My first game back on MK11 in about two weeks

[Divine- Jzb]

I switched over to SFV because this game is toxic and generally not good. Been happily playing that for about two months. Got back on 11 last night for the first time in a few weeks and my first casual match was against this guy who got so triggered that I picked first round KO jacqui that he hovered over and spammed select/unselect until the last second when he sprinted over to cetrion. He jumped back and threw boulders the whole game of course. I lost the first game, he yea bagged and fatalitiy’d, then got on the mic and told me how garbage I am for like 5 min trying to waste my time in the menu screen. Wouldn’t rematch.

I hate mk11. This isn’t the experience people should have when they first get back on. No wonder nobody likes this game because it’s filled with toxic 12 year olds that just want to be angry.

 

[John_NX]

Even though toxicity is present in every game, mk11 promotes it with it's general gameplay non stop.

 

[matterovermind]

Similar feelings and experiences. I deleted the game yesterday (after a long break - completely missed joker even though I had the KP1 ordered already lol) after a single set. Same bullshit lol.

SFV has been kind of fun (Gill is awesome). I also play 3S and have taken a break from fighters in general to also play games like Doom Eternal.

Not much has changed with MK11 since I last picked it up and I suspect not much else will.

 

[scarsunseen]

I often put myself in my own private party by myself so I don't hear any of my opponents.

 

[Levaranoia]

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I often put myself in my own private party by myself so I don't hear any of my opponents.

I gotta start doing that. They should really patch in a mute as I'd rather not hear the bullshit my opponents say.

 

[Trustful_Whale]

It's pretty ridiculous the game doesn't have a mute feature for voice. Truly bizarre.

 

[Alex95]

Back to SFV you go

 

[Ram]

As has been suggested many times in the past: try and play people from this website. Won't have such issues.

 

[ScreamQueen]

I'm sticking with MK 11, but I got zero problem in stating I think its a game that you have to actively force yourself to "enjoy", its so antagonist, un-congratulatory, and mean-spirited by design (from toxicity to stuff like Point Decay and store behaviour) that it sometimes feels like the game is working against your efforts to simply enjoy yourself when fighting people, and walk away satisfied that you "had a great time".

A lot of fighters can feel this way, nature of the genre, but MK 11 has a different level of "spite" in it online play - both in players you come across (shittalkers, t-bagging, time wasters, ragequitters) and the general format of online play design. (KL, Wi-Fi, Point Decay, locked rewards).

Genuine question: Whether you agree or disagree with me is fine, not trying to argue here... But, who sits at a game design roundtable and says "And if our playerbase take a few days off, we should punish them" and everyone else goes "That's a good call."?

 

[ruthlezz97]

MK11 on PC gang here. No voice,no toxicity,no problem.

 

[deathstroke187]

MK11 on PC gang here. No voice,no toxicity,no problem.

that isnt true at all, the game is toxic on pc. the problem isnt the platform its the community. Young players causes toxicity.

 

[ruthlezz97]

I dont mind,as LoL and ex-Dota player toxicity in mk community is very mild,its almost laughable.

 

[Savage8-8]

This can't be the only game you guys have played online. There are plenty of games with WAY higher "toxicity". You guys have the wrong attitude when it comes to this. If you don't like the game, say that. If you don't like the game solely bc of tea bagging, hate mail, etc., you will be searching for a game without this for a very long time.

 

[CrimsonShadow]

Even though toxicity is present in every game, mk11 promotes it with it's general gameplay non stop.

How does the 'general gameplay' promote toxicity?

 

[ABACABB]

So im the only one who laughs when someone talk shit and get angry on mic over video game ? This also motivates me to beat this dude even more

 

[Cobainevermind87]

Insinuating that MK11 sparked an onslaught of toxicity throughout the community is foolish. It's been around since the dawn of online gaming.

I still have hatemail from triggered Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge opponents on my original Xbox from 2003.

 

[Dankster Morgan]

Black Ops 2 lobbies on non-school nights would make you cry if MK11 bugs you.

In all seriousness, MK and fighting games are honestly the worst about this. I don't think the "general gameplay" encourages it though.

 

[Slymind]

MK11 on PC gang here. No voice,no toxicity,no problem.

Likewise.

I have NEVER dealt with any sort of toxicity on PC, but to be honest, it's not the game's fault if people are scumbags.

 

[Wigy]

This games barely toxic at all compared to a bunch of shit I've played. Ive had about 2 messages ever.

People teabag and occasionally cus you on the mic but who gives a shit. Put your big boy pants on.

 

[Kanalratte]

stopped playing this game for months now. just hate the character designs (50/50 chars with good zoning, Zoners with teleport, f*ck neutral moves, FB's etc) too much BS that makes you rage. i must say i'm feeling much better now, the only game that made me more rage is FIFA. glad i stopped playing this crap for years now.

 

[Espio]

Every time I read threads like this it really indicates one of two things: either people are really sensitive or they don't play other games cause the childish things being discussed for why they "hate the game" are things common in most online competitive games. Also what is being described has nothing to do with the game and has everything to do with your opponent. People should just state they don't like the game instead of coming up with the most contrived reasons that objectively have nothing to do with the quality of the game.

How does the 'general gameplay' promote toxicity?

With all the reaching everyone does, I'm surprised they can even play video games. I'd like to know as well lol.

 

[John_NX]

How does the 'general gameplay' promote toxicity?

Lets see,

1. Unbalanced characters
2. Poke meta that is still present
3. FU neutral moves still present
4. Bad comeback mechanics
5. Bad character designs.
6. KL

These are legitimate reasons making people dislike the game.

 

[Tony at Home]

Unbalanced characters

lol

Poke meta that is still present

In one thread your complaining about pokes being too strong. In another thread you're asking for a MASSIVE buffs to pokes that would severely nerf any character without a good mid:

Also, lets make throws not eat pokes, at least d3's and d4's.

Like pokes are too strong but god forbid you get thrown because you're mashing d3 when you're negative 4 on block (throws don't eat pokes. The term is "counter hit". You're getting counter hit, because frame data.

 

[LaidbackOne]

I switched over to SFV because this game is toxic and generally not good. Been happily playing that for about two months. Got back on 11 last night for the first time in a few weeks and my first casual match was against this guy who got so triggered that I picked first round KO jacqui that he hovered over and spammed select/unselect until the last second when he sprinted over to cetrion. He jumped back and threw boulders the whole game of course. I lost the first game, he yea bagged and fatalitiy’d, then got on the mic and told me how garbage I am for like 5 min trying to waste my time in the menu screen. Wouldn’t rematch.

I hate mk11. This isn’t the experience people should have when they first get back on. No wonder nobody likes this game because it’s filled with toxic 12 year olds that just want to be angry.

I see you're new to the interwebz

 

[TeeWrex24]

Toxicity is literally present in any video game that allows you to play other people competitively, 2K, Madden, LoL, Smite, COD, etc. All you can really do is practice and lab to get better so you don't lose to scrubs who try to spam the same move over and over again. They can teabag all they want, but if you end up winning, who cares.

Also, you have to look at it from their perspective. If talking trash and teabagging is making you angry, it's probably affecting your gameplay and would make you do things you wouldn't normally do. Trash talk can be a strategy.

Long story short, get better, try to enjoy the grind of getting better and learn from your losses.