One of the biggest streamers for Fortnite was Jack “CouRage” Dunlop (25). He even hosted the Fortnite World Cup. However, it seems that he has been increasingly reluctant to log into the shooter lately, as it is becoming too tough for him.
This is what CouRage says: On Twitter, the YouTube streamer explains his problem:
- he has been playing competitive multiplayer games for 13 years (was previously active in Call of Duty)
- but now he hesitates more and more to log into the games
- he says “the Skill-Based” matchmaking is troubling him – as there is no longer a way to relax
Since CouRage is primarily active in Fortnite, it seems clear that the “competitive multiplayer game” refers to Fortnite.
Now every match is tough – even for strong players
This is his problem: Fortnite and other shooters like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare have introduced a “Skill Based Matchmaking” recently. This means that players are matched with others in all possible modes who played at roughly the same level as themselves.
Previously, shooters relied on “Connection based Matchmaking”. This ensured that a strong player like CouRage spent most of the time playing against opponents who were far weaker. Only in specific “Arena” modes did players compete against equally skilled ones. This was apparently more relaxing for CouRage.
Even in 2018, many Twitch streamers effortlessly dominated the “amateurs” they were assigned to. The streamers then looked like great players. That is no longer the case when they play against equally skilled opponents.
Even “Ninja”, who seemed like a shooter god at the beginning of Fortnite, has now been demystified.
I feel like I am at the damn Olympics in Fortnite
Now CouRage says: Every time he comes online and none of his friends are online, he doesn’t even know what he should play.
“I can’t play these games with skill-based matchmaking alone, I become incredibly toxic because I feel like I am participating in the damn Olympics in every single match.”
CouRage on Twitter
However, CouRage is also afraid that he will lose viewers on YouTube if he plays other games he likes, such as God of War or CS:GO.
This is now his solution: CouRage has announced that he will escape the dilemma by collaborating with other people. Streamer Jordan Fischer offered to open Pokémon cards with him.
Viewers would enjoy it when streamers play together and interact in a friendly manner, Fischer believes.
This is CouRage: Jack Dunlop made a name for himself as a commentator for Call of Duty before becoming a content creator.
His star rose with the hype around Fortnite in 2018. He is part of the clique surrounding Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, TimTheTatman, and DrLupo. His Twitch channel grew to 2 million followers.
However, in November 2019, CouRage switched to YouTube, where he had already been a prominent figure. He stated that on YouTube he could express himself more freely, without worrying about subscriber counts. But apparently, he is also facing problems there.
