What the Call of Duty SBMM Petition Means for Your Matches
If successful, this petition could lead to a major shift in Call of Duty's matchmaking, making casual play more relaxed but potentially widening skill gaps in lobbies.
If successful, this petition could lead to a major shift in Call of Duty's matchmaking, making casual play more relaxed but potentially widening skill gaps in lobbies.
Key points - YouTuber Tdawgsmitty started a petition to remove skill-based matchmaking from Call of Duty. - The petition was inspired by successful Destiny protests against SBMM. - Skill-based matchmaking is a system that matches players based on skill level. - SBMM has been a controversial topic in the Call of Duty community for years.
Timeline - Recently: Destiny players successfully protest against SBMM. - Following Destiny protests: Tdawgsmitty launches petition to remove SBMM in Call of Duty.
FAQ
Q: What is skill-based matchmaking (SBMM)? A: SBMM is a system that matches players with others of similar skill levels to create fairer matches, but critics say it makes casual play too competitive.
Q: Why does Tdawgsmitty want to remove SBMM? A: He believes it ruins the casual experience by forcing players into intense, evenly matched games every time, following Destiny's successful protest.
Q: Will this petition actually change Call of Duty? A: It's too early to tell. The petition is gaining attention, but developers have historically defended SBMM, so change isn't guaranteed.
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