The speaker discusses their experience and insights into the game mode "Rumble" in Rocket League, a popular online video game. They highlight the complexity and strategy involved in this mode, which they describe as "chaotic and luck-based". They share their journey of understanding and mastering this game mode, emphasizing the importance of practice and analysis.
The speaker introduces two top-ranked Rumble players, So3 and Speedy, who have been ranked one and two on the Rumble leaderboards for over two years. They share their game strategies, power-up usage, and defensive techniques. They also discuss the changes in Rumble, such as the introduction of ranked extra modes and the shift in the game from a casual to a competitive environment.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and mastering the game mechanics of Rumble. They share their personal experience of playing over 10,000 games and their commitment to analyzing every part of the game, from power-up usage to run rotation. They also discuss their favorite power-ups, the best way to use them, and the importance of hiding power-ups to surprise the opponent.
The speaker shares their dream of seeing more people appreciate and understand the complexity and strategy involved in Rumble. They also express their desire to see Rumble included in the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) and to coach professional players on how to play Rumble.
In conclusion, the speaker emphasizes the complexity and strategy involved in Rumble, and encourages more people to appreciate and understand this game mode. They also share their dream of seeing Rumble included in the RLCS and of coaching professional players on how to play Rumble.
1. The speaker had a change of perspective about the rumble game mode in Rocket League, previously viewing it as a chaotic and luck-based playlist.
2. The speaker met the best rumble player of all time, which opened up a new world of creativity and strategy for them.
3. In 2018, ranked extra modes were introduced to Rocket League, including rumble. Before this, players could only play drop shot, hoops, snow day, and rumble in a casual, unranked environment.
4. The introduction of ranked extra modes in Rocket League led to some upset among extra mode players, but it also provided motivation for others to become the best at these modes.
5. The speaker is going to reveal the skills of the world's best rumble players, who are not just one player, but a team.
6. The team's members are So3 and Speedy, who have been ranked one and two on the rumble leaderboards for over two years.
7. The speaker asked how many rumble games So3 and Speedy have played, with So3 responding that they have played over 10,000 games and Speedy has also played over 10,000 games.
8. The speaker mentioned that the announcement of a competitive playlist for the first time in Rocket League was exciting for many players.
9. The speaker stated that they have only played one total rumble game this season, making them a noob in the rumble game.
10. The speaker started using rumble theory, a strategy in rumble games.
11. The speaker mentioned that the best defensive power-ups are grapple and haymaker.
12. The speaker discussed their rumble strategy, including using magnet for a ceiling shot and converting it into an air dribble or a swing.
13. The speaker mentioned that they have both been top 100 and threes for a while, but they don't actually play threes much.
14. The speaker expressed frustration with people who say rumble is all luck, stating that they need to know a lot to be good at rumble.
15. The speaker explained what rumble rotation means and how it requires a lot of pattern recognition and understanding of field situations.
16. The speaker mentioned that the developers of Rocket League have made changes to rumble over the years, including changes to magnet, haymaker, and passion.
17. The speaker shared a memorable moment in their rumble career, which was hitting two thousand MMR in rumble.
18. The speaker discussed the importance of hiding power-ups in rumble and the strategy of using two power-ups for one play.
19. The speaker shared a combo move in rumble called a tornado triple.
20. The speaker mentioned that they have a rumble training pack and practice punch passes with it.
21. The speaker discussed the concept of plunger meta in rumble, which involves flying into the backboard and waiting for it to clear outwards before plunging it.
22. The speaker's ultimate dream for rumble is to see it featured in RLCS and for people to understand and appreciate the complexity of the game mode.
23. The speaker's favorite thing about rumble is the complexity and the potential for top-tier play.
24. The speaker concluded their discussion by stating that rumble is the most complex game mode in Rocket League and is the best for brain players.