In Valorant, removing grouping (or preventing players from queuing up together) could potentially reduce certain types of cheating, like "boosting" (where higher-skilled players help lower-ranked friends rank up). However, whether it would reduce cheating by 75% is uncertain.
Here’s why it might help, as well as some limitations:
Reduced Boosting and Smurfing: Grouping allows players with significant skill differences to queue together, which can lead to "boosting" or "smurfing." Without groups, players would be matched more closely with others at their skill level, which could reduce the incentive and ability to boost accounts.
Accountability and Coordination: Cheating tactics often require coordination, which is easier when players know each other. Removing the ability to group might limit coordinated cheating, like intentionally throwing games or sharing information over voice chat to gain an advantage.
Potential Downsides: Many cheats, like aimbots and wallhacks, are still prevalent among solo players. Removing grouping alone wouldn’t affect these forms of cheating, which are driven by individual motivations rather than group dynamics. Additionally, it would reduce the social aspect of the game, which is a core attraction for many players.
In summary, removing grouping could reduce certain types of cheating, but it likely wouldn’t lead to a 75% reduction overall since individual cheats would remain unaffected.
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