I Wish the Game Was a Coin Flip

Woodakoodashooda··12 votes·6,223 views

At least then I wouldn't have a day where all I get are wins only to be followed by an entire day of losses.

At least then players wouldn't auto assume that just because I'm on a losing streak, I'm cancer incarnate.

Oh, how I wish my match making was so generous as to allow me at least a 50/50 shot of having a winning team.

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Super Galaxy7 votes

Teammate roulette claims another victim.

KFCeytron4 votes

That can happen with coin flips, too.

Jonesybones1 votes

Except coin flips don't happen until d1-d2

Zeyphel3 votes

Actually, the 50/50 forced winrate is one of the biggests problems leading to unfair matches.

Nea1042 votes

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At least then I wouldn't have a day where all I get are wins only to be followed by an entire day of losses.

At least then players wouldn't auto assume that just because I'm on a losing streak, I'm cancer incarnate.

Oh, how I wish my match making was so generous as to allow me at least a 50/50 shot of having a winning team.

This is what Riot says (even if everyone knows it isn't true... I wonder if it is legit):

When you get matchmade, it's based on your MMR and the system will match you with others of a similar number so both teams can have a 50-+1% chance of victory. While this does not occur as often as we would all like, the difference in skill level is as minimal as possible, as this system will always aim towards matching two teams with a very small skill gap difference.

Even in the case above, the system will try to be as fair as possible an match you with others of a similar determined skill.

You can also read more about that here(*) and also this article(**) provides a lot of really good details. As mentioned in the second article linked, the system will not give you weaker teammates and stronger enemies.

( *): https://support.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/201752954-Matchmaking-Guide (**): https://nexus.leagueoflegends.com/en-gb/2018/02/dev-matchmaking-real-talk/

Woodakoodashooda5 votes

Because everyone knows Riot is known for their honesty. #sarcasm

Hayaishi21 votes

at least it would actually feel fairer then.

Nadeokí1 votes

If you win 50% of your games the you are basically a non factor in all of your games. Try to play in a way that influences your games outcome more. No matter in what elo, the only way to climb is carry. If you carry in every single game you play you are bound to get more than 50% wins. Coinflip games don't existy only coinflip players who afk farm for S ranks and K/DA instead of getting objectives and fighting around towers, baron, drake etc.

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