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SBMM in Black Ops 7: Has Activision lied about skill-based matchmaking?
Soki analyzes the SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, comparing their personal experience with that of other players and content creators. They present their recent stats and matches, suggesting that SBMM is not as aggressive as in previous installments, although it could exist to protect novice players. Proposes a method to thoroughly investigate SBMM by analyzing multiple accounts with different skill levels.
1. 🎮 Introduction to the SBMM debate in Black Ops 7
- ✅ The video addresses the recurring question about the presence and impact of SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
- ✅ The creator shares their experience and opinion on the topic, considering the diverse perspectives of other players and content creators.
- ⚠️ It is mentioned that Activision has been accused of not being transparent about SBMM in the past.
00:00 - 00:28
1. 🎮 Introduction to the SBMM debate in Black Ops 7
- ✅ The video addresses the recurring question about the presence and impact of SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
- ✅ The creator shares their experience and opinion on the topic, considering the diverse perspectives of other players and content creators.
- ⚠️ It is mentioned that Activision has been accused of not being transparent about SBMM in the past.
00:29 - 00:51
2. 🎮 Background gameplay and video expectations
- ✅ The video uses standard gameplay as a background, showing a match on the Raid map.
- ✅ It is anticipated that a video with a more definitive opinion on the game will be published on Friday.
- ✅ A funny anecdote is described during the gameplay with Italian players insulting in the chat.
00:52 - 02:23
3. 🎮 Context of SBMM in Call of Duty history
- ✅ It is recalled that Activision has had SBMM in mind, but had not treated it with transparency.
- ✅ Advanced Warfare is identified as the first Call of Duty with a notable SBMM.
- ✅ Other titles are mentioned where SBMM was more or less evident, such as Cold War and Vanguard.
- ✅ The creator invites viewers to consider their personal experience in the live streams.
02:24 - 04:54
4. 🎮 Analysis of the creator's recent stats and matches
- ✅ The creator shares their recent stats, showing a high KD (around 3) despite not playing tryhard.
- ✅ Describes their matches as normal, with some skilled opponents but not consistently difficult.
- ✅ Concludes that SBMM is not significantly affecting them.
04:55 - 05:55
5. 🎮 Different player experiences and the existence of 'Chubox'
- ✅ Recognizes that other players experience a stronger SBMM, with more difficult matches and longer wait times.
- ✅ Mentions the existence of 'Chubox', bot accounts used to get easier matches, suggesting that a minimum of SBMM still exists.
05:56 - 07:10
6. 🎮 Refutation of conspiracy theories and proposal for a deeper investigation
- ✅ Dismisses the idea that Activision manipulates SBMM individually for certain players.
- ✅ Proposes a methodology to investigate SBMM: create multiple accounts with different skill levels and analyze the resulting matches.
07:11 - 08:35
7. 🎮 Theory about player division and conclusion
- ✅ Suggests that the game divides players into two groups: protected newbies and the rest.
- ✅ Concludes that, in their experience, SBMM is not as aggressive as in previous years, but could exist to protect novice players.
- ✅ Invites viewers to share their own experiences in the comments.