
The story of LightGood1594 kicks off with an exhilarating climb, tracing their progress from the murky waters of early gameplay all the way to the radiant heights of Emerald. They reached Emerald during the preliminary updates of Set 14, brimming with self-assurance following smart moves such as scouting the battlefield, recognizing item interactions, and carefully positioning themselves in combat. However, the arrival of Sets 14.2 and 14.3 was akin to a flood washing away a sandcastle, as their MMR and confidence plummeted dramatically. “My MMR dropped so much that I earned only 30LP for a win and lost 50LP for coming sixth,” LightGood1594 laments, underlining the confusion that many players feel.