Dedicated Server Era vs Matchmaking

Dedicated Server era (Quake, Half Life, etc.) Wacky gamer: Just wants to “have fun” and not focus on being pro or hardcore Plays on fy_iceworld sliding maps, “rats” miniature maps, etc. Happy gamer. Stoner Zone: Just wants to replay what they know, zone out for 6 hours and relax Plays ce_dust or 2fort 24/7 server. Happy gamer. Hardcore gamer: Wants to get better, wants people to contribute and follow rules of competition Finds server that allows trash talk and pushes being bad. Happy gamer. Normal gamer: Wants to play game they heard so much about Plays a mix of things, eventually finds “their server” Modern match-making queue era WTF! I paid $50 for this game, I can play however I want!!! It's just, like, a game, maaaan... I like being Hanzo I CANNOT BE-LIEVE HOW BAD ALL YOU &@#$()' ARE It's a good game mechanically, but all the players are so toxic and unhappy for no reason all the time! Why do the devs take so long to respond to all my reports? REPORTED REPORTED REPORTED

The meme contrasts the old dedicated-server era of multiplayer games with the modern matchmaking-queue era. In the old days, different kinds of gamers could find servers matching their preferred playstyle and enjoy themselves, while modern players are funneled into toxic matches and constantly report one another. It is used as a nostalgic, sarcastic reaction to complain about modern online gaming and matchmaking culture.

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