Nadeshot calls Treyarch to “[dial] back “Skill-Based Matchmaking in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

100 Thieves CEO Nadeshot called on Treyarch yesterday to cut skills-based matchmaking Call of Duty: Cold War Black Ops to avoid pushing back players and content creators.

“I know you’re probably sick of hearing about it [skill-based matchmaking], but I really believe it’s imperative that Treyarch alleviates the difficulty of the lobbies, ”Nadeshot said. “We’re going to be chasing so many great creators, these games are no joke.”

Nadeshot too declared He doesn’t mind playing against players with a similar skill level, but prefers a ranking system that tells him where he stands in the world.

Skill-based matchmaking is a controversial topic Call of Duty community. Some believe it gives novice or inexperienced players a chance to enjoy the game by pairing them up with players with similar skills. Others think this is unfair for highly skilled players as it ensures that every game will be intense which can ruin the casual gaming experience.

I know you’re probably tired of hearing about Skill-Based Matchmaking, but I really do believe it’s imperative that Treyarch address the lobbying difficulty. We are going to chase so many great creators, these games are no joke. I died after playing for 9 hours. ?

– 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) November 15, 2020

Nadeshot used his experience in Cold War to illustrate how skill-based matchmaking can make it difficult to play the game for long periods of time, as each game is stressful and intense at high levels. It takes away the casual gaming experience and forces players to focus and put in great effort in every game.

The CEO of 100 Thieves also suggested having a ranking system available that shows where players stand instead of hiding this information. This would give players a rank they would be proud of instead of just placing them against enemies with similar talents.

Some fans would prefer the skill-based matchmaking system to be removed from public matches entirely to prevent each match from being intense. This would allow players to use random weapons and attachments for fun without worrying about being dominated. But it would make new players play against tough opponents, which could potentially ruin their experience.

It is not known if Treyarch intends to adjust the matchmaking system in Cold War, but there is a vocal population of the community calling for change.