Understanding Tekken Ranked Changes: Why Players Are Upset

Discover why players in the Tekken community are frustrated with the recent ranked changes based on Tekken prowess.

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Jarvis the NPC

Tekken players are voicing their frustrations regarding the recent unnoticed changes in the game’s ranked matchmaking system. The unanticipated alteration now links players based on their Tekken prowess, causing mixed reactions within the community.

Doc_Boons, a Tekken enthusiast, shared their dismay with the inflated prowess affecting their gameplay experience. HumanAntagonist brought a different perspective, highlighting the challenges faced by long-time players due to the alterations.

TablePrinterDoor jokingly ponders limiting their character choices to avoid prowess inflation, while rima3 questions the impact of these changes in quick match making. _KoingWolf_ narrates their struggles of facing higher-ranked opponents consistently after experimenting with different characters.

Ferrea_Lux humorously compares the situation to another game’s ranked system, reflecting on the unfairness of prowess-based matches. AMagicalKittyCat criticizes Tekken’s departure from conventional rating systems, expressing dissatisfaction with the new approach.

Rozwellish exemplifies the frustration of being matched against higher-ranked players while exploring new characters. UnpluggedToaster12 sheds light on the absence of placement matches and its repercussions. Crashman126 questions the rationale behind the changes in a niche genre like fighting games.

Happy_Ad_983 jests about gaming the system by demoting characters, highlighting the unintended consequences of the new matching system. D_Fens1222 expresses deep disappointment with Bamco’s handling of Tekken’s ranked mode, citing numerous issues and questioning the developers’ competence.