smurfing
1 of 1noun/ˈsmɜr.fɪng/
Forms:smurfings
1
the act of an experienced player using a new or alternate account to play against lower-skilled opponents, typically to achieve easy wins or exploit the matchmaking system
Smurfing is a term used in online gaming to describe the practice of experienced players creating new accounts to play against less skilled or lower-ranked opponents. This can give the smurfing player an unfair advantage, as they are often much better than the opponents they are matched with. Smurfing can be frustrating for new or less skilled players, as it disrupts the balance of the game and makes it harder for them to enjoy or progress. Some gaming communities and developers discourage or take measures against smurfing to maintain fair play.
- Smurfing ruins the experience for beginners who just want to learn and enjoy the game.
- The developers added stricter rules to discourage smurfing in competitive matches.
- Smurfing often leads to unbalanced games, frustrating both newer players and those trying to climb the ranks.
- The community has been outspoken about the negative effects of smurfing in ranked games.
- Smurfing has become a problem in many online games, as it creates an unfair advantage.