Ranked is Terrible

[Vega]

I'd like to think I'm somewhat passable at fgs, but I'm trying to play ranked to, y'know, play against someone of my relative skill level. Instead what I'm getting is like 1 win to 20 losses against people that should not belong in the same rank as me and its not getting any better the further I fall. This is making GGST ranking look like its actually functional.

Am I missing something or massive skill issue sitting at the bottom of D rank.

Edit: If it helps any I'm playing Narmaya after dropping Katalina (just wasn't feeling right for me). What I meant by passable is more like below the top of the bell curve. Decent not but good, competent but lacking execution.

Played some more matches which went exactly the same. Obliterated with only a few gaps to land hits which were blocked then swiftly punished, blocking doesn't work if I'm getting frame trapped. Also observed the rather short input buffer this game has compared to prior experiences.

[Fish]

In this game, the moment someone hits rank A they will not be able to derank back down below A.
My experience with ranked mode has been pretty fair so far. Every now and then you run into someone who's clearly more experienced yes but they will eventually move out of that rank.

This game's ranks are per-character so it is possible you're running into someone with very solid understanding of fighting game fundamentals who're trying to rank up a different character.

Without knowing what exactly you're struggling with, it's hard to give you any advice other than to keep playing. My personal experience with ranked mode has been pretty consistent for the most part.

[wizard_[ttv]]

The game is still brand new and everyone is still figuring out what works, especially against the current strong characters. The Free Edition also includes Gran, who is considered on the cusp of being a top tier character. This doesn't include the fact players of the original GBVS already have a template to work with if they are using their main from the last game. Ranked is exactly the same when SF6 dropped with the lower ranks being widely varied in skill because ranks started at 0.

[Squidvasion]

Yeah, individual rank per character is a factor here as posted above. any time a skilled GB player wants to try a new character, they will likely just bully their way through the lower ranks.

[Vega]

Originally posted by Fish:

In this game, the moment someone hits rank A they will not be able to derank back down below A.
My experience with ranked mode has been pretty fair so far. Every now and then you run into someone who's clearly more experienced yes but they will eventually move out of that rank.

This game's ranks are per-character so it is possible you're running into someone with very solid understanding of fighting game fundamentals who're trying to rank up a different character.

Without knowing what exactly you're struggling with, it's hard to give you any advice other than to keep playing. My personal experience with ranked mode has been pretty consistent for the most part.

Other than getting used to the fact there is no backdash and some input consistency errors. I'm just getting absolutely slammed, do not pass go do not collect 200$. Some games i cant even get a hit in others i can get the to 50% if im lucky. I wasnt aware it was a per character basis, that makes a lot more sense now. As they seems to already know exactly how to counter me exactly already. Then there was a couple cases of goblin mode Anilas that just give me the May treatment with sheep and constant lows.

[Shadowanbu]

It could also be that you are letting people get away with stuff that they shouldn't.
This is common when starting out and you're not familiar with what everyone does.
Beginners are likely to be spamming stuff but because of autocombos + unfamiliarity with abusable moves, the game makes it difficult to punish anything unless it is REALLY unsafe.
Instead, focus on stealing your turn from your opponent. Small victories.

[ST47AN]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the ranking works based off the players top character. So an A rank could have a sub character at C rank. Sometimes I get completely washed then other times I feel on par with my opponents at C rank

[Fish]

Originally posted by Vega:

Originally posted by Fish:

In this game, the moment someone hits rank A they will not be able to derank back down below A.
My experience with ranked mode has been pretty fair so far. Every now and then you run into someone who's clearly more experienced yes but they will eventually move out of that rank.

This game's ranks are per-character so it is possible you're running into someone with very solid understanding of fighting game fundamentals who're trying to rank up a different character.

Without knowing what exactly you're struggling with, it's hard to give you any advice other than to keep playing. My personal experience with ranked mode has been pretty consistent for the most part.

Other than getting used to the fact there is no backdash and some input consistency errors. I'm just getting absolutely slammed, do not pass go do not collect 200$. Some games i cant even get a hit in others i can get the to 50% if im lucky. I wasnt aware it was a per character basis, that makes a lot more sense now. As they seems to already know exactly how to counter me exactly already. Then there was a couple cases of goblin mode Anilas that just give me the May treatment with sheep and constant lows.

idk how much knowledge you already have about the game but, maybe check these 2 vids out to see if you can learn anything new about the fundamentals?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tsIutu2uKc&ab_channel=Diaphone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u50eWLlebc0&ab_channel=Diaphone

For the specific examples you've given, Anila's low is very long reach but, that move is slow. Constantly be aware of it and block low or jump in when you see her startup/anticipate her to use it would also be good answers (just be aware not to jump when she isn't actually doing it or you might end up taking a AA hit instead)

[BACKSTABUUU]

I don't understand how someone who's "somewhat passable" at fighting games gets stuck in D rank. I'm still a relatively new FG player and climbed through C and B with no issues. You've gotta be misunderstanding some of the fundamental aspects of the game really badly.

What exactly are you struggling with in your matches?

[Mikai Taiga]

ranking is bad period i just started playing it and im losing to ppl who have the rank im in but dont at all seem to be in that rank just fought a bel that broke thru multiple attacks i HIT him with and insta killed me wtf is this ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game and ppl getting away with mashing 4 over n over again how when i counter and punish them like wtf is this ♥♥♥♥ and i have myself set to NA but getting ppl with ping above 100 every match meanwhile every other game i play its less than 100

[Rhythmless Ninja]

All people with these kinda claims need to start posting replays. No ones knows what your idea of passable is. Not only would watching your own replay help you yourself, everyone could stop guessing what your actual problem is and help you.

[Jin]

Originally posted by Mikai Taiga:

ranking is bad period i just started playing it and im losing to ppl who have the rank im in but dont at all seem to be in that rank just fought a bel that broke thru multiple attacks i HIT him with and insta killed me wtf is this ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game and ppl getting away with mashing 4 over n over again how when i counter and punish them like wtf is this ♥♥♥♥ and i have myself set to NA but getting ppl with ping above 100 every match meanwhile every other game i play its less than 100

it's good when I can't tell if it's satire or not

[天佑中共🐥the strongest]

wait for like 3 months for those sweats to rise up and kill each other left u with real newbs
or get over it and enter ur training arc

[Venirto]

I do agree that matchmaking is all over the place right now. I started in D and I'm slowly climbing through C rank but in 1/3 of the matches I pretty much can't do anything.

Like, in one match I win easily against C2 player 4 rounds in a row while in the next one I can't even touch the guy and I'm dying in the corner to 2 combos from against opponent who's at D4 with 10 matches played.

[Yeish]

Originally posted by TSC:

Originally posted by Vega:

I'd like to think I'm somewhat passable at fgs,

Thats the problem. Never expect to be good (or 'passable') at the start, even if you have some experience in a previous fighting game.

This. I am doing okay with Guilty Gear Strive, but Mortal Kombat? Had to relearn almost as if it was my first time at the computer.

[Bigamo]

Originally posted by Creditor:

Correct me if I'm wrong but the ranking works based off the players top character. So an A rank could have a sub character at C rank. Sometimes I get completely washed then other times I feel on par with my opponents at C rank

No, new character begin in B rank.