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[–] scala@lemmy.ml 19 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Skill based matchmaking. Most competitive video games use it. Why not IRL?

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[–] potoo22@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Now I'm imagining a kid scoring multiple points and the other parents calling him a smurf

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[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

A little blue animated creature? Is that MMO lingo for pretending to be worse than you are like a "pool shark" or what not?

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[–] DrSteveBrule@mander.xyz 6 points 1 year ago

Not necessarily MMOs but yes, you create an alternative account with the purpose of being matched with lesser skilled players.

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[–] scala@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Smurfs happen more in shooters, or competitive games like Rocket League, Smash Bros etc. much less in MMO. It's easier to be a smurf when the game is skill based, and less or no dependency on what gear you own as it takes much longer to earn top tier gear that helps keep you at top.

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