World of Warships: The Harsh Reality of Ranked Season 12

As I dove into World of Warships' Ranked Season 12, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation. Having made it to Rank 2 in the previous season, I was eager to see how my skills would translate to the higher ranks. Unfortunately, my experience has been nothing short of brutal.

The moment I hit R12, I realized that I had underestimated the competition. The amount of 'potatoes' (the WoWS community's term for inexperienced or unskilled players) was staggering. It seemed like every match was a battle against an opponent who had no idea how to play effectively. Frustratingly, this led to some hilarious moments, such as when my team would regularly blind citadel broadside the enemy in smoke, only to emerge victorious.

One particular game stands out in my mind. My team and I decided to go B on North, but our 'friendly' Mahan opponent opted for A and promptly got driven away by a cunning CV player. In his defense, he didn't even bother to type anything in chat, not even a simple 'kurwa tym pojebany' (a Polish phrase roughly translating to 'what the hell is going on'). It was as if he expected everyone else to carry him through the match.

The result? A resounding defeat. And it wasn't just this one game – every single match I played in Ranked Season 12 saw my lineup outperformed by the enemy's, with a dismal 4-6 win-loss record and a net gain of only 2 stars. The experience was demoralizing, to say the least.

To make matters worse, playing Ranked first thing in the morning yesterday (as you'd expect fewer potatoes at R13), I was met with an even more daunting challenge. The competition was fierce, and it seemed like every player had honed their skills to perfection. It was a harsh reality check, reminding me that there's always room for improvement.

As I navigate the ups and downs of Ranked Season 12, I'm left wondering how to adapt to this new level of competition. Perhaps it's time to re-examine my gameplay strategy and focus on honing my skills in key areas. Whatever the solution may be, one thing is certain – World of Warships' Ranked mode has a way of humbling even the most confident players.

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