this wasn't THE balance patch right. the one that they said they would be dropping later on? it couldn't be right? they dropped it out of nowhere. all they did was pfs changes. surely this isn't THE balance patch
> open splatoon
> queue X rank
> wait 230 seconds for a match
> 2 people disconnect within the first 10 seconds
> you get assigned a loss
> close splatoon
x rank is a uniquely terrible experience, especially in ttek. making above/below 2k different matchmaking pools is legitimately idiotic decision, especially with the already fragmented population. below 2k you're getting matched with 800xp timmy no matter what your own xp is and
i think that the biggest thing about people enjoying/not enjoying comp is this:
if you're below top level, being a free agent sucks absolute dookie doo doo ass, and having a consistent team is fun