*** Rocket League *** Car Football
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I've watched since rewards were available and have all the rewards except for 3 decals. Didn't get anything the most recent stream, but the one before that I got Apex and Saffron Apex. Got rid of the Saffron ones for 22keys and a set of eyes (2 keys value) and bought bubbly decal.
Banners suck. The pigeon one that has been in previews looks better than the reward ones.
Yay another reskin, hard to get excited for areans now when they are just all going to be reskins.
Soldato
I'm probably not going to use the reward banners, the dragons are a bit meh. Some of the 'standard' ones look pretty cool though.
I'm not that bothered about them standardising arenas to be honest. I never liked Starbase ARC all that much and Neo Tokyo wasn't too far behind either IMO. RLCS uses all standard arenas so I don't see why Ranked should be different.
Soldato
FML. I'm 9/12 wins for plat (my own merrit, plat in both standard and solo standard). I've not played in over a month, so I unranked and rusty as ****. First game, we go 1 - 0 up. then they score 1 - 1. then I get kicked from the server and cant rejoin!
Sucks! I'm pretty sure I could luck out 3 wins in standard / solo standard, but I'm only just into plat for each of them, so I could do without this lol.
I guess I could actually try and get good again... Its been suprisingly fun coming back after a little break tbh.
Sucks! I'm pretty sure I could luck out 3 wins in standard / solo standard, but I'm only just into plat for each of them, so I could do without this lol.
I guess I could actually try and get good again... Its been suprisingly fun coming back after a little break tbh.
Caporegime
I suck at Rocket League, I can't do any aerial stuff at all.
It comes with practice. It took me quite a while to even hit the ball in the air with a jump, let alone full aerial stuff - which I still haven't mastered!
The practice / training scenarios are worth giving a shot as they help with the basics. Look up some YouTube videos too and watch some of the good players on Twitch to get a bit more of an idea.
On a personal note, it always looks like a controller makes aerials easier - seems to be much more sensitive to movement compared to a keyboard and mouse.
Soldato
I started connecting with aerials more often than not at about 100 hours I think. Now at 400 hours I would say I'm only just at the stage that I can actually aim them to some degree lol.
400 hours here too, still cant do the really high aerial stuff, & need to work on my defensive game more, my anticipation when running out to intercept is terrible if I'm in goal, see a lot of players doing it way better than me.
Anyone use the ball cam much? thinking I should use it more for the defensive side.
Pretty much given up on competitive play, every time I get grouped with 2 rookies vs 2 masters & a legend, cant get out of bronze.
Anyone use the ball cam much? thinking I should use it more for the defensive side.
Pretty much given up on competitive play, every time I get grouped with 2 rookies vs 2 masters & a legend, cant get out of bronze.
Soldato
You should use ball cam 99% of the time. Only take it off to get boost, to dribble and taking it off for a second occasionally to try and get some awareness of where players are etc. You are putting yourself at a huge disadvantage by not using it.
To get out of bronze, I would recommend mastering the basics. If your powerclears and powershots are on point, then you should get out with little trouble. If you feel like you are better than bronze, then try hanging back and powerclearing the ball every time it finds its way into your half, and be the one back to make the saves. Your team mate will toe punt the ball in eventually, so if you can keep a clean sheet its an easy win.
Also, review your positioning and really think about if its any good. If you and your team mate(s) are all in the same part of the field, then chances are its not. At low level its often best to just let your team mate take the ball if you are both going for it, even if you had the touch than he did, as otherwise you are both going to be out of position.
Soldato
Oh, and if anyone still has camera shake on.....hang your head in shame 
Soldato
Stick with it, it'll be worth it.
Also, the default camera settings are really bad. I won't recommend any in particular, but have a Google and try some popular ones out for yourself if your using default.
Also, the default camera settings are really bad. I won't recommend any in particular, but have a Google and try some popular ones out for yourself if your using default.
In this menu:
Here are settings from some pro players from a a year ago:
Of course its all personal preference so best to have a play and find what you like.
Soldato
Sat at 11/12 wins for plat rewards now, unfortunately I'm deranked to gold3 div3 
What do we think? 9 days to get back the skill I lost for not playing for 2 months? I think I can do it
What do we think? 9 days to get back the skill I lost for not playing for 2 months? I think I can do it
Soldato
Most definitely. I usually play a few casual warm up games before going into ranked to build confidence with the car and controller. Your rank up game back to Plat should get you your reward IIRC. 9 days is plenty
Also recently I started watching the Replay Analysis series on Gibbs' YouTube channel - super helpful and gives great insight into the game at all levels.
Also recently I started watching the Replay Analysis series on Gibbs' YouTube channel - super helpful and gives great insight into the game at all levels.
Soldato
Yeah, I've watched a few of those. Its all good stuff. Plenty of good quality resources out there to improve your game.
The only problem I have is applying things in actual games. Everything is instinctive and has to be done by your subconscious. If you wait a split second to consider your options, then your to late in the air to win the aerial.
I can just about manage to worry about one thing at a time. For example, back in silver, I spent some time just worrying about making sure I wasn't in the same space as my team mate.
I think this break has done me some good. I'm at "work" now, looking forward to coming back and playing some rocket league (after spending some time with the mrs anyway)
The only problem I have is applying things in actual games. Everything is instinctive and has to be done by your subconscious. If you wait a split second to consider your options, then your to late in the air to win the aerial.
I can just about manage to worry about one thing at a time. For example, back in silver, I spent some time just worrying about making sure I wasn't in the same space as my team mate.
I think this break has done me some good. I'm at "work" now, looking forward to coming back and playing some rocket league (after spending some time with the mrs anyway)
This is strange New boy, but i think you might be me?
I was in the exact situation as your last few posts. Was 9/12 wins on platinum for a good few days then last night was at 11/12 but was deranked to Gold 3. Finally made it up to plat again last night and completed it.
spooky
I was in the exact situation as your last few posts. Was 9/12 wins on platinum for a good few days then last night was at 11/12 but was deranked to Gold 3. Finally made it up to plat again last night and completed it.
spooky
Soldato
Can confirm, I am your alt. Don't you remember creating me?
Soldato
Well, smashed some rocket league tonight.
Managed to derank to mid gold 2, which is worrying lol. I've stopped playing standard for a bit and I'm just wreaking my solo standard rank.
The amount of massive mistakes I did that directly cost a goal was insane lol.
Managed to derank to mid gold 2, which is worrying lol. I've stopped playing standard for a bit and I'm just wreaking my solo standard rank.
The amount of massive mistakes I did that directly cost a goal was insane lol.