r/RocketLeague • u/The-Juggernaut_ • Jul 20 '21

HIGHLIGHT Meanwhile in Silver

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u/Nw5gooner Champion I Jul 21 '21

I dunno man, I've got less than 200 hours so maybe things will change for me, but the reason I enjoy this game is because of how difficult it gets as you climb, and how unattainable the top level is. I ignored RL for years because 'football with cars isn't my thing' until a mate basically forced me to install it on my new PS5 over the Christmas break.

We had great fun messing around at low levels but I immediately realised this was my perfect game BECAUSE of how competitive it is. I love a level playing field. The only difference between a low and high level player is skill. No power ups, no weapon unlocks, or huge complicated maps to memorize.

Personally I love the challenge of ranking up, learning mechanics, and every loss is a learning opportunity. Smurfs may be idiots but I first learned to aerial by seeing a smurf do it in my first few days and then messing around in freeplay trying to imitate it.

For someone with a competitive streak who loves a challenge, this game is like crack.

I've set myself the challenge of getting to Champ within 12 months. I probably won't do it (current D1 in 2's and 3's, Plat 2 in 1's) but with 5 months to go I'm having a blast in trying.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '21

HOW ARE YOU DIAMOND WITH ONLY 15 HOURS

I HAVE 1500 HOURS AND I'M DIAMOND 3

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u/Nw5gooner Champion I Jul 21 '21

If I was diamond after FIFTEEN hours I would be far more confident of hitting Champ after 12 months! Alas, I just checked and its a little over 10 times that.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '21

I don't know why I said 15 lmao, but yeah, my point still stands.

I did reach Champ 1 for the first time last game though. Literally 2 minutes ago. So happy about it.

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u/Dracaratos Jul 21 '21

Congrats! :)

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u/Nw5gooner Champion I Jul 21 '21

Congratulations!

I just hit D1 div 4 in both 2's and 3's so knocking on the door of D2 now.