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Support Players in Marvel Rivals Face Backlash Amid Controversy

In the gaming community of Marvel Rivals, support players are declaring a form of rebellion, refusing to take on their roles in higher-ranked games after significant criticism from popular streamers regarding their skill level.

This dissent is notably impacting matches at the higher MMR (Matchmaking Rating) levels, with several prominent players opting to abandon support roles in favor of dealing damage, leading to a ripple effect throughout the game’s ranks as players seek to evade the position.

One of the most well-known streamers, Necros, has voiced a strong opinion about the capabilities of support players, going as far as to label them as the weakest link in any team setup.

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In response to this sweeping generalization, many support players have challenged Necros to perform in the role if it is truly as uncomplicated as he claims.

From a technical perspective, there is merit in the opinions expressed by Necros and others; the skill ceiling for support heroes can be perceived as lower compared to Tank or DPS roles. While the necessary aiming skills differ, some characters like Cloak and Dagger, as well as Mantis, have abilities that minimize the impact of precision targeting.

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Support roles often end up being chosen by players who struggle in other positions, primarily because of the perceived ease of fulfilling support duties, a sentiment echoed by popular streamer bogur, who supports Necros’ viewpoint.

However, gameplay dynamics shift drastically when support characters face coordinated enemy dives, making their survival exceedingly challenging without adequate team backup. Even well-known figures in the community, including Ninja, have noted that while Necros raises valid concerns about the mechanical demands of support, he overlooks the real struggles faced by players in that role when they are under constant assault by skilled opponents.

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The pressures of a dive heavy meta can render the support role nearly unplayable without strategic input from their teammates. Without shields or crowd control from allies, support players frequently find themselves overwhelmed and subject to criticism from their team as they suffer defeats.

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The shifting perception around support play has also led to changes in the ranking system, where support characters earn significantly fewer ranked points than DPS players, further discouraging many from playing that role.

Critics have pointed out that Necros’ derogatory remarks regarding support players, labeling them as ‘idiots’ and ‘morons,’ carry a substantial weight in the community, influencing both player behavior and perceptions of the role.

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Support players are calling for basic respect and acknowledgment of their contributions to the team beyond the simplistic view of their necessity. Many feel that until they are treated with the dignity they deserve, they will continue to abandon the support role, which can have dire consequences for team outcomes.

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As the community grapples with these issues, there remain questions as to whether developers at NetEase will address the challenges faced by support players amid this ongoing discourse surrounding the perceived value of their role.

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