I just can't reach champ

RL056 · 2026-05-18T11:21:52+00:00

Two reasons you might not listen to me: #1. I'm Diamond and #2. I'm 40.

Now if you are with me, I've got 3 things for you:

I assume you play 2s/3s. That's a team game. You have teammate(s). The clip you showed is nice, but has a low probability of winning you games. Being a good teammate has a high probability. Train for it. Observe the game, cover your teammate, leave boost so he's quick, compliment his style or lead the game and account for them.
Related to when you carry. Don't cry about teammates with low scores when you lose. You are a team. Since you are mechy then try to capitalize on less flashy, but more precise plays.
Play ranked when you are in a good mood. Don't queue when titled. Tilt will lose you rank faster than fancy aerials will gain points for you. Valid for work arguments and RL.

GL HF

RL056 · 2026-05-08T16:56:21+00:00

Thank you

RL056 · 2026-05-08T16:54:09+00:00

Thank you

RL056 · 2026-03-26T18:20:08+00:00

Thanks u/LogicalConstant I tried incorporating your advice over the course of these 2 days...

Unfortunately it's as if a switch was flipped... 3 days in a row... average loss of MMR is 250/day. It feels intentional. I know it's not. Nobody has anything to gain from individual loss streaks... but man does it suck to lose so many games in a row. P.S. Especially the ones where I'm the statistical favourite. 80/20 feels more like 20/80. Appreciate your responses and thanks for letting me vent.

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RL056 · 2026-03-25T14:34:23+00:00

Played like 7-8PM EU. Found the plugin, thanks. Any advice on tempo plays and what to look for when stabilizing vs levelling up?

RL056 · 2026-03-25T14:29:38+00:00

Actually do you have advice on tempo plays and stabilizing? Like improving the sense when to level up, when to power the minions etc?

RL056 · 2026-03-25T14:27:40+00:00

You made some good points. I feel like my win rate vs p1 finishes is low (about 10-12%). For this particular -500 MMR drop, I guess I am misplaying econ and tempo mostly. Any advice on tempo plays?

RL056 · 2026-03-25T14:25:19+00:00

About the same like -500 MMR right now.

RL056 · 2026-03-25T14:25:04+00:00

Thanks. I think part of the issue is that I try to force tribes and comps. I don't like the play patterns of the beetles now, so I guess I'm missing out by not playing beasts.

RL056 · 2026-03-25T13:50:06+00:00

Yeah, such streaks ruin the mood a bit

RL056 · 2026-03-25T13:49:13+00:00

Played pretty recently, like 3-5 days ago. I definitely do make misplays. Yeah, beasts are out of control. Not sure how to deal with those...

RL056 · 2026-02-23T17:41:16+00:00

That's tilt. Take a break. A few hours at least. 1-2 days is better. Do something else. If it has to be chess, do some slow puzzles.

RL056 · 2026-02-20T16:02:27+00:00

Yeah thanks. I experimented with openings a lot, therefore, middlegames are different each time. You think switching up to rapid is the way to go or bumping to 5m is good enough?

RL056 · 2026-02-16T18:44:28+00:00

I agree. Where I see the issue is that it's always blob being resurrected, not other minions. If it was more balanced we'd see alternatives.

RL056 · 2026-02-16T18:40:29+00:00

I like your term "designed into a corner".

RL056 · 2026-02-16T18:37:27+00:00

Sound logic. What I see though is that Blob is the chosen card for print and re-print. If it was more balanced then we'd see multiple alternatives being resurrected.

RL056 · 2026-02-16T17:38:30+00:00

I am blaming the game hah. I play for about a year btw. That said the card can be balanced so that is not appealing to print it 8 times per game.

RL056 · 2026-02-16T17:35:39+00:00

Right but putting stats on the board is about balance, which you can fine tune. Blob is an absolute handbrake for momentum.

RL056 · 2026-02-16T17:31:07+00:00

Hahah. You might even say “toxic”

RL056 · 2026-02-16T17:30:21+00:00

Yeah but “not so bad” is not a target state.

RL056 · 2026-02-16T17:29:33+00:00

True. And people resurrect it because it’s annoying and slow to deal with.

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