With the new Killer Instinct update, some changes were made to the way Ranked matches work. In the two charts below, you can see how the previous Rank point distribution method worked and compare it to the new one.
In addition to the change in points distribution, you can now also see when your opponent is going to Rank up or down at the beginning of the match and vice versa. This could be used an encouraging tool to fight harder knowing you could potentially prevent your opponent from ranking up by being victorious in battle.
What hasn’t been addressed is a solution to rage quitting. It’s no secret that rage quitters are plaguing the online scene for the game to the point where it has become outright frustrating. While there is nothing in place to solve these issues as of yet, I’m hoping that something will happen soon so players aren’t continually discouraged to play Ranked matches. Perhaps quitters should register a loss as punishment?
What are your thoughts on the new changes to Ranked matches? Do you like them? Were you expecting more? Comment and let us know!
I like the new point system but…how do you know when you WILL rank up or down? what causes the rank to change?
Also when it comes to Ranked I think you should be able to set if you want similar rank, or lower/higher, or no restrictions. And before the match it should show you the connection quality that way you know how good their internet is and if you want to accept their fight. Running into a de rank scenario and having the netcode freak out on you cause the other person is laggy really isn’t fun at all.
If someone Ragequits and it is seen as one the user should suffer a loss, and after to many receive a special rank known as “Ragequitter.” Only allowed to play other rage quitters 90% of the time, the Rank will be permanently stuck at 00, and the everything about the fight card will make it known he’s a rage quitter. to add more insult to him RQing. Have the profile taunt say something like “Be known, I get butthurt from loss.” Or something
That is a brilliant idea. Kinda like gta5 with its bad sport punishment. Maybe a time limit on the rank though like maybe a day or more depending on how times rqs occurs. Also like the taunt
Hi there changes seem ok but you need to address the match making system so people are matched up with similar ranks a level 1 vs level 12 is bad something like street fighter where you choose same lever , any or higher level would be great many thanx