Happened to my buddy and I last night... in the last 10 seconds... to tie the game... v_v
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Happened to my buddy and I last night... in the last 10 seconds... to tie the game... v_v
Word, thanks man
TheDanimal
Junior Member
I feel the same way but with the other car
It's so pure without any add ons, but I feel like I'm missing something ;_;
My friend bought this yesterday and I agreed to play with him -- both of us trying it for the first time. Both went through all the tutorials and such. He likes soccer and has a pretty good idea of how the game is meant to work
We got trounced in almost every single match -- ranked, unranked, 3v3, 4v4, 2v2. I think our record was probably like 2-7 or 2-9. Every loss was a blowout. Even when our rank sank to less than 20, we were still getting hammered. I don't really care since the game was free for me, but I feel sorry for my friend since he spent $20 on it.
Are there any decent guides or tips for newcomers? I feel like we are pretty much hosed since we've missed the community learning curve coming in 6 weeks late, and now everyone we're facing is an well-experienced player.
My general impression is that any missed boost or dash towards the ball ends up being super costly, and it's really difficult to re-orient yourself after you get rammed or flip off a wall. Half of the time we got scored on I was recovering from some mishap, not even knowing where exactly the ball was.
We got trounced in almost every single match -- ranked, unranked, 3v3, 4v4, 2v2. I think our record was probably like 2-7 or 2-9. Every loss was a blowout. Even when our rank sank to less than 20, we were still getting hammered. I don't really care since the game was free for me, but I feel sorry for my friend since he spent $20 on it.
Are there any decent guides or tips for newcomers? I feel like we are pretty much hosed since we've missed the community learning curve coming in 6 weeks late, and now everyone we're facing is an well-experienced player.
My general impression is that any missed boost or dash towards the ball ends up being super costly, and it's really difficult to re-orient yourself after you get rammed or flip off a wall. Half of the time we got scored on I was recovering from some mishap, not even knowing where exactly the ball was.
I would play some matches against bots to really familiarize yourself with everything. Also, try switching to ball cam. You may find it easier to re-orient yourself in those situations.
Just practice! This game is so much fun and it is STILL fun even when you're losing!
FriedConsole
Banned
Keep playing ranked and you will fall in rank and players will be worse and worse. There are a lot of people that suck. I know I am one of them.
Hoho for breakfast
Member
I'm confused. I've been playing for the last couple weeks on my normal account which does not have PS+. The primary account on my PS4 does have PS+. So I should get the advantages of PS+ on the normal account and be able to play online, correct?
Except now it's not letting me play Rocket League online and says I need to have PS+ to use this feature.
Any idea what's going on?
Edit: I don't know what happened but I turned off the PS4 and restarted it and now I'm good.
Except now it's not letting me play Rocket League online and says I need to have PS+ to use this feature.
Any idea what's going on?
Edit: I don't know what happened but I turned off the PS4 and restarted it and now I'm good.
Yassssss, salsa our Uruguayan king
Newcomers tend to play the game like watching a bunch of 5 year olds playing soccer, everyone just follows the ball whereever it goes and just wants to be the one to kick it no matter which direction.
Don't play like that. You don't need specific positions, but you don't need your whole team following the ball around like it's a treat and you're all dogs. Once you play more you'll start to learn the flow of the ball and where it'll go depending on where on the wall it will bounce off of.
Don't try to aim the ball towards the goal always, try to aim for the wall to get a bounce that will center the ball for your teammate. If you hit it right at the corners it will bounce right over top of the goal and then your teammate(s) can be sitting around half court and just burst in and knock it in.
Also have someone play a safety position. You don't need a permanent goalkeeper, but keep back so you can quickly get back to being a goaltender when the ball comes back into your half of the court. When the ball is on my half of the court I try to have one person being keeper and the other playing defender. Then when the ball is cleared, the defender will follow the ball and try to get a center pass and the person playing the keeper can move up to around center court to try and get the knock-in.
Of course this is Rocket League and things barely ever go as planned, but that's what makes it so much fun and replayable.
But for me the keys to switching from a nooby to at least being competitive was not chasing the ball around and playing defense and keeper. If you're both chasing the ball around you won't be able to defend the other teams fast breaks.
If we get a GAF flag, you'll forever be my hero.
Also, the PS4 finals for the 3v3 NeoGAF tournament will be played in about an hour. I think cole will be streaming it, but if not, I will. I'll post a link later for anyone who wants to see it.
And in those lines, I am of course willing to do more tournaments. Possibly even with prizes. What I am thinking though is if people are more interested in a 1v1 or 2v2 tournament (I mean, it could be 3v3 again, but I was thinking a change of pace would be nice). What would you guys prefer?
i was tempted to e-mail mr dunham about this. but he seems to be pretty busy. still hasn't gotten back to me on approval of footage use for a commercial i'm working on. So dont be surprised if you dont hear anything for a little bit.
If we get a GAF flag, you'll forever be my hero.
Also, the PS4 finals for the 3v3 NeoGAF tournament will be played in about an hour. I think cole will be streaming it, but if not, I will. I'll post a link later for anyone who wants to see it.
And in those lines, I am of course willing to do more tournaments. Possibly even with prizes. What I am thinking though is if people are more interested in a 1v1 or 2v2 tournament (I mean, it could be 3v3 again, but I was thinking a change of pace would be nice). What would you guys prefer?
my vote is for 1v1.
Got the DLC to support the devs.
And while I like the additions, I'm hoping future DLC is a bit more... substantive. Already have all the trophies after playing a 9 week season. ¯\_(ツ
DLC is only ever going to be cosmetic. If anything is added game wise, it'll just be a patch.
We have been insanely busy. But I can ask for a GAF flag.
Unhandled Exception
Member
I've found I play progressively worse the longer a session. It's driving me fucking crazy. Everything starts off great.
cr_blah_blah
Member
If we get a GAF flag, you'll forever be my hero.
Also, the PS4 finals for the 3v3 NeoGAF tournament will be played in about an hour. I think cole will be streaming it, but if not, I will. I'll post a link later for anyone who wants to see it.
And in those lines, I am of course willing to do more tournaments. Possibly even with prizes. What I am thinking though is if people are more interested in a 1v1 or 2v2 tournament (I mean, it could be 3v3 again, but I was thinking a change of pace would be nice). What would you guys prefer?
I vote 2v2. Though 1v1 would be salt city, so that'd be fun too. Still, I think 2v2 is the best version of the game.
CountAntonius
Member
Only thing I was kind of underwhelmed by was the spectator mode. I was hoping for a Watch option letting me watch friends games or high level ranked games. I know that takes a lot of work but hopefully it becomes a thing one day. As it is now it will be great for streaming tournaments but little else.
Hoho for breakfast
Member
Bleh hard to see the ball on the new map. Change the ball color or something.
EatinOlives
Member
Can I use a private match to play with someone on PC? (I'm on PS4) If not, is there any other way for two people cross-platform to play on the same game?
CountAntonius
Member
You can. Just give them the name and password.
EatinOlives
Member
Awesome! Thanks!
I just got a response from Dave actually
he basically asked me if I work for GAF cause they'd want permission, and if I can do anything about having his account request approved, heh
told him to tell me his requested username and i'll pm evilore or another mod about it
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brickwalker0
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hard to see just about everything on that map.
too much bloom, transparent walls/ceiling.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Props to the one ready for a rematch.
Kinda felt bad for the other team... kinda.
Kinda felt bad for the other team... kinda.
Look at those pings... They're still probably playing that match.
Dangansona
Member
Salsa I have to ask. Your frequent posts, your strange posting style, your skill in the game and now contacting the devs.
Just who are you?
If you want to watch the PS4 GAF Finals, go to www.twitch.com/teamrocketrl
Salsa I have to ask. Your frequent posts, your strange posting style, your skill in the game and now contacting the devs.
Just who are you?
it is a mistery
TheDanimal
Junior Member
That's nothing. One time, something weird was happening with my internet, and my ping was over 900. 900!
It was really bad.
cr_blah_blah
Member
Teamwork! One guy on the team can shoot and the other one can block.
I totally didn't spend like a minute trying to pause that gif thinking it was actually a video.
TabletopTictacs
Member
CrackaF3tt
Member
Had such a huge upset the other day. Came back from 0-4 to tie for overtime and lose to such an easy goal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l316cdyNomM&feature=youtu.be
we need that general tournament now that we have crossplay private matches and spectating
I think 'comeback' not 'upset' is the word you're looking for.
Don't know if I really want to get the dlc's. Neither car interests me a whole lot.
TimeEffect
Member
Yeah Im hoping for more substance for future DLC.
I'd like to pay more for bigger packs. If the frequency of the smaller packs is often enough, that'd be nice. But I'd honestly put like $10 for a pack with more toppers, flags, vehicles... I'd also pay for new soundtracks. Adding that new soundtrack to the game was really cool.
I imagine that toppers and flags are being withheld because they want to make some of them rewards for ranked seasons.
I'd also love to buy more team colours. If I play with my friends, I'd love to select something other than blue/orange. If I could play as a green or gray team, that'd be so cool. Season mode's colours are awesome because of that. Having one side of the map be filtered to your team's colour just makes the game feel so personalized.
I wonder if they plan to add other things. I know some people want custom celebration callouts (so instead of saying "GOAL!", something custom gets said). That'd be a nice way to make scoring more personalized.
They could probably even sell custom text for when you explode. So instead of "Boom!" it could say something else like "Aww!"
I don't know, I'd buy a crapload of cosmetic stuff for this game.
I'd like to pay more for bigger packs. If the frequency of the smaller packs is often enough, that'd be nice. But I'd honestly put like $10 for a pack with more toppers, flags, vehicles... I'd also pay for new soundtracks. Adding that new soundtrack to the game was really cool.
I imagine that toppers and flags are being withheld because they want to make some of them rewards for ranked seasons.
I'd also love to buy more team colours. If I play with my friends, I'd love to select something other than blue/orange. If I could play as a green or gray team, that'd be so cool. Season mode's colours are awesome because of that. Having one side of the map be filtered to your team's colour just makes the game feel so personalized.
I wonder if they plan to add other things. I know some people want custom celebration callouts (so instead of saying "GOAL!", something custom gets said). That'd be a nice way to make scoring more personalized.
They could probably even sell custom text for when you explode. So instead of "Boom!" it could say something else like "Aww!"
I don't know, I'd buy a crapload of cosmetic stuff for this game.
Haunted
Member
Game definitely needs more motivational shortcuts.
"This is it!"
"We can do it!"
"Let's go!"
"WE IN THERE"
etc
Played against a team with a Veteran on their side (other 5 were all Semi-Pro) - that dude/dudette was really good. Won basically every header they were involved in by going aerial slightly earlier than everyone else, "dribbled" with clever boosting and jumping a couple times, and generally had better angles than everyone else. I think they averaged around 900+ points in every single game. Just dominating everyone else (including the two teammates) completely.
"This is it!"
"We can do it!"
"Let's go!"
"WE IN THERE"
etc
Played against a team with a Veteran on their side (other 5 were all Semi-Pro) - that dude/dudette was really good. Won basically every header they were involved in by going aerial slightly earlier than everyone else, "dribbled" with clever boosting and jumping a couple times, and generally had better angles than everyone else. I think they averaged around 900+ points in every single game. Just dominating everyone else (including the two teammates) completely.
fallen_dawn
Member
Is the ball glitching for anyone else? Whenever I get close to it, it becomes a funny purple-sparkly colour. I kinda like the look though.
TimeEffect
Member
I see you've unlocked Disco Ball DLC
Oh yeah definitely.
IMO, four of the most important phrases needed:
"Lol!" "Well Played" "We can do this!" "Hello!/Good Luck!"
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