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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
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    Do Bronze players even exist anymore? This is the complicated and mysterious story of the lowest rank in Rocket League. What was once the starting point of a player's competitive journey has now been reduced to the point that it's almost as exclusive and rare as a Supersonic Legend. So why does the Rocket League ranking system seem to skip Bronze? And what does a Bronze lobby even look like in 2022? Is it all smurfs, bots or legitimate players? What makes a person actually fall to Bronze? With so many unanswered questions it seems the only way to really know for sure is to experience it for myself. Join me on this journey into the lowest ranks of Rocket League as I search for a Bronze player using Voice Chat and see what it's like to play in the bottom 1% of the playerbase.
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    0:00 A Rocket League Documentary
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    1:05 What happened to Bronze?
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  • @Rocket_Sledge
    @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +458

    Download the Rocket League Tracker App so you always know when it's time to start paying Epic for better teammates: link.overwolf.com/rltracker-rocketsledge 😉

    • @girhen
      @girhen 2 роки тому +3

      I feel like your pitch for the game store missed an opportunity to remind us of your creator code ;)

    • @wyattensor8320
      @wyattensor8320 2 роки тому +2

      youre awesome

    • @ritri5443
      @ritri5443 2 роки тому

      if you use dubble jump twice and lean forwards w\gas you can gof fast without boost

    • @ritri5443
      @ritri5443 2 роки тому

      eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @TheNefariousFox
      @TheNefariousFox 2 роки тому +1

      Install Overwolf on my PC???
      Are you OUT OF YOUR MIND?!?!
      NEVER gonna happen!!!!!

  • @Qwty163
    @Qwty163 2 роки тому +9737

    He may be bronze, but he's having more fun than us. So who's the real winner.

  • @DJ_Knuckles
    @DJ_Knuckles 2 роки тому +4220

    Spinach: "so there's this thing where you can destroy the other cars..."
    Sledge: "Yeah I'm slightly familiar with that"

    • @erick4188
      @erick4188 2 роки тому +111

      Lmao one of many great quotes

    • @ChildDevourer24
      @ChildDevourer24 2 роки тому +81

      Sledge: i think i know a thing or two about that

    • @toxicyasuo2897
      @toxicyasuo2897 2 роки тому +45

      Why? Why is sledge known for demos?

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +669

      @@toxicyasuo2897 way back in the day that's how this channel started. Demolition/Salty Chat montages and then tutorials. Currently I have almost 50k demolitions.

    • @Overqualification
      @Overqualification 2 роки тому +54

      @@Rocket_Sledge oh shit

  • @ClanDosCanalhas
    @ClanDosCanalhas Рік тому +741

    Guy found the most polite and chill eleven-year-old kid he could ever hope for

  • @hectichive889
    @hectichive889 Рік тому +400

    Man holy shit, Spinach was so wholesome lmao. Had me smiling through the whole interview. Seems like he’s just having a lot of fun, not trying to take it too serious or being toxic

    • @sh0dy
      @sh0dy Рік тому +14

      still in his prime childhood years

  • @supercyberdigi
    @supercyberdigi 2 роки тому +3565

    *David Attenborough voice* "Here, we see the elusive, Bronze Player. They once were a thriving population but, with continual updates they have nearly gone extinct. Today we will glance at these magnificent creatures to reminisce of a simpler time and perhaps, learn a little more about ourselves."

    • @macrocosm4442
      @macrocosm4442 2 роки тому +36

      Nice

    • @Dee-Eddy
      @Dee-Eddy 2 роки тому +140

      "Recent conservation efforts however, are starting to have an effect. As the player base moves on to greener fields, the untouched plains of the lowlands are beginning to rejuvenate"

    • @11x_0
      @11x_0 2 роки тому +11

      Why does this sound like history and science or something but it's interesting

    • @Clarkie08
      @Clarkie08 2 роки тому +2

      That’s so funny i’ve watched david attenborough at school 🤣

    • @KDot-mj8jz
      @KDot-mj8jz 2 роки тому +3

      I am a bronze

  • @groos3449
    @groos3449 2 роки тому +3960

    We should start calling front flips without dodge "Spinach flip"

    • @Loebane
      @Loebane 2 роки тому +111

      Lol that's great

    • @maordvir9777
      @maordvir9777 2 роки тому +53

      yes please

    • @usefaababw
      @usefaababw 2 роки тому +153

      I'm going to start calling it that, lets make this kid famous :D

    • @MartinDaMartian
      @MartinDaMartian 2 роки тому +25

      I second the motion

    • @kitsuams
      @kitsuams 2 роки тому +69

      I'm sometimes Spinach flipping on purpose... It looks so.... elegant in that slow motion :D

  • @kevo31415
    @kevo31415 Рік тому +208

    He plays like a Bronze, but has a the mentality of a Diamond at least. What a nice kid. If everyone who played Rocket League was like him, what a wonderful community we would have.

    • @elvpse
      @elvpse 10 місяців тому +13

      No diamonds dont have a good reputation

    • @teletek1776
      @teletek1776 2 місяці тому

      he does not have a diamond mentality lmfao and thats a good thing fuck diamonds

    • @InkyGlowey
      @InkyGlowey 7 днів тому

      my diamonds say the n word in chat cus they miss an open net 😥😭

  • @G3Dem
    @G3Dem 6 місяців тому +74

    Man that takes me back to 2015.
    Driving around with the lawnmower boost, with the camera way to close to the car, watching streams while ballchasing and a time where freestyling was just air rolling and hitting the ball. So much fun watching this game grow over the years and going from casual to a real competetive scene.

    • @sammadison1172
      @sammadison1172 3 місяці тому

      I thought they got rid of anything below gold. I just found out Silver existed when I saw my brother playing on PS5. Instinctually it was also hard to believe there was a lower tier of players than Gold when I've seen them.

  • @the_jkm
    @the_jkm Рік тому +3305

    What a wholesome kid
    "I'm working on it"
    "It was a very enjoyable experience"
    "A lot of emotion and motion"

    • @Dekross
      @Dekross Рік тому +137

      A lot of emotion an motion is a motto to live by

    • @SuperNuclearUnicorn
      @SuperNuclearUnicorn Рік тому +47

      @@Dekross sounds like a bootleg Fast and Furious

    • @LTV746
      @LTV746 Рік тому +4

      Seriously sounds like a great dude

    • @chicken_punk_pie
      @chicken_punk_pie Рік тому +21

      You're not lyin' (lion)!

    • @sudoDie
      @sudoDie Рік тому +2

      Least favo
      rite thing in the game "loosing a game"

  • @Egolithz
    @Egolithz 2 роки тому +6036

    Spinach seems like he has a good head on his shoulders, parents did well. Also I love how he is practicing his front flipping to try to gain speed, but is slowing him down right now. Hopefully we can get an update on how Spinach has progressed sometime in the future!

    • @Zel-Veraan
      @Zel-Veraan 2 роки тому +227

      Agreed. This kid seems like a cool guy. Even if he is bronze, he's a bettering player than most when it comes to staying calm.

    • @FizzyFanta
      @FizzyFanta 2 роки тому +225

      that’s actually genius, get a pro coach to coach a REAL bronze and see what happens after a month, especially considering this kid will be on summer break

    • @unsaturated8482
      @unsaturated8482 2 роки тому +20

      he's so funny.

    • @nashunrau5055
      @nashunrau5055 2 роки тому +53

      He sounds smarter than me

    • @el_twig7457
      @el_twig7457 2 роки тому +8

      we need teammates like him...

  • @TimeR37
    @TimeR37 Рік тому +41

    The fact that the Bronze actually hold the Rule 1 is mindblowing, I never thoung that I would ever see that!
    Props to this guy!

  • @bakedsims5478
    @bakedsims5478 11 місяців тому +27

    I am so absolutely bad at this game but I desperately want to enjoy it because it really does seem fun. I just can't get over the absolute frustration of barely missing the ball or flipping like crazy all over the place.

    • @jadejones6575
      @jadejones6575 8 місяців тому +12

      Worry less about being the best and focus more on laughing about those moments. It doesn't get "more fun" the better you get... sure does get more toxic though. Enjoy being "bad", those were some of my most fun times in Rocket League!

    • @yusufahmed2233
      @yusufahmed2233 2 місяці тому

      Same, bro. Same. I felt like I couldn't be worse than anyone. I kept playing with easy AI offline, which I enjoyed. Here you can score (and win) just by doing the kickoff right! Then leave the defence to your AI mates. At the lowest two difficulty levels, you will mostly win. I am shit at this game, but I still have fun doing this, lol

  • @DibbsTV
    @DibbsTV 2 роки тому +1874

    "Some people at this rank are animals"
    "you're not LION, that was a pun... not intended one"
    that was a big brain joke
    10:40

    • @Isack4
      @Isack4 2 роки тому +107

      I think a lot of people are gonna miss this one... very big brain indeed.

    • @stianmantor9294
      @stianmantor9294 2 роки тому +136

      Ngl that went right over my head 😂

    • @JimmyHey
      @JimmyHey 2 роки тому +124

      OMG AM I STUPID wtf
      I thought he was just mumbling nonsense to break the silence and because playing and talking at the same time is hard, but it turns out I am the fool with negative 100 IQ

    • @cazed1
      @cazed1 2 роки тому +42

      damn and here I was thinking he didnt make sense , sorry Spinach

    • @tommysk8r94
      @tommysk8r94 2 роки тому +28

      Dude I didn’t get the joke till I read this comment lol .. I’m dying

  • @marcuscowles3384
    @marcuscowles3384 Рік тому +2241

    That Spinach interview was the most wholesome unscripted content I've ever heard online. Spinach seems like a nice lad but what really struck me is how kind snd generous you were when talking to him.
    There are toxic players; its great to see some detox too!

    • @NekousagiKorou
      @NekousagiKorou Рік тому +3

      He'll need a detox from spinach for sure

    • @happypandaface710
      @happypandaface710 Рік тому +19

      "I found it to be an enjoyable experience"

    • @yipperdeyip
      @yipperdeyip Рік тому +4

      Rocket League has a lot of nice players as well.
      Hate it when people online only focus on the toxic minority

    • @christopherknowles
      @christopherknowles Рік тому

      he is currently at the state of caring about gaming more than pussy. soon he will have to make a choice, chase getting better at gaming or chase pussy.

    • @darkhseid
      @darkhseid 10 місяців тому +5

      @@yipperdeyipnah, it isn’t the minority

  • @jonathanbrown3712
    @jonathanbrown3712 Рік тому +7

    This was incredibly wholesome. Like it made me really happy :) nothing against chasing ranks-but pure fun is so important and so hard to come buy sometimes in competitive games

  • @paulkhanna1
    @paulkhanna1 8 місяців тому +6

    This was incredible. Really what my heart needed. Thanks Sledge and Spinach!

  • @Warrandpeace
    @Warrandpeace Рік тому +1051

    That kid is wholesome lmao hes explaining concepts to you like its a new game having no idea people dedicate their lives to this and put 1000s of hours in

    • @ZoneGlazed
      @ZoneGlazed 10 місяців тому +6

      5500 here

    • @JaCrinkle
      @JaCrinkle 4 місяці тому +1

      sheesh dude i thought my 3600 was impressive rank?
      @@ZoneGlazed

  • @dinkelberg6148
    @dinkelberg6148 2 роки тому +1369

    Spinach is such a nice kid. Hope he enjoys his time with Rocket League. Great Video :)

    • @stangyl84
      @stangyl84 2 роки тому +14

      😡 Dinkleeebeeeeeerg 😡

    • @stangyl84
      @stangyl84 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @xero_sKill
    @xero_sKill Рік тому +5

    This reminds me of a kid that I met while I was streaming. He was just a genuine kid who was just having fun on the game and looking for people to queue up with.
    Also reminds me of my two kids who also play (10 and 7). While I’m focused on getting out of Silver on 3v3 and reaching Plat on 2v2, my kids are more interested in customizing their cars (and waiting to hit 30 so I can trade my Rocket Pass cosmetics with them), and just having fun playing a few matches.
    This is great content and I’m really glad I stumbled upon this. Makes me rethink my focus on my rank and now I just want to have fun on RL again. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.

  • @ImThe5thKing
    @ImThe5thKing Рік тому +12

    I started playing RL yesterday and a friend who's got 2,000 hours in the game was coaching me through the basics. I decided to try my hand at competitive last night and in my placement matches, I played against two Bronze 1 players and he went "Holy shit I've never seen Bronze 1 before, they had to have deranked themselves or something"

  • @JackboMack
    @JackboMack 2 роки тому +921

    Spinach’s single jump front flips are amazing.

    • @leonleon9294
      @leonleon9294 2 роки тому +28

      For real bro 😂 its so fun to watch

    • @inferno38
      @inferno38 2 роки тому +8

      I used to do that to

    • @leonleon9294
      @leonleon9294 2 роки тому +2

      @@inferno38 W

    • @inferno38
      @inferno38 2 роки тому +4

      @@leonleon9294 X

    • @huntno
      @huntno 2 роки тому +2

      @@inferno38 Y

  • @teateline9659
    @teateline9659 Рік тому +337

    I think it's both funny and adorable how spinach is bronze and young but still has the wisdom to be able to teach high ranks what to do during the toxic moments. Man's really showing you guys up

  • @liveen
    @liveen Рік тому +14

    It's always the kids in games that end up bringing internet people together with wholesome vibes and encouragement for them. Always the kids. I mean, some kids definitely do the opposite, but in terms of people in games who bring the viewers together, most of them are kids. They're honest, real and hold the right priorities where it counts for real.
    Thanks spinach, you're an inspiration to me, I feel like we can learn from you, and apply your attitude to not just games, but life in general as well.

  • @rawqdog1234
    @rawqdog1234 Рік тому +7

    Yo this was way more wholesome and enjoyable than I expected. Shoutout to Sledge and Spinach!

  • @thundercloud280_
    @thundercloud280_ 2 роки тому +992

    I’ve been trying to get my dad into rocket league recently and he’s currently in Bronze, so I’ve been able to see what it’s like in Bronze nowadays with my very own eyes. There’s probably as many own goals as there are regular goals. Sometimes my dad misses kickoff completely even though all he does is boost to the ball. He will also occasionally drive up to the ceiling on and start spinning out of control. He doesn’t attempt flips often, but when he does, it’s usually single jump flips. At some point, I found out that he didn’t know how to double jump. There was another time he got into a Rule 1 with a teammate. He does not know about Rule 1 but he still didn’t break it because he didn’t know how to back up. He plays as if he’s never played a video game in his life before, even though he’s beaten Elden Ring.
    In most competitive games I’ve seen, there was usually at least one person who went AFK or left the game for no reason. My dad actually won his first placement match because the whole team left in under a minute. I’ve seen smurfs in casual but I don’t think I’ve seen one in competitive yet. Forfeiting is not common, but it does happen. I’ve also seen a 1v1 go to a 0-0 OT, which is something that didn’t think I’d ever see.
    In all, Bronze is a train wreck, but it’s a beautiful train wreck.

    • @Zel-Veraan
      @Zel-Veraan 2 роки тому +154

      I actually laughed out loud at the fact that he's beaten Elden Ring but can't drive in a straight line. But hey, if he's having fun, so be it.

    • @Zel-Veraan
      @Zel-Veraan 2 роки тому +20

      This story reminds me of how I got my dad playing Fortnite.

    • @swardcrafter7002
      @swardcrafter7002 2 роки тому +4

      @@Zel-Veraan SAME SAME

    • @jrflush2157
      @jrflush2157 2 роки тому +3

      Nice story, but I don’t think there is such thing as a smurf in casual since it’s cas lol

    • @yurilopes420
      @yurilopes420 2 роки тому

      "he plays as if hes never played a video game before"
      my gf has 300k points on nami, is gold in league, and is exactly like that with games like red dead and assassins creed. goes complete monkey ooga booga brain mode its so funny
      btw we're currently on elden ring and im stuck on magrid or wtv

  • @TheMemeBorrower.
    @TheMemeBorrower. 2 роки тому +767

    My favourite thing about the bronze he plays with is *the no-dodge front flips*

  • @d0dgecity
    @d0dgecity Рік тому +8

    Bronze is honestly so wholesome. There's a lot of really feelgood stuff on this game. I taught my nephew how to play this when he was 7 and he loved it and got better over time.

  • @swysux6217
    @swysux6217 10 місяців тому +6

    The most fun I ever had in rocket league is honestly when I first got the game back in 2016. Just sitting back, chilling with a few good friends and running at the ball any chance we got. Don’t get me wrong RL is still a really enjoyable game but playing comp at GC2 level makes the game feel like a chore even in casual. Still a great game though, and an even better video Sledge 😄

  • @Yuhara_rev
    @Yuhara_rev 2 роки тому +845

    I didn't expect to get emotional watching this video, but man hearing that bronze lobbies just don't forfeit at all made me smile like an idiot. I hope spinach keep enjoying the game, he's such a good kid. I also hope big daddy dove (great name) the same, 1k+ games every season is insane.
    Brilliant video sledge, can't wait for you to get a "Spinach's 9th Friend" in-game title.

    • @BrucifyMe
      @BrucifyMe Рік тому +26

      Right? There's something wholesome and pure about that unwavering persistence. That "brave the storm" way of playing definitely ceases to exist as you rank up.

    • @Yuhara_rev
      @Yuhara_rev Рік тому +31

      @@BrucifyMe Exactly. A lot of people commented suggesting to coach spinach to higher rank, but honestly I think we should just let him be. He's having fun with the game in his own way, so just let him be unless he said he really wants to rank up.

    • @randomboii9166
      @randomboii9166 Рік тому +4

      i think it’s cuz they don’t know how yet not to burst your bubble

    • @BrucifyMe
      @BrucifyMe Рік тому +3

      @@randomboii9166 lmao this is actually a fair point. Very possible a good few of them don't

    • @SandroCostaRomero
      @SandroCostaRomero Рік тому +16

      omg it happened the same to me. Got all emotional when Spinach started saying that he had 8 friends already, or that he really likes to make his car looks funny and stupid.

  • @kydzyr0
    @kydzyr0 Рік тому +744

    This video is SO much more wholesome than I expected it to be. I hope Spinach stays true to his game and doesn't fall in the the pit of despair when it comes to RL toxicity. "haha you're not, lyin'...that pun was unintentional, btw" has me in tears. 10/10 vid

    • @joeburnes
      @joeburnes Рік тому +15

      Yeah, that threw me. 11 years old? Nah. This is a 40 year old trapped in an 11 yea old body. Lol

  • @wyrdplae8586
    @wyrdplae8586 Рік тому +19

    What a charming young man. Some real maturity from someone so young to be aware of his anger when playing. Good for him.

    • @wyrdplae8586
      @wyrdplae8586 Рік тому +1

      And after you say that there are animals down in this rank he says "You're not lion" hahahahaha

    • @shars104
      @shars104 Рік тому

      I was way smarter then him when i was 10

  • @d0dgecity
    @d0dgecity Рік тому +2

    I have so many great memories of my nephew growing up, getting better, learning to trade when I'm not there. It's an amazing game. Also Spinach is a beast! Awesome kid.

  • @HatelivesNextDoor
    @HatelivesNextDoor 2 роки тому +417

    How on earth did this kid hit the mark perfectly on the video concept? Like down to how he would get flamed as a NatGeo doc. And why is this kid so well spoken? What is HAPPENING

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +144

      I've been waiting for people to tell me I faked this because he was so perfect and well spoken.

    • @HatelivesNextDoor
      @HatelivesNextDoor 2 роки тому +24

      @@Rocket_Sledge you just created an obligation to take this young prodigy as far as he can go!!! Pro@15!!

    • @Gremlin87
      @Gremlin87 Рік тому +18

      Lol. I was thinking to myself this kid is sharp. Even picks up his unintentional "you ain't lyin' " pun.

    • @adrienteambsoir2348
      @adrienteambsoir2348 Рік тому +2

      This is rocket league

    • @Shakiahjprod
      @Shakiahjprod Рік тому +5

      Sounds like a kid who is to himself and thinks a lot in his head. He's going to be a great person

  • @marriedtwogaming
    @marriedtwogaming 2 роки тому +394

    I remember silver actually meaning something when you “earned” it.

    • @marriedtwogaming
      @marriedtwogaming 2 роки тому +6

      Oh! I recognize that account!

    • @TheLeonard185
      @TheLeonard185 2 роки тому +1

      Good times

    • @RetTheEditor
      @RetTheEditor 2 роки тому +18

      I remember when your rank rewards were the rank you ended the season at not by unlocking reward levels.
      I missed out on the rising star trail thanks to losing rising star like a week before season ended.

    • @marriedtwogaming
      @marriedtwogaming 2 роки тому +6

      @@RetTheEditor I still look at my Prospect and Challenger rewards with disdain for this very reason

    • @RetTheEditor
      @RetTheEditor 2 роки тому +5

      @@marriedtwogaming I am eternal prospect elite ✊😔

  • @leeshields4938
    @leeshields4938 Рік тому +6

    I play this fairly regularly with a couple of friends. We’re around 40! We struggle to get out of bronze.

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  Рік тому +6

      As long as you are having fun! Though if you are truly bronze I might be interested in having you help me with a video in the future. Let me know.

  • @listlessh
    @listlessh Рік тому +6

    That kid is so precious this is legitimately the best rocket league content I've watched in my life someone please send him a billion credits

  • @realtechhacks
    @realtechhacks 2 роки тому +359

    I'd love to see you coach this kid and try to get him to silver or even gold. Great personality for an 11 year old for sure.

    • @greenbanana3438
      @greenbanana3438 2 роки тому +111

      Im also 11 but i really envy this guy, he seems so nice and positive and doesn't rage. Even though im c2 in Rocket League i really wish i had a better attitude when i lose.

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +145

      @@greenbanana3438 Even a C2 can learn from a Bronze it seems!

    • @milhanou229
      @milhanou229 2 роки тому +26

      @@greenbanana3438 C2 at 11!!! Damn! You must play a hell lot! Or maybe you're some sort of genius...

    • @zackmoore2573
      @zackmoore2573 2 роки тому +17

      @@greenbanana3438 11 years old??? It took me a grown ass man over 10 months go hit c1 🤣🤣🤣 You're freaking awesome kid!

    • @JakeWolven
      @JakeWolven 2 роки тому +19

      @@zackmoore2573 I'm 25 and it's taken me 4 years to hit c2 😂

  • @djalexander968
    @djalexander968 Рік тому +461

    even tho its a bit silly and people on the internet dont really practice it much i really appreciate how careful and patient you were with your questions and stuff, that's some real journalistic talent, also a great video

  • @korelgdr5238
    @korelgdr5238 Рік тому

    that was a wholesome interview and spinach seems to be a really smart kid, i loved this video

  • @brandongee1656
    @brandongee1656 Рік тому +1

    This video just popped up on my feed... this has to be the most wholesome thing I've ever seen online.

  • @ohhiman
    @ohhiman Рік тому +92

    This kid's going places, don't know about silver, but certainly places

  • @alanrankin1907
    @alanrankin1907 2 роки тому +59

    Sledge goes in genuine dad mode here, it's so wholesome. It makes talking to kids so much easier, when you have some yourself.

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +18

      He did remind me a lot of Noah. Including his use of some bigger words.

  • @josegarrido1055
    @josegarrido1055 4 місяці тому +3

    I've been playing rocket league for about 3 or 4 days now, I'm addicted to this game, I actually didn't even know there were "rankings" or anything like that, I'm really having a great time.

  • @waynestill9692
    @waynestill9692 3 місяці тому +1

    This vid had me like the wolf on Wall Street "I ain't Fn leaving" and subbed

  • @paran0ia7
    @paran0ia7 Рік тому +431

    Didn't know quite what to expect, but this was legitimately interesting and wholesome. It's easy to forget that some people treat RL like any other game and are just having fun figuring it all out. That said I'd gladly take Spinach over half the platinum teammates I've solo queued with any day, as he didn't bail the nanosecond you were down one goal.

    • @virani3120
      @virani3120 Рік тому +41

      the bailing when down a goal is actually so bad now, it's gotten to a point where I've had teammates vote ff on tied/winning games because they didn't like something I did, and then watched them turn the match into a 3v1, not even like they played bad, but full on joined the other team's rotation to attack our net

    • @moosewhizzerdave2066
      @moosewhizzerdave2066 Рік тому +15

      The frequency of how often that happens astounds me. It worries me a little too. I'm an old geezer of 57, a Gold III solo cue 3v3 player, so almost all my tm8's and opponents are kids by comparison. The level of "quit" in some of these kids scares me. Have they never fought for a comeback? Do they quit on things that matter in life as easily as they quit on a video game that doesn't matter? I hope not. As a kid I played a LOT of pickup football, hockey, baseball, basketball games. There were one or two kids in the neighborhood who would more or less quit when things got tough. To me that made the game interesting - now there was something to overcome. And if your opponent was the "quitter", you knew where to go with the next play...and you knew whom you never wanted on your team. And speaking from experience, the quitter attitude - that translates fully into real life issues later on.
      Want to know the secret to ranking up? Here it is. Make sure your team scores first. If you can go up 2-0, even though there is 4:30 remaining in the game, you can rest assured that at least one player wants to FF.

    • @tedjovel1876
      @tedjovel1876 Рік тому +5

      @@moosewhizzerdave2066 I agree with you, for me it makes me even more up for it having to make a comeback. Being down 2-0 with 4 minutes left on the clock is not the time to panic, my mindset is that there’s plenty of time.

    • @M374L4L1F3
      @M374L4L1F3 Рік тому +2

      yeah it's too bad once you get into the higher ranks it's not as fun, plat is gross you make a mistake and they are on you like your some SSL player, i'm in plat without getting sweaty cause that's my skill level naturally and if they are too i'm sure they miss. it makes me a bit tilted.

    • @moosewhizzerdave2066
      @moosewhizzerdave2066 Рік тому +5

      @@tedjovel1876 I played four games this afternoon. Game 1 - player bailed when we were down 2-0 with about 4 minutes left. Game 2 - player was DOA, never started, so it was a 2v3 the entire game. Game 3 - player bailed right off the bat, then returned, we won. I assume he returned because of a warning note he saw when he bailed, because his ping was fine. Game 4 - player was DOA, never started, he bailed immediately, another 2v3. I had enough at that point. I always have a season of 3v3 going with bots offline, so I played a game of that and turned off the X-Box. The bots stink, but they don't quit and they don't complain.....

  • @Maenadsattack
    @Maenadsattack 2 роки тому +106

    This was the point when I had the most fun. Everyone was excited if either team got a goal or save.

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +29

      Exactly! These guys are having their best time!

    • @Sinnicide
      @Sinnicide Рік тому

      @@Rocket_Sledge Definition of ignorance is bliss.

  • @theZodiacGriller
    @theZodiacGriller Рік тому +1

    That was just nice, great vid and content man ty!

  • @youtubesucksass6969
    @youtubesucksass6969 Рік тому +211

    Came for the facts, stayed for Spinach. Keep on playing, and don't let anyone's rage get to you. You're already a master of the game while others are still trying to figure out how to do what you do. Never lose sight of the goal.... Having fun!

  • @tnypxl
    @tnypxl Рік тому +79

    This really gives you perspective. I’m over here dunking on myself for bad positioning or missing hard saves in D3. This kid is like, “I’m just trying to get a aerial goal and executions.”.
    Thanks for the reminder to have fun, man.

  • @Mazalgn9
    @Mazalgn9 Рік тому +1

    Awesome interview!!!

  • @meelmo7396
    @meelmo7396 Рік тому +1

    Omg I almost got emotional when he started talking about how he found the game, after he talked about his friend count. So wholesome. I hope the internet/life doesn't beat him down too bad 😢

  • @aikulive
    @aikulive 2 роки тому +29

    Loved it ! Thanks for using my Rank Distribution chart in your video ! Happy to help on this one !

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you for providing it, a great visual really improved that part of the video!

  • @landonp1113
    @landonp1113 2 роки тому +45

    It was really funny when he was teaching you about demos… not knowing who you are

    • @Zel-Veraan
      @Zel-Veraan 2 роки тому +2

      Now you got me wondering who knows more: Sledge or Woody?

  • @richimoya1827
    @richimoya1827 5 місяців тому

    Great kid tbh awsome you do this and interact with everyone and anyone so humbly its cool to watch 🤙🏽 bless up brother🙏

  • @brodieorr5393
    @brodieorr5393 5 місяців тому

    Man this turned out to be so wholesome. I hope this kid never stops having fun

  • @HP-Punkcraft
    @HP-Punkcraft Рік тому +69

    Week one OG player here, and this video really put things into perspective. It's so easy to get tilted in this game, it's usually why I quit for a week or longer at a time, but this kid personifies why we all started playing. It was just fun. We didn't skip replays, there were probably more own goals than on purposed offensive ones, and no one was quick chatting. Thanks Spinach.

  • @DuckierSquire72
    @DuckierSquire72 2 роки тому +84

    I love how wholesome that kid is he is just enjoying the game

    • @T3n50r
      @T3n50r 2 роки тому +8

      Respectful and let Sledge talk. Well-behaved kid, shit like this makes me restore faith in humanity.

    • @samuellinn
      @samuellinn Рік тому +1

      @@bannah6400 This world is dying because of peoples like you

  • @dbillett1
    @dbillett1 5 місяців тому +1

    I love that he's telling you about demos. Clearly had no idea who he was talking to. But Spinach seems like a cool kid. I wish him all the luck.

  • @thezebiano
    @thezebiano Рік тому +1

    Honestly, this was such a wholesome video.

  • @RyanGoldfishTV
    @RyanGoldfishTV 2 роки тому +175

    I think I can picture exactly what Big Daddy Dove looks like just from his car design.
    Also, how did you resist telling Spinach how many exterms you had? Would've blown his mind!

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +87

      I did tell him! But I dont think he actually understood what I was saying and I cut it from the video.

    • @Choice...
      @Choice... 2 роки тому +26

      "we'll be watching your career with great interest"

    • @Infernos94
      @Infernos94 Рік тому +2

      The shade on big daddy dave

  • @gatadamt
    @gatadamt 2 роки тому +46

    Why did you say your borrowing an account, when you're just playing on your main?🤔

  • @modalatsuv
    @modalatsuv Рік тому +1

    This is one of the few full length videos I have watched the entirety of. I was not disappointed. I’m a Bronze I about to go into Bronze II, and yeah I can learn from him

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  Рік тому

      I believe in you!

    • @modalatsuv
      @modalatsuv Рік тому

      @@Rocket_Sledge I’ve made it to Bronze II three times, still working at it, and am getting help with basic stuff from my friends

  • @webrevolution.
    @webrevolution. 9 місяців тому

    Wholesome vid. Very lucky to have found someone with VC on.

  • @gamerandcontroller9129
    @gamerandcontroller9129 2 роки тому +44

    **holding the remote and pointing at the screen* -If you pause just right you can tell the exact moment Sledge’s heart breaks in half 10:18

    • @dumbidiot1119
      @dumbidiot1119 Рік тому +7

      I don’t normally watch rocket league videos can you explain?

    • @dish7877
      @dish7877 Рік тому

      @@dumbidiot1119 its about spinach not knowing about him lol, musty's another rocket league youtuber

  • @Syv_
    @Syv_ 2 роки тому +47

    The only bronze players I know are my young nephew, and my buddy's father. I feel as though bronze players likely fall under those two categories. A young player, or a 50+ year old player.

    • @DiffYT
      @DiffYT 2 роки тому +5

      Don't count out the old geezers just yet, there's a video of a legit 70+ year old in Champ.

    • @mocapcow2933
      @mocapcow2933 2 роки тому +3

      @@DiffYT there’s also like 10 year olds in SSl

    • @that1panther105
      @that1panther105 2 роки тому +1

      @@mocapcow2933 I think by young they mean like 6 and under cuz after that age you can actually be pretty decent at games

    • @mocapcow2933
      @mocapcow2933 2 роки тому +2

      @@that1panther105 young counts as 11 and under for me. 6 is like 1st grade, better to compare a 10 year old to a 50+ year old.

    • @that1panther105
      @that1panther105 2 роки тому

      @@mocapcow2933 nah 10 year olds can be crazy at games I’m just being honest that’s not a good comparison

  • @S.SA.Gaming
    @S.SA.Gaming 9 місяців тому

    I'm late but man idk why this vid got me shedding tears I love this 🎉 😅 keep being the person you are

  • @benwilliams3469
    @benwilliams3469 Рік тому +1

    thanks for being so kind to spinach that was really wholesome

  • @Speedofsound9
    @Speedofsound9 2 роки тому +27

    National geographic documentary on bronze players in rocket league. This kid is funny! Haha

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +14

      I really lucked out with the only person I found with VC. Great kid!

    • @Speedofsound9
      @Speedofsound9 2 роки тому +8

      @@Rocket_Sledge seriously! I think a national geographic mock documentary would be hilarious. *calm British accent* "and here you see a young bronze in its natural habitat."

  • @MrPixelMonster
    @MrPixelMonster Рік тому +30

    Omfg Spinach seems like such a cute and well spoken and behaved kid. Great video, amazing channel, instant sub

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  Рік тому +7

      Thanks! Yes I was pretty fortunate to find him!

  • @The_Sage_of_Six_Paths
    @The_Sage_of_Six_Paths Рік тому

    Thanks for being kind to the kid. Really touching actually

  • @Oxf_tw
    @Oxf_tw 10 місяців тому

    Most wholesome interview ever but still the way spinach doesn't flip but instead rolls his car mid air is hilarious

  • @thatguyded6612
    @thatguyded6612 2 роки тому +94

    Those players aren't bronze, I am gold and I could beat them

    • @leonleon9294
      @leonleon9294 2 роки тому +3

      ?

    • @Akai93
      @Akai93 2 роки тому +12

      @@leonleon9294 Someone missed the joke completely

    • @leonleon9294
      @leonleon9294 2 роки тому +8

      @@Akai93 nah im just hella confused , he says they arent bronze because he is gold and can beat em? Logic left the chat bigtime

    • @master.9202
      @master.9202 2 роки тому +8

      @@leonleon9294 its kind of the point of the joke

    • @daemonsoadfan
      @daemonsoadfan Рік тому +6

      @@leonleon9294 i think the point of the joke is to do a reference to well known lines we read often in comment like "they are not SSL, i'm sure that i can beat them" by overconfident dudes who are just diamond, but of course the same line with opposite order ranks has no sense and is funny:p

  • @BlueMax717
    @BlueMax717 2 роки тому +10

    Spinach: I've only got 2 or 3 demos
    Sledge sounding like a disappointed father: oh

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +8

      He was actually talking about exterminations, which are a lot harder.

    • @tiestofalljays
      @tiestofalljays Рік тому +1

      @@Rocket_Sledge I’ve got 1k hours and only have like….4 exterminations haha…… (Champ 2 in 3s).

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  Рік тому +1

      @@tiestofalljays I'm at 900 something exterms 😅

  • @bryanford5608
    @bryanford5608 Рік тому

    Some of the most WHOLESOME content I have ever witnessed.

  • @BanditTech
    @BanditTech Рік тому

    awww this kid is the sweetest. You really lucked out finding such a likeable kid to interview!

  • @user-hx9cv3uv7n
    @user-hx9cv3uv7n 2 роки тому +15

    I remember being bronze. I felt so helpless. I'm gc now with 4k hours. Smurfs made me want to become good enough to smurf. All my friends were d3 I thought they were so good. I'm better than all of them now. After being obsessed for 3 years I can say there is still always someone better than you.

    • @Tyler-dw4zy
      @Tyler-dw4zy Рік тому +2

      its kind of sad getting better than everyone youve started to play with. i have a few friends and a brother who are in the diamond-champ range, i wish i wouldve just chilled out and played the game casually so i didnt surpass them by so much. having people to play with is by far the best part of this game, and i think many people overlook that

  • @philipritchie9741
    @philipritchie9741 Рік тому +1

    This video made me subscribe! 🤣 all jokes aside this was actually really wholesome!

  • @DylanNeo
    @DylanNeo Рік тому +1

    Thanks for being wholesome with this kid. Great video

  • @Tyler.McGrath
    @Tyler.McGrath 2 роки тому +30

    I started playing in November of 2021 and placed at Bronze. I think it was mostly due to not understanding the strategy and my depth perception of the ball being terrible.

  • @vytarien
    @vytarien 2 роки тому +56

    I wish I could've ran into Spinach. I'm an amateur coach and would totally spend time helping him learn some of the fundamentals and see how far I could take him. Either way, you should hit him up again at 100 hours (maybe more) and see where he's at then.

    • @GoaterKensei
      @GoaterKensei Рік тому

      It’s a bit random but is it possible if u could train me? My goal is to reach ssl / rlcs pro lvl mechanics and game sense. My two friends and I wanna make a team eventually, Yagi. Plz consider it i think it would be a big help for me if u do tho my epic name is Goater-Kensei

  • @thisdudegames4601
    @thisdudegames4601 4 місяці тому

    Sounds like the most chill kid to play rocket league hope he can get better and work up the ranks

  • @rpm9693
    @rpm9693 Рік тому

    Nice to see a positive exchange with an adult gamer and youth gamer. You were very encouraging!

  • @moukmouk-vlogpingu2537
    @moukmouk-vlogpingu2537 Рік тому +14

    imagine seeing him in the competitive scene in a few years. would be mind-blowing

  • @leagueleaders
    @leagueleaders 2 роки тому +11

    I've been playing RL since the beginning and was Silver/Gold every season until a couple seasons ago. I've got something like 8k hours in. I like gaming as an old dude but I definitely drive like an old lady.

  • @TheKianykin
    @TheKianykin Рік тому

    Always enjoy watching lower level plays in any game. I find it more interesting to watch when you cant be sure how its going to end.

  • @REDandWHITE22
    @REDandWHITE22 11 місяців тому

    I’m glad at least someone’s having, fun while losing as well. Very wholesome 😊

  • @dangerdude5284
    @dangerdude5284 2 роки тому +65

    I started playing when season 5 first began. I was bronze when the season ended. Now with season 6 ending off soon, I'm a silver. It felt like I've grown and understand the game a bit more. Now with season 7, I'm hoping for gold or higher

    • @Zel-Veraan
      @Zel-Veraan 2 роки тому +8

      Spend silver and gold learning the game. Just like Sledge said, new players get dumped in those ranks so you could get people with skills from plat who've deranked, or total noobs on your team. Just have fun, and learn for each game you play as you build muscle memory for what works and what doesn't.

    • @diowolf456
      @diowolf456 2 роки тому +2

      that's the mindset to have, man. i used to relate now im working on diamond. good luck!

    • @supportsniper4626
      @supportsniper4626 2 роки тому +2

      I started in season 2 and I was improving about your pace and now I am diamond 2, so just keep practicing and having fun and you'll get there!

    • @skywayve7473
      @skywayve7473 2 роки тому +1

      No matter the rank, the growth mindset is the best thing to possess. Even in my currently GC2 2v2 games, my mindset is still growing my skills to equal that of SSLs. Reminding myself of this constantly helps my mental

    • @quimystic
      @quimystic Рік тому

      Yeah, good luck, I'm gold and started playing properly in season 5, but mainly in lower ranks just enjoy playing the game :)

  • @snowio2592
    @snowio2592 2 роки тому +3

    i love people who are bad at games. they're bottom 1% but that means they have more fun than 99% of players

  • @dysennn
    @dysennn Рік тому +2

    5:35 “he didn’t accept my friend request” 🤣🤣

  • @disastrophi
    @disastrophi 3 місяці тому

    Spinach is awesome. What a wholesome conversation. Thanks for this!!

  • @OneBorko
    @OneBorko 2 роки тому +24

    Sledge, you are the best Rocket League UA-camr for me. I dont mean this as a spam attention seeking whatever or me saying that to every channel that they are the best, but I mean it. I have quit Rocket League (due to me being bad with many hours) and you are the only gaming UA-camr that I watch still. I love your content and I love your videos, you clearly put a lot of effort into them! Keep up the good work, you have probably the best and most mature audience from all the Rocket League content creators! When I watch your videos I dont feel like wasting my time, but I feel like chilling and being entertained (something that I cant say about gaming as a whole). You inspired me from before I started playing rocket league till I quit the game 3 years after and you are still my favorite gaming content creator! Thank you!

    • @Rocket_Sledge
      @Rocket_Sledge  2 роки тому +11

      Thank you! Unfortunately "most mature audience" is not a recipe for major success on this platform! But I pride myself in trying to stand out as a bit different and in my own lane. Appreciate you continuing to watch!

    • @OneBorko
      @OneBorko 2 роки тому +4

      ​@@Rocket_Sledge Ye, the platform is kinda bad if you want to make actual quality content, the amount of young audience that has too much free time is wayy bigger in percentage than the mature one, therefore the people who get the most success are the ones who make videos aimed at that audience the most, that's why I barely watch gaming videos anymore. Thats also why I admire your editing style and the way you make your videos, you make them super interesting and people of all ages enjoy them!

  • @TheStuntViking
    @TheStuntViking Рік тому +8

    The most wholesome experiences I've had in RL was back before F2P and I was still in Gold. Better players would give encouragements and helpful tips to improve my game.

  • @Crtcl_Bhvr
    @Crtcl_Bhvr Рік тому

    This video is a good example to remind you where you come from. Everyone’s improving and learning.

  • @corwinberry5925
    @corwinberry5925 10 місяців тому

    This has been one of the most wholesome rocket league videos I have ever seen.

  • @breeze.
    @breeze. 2 роки тому +26

    I started playing in Season2 Free to play... after placements I was silver, but I deranged really quickly to bronze... after a whole season struggling, I reached Silver 3... in Season 3 I reached Plat 1 and now I am dia1-3... I don’t play that often and only for fun.

    • @Snookbone
      @Snookbone 2 роки тому +1

      Ok

    • @MagnusOlrik
      @MagnusOlrik 2 роки тому +1

      Only play for fun, or rocket league will consume you in the future, trust me :)

    • @Zel-Veraan
      @Zel-Veraan 2 роки тому

      What the how, dude?! I started in S1 of free to play and for three whole seasons was stuck in silver. I dropped the game for six months out of an inability to escape Silver II.

    • @breeze.
      @breeze. 2 роки тому

      @@Zel-Veraan i had that feeling too... I just watched a lot of UA-cam videos and played a lot of free play... i coached a few of my friends... one got after placements gold and now hes plat, one was stuck in plat and I helped him reach champ 1... lol

    • @adrianpaulochoa9825
      @adrianpaulochoa9825 2 роки тому

      @@Zel-Veraan Sometimes you need gaming background in the area, i ranked up at first to gold 3 div 4 my first season I suppose because before rocket league I used to play a ton of need for speed, so I already kinda knew how to drive a car using a controller

  • @_WubbleU
    @_WubbleU Рік тому +3

    One of the best videos I've seen in a while. Thank you very much Sledge. Happily subbing:)

  • @eastvanisfun
    @eastvanisfun 3 місяці тому +2

    "there's a lot of animals down here"
    "you're not lion"
    kid's going places

  • @SuperKarKid
    @SuperKarKid Рік тому +2

    I’m pretty much brand new to rocket league. I’ve played sideswipe, but I have exactly no skill in the real game. My brother and I join lobbies together and it’s nothing but chaos. Often times, playing with other bronze players is really fun. It brings out the best in the game, even if we know next to nothing.

  • @Overqualification
    @Overqualification 2 роки тому +3

    You should bring this guy back for another video. This is my first video of yours and it was really enjoyable.