Input based matchmaking is the first thing I thought of when Respawn announced they would be removing tap strafing. If controller players can't tap strafe then take them out of the equation. Let mkb players be allowed to only play against their same input and also allow controller players to play against their same input. If people still want to play crossplay then let them, but it will be their choice. This is the most logical solution to me since in controller lobbies no one will even be able to tap strafe and mkb players will be able to keep all their movement techniques without putting anyone else in the lobby at a disadvantage.

Please add input based matchmaking. These forums are littered with people asking for it and people complaining about cross platform.The excuse from the devs that "people could just switch inputs mid game" is ridiculous. If you don't want them to switch inputs, add input lock. Games like Halo, Fortnite, Warzone, and even Splitgate have figured it out. It is possible and it would solve many issues.

@Axs5626Sxa5001 ALGS had zero console people make it to Pro league too. So the whole console vs PC thing should be put to bed to me.While I'd like to see PC players given the option to shut crossplay off, pointing out differences makes it easy to blame something other than your own gameplay.

@rperry2424 I hope they separate the inputs as well so every MKB player who cries about aim assist still gets their * kicked even without going against controllers. Maybe they’ll realize they just aren’t very good at the game.

I’m just wondering if this is something Respawn has thought about implementing? (I know the likelihood of this is probably 0,01%)Im getting so sick and tired of getting killed or beamed by these console/controller players. It’s pretty obvious that higher rank games equals more controllers. I just wanna play against people with the same control method and let the aimbotters play with their own. PEACE!

@SulanSr Sorry for the late response:Yes, playing hybrid tells me that there are some advantages to controller and some advantages to MnK. A few teams right now are trying to incorporate one controller player to their team, for a small edge in close fights. But they aren’t pushing for 2 controller per team because teams realize that puts them at a disadvantage the majority of the game.My point is:MnK has some perksController has some perksOverall:MnK Perks > Controller PerksAnyway, you have my support on Crossplay though. Even if MnK is (overall) more advantageous, PC players should have the CHOICE to play with and against who they choose.

Implement input based matchmaking to avoid balancing issues (tap strafing)

21 Replies

CCbathwater
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
@rperry2424 Yeah, we've been over this a thousand times already, big no to PC controller players, ty.
rperry2424
5 years ago
@CCbathwater Because of cheaters? Okay you might rarely get a cheater in your game. Doubt it will ruin your experience. I see Apex streamers playing all the time and they rarely run into cheaters and when they do they take it in stride. Just move on to the next game. The cheating situation in Apex is extremely mild compared to other games.
CCbathwater
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
@rperry2424 I watch Apex streamers all the time and I see them run into cheaters constantly. Anyway, you can seperate your lobby on PC all you want, one side for controllers and one side for the keyboard, but again, no ty to PC players over here.
amendonca98
5 years ago
Please add input based matchmaking.
These forums are littered with people asking for it and people complaining about cross platform.
The excuse from the devs that "people could just switch inputs mid game" is ridiculous. If you don't want them to switch inputs, add input lock. Games like Halo, Fortnite, Warzone, and even Splitgate have figured it out. It is possible and it would solve many issues.
lightning_5o
5 years ago
@rperry2424 I hope they separate the inputs as well so every MKB player who cries about aim assist still gets their * kicked even without going against controllers. Maybe they’ll realize they just aren’t very good at the game.
Cheese9Man
5 years ago
@lightning_5o They'll probably blame the servers, "cheaters", three stacking preds, smurfs, a particular legend's tactical and any other reason rather than blaming themselves.
NitromethaneAP
5 years ago
Playing with an automated aim and talking about others being bad is a bit eeh.
rperry2424
5 years ago
@NitromethaneAP Comparing aim assist to aim bot just shows how ignorant you are. Aim assist doesn't give controller players an advantage it gives them a fighting chance in pc lobbies. Mkb is superior to controllers in everyway except close quarters combat. Even in close quarters the aim assist on pc is not that strong and still heavily relies on the players individual skill.
SulanSr
4 years ago
I’m just wondering if this is something Respawn has thought about implementing? (I know the likelihood of this is probably 0,01%)

Im getting so sick and tired of getting killed or beamed by these console/controller players.
It’s pretty obvious that higher rank games equals more controllers.
I just wanna play against people with the same control method and let the aimbotters play with their own.

PEACE!
CCbathwater
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
Sure, but we go through this topic at least once per week. As long as your input-mm is PC only. Split up the PC playerbase in two all you want, but keep the cheating PC players out of PS lobbies. The game is already hanging in a tiny thread, adding PC cheaters to lobbies would literally kill it completely.