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The video critiques the use of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in modern video games, particularly the new Call of Duty, arguing that it disrupts the casual gaming experience. The creator believes that SBMM forces skilled players to perpetually face equally skilled opponents, eliminating the variety of competition that could make games more enjoyable. Through personal anecdotes and analogies, the speaker contrasts the present landscape of gaming with the past, where players found intrinsic motivation to improve without needing instant gratification. The discussion also touches on how current gamers, especially new ones, are kept engaged through features like low-skilled bots, as opposed to naturally progressing through trial and error. Ultimately, the speaker laments that the hyper-competitive nature of current games robs them of their fun, suggesting a balanced approach where skill variance is allowed in casual matches to mix challenge and enjoyment. The conclusion advises gamers to focus more on enjoyment rather than self-judgment and overly competitive environments.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses the controversy surrounding skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in the context of the new Call of Duty game. The creator criticizes SBMM for supposedly harming the gaming experience, explaining that it pits highly skilled players against each other while less skilled players face easier opponents. The creator argues that this creates an imbalance and impacts the enjoyment of casual gaming because players can’t experiment with different strategies without risking poor performance. The narrative uses “Timmy the tatman” as an example of a good player who ends up playing against similarly skilled opponents, thus facing constant high-level competition. Without SBMM, the creator suggests, players like Timmy would have a mix of opponents and thus a more enjoyable, relaxed experience.
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In this segment, the speaker reflects on the experience of being a new player in a game and contrasts it with the current gaming environment. He shares a personal anecdote about playing Counter-Strike as a child, where despite being heavily outmatched, he found motivation to improve. Nowadays, however, he notes that new players have immediate access to various games and may not stick with ones that don’t provide quick gratification. This leads to game developers implementing features like low-skilled bots to keep players engaged. The speaker criticizes skill-based matchmaking for disrupting the casual gaming experience and suggests that a better approach would be to allow a wider variance of skill levels in casual matches while still preventing extreme mismatches. He humorously concludes that an obvious solution might just be to avoid playing certain games altogether.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the current state of video games, comparing them to a water park with different pools catering to various types of players, such as tryhards, newbies, and thrill-seekers. The speaker criticizes the trend of many games, even those like Call of Duty, turning all experiences into competitive ones, which diminishes the fun. The speaker, despite being a competitive player, values environments where one can both compete and have casual fun with friends. They express that rating systems can create negative self-judgment and stress, reducing enjoyment and performance. The speaker advises gamers to quiet their internal judgment and focus on having fun, emphasizing that ratings are just tools for matching players of similar skill levels.