The rank reset this episode is great. Hear me out.
Posting this because I've seen so many people complaining about their ranks after placements this episode, including some friends. Here's my take.
For some context, I just barely hit Gold 1 last act and placed Silver 1 after my placements...
Posted by Otto
Monday, January 17, 2022 1:00 PM
I'm anxious about playing my placement matches
I'm fairly new and after i saw my friend struggle to rank up after he got placed in iron 2, i'm anxious if i'm good enough to play good to escape the low elo's. Is this normal and what should i do, should i play the placement matches or sho...
Posted by Otto
Saturday, May 14, 2022 11:04 AM
Advice: Stop thinking about your aim during matches, start focusing on positioning and play making
Hello folks,
Immortal 3 (currently) player here. Peaked radiant last act.
I just wanted to give some simple advice in regards to aiming, and the mentality behind it.
Now, for starters. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to...
Posted by Otto
Friday, April 15, 2022 7:29 PM
Unpopular opinion: DM is NOT the best way to warmup if you are easily tilted
It is known that Valorant is one of the most intense games when it comes to your own mindset. Your mindset will impact your overall gameplay by A LOT, playstyle, aim and literally everything that you need during an intense competetive match...
Posted by Otto
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 7:28 AM
After a month of trying, I finally made it out of Iron! Here's what I (think I) did right.
https://preview.redd.it/keqxyfjhwvc81.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=9d4d1e2a7d8bdb126d5fb04b02b4b807930b688c
I feel weird for making this post, considering how low elo I am, but I feel like this would help considering how...
Posted by Otto
Friday, January 21, 2022 4:50 PM
I think this change in mindset had helped me in other competitive games to have more fun and not get titled.
So I'm coming back to this game after a couple months break and in the mean time and still now I've been playing fighting games. There was some advice I got from those people in the fgc that I think can help yall.
Don't worry if you win or...
Posted by Otto
Saturday, January 22, 2022 12:02 PM
Misinformation about the Ranked Reset
# Clarification: Hello everyone, this post has gotten a lot more attention than I expected.
I originally created this post as a short explanation of the rank reset, as I've seen massive confusion about how they worked. It wasn't meant to b...
Posted by Otto
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:45 PM
Silver 1 to Ascendant 1 in three months; What I learned
Three months ago, at the start of June, I decided to play ranked seriously and found myself placed in Silver 1. Just last night I reached Ascendant 1. While on this ranked journey, several of my friends asked how I was able to climb so much...
Posted by Otto
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 4:50 PM
can someone explain me all crosshair placement techniques?
Pre aim(keyboard pre aim ,using A and D to line up crosshair)
pre aim with mouse
hug the wall
blablabla...
can someone explain me when and WHY to use a specific type of crosshair placement/ aiming style?
cause for example som...
Posted by Otto
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:02 PM
Does Solo Queue affect placement results?
Hey guys, I’m genuinely baffled after doing my placements because I know that this ranked reset has been absolutely brutal for just about everyone.
I ended last act Plat 2, and got placed Plat 3 after winning all 5 games. But I know a lot...
Posted by Otto
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:02 AM
Pheonix's Fire Wall Buff Idea
I was watching the WARM UP cinematic and towards the end of it here you can see him throwing a fireball that instantly turns into a firewall.
[Fireball](https://preview.redd.it/do4hliimt8e81.png?width=1889&format=png&auto=webp&s=e6d9546115...
Posted by Otto
Friday, January 28, 2022 5:04 PM
Recommendations for beginners
Hey I'm new to valorant had it just over a week. Lost all my placement matches couples days ago and ranked iron 3. Are there any videos you guys recommend or drills you recommend to improve quick and master the basics of the game?
Posted by Otto
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:29 AM
I cannot believe it
I won 4 out of 5 placement games. Got 3 Match MVP and 1 team MVP. In the end I still get placed on Iron 3??
P.S. In previous seasons i was Bronze 2 max rank, considering my performance in this placement i was easily expecting Silver but go...
Posted by Otto
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 1:14 PM
I am an IRON PLAYER. Ask Me Anything.
I have played my very first ranked placements. I have had little experience with Valorant since release. Basically playing only 1 week in 2020 beta\*, and 8 days in 2021\*.
With that incredible knowledge aquired, without watching Esports T...
Posted by Otto
Saturday, January 29, 2022 10:50 PM
How am I supposed to get better?
I am hardstuck Iron 3 and know basically everything that others tell me to do.
* Know every map layout
* Know how agents work | Utility / Classes
* Know how to shoot at people
I dont know what I'm doing wrong, I learne...
Posted by Otto
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 1:00 AM