Apex Ranked Opinion
Let's talk about Ranked for a moment...,
After many years of frustration watching how the ranked system has changed and evolved, I would like to voice my opinion on the matter. I want to share how I think certain changes would be healthier for the game in the long term compared to how it currently works.
The Problem with the Current RP System,
The rank distribution is a horrible experience for the average player. You are basically being punished for taking your time to play, only to be sent back to the slaughterhouse when the season resets. By that, I mean you might start at Gold 2 and stop at Diamond 4, because there is no point in continuing beyond that. For whatever reason, you just start being matched with Apex Predators.
Then, at the next reset, you are sent back to Plat 3 because the game thought you did so well last season that you deserved this extra 'push'. But in truth, this is not what players want, because it just means your season will feel much shorter.
What I would like to see changed is the entire point system. A single rank should not just be 1,000 RP in the current state of the game. It should be more like 2,500 to 5,000 RP—or even more—judging by how fast you can climb if you just have one good day in Apex.
Right now, the ranked splits last for about 90 days. Along with an increased RP requirement, I would like to see the return of full rank resets. This change would make the ranked experience much more enjoyable. It would allow hardcore players with more time to progress faster, while still ensuring the average working person can have a fun and fair experience.
The Console Experience (Cronus & Zen),
That being said, here is how my average console experience of a split or rank reset goes: I start in Gold 2 or Plat 3, depending on whether I ended in Diamond 4 or 3. Then, I wait a week to play just so the Cronus and Zen users can get a head start. After ranking up a bit, I wait another week or two before playing again because ranks progress too fast.
Finally, I stop at Diamond 4. By that point, every normal player knows there is no point in even playing unless you have at least one teammate with a Zen or Cronus to carry you.
Ideas to Refresh the Meta,
Some other ideas include having a three-character ban every time a match starts, which would allow players to shift the meta themselves. The same could apply to weapons, with only one or two being banned per match to balance out the pace of the game.
Furthermore, I would love to see the dropship mechanics implemented at lower ranks as well, because the sudden change is really confusing once you finally reach Diamond 4.
Note: This post was polished using AI because I have dyslexia and am prone to grammar and spelling errors.