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Rocket League |OT| Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars
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TheDanimal
Junior Member
So my friend and I were down 4-1 with two minutes left yesterday in 2v2 ranked, and then we did this: https://youtu.be/scwh9U31dVQ
Felt so good to make that comeback.
Felt so good to make that comeback.
played only ranked 3v3 yesterday. my skill rating was at 170 going into the day.
it hit a peak of 495, and now sits in the low 400s. that seems all good and all but i was trying to get my rank to above 500 and every time i'd hit 470 or up id get paired with the worst teammates or experience awful lag.
Set up this awesome aerial shot that was going towards the goal the next second ball is in the corner and i'm on the ground in the opposite corner. wondering wtf.
3 times i was lined up for an easy save and then id get rubber banded to the side for no reason and the ball would go in. my ping was never worse than 80 all night, but had teammates in the 200+ range.
Also it seems like a miracle if all 6 players stay till the end of the match.
it hit a peak of 495, and now sits in the low 400s. that seems all good and all but i was trying to get my rank to above 500 and every time i'd hit 470 or up id get paired with the worst teammates or experience awful lag.
Set up this awesome aerial shot that was going towards the goal the next second ball is in the corner and i'm on the ground in the opposite corner. wondering wtf.
3 times i was lined up for an easy save and then id get rubber banded to the side for no reason and the ball would go in. my ping was never worse than 80 all night, but had teammates in the 200+ range.
Also it seems like a miracle if all 6 players stay till the end of the match.
Bwhahahaha one would think at 950 rating in Ranked Duels you'd have intelligent, knowledgeable, courteous players... Nope. LOL
Had a dude that half way through the game calls me "lucky" (even though both him and me were doing a ton of mistakes and missing easy shots)... And the next game another dude calls me the same, but worse because he sticks around at the end to say "lucky" like 5 times LOL
Even funnier is, after that I get the second guy again, and he's like "This time I'm gonna beat you!". He still lost. And after that he says: "stop nicking the fucking boost!!" and leaves. So salty LOL
Aaaaaaah competitive games sure brings out the best of some folks!
Had a dude that half way through the game calls me "lucky" (even though both him and me were doing a ton of mistakes and missing easy shots)... And the next game another dude calls me the same, but worse because he sticks around at the end to say "lucky" like 5 times LOL
Even funnier is, after that I get the second guy again, and he's like "This time I'm gonna beat you!". He still lost. And after that he says: "stop nicking the fucking boost!!" and leaves. So salty LOL
Aaaaaaah competitive games sure brings out the best of some folks!
ThatStupidLion
Member
has Psyonix commented on the bugged inventory/items?
i must have unlocked the same items like 10 times each already, and yet they never show up in my garage
i must have unlocked the same items like 10 times each already, and yet they never show up in my garage
I'm taking a (not so) wild guess and say that's the decals. Yeah you gotta unlock all the decals individually for each car. You probably haven't seen them because you have to change car type in order to see those cars' unlocked decals.
Probably my favorite save of the night just because of the sheer amount of lag that was happening at the time lol
seriously haha
On one of my games the whole team was doing that on their side and I thought the servers had gone down or something lol
Overall had some fun games with Deimos and papaSmurf tonight. GG guys.
I'm all about the sombrero/Mexican flag combination. Been using that since day one.
Feels go to know I am not the only one with this issue. I don't ever see a time I won't get my ass handed to me by the AI. I have finished around 60 matches and still the AI walks all over me.
ThatStupidLion
Member
interesting - was unaware of that, but not sure if that is the case or not as i've only changed car models once pretty early on... i'll do some research.
thanks for that.
HubbaBubba
Member
In ranked, if someone leaves or there not enough cars you team is just down a car.
The Incarnation
Member
Pejo
Member
Got my first MVP last night, 3 of them actually. One game, I had all 5 goals from my team. I'm still unlocking stuff, it's going to be hard to top the Radiant gold sparkly boost though. I think I've settled on Paladin with wings decal for my car too. There's still a car I haven't unlocked but I have no idea what it is.
congrats! Are you on PS4? Might be Sweet Tooth yet to unlock. That took forever but was kind of random. Had all the others unlocked for quite awhile before I got the last one. Some have said you need to win with the 6 default cars, others have said it's just random.
I love the game but some of the guys I've been playing with are clearly getting much better while I'm doing ok at best. I put in some time in the evenings but the skill gap is widening.
TheDanimal
Junior Member
...shhh
We like to steal each other's goals XD
I know. A guy bailed on me in 2v2 at 2-0 and I ended up losing 7-1
Though I just played a ranked 2v2 and scored 4 goals. 3 of which were aerial shots. Replay coming! Lol
Fried Food
Banned
I they handle post release support properly I can see them getting some GOTY awards
No.
I bolded the important point. Just play more matches to get out of the rookie ranks and you'll get people who know what they're doing.
Haha wow. I've had similar on PC, not quite to that extent, but I recently played a 3v3 where we went up 4-0 and two of the other team's players left, and then the solo guy scored almost immediately after haha. It's just so silly, the games take no time, there's always a chance to score miracle goals. This seems like the wrong game to get mad at when the core is so damn fun.
I feel bad because I'm doing this compared to my friends who have less time to put in.
Hoffelcopter
Member
They need to find a way to penalize leavers. I've had so many games with people who leave after we go down 0-1. It's absurd.
TimeEffect
Member
Just saw Gambit vs. Kronovi
Damn man, Gambit's dribble is amazing! Personally, I love the ground game allows that level of play.
1v1 truly is insane to watch at such a high skill level. There's so much fun watching the skill in outplaying and outsmarting your opponent.
This game is so magical. I mean, just look at how competitive, yet different 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 is. They are all so viable for esports
Damn man, Gambit's dribble is amazing! Personally, I love the ground game allows that level of play.
1v1 truly is insane to watch at such a high skill level. There's so much fun watching the skill in outplaying and outsmarting your opponent.
This game is so magical. I mean, just look at how competitive, yet different 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 is. They are all so viable for esports
TimeEffect
Member
Id really like to see skill rating of my opponents. Just curious to see how close in skill the ranked matchmaking is
Dr.Horrible
Member
my reaction time lately...
Laughed out loud in my office. This was me several times yesterday.
My aerial hatrick! All in the same game, though they are not in order in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21zg_2q3fT0
Just the goals
1 - http://gfycat.com/ShockedAppropriateKingsnake
2 - http://gfycat.com/AnguishedAfraidAtlanticridleyturtle
3 - http://gfycat.com/BlissfulPleasingDugong
As would I!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21zg_2q3fT0
Just the goals
1 - http://gfycat.com/ShockedAppropriateKingsnake
2 - http://gfycat.com/AnguishedAfraidAtlanticridleyturtle
3 - http://gfycat.com/BlissfulPleasingDugong
As would I!
Darkness Unleashed
Member
The one thing I don't like about this game is that
Still, the surprise of the year. No doubt about it
it's almost too good
Still, the surprise of the year. No doubt about it
so ideas and stuff to add/patch in
Skill rating next to names for ranked matches
level numbers next to names in unranked matches.
spectator mode (mentioned, is coming)
tournaments (mentioned, may be coming)
Teams/Clan feature, with rankings and leaderboards
More accolades, and post match awards.
tweaked points system. I think saves and clears need more points given to promote more defensive play
total points earned and point to next level meters. could through into the stats page.
Profile page. so others can see your stats and to manage team/clan stuff.
nothing that would change the balance or fun level.
more levels, cars, and customizations will come with DLC and i love that.
a photo mode would be pretty fun in the replay editor. to be able to change depth of field, exposure and what not, but not sure if the engine can handle something like that though.
Skill rating next to names for ranked matches
level numbers next to names in unranked matches.
spectator mode (mentioned, is coming)
tournaments (mentioned, may be coming)
Teams/Clan feature, with rankings and leaderboards
More accolades, and post match awards.
tweaked points system. I think saves and clears need more points given to promote more defensive play
total points earned and point to next level meters. could through into the stats page.
Profile page. so others can see your stats and to manage team/clan stuff.
nothing that would change the balance or fun level.
more levels, cars, and customizations will come with DLC and i love that.
a photo mode would be pretty fun in the replay editor. to be able to change depth of field, exposure and what not, but not sure if the engine can handle something like that though.
davey_jones_1217
Banned
When I start Rocket League: This game is amazing.
When I'm playing Rocket League: Holy hell, do I suck at this game.
When I'm not playing Rocket League: I need to play Rocket League.
When I'm playing Rocket League: Holy hell, do I suck at this game.
When I'm not playing Rocket League: I need to play Rocket League.
my reaction time lately...
Blame your TVs input lag, that's what I'm doing!
Pejo
Member
Yea it's gotta be Sweet Tooth, thanks for the tip.
I think we will finally be at a good skill level when your average player realizes it's not always best to boost right at the ball all the time. I can't even count the number of times my own teammates have hit the ball away from an easy score or into our own net while another teammate was trying to defend.
Plus, I've had a really really bad time trying to time my jumps to hit balls while they're still in the air. I'm still working on that skill. I always end up jumping too late and fly right over/under the ball (doing some sweet flips I might add).
Zantetsuken
Member
It's so hard for me to get the timing down and when I hit the ball it doesn't go the way I intend it to. Otherwise this is a very addicting game.
TheOnlyMook
Member
Managed to play with two other friends last night. When you've got two other reliable people to count on the game really shines. All I can think about is going home and playing this all weekend and blowing off The Witcher 3 and some CSGO with friends entirely.
Nyteshade517
Member
my reaction time lately...
I have to get better just to be that bad...every time I think I have something lined up I just drive right by the ball
LookAtMeGo
Member
Lol. Thats me too.my reaction time lately...
Since I play with just the ball cam I really have to pay attention to where the front of my car is facing. The ball is always at the center of the screen so I missjudge my shot easily. Since Ive tried to be more aware of the front of my car, I have noticed a difference in my accuracy.
Ranked is fine on PC as are parties.
Hitting the + button should open your Steam Friends List and allow you to select people to add. My friends and I have been playing all week.
Hmm, ok thanks. I basically bought the PC version just to play with friends. It may not have been working though because I don't have any friends online right now. I just wanted to test it out for when we do play this weekend.
define broken?
Im on PS4 and while the games work and matchmaking is pretty quick, there's still lag, and people who don't know what they are doing. and my skill rating is updated after every match or close to it. It bounces around but not as much as it used to (thanks to more matches.) It wont always match you with a good match, but im not sure how skill rating and players left playing affect it.
My skill ranking never gets updated on PS4. Other than that, everything works fine.
| Praxis |
Banned
Life has no meaning any more. It's just boring chunks of time between playing RL.
I've been reading a lot of posts of people saying they are using mostly the ball cam in their games.
In my playing so far, I really think the ball cam is almost useless. The only time I feel like you should be using it is just for a few seconds to get a glimpse of how close the ball is to you when you lose track of it.
Lining up any kind of hit with the ball cam is next to impossible. Sure you can connect but its pointless if you can't hit it where you want it. You'll end up putting the ball in front of your own goal or hitting it back towards your own side more often than not. And as for hitting an airborne ball, the ground indicator is more than sufficient with a little practice.
In my playing so far, I really think the ball cam is almost useless. The only time I feel like you should be using it is just for a few seconds to get a glimpse of how close the ball is to you when you lose track of it.
Lining up any kind of hit with the ball cam is next to impossible. Sure you can connect but its pointless if you can't hit it where you want it. You'll end up putting the ball in front of your own goal or hitting it back towards your own side more often than not. And as for hitting an airborne ball, the ground indicator is more than sufficient with a little practice.
TimeEffect
Member
I'd like to add this. Personally, I'd like some kind of team/clan feature more than a tournament, but both together would be peanut butter and jelly.
-I gave a list of accolades and post-match awards I'd like to see, including rewards for ending a tie, forcing a tie, scoring short-handed, etc.
-I think saves and clears are fine. If you aren't getting lots of points for goaltending (there should never be one dedicated goaltender anyway), it just means that your team is playing good offense. Reasonably, you cant expect to get points for not doing anything. that said, epic saves should be bumped from 60 to 75 or 80 IMO. I have a better solution:
Post-match rewards like "best offense" (combined goals, hat tricks, ball centers, and shots on goals), "best defense" (ball clears, saves, epic saves, saviour), and "best wingman" (assists, playmakers, destructions) would really flesh out a good breakdown of playstyles IMO.
-Dedicated ranked mode statistics, separate from the mess of offline/online stats that exist now
-Seeing a friend's car when they join the party
-Seeing the winning team on display after a match (complete with confetti, and medals next to nametags) in combination with the post-game stats. Sort of like the main menu, except you see the winner's cars and the score breakdown. Just makes winning feel special when you have a properly celebrated win screen
-Quit penalties, of course
-More online colours besides orange vs blue
Camera moves about like crazy without ball cam though.
Change your camera settings and that problem goes away.
I like this list
Add in quit penalties (quit 3 tiems in 30 mins and no online for you for a period of time)
More training modes (defend 3 shots in quick succession for example, and more flying ones)
It's not as bad with a super wide fov and other changes but they also make it harder to hit things as you need to zoom yourself out a lot to not get the crappy camera movement in normal cam. It's like any movement shifts the camera super quick. It's peaceful in ball cam mode by comparison.
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