Bought Rocket League Yesterday and...

korme · 04-08-2016, 12:17 AM

I suck. Horribly. I feel like I should be good, I understand the nuances and mechanics but it just hasn't clicked yet. Any tips?

IlliniCub · 04-08-2016, 01:18 AM

Honestly I think it's one of those things you just play and enjoy, while learning on the fly. You could watch youtube tutorials or read tips, but there's no substitute for experience in this game. Everyone sucks at first. You could play offline a while or try some one on one matches online to get your feet wet. It's a ton of fun and it'll click eventually I'm sure.

PilotMan · 04-08-2016, 07:06 AM

Think angles and rebounds. A lot of your best plays are going to be playing off of your opponents plays rebounds. Which means that sometimes staying back and waiting is best play.

Consider an x-box controller if you don't use one already. I still don't have one, and there's certainly a point where those limitations are exposed as I've found.

A corollary to #1. Don't chase the ball all the time. Try not to be on the same side of the map as your teammates.

You gotta play to get better. The bot league option is a good way to get the experience and nuance while you learn. It's going to take until 30ish hours before you get really comfortable.

Young Drachma · 04-08-2016, 09:53 AM

I want it, but I know this will be.

jeff061 · 04-08-2016, 10:25 AM

Yeah, patience and positioning yourself on the field is just as important as your actual ball skills.

On the attack, in the corners try to guide it in front of the goal for someone else to tap in. If some else already is by the ball in the wing, park yourself in the middle and wait for their setup.

chinaski · 04-08-2016, 01:19 PM

I finally started playing the other day, started off not doing so hot, but after 10 hours I've got a really good feel for the game, just need to work on positioning and execution. I echo all the suggestions above, don't chase, predict where the ball is going, stay back with a center strike in mind. Play smart, not overly aggressive. Learn to use the Y button (focus on ball) a lot. Learn to drive with it on, not for a long time, bit enough so you don't lose track of the ball. Positioning is key at all times. I almost always use a mouse and keyboard, but I don't see how I t could with this game, controller all the way.

BrianD · 04-09-2016, 12:39 PM

Anybody know what the majority of players chose for their camera mode? I use the ball cam almost exclusively. Generally that works well, though sometimes I get left and right mixed up when my car is at a weird angle. Is this not the common way to play?

CrimsonFox · 04-09-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

I suck. Horribly. I feel like I should be good, I understand the nuances and mechanics but it just hasn't clicked yet. Any tips?

play the solo game a lot.
and don't let a friend talk you into teaming up as they will just rocket you into an advanced league that you can't survive in.

PilotMan · 04-09-2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianD

Anybody know what the majority of players chose for their camera mode? I use the ball cam almost exclusively. Generally that works well, though sometimes I get left and right mixed up when my car is at a weird angle. Is this not the common way to play?

Ball mode, all day long.

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

play the solo game a lot.
and don't let a friend talk you into teaming up as they will just rocket you into an advanced league that you can't survive in.

Very true, although playing casual multiplayer is fine. You might get waxed a lot, but so what. It's when you get into mismatched competitive that it matters most. Avoid that and it's no big deal.

The test labs have some really fun and different maps if you get bored.

jeff061 · 04-09-2016, 02:42 PM

Solo game is garbage and will get you in bad habits as you play out of position to compensate for awful AI. I wouldn't do it.

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Anybody know what the majority of players chose for their camera mode? I use the ball cam almost exclusively. Generally that works well, though sometimes I get left and right mixed up when my car is at a weird angle. Is this not the common way to play?

I use ball cam to track, but I can't play the ball at all with that cam on and almost always switch off if the balls in my line of site or if I'm confident in it's positioning.

PilotMan · 04-09-2016, 03:58 PM

The thing with solo is you've got to put the bots on one level better than you. Yeah, rookie sucks. Playing 1v1 against an all star bot is challenging. Playing 1v2 against all star is also challenging. You learn ball control.

jeff061 · 04-09-2016, 04:10 PM

Certainly can help ball control, but I got tired of watching the ai get stuck dribbling the ball right into the wrong goal or clearing from enemy territory rather than centering.

I suppose that could be a skill setting, but it sure felt like poor ai.

RainMaker · 04-09-2016, 08:52 PM

I got better by watching good players on YouTube and seeing what they would do.

MJ4H · 11-19-2018, 10:16 PM

Anyone hopelessly addicted to this game these days, like me?

ColtCrazy · 11-20-2018, 04:57 PM

My son is insanely good at this. Meanwhile, I am the Faroe Islands of Rocket League.

PilotMan · 11-20-2018, 09:16 PM

I came to the realization that I was only ever going to be a 2 star player and destined to be locked in underachieving suck-land. I mean, I had moments, but mostly I got tired of not being able to get better, especially at aerials. But when I do fire it back up again, I get stuck playing it for days. It's a great game.

finketr · 12-07-2018, 12:10 PM

MJ4H: Still am since release day.

ColtCrazy: My 7yo loves playing it but isn't the best at all the mechanics.

PilotMan: As with everything.. practice.. practice.. practice...

I miss lots of aerials and what not and sometimes my accuracy is not good, but it's still a lot of fun.

RainMaker · 12-07-2018, 04:33 PM

This is one of those games where I'm better with a few drinks in me.

MJ4H · 01-20-2019, 01:41 AM

Just got promoted to Gold 2 the other day. Anyone else play competitive?

I have a youtube channel where I post highlights from my play. I do it for myself, mostly, to kind of track my actual improvement. Check it out if you want, but don't expect top level play. Maybe I'll get there someday.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrp...P5hLHu_PqjQUog

Young Drachma · 01-20-2019, 06:49 PM

I bought it for playstation after having it on PC but rarely playing it. Still a ton of fun, but I'm not very good.

MJ4H · 09-15-2019, 06:42 PM

Up to Diamond 2 in Rocket League. Still looking for people to team up in 3s with. Got a regular 2s partner that I'll probably stay with, but I love 3s and he hates it, so let's go.

MJ4H · 05-05-2023, 07:19 AM

Still playing this all these years later. Am I the only one?

Currently Champ 2. Anyone else play this?

04-08-2016, 07:06 AM	#3
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Think angles and rebounds. A lot of your best plays are going to be playing off of your opponents plays rebounds. Which means that sometimes staying back and waiting is best play. Consider an x-box controller if you don't use one already. I still don't have one, and there's certainly a point where those limitations are exposed as I've found. A corollary to #1. Don't chase the ball all the time. Try not to be on the same side of the map as your teammates. You gotta play to get better. The bot league option is a good way to get the experience and nuance while you learn. It's going to take until 30ish hours before you get really comfortable. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

04-08-2016, 09:53 AM	#4
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I want it, but I know this will be. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

04-08-2016, 10:25 AM	#5
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Yeah, patience and positioning yourself on the field is just as important as your actual ball skills. On the attack, in the corners try to guide it in front of the goal for someone else to tap in. If some else already is by the ball in the wing, park yourself in the middle and wait for their setup. __________________

04-08-2016, 01:19 PM	#6
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	I finally started playing the other day, started off not doing so hot, but after 10 hours I've got a really good feel for the game, just need to work on positioning and execution. I echo all the suggestions above, don't chase, predict where the ball is going, stay back with a center strike in mind. Play smart, not overly aggressive. Learn to use the Y button (focus on ball) a lot. Learn to drive with it on, not for a long time, bit enough so you don't lose track of the ball. Positioning is key at all times. I almost always use a mouse and keyboard, but I don't see how I t could with this game, controller all the way. __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

04-09-2016, 03:58 PM	#11
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	The thing with solo is you've got to put the bots on one level better than you. Yeah, rookie sucks. Playing 1v1 against an all star bot is challenging. Playing 1v2 against all star is also challenging. You learn ball control. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

04-08-2016, 01:18 AM	#2
IlliniCub High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2012	Honestly I think it's one of those things you just play and enjoy, while learning on the fly. You could watch youtube tutorials or read tips, but there's no substitute for experience in this game. Everyone sucks at first. You could play offline a while or try some one on one matches online to get your feet wet. It's a ton of fun and it'll click eventually I'm sure.

04-09-2016, 12:39 PM	#7
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Anybody know what the majority of players chose for their camera mode? I use the ball cam almost exclusively. Generally that works well, though sometimes I get left and right mixed up when my car is at a weird angle. Is this not the common way to play?

04-09-2016, 04:10 PM	#12
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Certainly can help ball control, but I got tired of watching the ai get stuck dribbling the ball right into the wrong goal or clearing from enemy territory rather than centering. I suppose that could be a skill setting, but it sure felt like poor ai. __________________

04-09-2016, 08:52 PM	#13
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I got better by watching good players on YouTube and seeing what they would do.

11-19-2018, 10:16 PM	#14
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Anyone hopelessly addicted to this game these days, like me?

11-20-2018, 04:57 PM	#15
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	My son is insanely good at this. Meanwhile, I am the Faroe Islands of Rocket League. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

11-20-2018, 09:16 PM	#16
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I came to the realization that I was only ever going to be a 2 star player and destined to be locked in underachieving suck-land. I mean, I had moments, but mostly I got tired of not being able to get better, especially at aerials. But when I do fire it back up again, I get stuck playing it for days. It's a great game. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

12-07-2018, 12:10 PM	#17
finketr College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inland Empire, PRC	MJ4H: Still am since release day. ColtCrazy: My 7yo loves playing it but isn't the best at all the mechanics. PilotMan: As with everything.. practice.. practice.. practice... I miss lots of aerials and what not and sometimes my accuracy is not good, but it's still a lot of fun.

12-07-2018, 04:33 PM	#18
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	This is one of those games where I'm better with a few drinks in me.

01-20-2019, 01:41 AM	#19
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Just got promoted to Gold 2 the other day. Anyone else play competitive? I have a youtube channel where I post highlights from my play. I do it for myself, mostly, to kind of track my actual improvement. Check it out if you want, but don't expect top level play. Maybe I'll get there someday. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrp...P5hLHu_PqjQUog

01-20-2019, 06:49 PM	#20
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I bought it for playstation after having it on PC but rarely playing it. Still a ton of fun, but I'm not very good. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

09-15-2019, 06:42 PM	#21
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Up to Diamond 2 in Rocket League. Still looking for people to team up in 3s with. Got a regular 2s partner that I'll probably stay with, but I love 3s and he hates it, so let's go.

05-05-2023, 07:19 AM	#22
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Still playing this all these years later. Am I the only one? Currently Champ 2. Anyone else play this?

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