Custom Match Options
Custom Matches in Roller Champions offer an unparalleled level of control, allowing you to tailor your gameplay experience for practice, friendly competition, or even organized tournaments. This detailed guide will walk you through every step of setting up your ideal custom match, from initial access to advanced rule modifications.
Accessing Custom Matches
To begin creating your personalized Roller Champions experience, follow these steps:
- From the main menu, navigate to the Play tab.
- Select the Custom Match option. This will typically be located alongside other game modes like Quick Play and Ranked.
- You will then be presented with two choices: Create Match or Join Match. For this guide, we'll focus on creating your own.
Creating Your Custom Match
Upon selecting Create Match, you'll enter the Custom Match Lobby. Here, you'll find various settings to configure before inviting players.
Match Settings
This section allows you to define the core parameters of your game. Careful consideration here can drastically alter the match flow.
- Game Mode: Currently, the only available game mode is the standard Roller Champions match. Future updates may introduce variations, so keep an eye out!
- Arena: Choose from any of the unlocked arenas in your game. Each arena has unique layouts and environmental elements that can influence strategy. Popular choices include:
- Chichén Itzá: Known for its central ramp and tight corners.
- Mexico City: Features a more open layout with multiple routes.
- Brooklyn: A classic, balanced arena with good flow.
- Score Limit: This determines how many points a team needs to score to win the match. Options typically range from 5 points (for quick skirmishes) to 15 points (for longer, more strategic games). The default is usually 7 points.
- Time Limit: Sets the maximum duration of the match. If the time limit is reached before a team hits the score limit, the team with the higher score wins. Common options include 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes.
- Spectators: Toggle whether You can join the match as spectators. This is ideal for hosting tournaments or coaching sessions.
- Enabled: Allows players to join and watch the game without participating.
- Disabled: Only active You can join the lobby.
Team Management
Once your match settings are configured, you'll need to manage your teams. The Custom Match Lobby displays two team slots (Team Alpha and Team Beta) and a Spectator slot.
- Inviting Players:
- Select an empty slot under either Team Alpha, Team Beta, or Spectators.
- Choose Invite Player.
- Your friends list will appear. Select the players you wish to invite.
- Invited players will receive an in-game notification to join your custom match.
- Moving Players:
As the host, you have the power to move players between teams or to the spectator slot. This is crucial for balancing teams or accommodating late arrivals.
- Select You you wish to move.
- Choose Move to Team Alpha, Move to Team Beta, or Move to Spectators from the contextual menu.
- Kicking Players:
If a player is causing issues or needs to be removed, you can kick them from the lobby.
- Select You you wish to kick.
- Choose Kick Player from the contextual menu.
- Confirm your decision.
Starting the Match
Once all players are in their desired teams (or spectator slots) and you're satisfied with the match settings, you can initiate the game.
- Ensure both teams have at least one player if you intend to play a full match.
- Select the Start Match button, typically located at the bottom of the Custom Match Lobby screen.
- The game will then load into the chosen arena with your specified rules.
Strategies for Custom Match Use
- Practice Sessions: Use custom matches to practice specific maneuvers, learn new arenas, or refine team strategies without the pressure of public matchmaking. Set a low score limit for quick restarts.
- Friendly Competitions: Organize tournaments with friends, using the spectator option for those waiting their turn. Vary the arenas to keep things fresh.
- Coaching and Analysis: As a coach, you can use the spectator mode to observe your team's performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide real-time feedback.
- Content Creation: Custom matches are perfect for content creators looking to record specific gameplay scenarios, create tutorials, or host community events.
By mastering the Custom Match options, you unlock a new dimension of control and enjoyment in Roller Champions, allowing for endless possibilities in how you experience the game.