Many Valorant players have voiced their concerns about comp. A few of the common problems range from stream sniping, smurfing, and toxicity. In a way, I can agree that Valorant Comp can get frustrating and that there are uncontrollable variables. However, I believe there are ways to improve any player's in-game experience potentially.
Now hear me out, some of my suggestions may be crazy, but I have reasons for proposing this:
First suggestion: Avoid as teammate option
This option is inspired by Overwatch 2. Many pro players experience stream sniping, and as a result, it affects the outcome and experience of the game. The opportunity to "avoid as a teammate" can limit the number of players influencing the games in high-level lobbies due to stream sniping. However, there is a catch. To prevent the abuse of this option, there has to be a limit to the number of times this option can be used. The reason for a limiter is that if abused, players climbing can avoid the best players and affect the balance of the ranked queue. This option should be similar to a blocklist, meaning that a user can add or remove a player from that option. Therefore, with this option, players may have more extended queuing periods. However, it should pay off if players experience less stream sniping, boosted, toxic players, etc.
Second suggestion: Restrictions on 5-stacking
It has been revealed that some players have reached higher ranks by five stacking with lower-rank teammates. For example, one player (I can't recall his username, but he was exposed on Shahzam's stream) got to radiant by five stacking with four iron players. As a result, Valorant has more boosted players in ranks they are not qualified to compete at. Therefore, five stacking should be allowed if the rank difference is not severe (i.e., Diamond 3 can queue with players between Plat 3 to Immortal 3). Even then, I believe the queue should be at the identical rank (i.e., if a player is Diamond 3, they can only queue with players at the Diamond level). There shouldn't be a way to queue ranked with significantly lower-ranked players, even if the higher-ranked player gains very little elo.
Final suggestion (but the most absurd one): Ban Multi accounting
This suggestion may be absurd, but effective in the long run. For example, in the game OSU! having multiple accounts is a bannable offense because it would affect the ranking system. As a result, the rankings of OSU! are consistent and earned. Now I know OSU! is not an FPS game; however, other games have elements that can be implemented to make Valorant an overall better game. For example, there are skill differences between players and why users are placed in specific ranks. Having smurfs (although some may see it for lower players as a way to get better) affects the balance of low-elo games and the fun of competitive Valorant. If one wants to play with their friends but the rank discrepancy is significant, play unrated or the other game modes provided by Valorant.
Please feel free to leave your ideas and suggestions; everyone's opinion makes a difference in the Valorant community. I may not have addressed every issue in the game, but that is where the users come in to help.
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