Finding Your Squad: How to Find Great Teammates to Play With

 It’s late at night, you’re queuing up for another competitive match, and you’re filled with a familiar sense of dread. Will you get the teammate who communicates and works with the team, or the one who plays loud music and runs in a different direction every round? The "solo queue" experience can be a gamble, turning a fun game into a frustrating chore.

Playing with a consistent group of people—a squad—is the single best way to improve and have more fun. But if you don't have friends who play, how do you find one? It takes a little effort, but it's easier than you think.

First, Be the Teammate You Want to Find

This is the most important step. If you want to play with positive, communicative teammates, you need to be one yourself. You don’t have to be the best player in the lobby, but you should have the best attitude.

  • Use your mic: Even for simple callouts like "enemy spotted mid."

  • Stay positive: When a round is lost, say "nice try" or "we'll get the next one." Avoid blaming others.

  • Be a good sport: Compliment a good play, even if it's from a random teammate. Good people are naturally drawn to other good people.

Where to Actually Look for People

Once you've adopted a positive mindset, you can start looking for your future squad in these places.

  1. Right In Your Games: This is the easiest place to start. Did you just have a great match with a random player who gave good callouts and had a positive vibe? Don't just say "gg" and leave! Send them a friend request and an invite for the next game. Be proactive. A simple "Hey, you play well, want to queue again?" can be the start of a great team.

  2. Discord Servers: This is the ultimate tool for finding teammates. Almost every major game, including Valorant, has an official Discord server with millions of members. More importantly, there are community servers for streamers, regions (like South Asia/India), and specific playstyles. Look for channels named "LFG" (Looking For Group), where you can post a message saying what rank you are and what you're looking for.

  3. Social Media and Forums: Websites like Reddit have dedicated communities for finding groups (for example, r/ValorantLFG). You can also find Facebook groups or Twitter communities where players connect.

The Vibe Check

Once you've added someone, think of the first few games as a "vibe check." Play some unrated or casual matches to see if you get along. Do they communicate well? Are they still positive even when you're losing? Do your goals align? If you're looking to seriously climb the ranks, a player who just wants to mess around might not be the best fit.

Finding a dedicated squad transforms the game. It stops being a roll of the dice and becomes a reliable, fun, and social experience. So, the next time you're in a late-night session, be the positive player in the lobby and don't be afraid to send that friend request. Your perfect squad is out there waiting.

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