Weird Glitch in Competitive: Getting Placed in Iron 1

Posted by Steve

Thursday, June 25, 2020 9:56 AM

The Original Post

Ledot3, a Valorant player, made a Reddit post about the issue. According to the post, Ledot3 got wrongly placed in Iron 1 despite deserving a higher rank. The post received a lot of attention, with several players relating to the issue.

Other Players' Comments

One of the most interesting aspects of the Reddit post is the comments section. Many players shared their experiences, with some getting ranked higher than expected, while others getting placed lower. calvinee joked that all Redditors are radiant, while Un111KnoWn shared his experience of getting placed in Iron 3 instead of Silver 1, where he was in Beta. Gavroche138 couldn't help but wonder about the difficulty of facing Radiants and Immortals in the lower Silver league.

The Possible Cause of the Glitch

Although the cause of the glitch is unknown, it's speculated that the problem might be originating from the game's algorithm. Some players suggested that the issue might be related to the game assuming a player's initial ranking based on their performance in the unranked games. As the system does not consider previous ranks, beta experience, or other factors, the game might place a player in a lower rank than they deserve.

What's Riot's Stance on this Issue?

After investigating the issue, Riot Games acknowledged the anomaly and shared a statement on Reddit. The company stated that the issue only affected a few players and that they had fixed the issue. Riot also stated that they would investigate the situation further to avoid any similar problem in the future. However, several players have shared that they still face the glitch, causing doubt about Riot's statement.

The Impact of the Glitch

The placement glitch can impact the player's confidence and mindset. A player who should have gotten a placement in a higher rank may feel demotivated and irritated, leading to poor gameplay. On the other hand, a player who gets placed in a higher rank than they deserve may face a challenging play environment, leading to loss of confidence and mistakes.

Conclusion

The Fortnite-inspired team-based first-person shooter game has experienced several problems since its release. One of the most significant problems is the recent placement glitch in its ranking system, where players are getting placed in lower ranks than they deserve. Although Riot Game's involvement has brought hope to many players, several players are still facing the issue. We hope that Riot will take a more in-depth look into the glitch and come up with a permanent and effective solution for all its players. Until then, it is up to each player to keep their spirit up and play the game, regardless of the ranking.

References

  • https://www.reddit.com/r/VALORANT/comments/hfjfia/weird_glitch_in_competitive_where_i_get_placed_in/
  • https://reddit.com/hfjfia

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