I started Valorant 3 Weeks ago. I didn't have so much fun in a Shooter since CoD:UO-times.
I was expecting a lot of toxicity like in most other FPS-Games.
But people were patient and even offered me help, Tips and befriended me.
Of course there were a few kids trolling and some toxic people. But the overall Playerbase seemed nice.

Then rated Games happened....
And in 90 % of my rated Matches i was surrounded with people insulting and harassing others.
for every mistake on such a low rank.
Im not a saint, but i heard insults i would never use in my life.
i had a girl in my team and she befriended me and thanked me for being nice and told me she would quit this game because of that. even though she liked valorant.

I understand People want to win. But no one should act like that.
sometimes i tried to tell them they influence their teams mindset in a bad way and the team would lose motication and eventually lose, just because of this behaviour.
but all i get is a "STFU Kid.. go back to fortnite" (with much worse insults i cant write here...)

As a new Player it is really upsetting to stay motivated in competitive matches.
i will stick to val and look for nice teammates to party up with, though i see why many players leave the game because they cannot handle this behaviour.
Everybody learns and there are ranks for a reason. Riot made a great game in my opinion and i hope people get nicer when i climb up the ladder.

Just had to get it off my chest.