Original Post — Direct link

[removed]

External link →
over 3 years ago - /u/RiotBrentmeister - Direct link

To provide an alternate viewpoint I think some of the "criticism" or "suggestions" players offer is really just thinly veiled frustration.

Before I offer any "advice" in game I often check myself with "Am I upset/frustrated/mad right now?" If the answer is yes, I just keep quiet. No one really wants to hear me (some rando intertubes stranger) being mad at them when they're trying to unwind after a hard day of work/school/whatever.

On the other hand, I have had mostly positive interactions when I recommend strategies/tactics to my teammates. I find presenting it more as an opinion or an option gets a positive response. "If you wouldn't mind could you use your wall to block off the main entrance next round? We can slow them down and buy time for the rest of our team to get here." "Do y'all wanna group up and push a site together? We could really play off your flashes Breach and get some kills." I'm only gold<->plat and know I'm not God's gift to VALORANT, hell many of the things I suggest are probably just bad ideas. I don't take it personally when my teammates feel like whatever tactic they're trying is the better option.

Also if they get upset about the advice I have a strategy for that too. I apologize! It's no skin off my back and usually gets them to try it out anyway. Plus, I am sorry! My goal is not to upset teammates.

I'm not saying you don't necessarily do these things but I do think it's important to point out that building a team environment of mutual respect usually accomplishes a lot more than the "teach the bad players on my team why they're bad" mentality. That's just my $.02 on the topic sorry if it comes off as obvious or too preachy or something like that.