Rocket League: Building a Squad That Doesn't Suck (Even if You Do) - A Guide to Cross-Platform Friends
Ah, Rocket League. The game that turns grown men into screaming children with lightning-fast reflexes. But those reflexes are a lonely pursuit without a squad to back you up. Here's the thing, though: your teammates don't have to reside in your basement (although, ergonomic beanbag chairs are totally a thing). The beauty of Rocket League is the glorious world of cross-platform play! This means you can buddy up with that friend who rage-quit Xbox Live in 2012 and is now a Switch-wielding ninja.
But how, you ask? How do we bridge this gamer-verse gap and create a montage-worthy squad? Fear not, for I, your friendly neighborhood Rocket League guru (and occasional whiffer), am here to guide you.
Step 1: Embrace Your Inner Epic Games Sherlock
Here's the key to this whole operation: Epic IDs. These bad boys are like secret agent codenames, except way less cool (unless your codename is RocketRodent69, then that's pretty sweet).
How to Find Your Epic ID:
- PC Gamers: This is easy. Launch Rocket League, hit that settings button, and navigate to the info tab. Your Epic ID will be staring you down like a champ.
- Console Commandos: The struggle is real, but not insurmountable. Head to the main menu, find that social tab (it's probably hiding next to a button labeled "shiny things," don't judge), and look for your profile. Your Epic ID should be lurking somewhere in there.
Pro Tip: If you're feeling fancy, you can also snag your Epic ID from your Epic Games account settings on [Epic Games website].
Step 2: Operation Friend Request - Infiltrate the Enemy Lines (But With Kindness)
Now that you're armed with your Epic ID, it's time to make some friends!
- Method 1: The Classic Text: Fire up your preferred messaging app and send that Epic ID over. Prepare for a response that may include: "Wait, Rocket League has cross-platform play?" or "Dude, I haven't touched that game since they added flying cows!" (Yes, that was a limited-time mode. Don't ask.)
- Method 2: The In-Game Social Butterfly: Boot up Rocket League and navigate to the friends list (it's usually a symbol that looks suspiciously like a group hug). There should be an option to "Add Epic Friend." Here's where you unleash your inner detective and type in their Epic ID.
Remember: A friend request is like a handshake. Make it polite, and for the love of all things holy, spell their name correctly.
Step 3: Patience, Grasshopper
The final frontier: waiting for your friend request to be accepted. This could take two seconds, or it could take longer than it takes to train a goldfish to do a backflip. Be patient, young Padawan.
While You Wait:
- Practice your aerials. (We all know you've been meaning to.)
- Contemplate the philosophical meaning of boost management.
- Craft the perfect team name that will strike fear into the hearts of your opponents. (Team Rocket by Default is sooooo 2015.)
And Voila! You've Got Yourself a Squad!
Once that friend request is accepted, high-fives all around (virtually, of course). Now you can party up, dominate the arena, and leave your opponents wondering, "Wait, how did those mismatched goofballs pull that off?"
Remember: The key to a good Rocket League squad isn't just fancy mechanics (although those help). It's about communication, teamwork, and the ability to laugh at yourselves (especially when you accidentally own-goal). So grab your newfound friends, hop in a party, and get ready to launch yourselves towards Rocket League glory!
