State of Ranked: Unplayable

[GUTB]

This season of ranked is virtually unplayable. Here I break down the major problems:

 

1. Very bad tier choice. Tier 5 and 6 is non-competitive in the 2nd League, while tier 7 is a bad tier filled with mostly useless ships, but the few good ships dominate tier 5 and 6 choices.

 

2. Very boring ship balance. Nagato is the most played tier 7 in Ranked by a large margin. Myoko is second most played. A close third is Mahan, followed by Błyskawica, etc.

 

3. Dominance of of BBs. Throughout Ranked, but especially in the 2nd League, aimbots are the norm, making it very difficult for cruisers to dodge shots unless at max range. In Ranked, BB damage output is significantly higher than in Random.

 

4. Cap point DD abuse. This has become a serious problem where there is always at least one, but sometimes all, of the DDs are not interested in contesting caps, but rather being defensive and racing for uncontested caps in order abuse the star retention mechanic. These players contribute little, and are just waiting for carries.

 

5. Useless players (ie, potatoes) that queue in Ranked for a carry. They do not contest, or attempt to screen, or take any kind of risk. Their damage output is abysmal, and do not contribute to the point game at all.

 

6. Team imbalances. If one team is made up of 50% potatoes and cap abuse DDs, and the other team only has 1 or 2 useless players, it will generally result in completely lopsided match and lead to a sense of severe team imbalance which the losing side finds particularly not enjoyable.

 

7. DD imbalance. Due to the BB aimbot and cap abuse problems, more and more players are gravitating towards DDs, but not highly skilled DD players -- very bad players who just take DDs because they are safer choices when looking for a carry.

 

8. Virtually no CVs. They hardly queue, but when they do, there is a good chance of a Hiryu going up against a Saipan so more and more Hiryu drivers are taking out other ships instead. The lack of CVs virtually eliminates USN cruisers from play and ensures the Colorado will always be second place the Nagato.

 

9. Awful map selection. The maps selected for Ranked range from okay to awful -- in the 2nd League, mostly awful. These include land-heavy maps that force BBs and CAs out of the battle for extended period of time, while contributing to the DD imbalance further.

 

This season is a lost cause. But what can WG do to correct the worst problems for future seasons? Many players are potatoes, but even potatoes should be able to play. Since WR is tracked, WR in Ranked can be used by the matchmaker system to distribute potatoes more evenly across teams. Elimination of all points in Ranked with perhaps an MVP spot for those who did the most damage. Why damage? Because getting damage forces MVP-seekers to actually engage the enemy; MVP stats could be used by the matchmaker to ensure MVPs are distributed equally across teams, so there is less likely of a chance of both aimbotting Nagatos ending up on the same team with potatoes on the other. Ranked should also be divided up by tier -- for example, Silver League = tier 1-4, Gold League = tier 5-6, Platinum League = tier 7-9, Star League = tier 10.

 

And finally, allow non-mirrored CV matches. In fact, that goes for Random as well. CVs are in terrible shape right now, and they are a very unpopular choice. Something needs to be done to make them more appealing to queue for Ranked. Allowing the possibility for only one CV to show up in a match, it increases the desirability of AA cruisers and USN BBs, and also provides the CV drivers a chance to actually use their ships without being forced to use AS builds and decrease queue times, inevitably increasing the number of CV players.

[Lert]

You know, GUTB ... You're right. All your threads are right. Everything sucks. Everything is horrible. Nothing is fun. Maybe you should just find another game, one that is fun.

[RogueFlameHaze]

Man, its hard to adapt to new situations. Add that to the list along with the nonavailability of the A and D keys.

[LittleWhiteMouse]

GUTB's threads are fun if you do a little word substitution.  Try it yourself when you switch out the following words:

 

THEY  = I

THEY'RE = I AM

THEIR = MY

[OffShorePanda97]

I would be OK to a massive buff in CVs. Right now they suck 

[RogueFlameHaze]

GUTB's threads are fun if you do a little word substitution.  Try it yourself when you switch out the following words:

 

THEY  = I

THEY'RE = I AM

THEIR = MY

 

Am I allowed to save this and 'correct' every thread he makes? XD

[Kitsunelegend]

You know, GUTB ... You're right. All your threads are right. Everything sucks. Everything is horrible. Nothing is fun. Maybe you should just find another game, one that is fun.

 

I think GUTB is becoming more of a meme than BAK 

 

 

Am I allowed to save this and 'correct' every thread he makes? XD

 

I'm seriously tempted to do this as well... 

[715]

I have never felt like anyone was using an aimbot against me in Ranked. I also don't sail in straight lines with my broadside fully exposed.

[Czevak]

We need players (lets say 6) and Wargaming to meet in a meeting to actually talk about the state of the game and what they can do to fix things...

 

 

Ranked needs to be revamped.

 

Edit: Aimbots? Pfffft.

[Sillypuddi]

GUTB, just wanted to let you know I hit Rank 5 3 days ago. I do enjoy how mad you are, and I enjoy every other angry dissociated post you make as well.

[RogueFlameHaze]

 

I think GUTB is becoming more of a meme than BAK 

 

 

I'm seriously tempted to do this as well... 

 

rather than make another troll a meme, maybe we should all just do mouse's thread correction xD

[IronWolfV]

This season of ranked is virtually unplayable. Here I break down the major problems:

 

1. Very bad tier choice. Tier 5 and 6 is non-competitive in the 2nd League, while tier 7 is a bad tier filled with mostly useless ships, but the few good ships dominate tier 5 and 6 choices.

 

2. Very boring ship balance. Nagato is the most played tier 7 in Ranked by a large margin. Myoko is second most played. A close third is Mahan, followed by Błyskawica, etc.

 

3. Dominance of of BBs. Throughout Ranked, but especially in the 2nd League, aimbots are the norm, making it very difficult for cruisers to dodge shots unless at max range. In Ranked, BB damage output is significantly higher than in Random.

 

4. Cap point DD abuse. This has become a serious problem where there is always at least one, but sometimes all, of the DDs are not interested in contesting caps, but rather being defensive and racing for uncontested caps in order abuse the star retention mechanic. These players contribute little, and are just waiting for carries.

 

5. Useless players (ie, potatoes) that queue in Ranked for a carry. They do not contest, or attempt to screen, or take any kind of risk. Their damage output is abysmal, and do not contribute to the point game at all.

 

6. Team imbalances. If one team is made up of 50% potatoes and cap abuse DDs, and the other team only has 1 or 2 useless players, it will generally result in completely lopsided match and lead to a sense of severe team imbalance which the losing side finds particularly not enjoyable.

 

7. DD imbalance. Due to the BB aimbot and cap abuse problems, more and more players are gravitating towards DDs, but not highly skilled DD players -- very bad players who just take DDs because they are safer choices when looking for a carry.

 

8. Virtually no CVs. They hardly queue, but when they do, there is a good chance of a Hiryu going up against a Saipan so more and more Hiryu drivers are taking out other ships instead. The lack of CVs virtually eliminates USN cruisers from play and ensures the Colorado will always be second place the Nagato.

 

9. Awful map selection. The maps selected for Ranked range from okay to awful -- in the 2nd League, mostly awful. These include land-heavy maps that force BBs and CAs out of the battle for extended period of time, while contributing to the DD imbalance further.

 

This season is a lost cause. But what can WG do to correct the worst problems for future seasons? Many players are potatoes, but even potatoes should be able to play. Since WR is tracked, WR in Ranked can be used by the matchmaker system to distribute potatoes more evenly across teams. Elimination of all points in Ranked with perhaps an MVP spot for those who did the most damage. Why damage? Because getting damage forces MVP-seekers to actually engage the enemy; MVP stats could be used by the matchmaker to ensure MVPs are distributed equally across teams, so there is less likely of a chance of both aimbotting Nagatos ending up on the same team with potatoes on the other. Ranked should also be divided up by tier -- for example, Silver League = tier 1-4, Gold League = tier 5-6, Platinum League = tier 7-9, Star League = tier 10.

 

And finally, allow non-mirrored CV matches. In fact, that goes for Random as well. CVs are in terrible shape right now, and they are a very unpopular choice. Something needs to be done to make them more appealing to queue for Ranked. Allowing the possibility for only one CV to show up in a match, it increases the desirability of AA cruisers and USN BBs, and also provides the CV drivers a chance to actually use their ships without being forced to use AS builds and decrease queue times, inevitably increasing the number of CV players.

 

GUTFAIL whines again, news at 11.

[pmgaudio]

You know, GUTB ... You're right. All your threads are right. Everything sucks. Everything is horrible. Nothing is fun. Maybe you should just find another game, one that is fun.

 

but what fun would it be around here without him...???

And I did get the unfortunate pleasure to be in a few of those games.... HE LOVES the word potato....

[Aduial]

This season of ranked is virtually unplayable. Here I break down the major problems:

 

3. Dominance of of BBs. Throughout Ranked, but especially in the 2nd League, aimbots are the norm, making it very difficult for cruisers to dodge shots unless at max range. In Ranked, BB damage output is significantly higher than in Random.

 

What aimbots? I had no problem whatsoever dodging shells from BBs, plus aimbots only work if you sail in straight lines for extended periods of time. So if you're getting recked by BBs with aimbots, just try to be more unpredictable. 

[Crucis]

The fact that GUTB mentions aimbots, IMO, completely discredits any other point that he tries to make.

[pmgaudio]

and BB damage is BB damage.. wth do you mean its output is SIGNIFICANTLY higher than random?>??

wth are you smoking and I hope you have some for us.....

[bad_arcade_kitty]

This season of ranked is virtually unplayable. Here I break down the major problems:

 

1. Very bad tier choice. Tier 5 and 6 is non-competitive in the 2nd League, while tier 7 is a bad tier filled with mostly useless ships, but the few good ships dominate tier 5 and 6 choices.

 

 

tier 7 has excellent premium ships, comrade

just pay those sweet $$, you want to win ranked, right?

[IronWolfV]

 

tier 7 has excellent premium ships, comrade

just pay those sweet $$, you want to win ranked, right?

 

So complete crap. Mahan is the superior gunboat and you don't even have to drop a dime.

[pmgaudio]

 

So complete crap. Mahan is the superior gunboat and you don't even have to drop a dime.

 

did you NOT see who you are talking to>???

And WHO'S THE @#$@# that mentioned her name and jinxed this thread.... (well not really jinxed, I mean it is a GUTB thread, but COME ONE MAN@!!!!!)

[bad_arcade_kitty]

that "superior gunboat" barely holds 50% in ranked

or is it sub 50%? warships.today is glitchy right now

[Montana_Prussian]

GUTB and BAK,always good entertainment.

[atPrick__]

You know, GUTB ... You're right. All your threads are right. Everything sucks. Everything is horrible. Nothing is fun. Maybe you should just find another game, one that is fun.

 

bravo!

[RipNuN2]

I was just starting to get hungry, especially with the mention of aimbots. Who wants popcorn? 

 

[GUTB]

BBs do much more damage in Ranked than in Random, while BBs are all heavily armored and CAs are more defensive in Ranked. That's because of aimbots. It's not my opinion, just look up the stats.

[atPrick__]

BBs do much more damage in Ranked than in Random, while BBs are all heavily armored and CAs are more defensive in Ranked. That's because of aimbots. It's not my opinion, just look up the stats.

 

they have Aimbrot stat breakdowns now?