Matchmaking is a real problem in most games because of smurfing.

energy123 · 2026-06-21T17:19:46 1782062386

BAR has very sophisticated anti-smurfing, so many bans to out to people who thought they could trick the system.

IshKebab · 2026-06-21T16:59:16 1782061156

You occasionally get smurfs in Rocket League but it's like 1 in 10 games so not a big issue IMO.

samplatt · 2026-06-22T08:34:37 1782117277

That varies VASTLY depending on what skill you're at. At D3 where I am, I'd say maybe 2 out of 3 games have at least one person showing banners or skins that are exclusive to Grand Champ tournament winners.

sitzkrieg · 2026-06-22T03:08:07 1782097687

this is completely ignoring the botting issue that was so bad lately it pushed pros out of ssl and severely messed up MMR. this season is the first one that is remotely playable in a while

IshKebab · 2026-06-22T06:38:18 1782110298

Oh yeah to be fair I stopped playing for that whole period (not because of it).