Promo series should change matchmaking formula.
First, some short background info: been playing this game since mid season 3 and peaked diamond in s5.
Essentially, almost every promo series is dreadful. I have fun playing quality games on almost all my matches outside of promos (win or lose) but the skill level seems to drastically and consistently differ when i get into a series. Players are too often substantially below par when it comes to game understanding and micromanagement relative to their ranks. A lot of times i notice my team's full of off-role players too who can't seem to figure out how to play their champs. I get it, you want me to "carry" the game, but how is that possible when this game has evolved into being so team oriented? In all honesty all this really does is negatively effect my game experience and make me not want to play during these stupid best of 3 (or 5) games.
I notice myself getting frustrated and becoming more toxic and hostile towards my teammates. It's honestly not the fact that I'm losing the series that upsets me, it's the fact that the players themselves are very poor in quality and result in unpleasant games. I feel like the system is trying to make it harder for you to move up (we all know this) but by using the wrong approach. Fixing this issue could potentially reduce some toxicity levels in this game.
I think it's about time the formula for the matchmaking in promo series changes. But if we're using the "winning several games to get into promos inflates your elo" excuse then fine, I accept that but make it so that I'm playing WITH AND AGAINST better players according to my improved elo. please retain the QUALITY of the match instead of deflating the skill of the players I'm with. I know this has been an issue from time and I feel like ranked would be more enjoyable if the matchmaking formula was better adjusted.
TLDR. matchmaking in promos formula sucks. fix it to make game more enjoyable and reduce toxicity.
Thanks