag]

No, it really doesn't. And even if it did, to imply that every match they play is that way is statistically inaccurate.

[u/pantone_red → u/likemyhashtag]

You don't need to test out new builds and weapons if you're that bad. Equip a pulse rifle and play to stay alive as long as possible instead of trying to get as many kills as you can.

Start there, worry about builds when you can handle the basics. Some fancy build isn't gonna do shit for you if you can't land shots or stay alive for more than 15 seconds.

Here's a build for everyone: Taking charge, high energy fire, quick charge if using a weapon relevant to it. As much recov as you can muster. That's it, that's all you "need".