I don’t like online multiplayer but instead of cheaters it’s because I just suck: most of the time almost everyone is just better than me, and it seems like I lose way more than 50% even with SBMM. I think it’s not just cheaters that are the problem, it’s skilled players who artificially lower their ranking so they can play against less skilled players and win more.
A really smart SBMM would solve both problems. One that not only prevents players from artificially dropping rank, but also hiding their skill and maintaining a lower rank; and perhaps instead of an ELO, also matches players with similar play-styles. Because then cheaters will quickly end up in a rank with other cheaters, and won’t be able to leave unless they buy another copy of the game.
A really smart SBMM would solve both problems. One that not only prevents players from artificially dropping rank, but also hiding their skill and maintaining a lower rank; and perhaps instead of an ELO, also matches players with similar play-styles. Because then cheaters will quickly end up in a rank with other cheaters, and won’t be able to leave unless they buy another copy of the game.