This is a two-parter, but both have been frustrating things to deal with while trying to play competitive, and given that that my chance to get the unbroken title is going away, I wanted to bring these to attention if they weren't already.
The first is the matchmaking for competitive. Overall it seems to have gotten better/more reliable as the season has gone on, but in the beginning I was frequently playing ridiculous matchups, and seemingly getting slammed by the matchmaking algorithm. I don't know how the skill-based matchmaking system works, nor am I an expert on game development, but it is annoying when the playlist that is labeled as 'matchmaking favors similar skill' routinely places me in game with the other team having ELOs many times higher than anyone on mine. I know that Bungie has had a very difficult time with the balance of matchmaking, especially when it comes to coordinating with the community, but it does get tiring and I am hoping to at least learn about why it happens.
The second is the frequent disconnects, both intentional and situational, that occur relatively often during games. While both incur a penalty and I do appreciate that, it seems unfair and unreasonable that I should have to lose my win streak and glory points because my teammate was too lazy to play out a match, or that my fireteam should have the same when I get disconnected. I of course understand that a rank loss protection system like the valor playlists have could easily be exploited to circumvent the whole point of the comp playlist, but if there is something to be done I wanted to bring it to light as an issue.
If anyone else has these issues or wants to provide input I'd be happy to hear it, and if there is a Bungie dev listening I would appreciate your time on this.
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Just ran a game where BOTH of my teammates left. At the very least don't reset the win streak.