User blog comment:Leyrann/Elo rating doesn't work & Elo Hell exists/@comment-4804165-20121112035318

Proof?:

First thing, for your "proof" to actually work, you need a much much larger sample size. somewhere around a few thousand pairs at least.

Things you are wrong:

first, 80 games don't determine your true elo, this follows the "Big Number theory(statistics)" where 'a larger number of samples will increase the accuracy of data. You need about 200-300 total games to get even close to your true elo.

Second queuing with your high elo friend does not mean you will get 5 1700 elo players. there will ALWAYS be players on the opponent team whos elo is similar to yours thus balancing the players.

You don't play like your friend. the true difference between a high elo player and low elo player is decision making and mechanical skill. Mechanical skill being dodging skill shots, last hitting etc. While decision making revolves around 'when and when not to fights', 'who to target', 'when and where might the opponent be' and 'what is best/need to be done right now'.

These differences are rather hard to notice when you play alongside with him (and most probably other high elo players) as you will slowly begin to deindividualize yourself. This can be seen when you and ur team agree to fake a dragon fight and you give yourself credit for contributing to this plan or fight. Basically you give yourself more credit than you deserve. In the end you are only 20% of your team, if the others can perform to 19% each they still can win an opponent team who is performing at about 12% each.

Yes, Elo Hell MAY exist but Its no where close to impossible to leave. I was once in the 1000-1100 for a month or so and right now here i am in the 1300s trying my best to get better. my friend was once in the 1000s and he is now in the 1400s. When you start realizing your own mistakes and try your very best to work on improving yourself, you will get better and the rating system will bring you up.