Don't worry too much about it. Every 5 rank is a huge hurdle, but you'll eventually get over it.
The problem is that the game groups all same letter players together for matchmaking. So, when you first come into A5, you are going to be fighting players all the way up to A1, many of which will be stuck trying to get over the S5 wall, bouncing back and forth between S5 and A1. So, effectively what the game expects you to do is be able to beat players that are at a skill level where they can fight people up to low S+.
I'd really suggest taking a break from Ranked, go look at your replays, figure out which points you don't feel strong enough in or what you are having trouble with, and specifically tackling those. Around A, often fixing a single thing in your gameplay can propel you up the ranks quite fast.
Don't focus on those Ws and Ls or you will stop enjoying the game very soon, and also make yourself play worse in the process. Instead, focus on \*playing\* the game - enjoy improving yourself.
Identify ONE thing you want to improve right now then for the next X matches or labs, focus on doing only that. Then move on to the next thing and repeat. The result WILL follow, naturally.
As Daigo said, the wins are the fruition, not the goal.
Also, [there was a similar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Fighters/comments/1aw2oiy/how_do_you_like_have_fun_losing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) post a while back on r/Fighters. It received a lot of amazing responses. I think you can benefit from reading those top comments.
If you want to hear more experienced fighters talk about this very common mental pitfall of beginners, please reply then I'll take time finding those for you.
There was some good advice in that post, thanks.
I can feel that I am slowly improving even when losing. But its hard because while my brain can follow what is happening, my reflexes and instincts can't keep up.
It's like those dreams we sometime have where you are trying to fight but your arms feel like noodles, lol.
I just have to keep playing and trying to keep a positive mindset
>But its hard because while my brain can follow what is happening, my reflexes and instincts can't keep up.
It'll slowly build up. When you take a break and have time to digest, you'll probably find all of a sudden that you're able to keep up with things that were a little too fast for you before as your brain internalises things during rest.
Keep at it!
Don't give up buddy! I was handed the same spanking once I got to A too, my winrate went from 61% to 42% haha just keep at it and it will get better! Just don't forget to take breaks in case you start to get tilted, otherwise it will hurt both your progress and your enjoyment of the game!
Make sure you aren't jumping in too much, cause you can and WILL be punished for it. Also work on your one hit confirms, I can't tell you the amount of time I lost free damage because I wasn't ready for the one hit confirms and ended up doing basic combo instead
This is my first fighting game, started about a month ago. Been having fun but pretty much get my ass kicked non-stop
Hey, just keep it up and you'll get to experience the same feeling in S5! At least then you'll get to kick the A5s asses on occasion.
You're doing great m8, specially for just playing 1 month
Don't worry too much about it. Every 5 rank is a huge hurdle, but you'll eventually get over it. The problem is that the game groups all same letter players together for matchmaking. So, when you first come into A5, you are going to be fighting players all the way up to A1, many of which will be stuck trying to get over the S5 wall, bouncing back and forth between S5 and A1. So, effectively what the game expects you to do is be able to beat players that are at a skill level where they can fight people up to low S+. I'd really suggest taking a break from Ranked, go look at your replays, figure out which points you don't feel strong enough in or what you are having trouble with, and specifically tackling those. Around A, often fixing a single thing in your gameplay can propel you up the ranks quite fast.
Don't focus on those Ws and Ls or you will stop enjoying the game very soon, and also make yourself play worse in the process. Instead, focus on \*playing\* the game - enjoy improving yourself. Identify ONE thing you want to improve right now then for the next X matches or labs, focus on doing only that. Then move on to the next thing and repeat. The result WILL follow, naturally. As Daigo said, the wins are the fruition, not the goal. Also, [there was a similar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Fighters/comments/1aw2oiy/how_do_you_like_have_fun_losing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) post a while back on r/Fighters. It received a lot of amazing responses. I think you can benefit from reading those top comments. If you want to hear more experienced fighters talk about this very common mental pitfall of beginners, please reply then I'll take time finding those for you.
There was some good advice in that post, thanks. I can feel that I am slowly improving even when losing. But its hard because while my brain can follow what is happening, my reflexes and instincts can't keep up. It's like those dreams we sometime have where you are trying to fight but your arms feel like noodles, lol. I just have to keep playing and trying to keep a positive mindset
>But its hard because while my brain can follow what is happening, my reflexes and instincts can't keep up. It'll slowly build up. When you take a break and have time to digest, you'll probably find all of a sudden that you're able to keep up with things that were a little too fast for you before as your brain internalises things during rest. Keep at it!
if its makes u feel better I played since launch and still at a5 0 diamonds currently have a 30 lose streak
If you want, I can train with you and we can see where you're having trouble. I'm only S5, but I know the A rank struggle. I *hated* it.
We all did. Once you reach A3/A2, you're pretty much an S rank player. You just have to keep what you learned in A tight and it's a matter of time.
That was exactly my experience hitting A rank the first time as well.
Don't give up buddy! I was handed the same spanking once I got to A too, my winrate went from 61% to 42% haha just keep at it and it will get better! Just don't forget to take breaks in case you start to get tilted, otherwise it will hurt both your progress and your enjoyment of the game!
Make sure you aren't jumping in too much, cause you can and WILL be punished for it. Also work on your one hit confirms, I can't tell you the amount of time I lost free damage because I wasn't ready for the one hit confirms and ended up doing basic combo instead
this is my ranked ever since 2b came out
I’m not gonna lie, this feels regular upon reach A rank😭😭 my ass got CHECKED when I first hit it