A rather amusing incident caught our eye this time in Fortnite’s Diamond+ queue. A player decided to venture into the battlefield with random teammates, only to find themselves in a bit of a pickle when ‘Purple’ departed this digital life within an alarming 10 seconds.
Summary
- Post author ‘imalonexc’ experiences a brief but dramatic round, courtersy of Purple’s rapid demise.
- The sentiment seemed mainly to be amusement and a sprinkling of sympathy for the poster’s unfortunate matchmaking.
- The discussion further devolved into musings on the unpredictability of random teammates and the quirks of ranked queues.
Trusting Randoms
User YTFoox chimed in with their take, observing that putting any significant trust in random teammates is a flawed strategy in itself. Part of the Fortnite experience, they pointed out, is expecting the unexpected and adapting accordingly. Their comment generated much agreement from other users, reinforcing the notion that Fortnite is as much about adaptability as it is about raw skill.
Risking Ranked
Epicslayer268 summed up the general sentiment of awe towards ‘imalonexc’. ‘Man u brave af’ they applauded, highlighting the audacious act of playing within the ranks with random teammates. The general consensus was confirming the high risk involved with this seemingly daring decision, adding a layer of depth to the in-game decision-making strategies.
Solo vs Squad
Initial-Camel-8440 suggested the simple solution of solo queuing to avoid the perils of unpredictable team play. While it may remove some of the social fun, the argument for greater control and predictability is undoubtedly compelling for those pursuing the winner’s spotlight.
Our takeaway from this wild ride is that while trust is a virtue, in the high-stakes world of Fortnite’s Diamond queue, it’s best kept away from randoms. Adventure is out there, it’s just best not shared with unvetted strangers.