Yoyoing at 1200 infamy.

Hi Battlers.. I'm currently yoyoing between 1100-1200 and have been since last season ended.
This isn't a matchmaking bashing thread as I think it works fine..I think some who complain about it don't understand that it may seem wrong..ONLY because of the players who took advantage of seal clubbing before the last update. And yes.. there's still players dropping infamy because either 1. They STILL don't realise they'll stop getting rewards after a certain amount of loss.. or 2. The seal clubbers know the amount to drop..then play to win before rewards stop. Why?..maybe to complete achievements for pearls? Maybe it's a time played/rewards ratio?

Anyway.. I digress..
So I've been yoyoing around 1100-1200 for what seems like ages using MK4 shooter/today switched to MK4 fixer (I could post a screenshot of each but haven't taken 1 yet).
I place in the top 3 for most games and admittedly last in a very small amount..and they were definitely my own fault lol.
My point is..could it be that since global launch and the amount of people who have downloaded this game.. there's a certain level of infamy where a large amount are yoyoing?
I ask this because of the gameplay of some players I get teamed with. Blatantly ignoring any commands(or not even using them)..speeders AND shooters suiciding and let's not forget about seal clubbers.
It seems a large amount of players at my infamy have still not learnt any tactics..or map routes etc. Soooo many times I see teammates getting hit by torps at the beginning when it's well known they're torp routes. Don't get me started on Chill Zone where the majority rush forwards and end up with 60-70% health after being hit by multiple mortars. When will they learn??
I know I'm no expert.. I'm still learning a thing or 2 from the forum and higher players I meet in chat..(Shout out to the RNG players in chat today..thx for the advice).
It just seems I'm in a rut I can't get out of..maybe it will change after upgrades..maybe if and when more people get used to maps and tactics more..or quit(therefore increasing my chance of a team who try to win as a team).
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way..this is just a theory I have. I've seen players with less battles and more infamy and fair play to them.. I guess they have fleeted more than I have?..at least they have 1 person who will watch their back and not rush off..or do watery donuts while spamming torps and missing.

Anyway.. could any of my theory be true..or am I just REALLY bad..be honest.. I can handle it..lol.
Whatever it is holding me back.. frustrating as it can be at times.. I'll carry on as I think this is a great game with so much potential.. eventually I'll climb higher..right??

Happy Battling

 

I had a guildmate who was stuck around 1000 infamy for over a month. Then a few days later he was suddenly 1900 infamy. He was so happy about having discovered that you can also lead shots... Yup, I was really, really shocked that after all that time he still didn't know what leadshot was.

But anyway, the day he found out how to lead shots, that was the moment he was rising his infamy. So if you can't lead shots yet, then practice that if you want to rise.

Also, you're an mk4 shooter... As an mk4 shooter, always use shield and turbo, no exceptions, just always use shield and turbo. Bandage is garbage on a shooter.

And since I wrote this topic my infamy went from 2200 to 2700, so it might also help you out.
https://forum.battlebay.net/threads/the-dos-and-donts-a-topic-for-general-advice.10031/

 

I LOVE water donuts! That's my signature move!

You say this isn't a matchmaking bashing thread but it seems like it should be.
What you're describing is the problem I also have. It's being matched with the exact players you've mentioned. They somehow have the same infamy so we get matched with them. They don't have the tactics or experience to contribute towards a win in a "tougher" match.

I have an idea on fixing infamy but would like to here from seasoned players. I'm sure at some point you get passed these but there's one in my guild that are stuck at 2k with the same complaints.

 

no matter how high your infamy, you'll always encounter retards. You just got to hope that the retards appear on the enemy team instead of yours lol

 

Thanks Wishaal for the advice..yeah..I lead shots with cannon and mortar when needed..sniper is a lot trickier cos of the distance so tend not to with that.
Currently have epic big shield tier2 with a dupe ready for tier3 and I use rare turbo tier2 lvl 13(epic will come....one day).
I'll post a screenshot when my tablet is charged.

Noooo..don't tell me you get em at that infamy! I was looking forward to eventually getting there.

Thanks again.

 

Don't leave Sniper canon, just bcoz u can't lead shots with it....If u use it always, then only u will be able to lead shots.
I lead shots with my every single weapon....It feels so good when u lead your shots perfectly, especially with sniper cannon when it does critical damage (mine does 700+).
So try try try again.....U will get there!
ApUrB_oo7

 

Hi..Watery Donuts eh? Lol.
The virtual joystick has stuck in one direction(erm..that doesn't sound right..and may be illegal)..and 2 or 3 times sat there getting dizzy.

The reason I'm not bashing matchmaking is because I think it works. Win as a team and get infamy...lose( CORRECT SPELLING EVERYONE)..and you drop infamy..simple as that..right?
Clearly some players aren't too good at
Since global launch..there must be thousands of new players..

Hey Apurb..nice to meet ya in chat
Leading with cannon is fine..but for me.. leading with sniper just wastes time. Maybe it's my sensitivity lvl..but if I try to lead with sniper..the smallest movement of my finger..the aim moves like windscreen wipers on full speed. So by the time I could let off the shot.. it's either too late or I'm getting shot at by another enemy.
Thanks for the advice though.. I'll keep at it.
I'm planning on playing this on PC..maybe that would help as I have better control with mouse and keys..rather than virtual joystick.

Happy Battling.

 

Hmm.... Seems like u have adjusted the settings before.....Try it on default settings, maybe it can help.
BTW, I miss my shots too with sniper cannon sometimes.
Don't worry too much....Just keep trying, once u are used to it, u will realize how helpful sniper cannon can be with leading shots.
Hope this helps. (Or simply fleet with me ) maybe I can help u go up!

 

Hey man, I've been yoyoing between 2100-2200 for a month now simply because I'm a freemium peasant and my scrubby tier 2 rares on mk4 can't even 1v1 against mk5s with epic load outs. I'm just going back and forth being carried by other wallet warriors on my team.

 

A good question this thread ...
At the time I make the Yoyo at around 2200, but not halfway stable, rather extreme.
That means 400 Infamy up and down.
Last friday I reached Ace II with 2656 (my best infamy ever) on Sunday I was suddenly at under 2000 and meanwhile I am again at 2200
I have nothing changed or something new tested.
Wait, I have upgrated my Speeder from Mk4 to Mk5 and actually you expect a slight improvement.
With my experience of 9000 battles over the last year, I have to say that I have encountered this Yoyo phenomenon on the infamy ladder again and again.
If I remember correctly, then I have this effect the first time consciously ascertained at 1000 points. A unstable up and down.
In the may 2016 around the 1100 I was temporarily among the top 100 and then down to 800. Then I made a longer break and I started again in April and immediately climbed to 1200 and hit the Yoyo there, then again at 1600 and 2000.
Currently 2400 seem to be the magic threshold. It certainly depends on the development of the skills etc., I also recognize a pattern, but ultimately it remains to me as a strange secret.
Soothing to know I'm not the only one who meets the magical Yoyo.

 

Umm...
So what is lead shot lol

 

One is automatic targeting, in which the aim automatically locates the target and gives green signal....Other is leading shots, it's shooting targets where they are moving, not where they are at the moment. (Helps in shooting moving targets perfectly.... Especially speeders)

 

Oh ok yea
I love my berta so im good for that. Especially because its so slow you have to time it perfect. And my canon for speeders I do that as well. Didnt know it hada name lol

 

Sounds bad that u haven't found duplicates of the weapons you are using..... Being at 2000+ infamy with t2 rares simply doesn't add up.... Hope u find dupes soon!

 

Hmm.. don't think I've changed any sensitivity settings..only seems to be with sniper leading shots is the problem.
For sure.. I'll fleet with ya..ANY help is appreciated.

And dupes..DUPES!!.. agghh Rovio loves trolling me by giving me epic duct tape..or dupes for things I'll never use(apart from my epic big shield)

 

This is what I have ATM

 

Thanks for the heads up Cyberfisch.. I understand that I can only rise so far with low tier rares.. I'll get dupes..or better some day..and yep skill tactics etc are a big part of advancing.
I was just wondering whether the large amount of new players have also hit that plateau..but many lack the skill/tactics etc..are causing this yoyo effect. Which is sometimes frustrating when teamed up with them..again I'm not bashing matchmaking as I think it works..but many are being held back by players who STILL don't realise you win or lose as a team.
Would I be right in saying at 2000+ the thing that causes the YOYO effect is dependent on weapon/boat level?..as most at that lvl have learned the maps/tactics etc.
Anyway.. I'm gonna keep playing.. I guess a lot will quit at some point because of lack of progression..maybe that's when my surge will kick in

Again..thanks..
Happy Battling.

 

Lol.. yep..we have identical shooter..you have higher tiers tho.. here's mine..

 

Don't be dependent on that....This way ur just loosing confidence.

 

What's that heart perk doing in ur cannon?