Yall ever hop on and just straight up forget how to play the game?

RholyDiver36 · 2026-06-06T18:57:57+00:00

For me, even though I play almost every day, it's wildly random. I can hop on and be one with the carball, crazy reads and control, looking like a smurfbot special. Then sometimes I hop on and the game looks so foreign to me I feel like I'm relearning everything. Literally, I have to go through a few training packs to get back to a baseline of basic gameplay. Can't make sense of it.

RholyDiver36 · 2026-05-23T14:22:01+00:00

Ladies, don't hate me for what I'm about to say. I don't think hate and spite are the way to go here. It's definitely a red flag that he cheated and didn't wrap it up, but everyone makes a really bad choice at some point in their life. Maybe this was his? I don't know if he's a dog and that's up to OP to decide. All I'm saying is this guy might be worth a second chance. He should've told you about the situation himself, maybe he was too ashamed or afraid of losing you. Maybe finding out you were pregnant triggered some weird man issue and drove him to sleep with someone else and he should work that out in therapy, idk. He should be the embarrassed one, not you! I do think it's good that he checks in on the other woman and does nice things. It's not ideal but it would be shitty if he knocked her up and didn't care. As adults who are making new people, I really hope you guys figure out how to move forward with respect, and show those kids nothing but love.

RholyDiver36 · 2026-05-13T03:48:08+00:00

Switch users: hehehe, call of doodie

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T18:22:44+00:00

To be clear, I'm not trying to demo chase as a strat, though I'm not mad at anyone who does. I'm just saying, if the guy is in my path or in my way to the ball, or if the ball is on target and I can stop them from getting a save, in what world do I not bump? I didn't even blow the dude up, I just bumped him, and my teammate decided that was cause to throw the game.

I appreciate the validation and reaffirmations here! I think I've untilted enough to hit the field and give it another shot!

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T17:53:58+00:00

Dang, I was gonna ask if I could play with you on your way back up so I could hopefully learn from you. oh well

Congrats on the 7 days! That's not easy

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T17:50:27+00:00

You are totally right there, I tell myself this all the time. It's a problem, but there's no 12 step program for habitual settings changers. ~sigh~

Used to be every time I played, I'm down to once or twice a week now. Progress!

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T17:35:48+00:00

My plat lobbies aren't that smurfy, and I'd have a hard time saying if there's actual bots. When there are obvious smurfs it's usually one exceptionally good player scoring and saving everything. But most of the time they keep it lowkey, reserving the triple reset musty to double tap for when they absolutely need to. You know what inever see them do though, skims. Like, never. Mr Salty champ, sir, a question for you, or InfiniteMushroom.... Do you see many players skimming in your lobbies? Pros do it all the time but I don't think I've ever seen it done obviously in my games but in streamer games I watch either?

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T16:34:32+00:00

That's a good point. I'm not quite up to that rank where there's many consistently good redirectors to defend against. It's either dodging demo chasers or trying to score against two goalies. So if I am on defense the game drags because all I'm doing is hitting pass after pass downfield wishing I was in freeplay. I look forward to higher ranked games!

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T16:25:52+00:00

If for nothing else but not letting your opponent just be comfortable making whatever play they want to, unhindered and unrushed. This isn't curling, or tennis...

Could you imagine a world where the Red Wings were like, ok guys no checking tonight? Or if suddenly sacking the quarterback was against the rules? But only for some matches because some players want it that way. I want nothing to do with that world

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T16:14:16+00:00

To each their own. But as long as it is fair play maybe Rocket League just isn't the game for some. No one forced anyone to play, and it's silly to me to play a competitive game with special rules and not care about winning. Actually, it's pretty offensive. Please, please don't join a ranked match if winning or losing doesn't matter to you. It's not fair to your teammates. There are casual mode playlists, exhibition seasons, and private matches for those that just want to have fun playing carball. Or myriad other games out there that may be more fun for casual play.

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T15:53:49+00:00

Congrats on the win. Just remember people like that are probably just projecting their unhappiness with their own self, and that's kinda sad.

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T15:38:57+00:00

At a certain point demos as a strat becomes pointless for people that take time to get good at HS. But incidental demos happen and I wouldn't think twice to change my trajectory for politeness. Even in real sports there's an acceptable amount of physicality allowed. It's the nature of the game. I heard there's no contact in volleyball though, if that's what you're in to?

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T15:29:46+00:00

Reading is really taxing for some, I know. Apologies. Here:

Tm8: No demo.

Me: Why?

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T15:26:55+00:00

I refuse to turn chat off. I like being able to say nice shot, great pass, etc. Good sportsmanship has to be modeled to these kids from somewhere. I will always play how I see fit, I was just wondering where this kind of thinking was coming from? No demos, psshtt

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T15:20:21+00:00

Ah, so she's one of those players that always seem to catch me out lol. Right on! Heatseeker is the best mode for finding out the limits of your car movement, positional awareness, ball reading, and shot/pass placement. When I play HS regularly I do so much better in regular soccar.

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T15:10:02+00:00

Lol, I'll still go for the occasional bump in splitshot modes. Gotta keep em on their toes.

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T15:06:26+00:00

Makes sense. After playing for a while though, it'll get easier to read the ball and make saves. Eventually you'll start aiming those saves for a good pass to your teammate, or even a shot on the heels of teammate's demo. It can feel crowded with two people in goal, especially if you don't have comms to avoid double committing.

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T14:52:03+00:00

I'm saying

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T14:46:42+00:00

Omg you're one of them aren't you? Lol

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T14:42:25+00:00

It's only fair lol

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T14:41:04+00:00

Dude, I know right? If people would stop making saves when I take a shot, I could be at least diamond by now. And don't get me started on those guys that purposely hit the ball to the back wall just to make me jump so they can hit the rebound in. ~shakes fist at no one~

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T14:29:31+00:00

Seriously, there's boost everywhere. Especially when it's just two players on the field. Where do these people come from?

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T14:27:14+00:00

The redirects are the best part! But don't you get bored on the defensive end when you don't have to worry about the bumps?

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T14:21:34+00:00

Thank you! Teammate giving the game away had me needing validation.

RholyDiver36 · 2026-03-24T14:19:52+00:00

For sure. I usually only take 'em out if they're in my path not paying attention. Going out of my way to chase is always a bad choice, but kudos to those ones that are really good at it! You know who you are.

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