A Dota 2 professional has reached a remarkable milestone, but his performance is being controversially discussed. Fans are questioning the authenticity of his success and criticizing the current ranking system of the game.
What milestone has the pro achieved? Talon Esports offlaner Ws has become the first player in Dota 2 worldwide to reach 15,000 MMR. On Facebook, the young pro shares his profile, which shows a value of 15,007 MMR.
However, the supposedly happy news has caused some excitement among fans as users question the authenticity of this achievement.
Pro is said to have taken advantage of tokens
Why do players doubt the success? In a thread on Reddit, the performance of the young professional is being hotly debated. Players criticize the current MMR inflation and the role of Double Down Tokens in Dota 2.
The Double Down Tokens allow players to double their MMR in certain games, which consequently leads to quick climbs. Users like invokerzzv
suspect on Reddit that Ws may have taken advantage of this, as he had only 12,000 MMR a month and a half ago.
Players are not necessarily criticizing the pro, but primarily the system surrounding the MMR and are calling for a change.
The MMR in Dota 2 works similarly to League of Legends. What exactly is behind it, we have explained here: League of Legends: What is MMR and how do you find yours?
What do players demand? While many users believe that Ws’ performance should be acknowledged, others are calling for a better ranking system for Dota 2. Especially the use of Double Down Tokens has led to fluctuations in the rankings. In higher ranks, it is said that there are strategically targeted uses of these tokens to climb faster.
Players are therefore demanding a revision of the ranking system to achieve a fairer and more just ranking structure.
This is not the first time players have been upset about Dota 2 and called for changes. Earlier this year, players demanded that Valve should ban a third-party tool to save the game. What that tool is, you can read here: DOTA 2: Software gives opponents an unfair advantage – Because they know which heroes you play best
