Rocket League
Never break Rule 1.
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bySyazwan Bahri
Posted Nov. 11, 2022, 3:14 p.m.
Rocket League is a fun game featuring a hybrid of football and vehicular mayhem. You’re trying to score goals while performing acrobatic aerial manoeuvres, all while defending your own goalpost. It’s a wacky game that requires a lot of skill.
One particular element that exists in the world of Rocket League is the fundamental rule known as Rule 1. Rule 1 is an unwritten rule that no one, including professional players, should ever break unless you want your teammates to throw the game.
Rule 1 works like this: when you are in a headlock with another player, you should never break that lock. A "lock" occurs when two players drive at one other, causing the two cars to become trapped or locked together. While there is no formal rule on the subject, the community follows this unwritten rule, and in some situations, teams will score own goals if a teammate breaks a lock.
nothing better than locking it up with your homies for a minute watching your teammate hit every shot into the crossbar— G2 Esports (@G2esports) May 11, 2020
So, let’s see a few examples of Rule 1 in action.
As seen above, Rule 1 happens when the two cars “lock” head to head, and even though they are playing in a professional setting, they are to not break the lock.
Check out another example of Rule 1.
Origins of Rule 1
For many players, the OG Rule 1 is to not let the ball strike the ground when the clock strikes 0:00. These are known as Zeroseconders. Such instances can still be found today, but most of them have given up the term and it is known as Rule 2.
Rule 1 spawned many interesting variations such as Back-to-Back Locking, Front-to-Back Locking, or affectionately known as butt-kissing, Side-by-Side Locking aka Rule 1a, or the rarest of them all, Group Locking. All of these “rules” are definitely unwritten, and many of them generate heated discussions in most Rocket League forums.
But what’s apparent is that these rules definitely add to the fun and the intensity of the game.
How Do You Break Rule 1?
You don’t.
Rule 1 can only be broken naturally such as by gravity, and in certain regions, teammates may help break Rule 1 by ramming into you, so it’s generally unacceptable for teammates to help break Rule 1.
What Happens If I Break Rule 1?
Well, it depends.
Breaking Rule 1 intentionally is a disrespectful move and may result in teammates throwing the game, or an opponent scoring an easy goal. It’s karma in action, and you’d be surprised how many times this would happen after breaking Rule 1.
Does Rule 1 Apply If You Locked A Teammate?
The answer will be determined by the teammates. If your teammate continues to press the gas pedal, it might mean they want to implement Rule 1.
Applying Rule 1 to your teammates in a two-vs-two battle may be counterproductive because your opponents will be able to score easily.
Never Break Rule 1
At the end of the day, Rule 1 is an unwritten rule. However, many players abide by this rule and it’s safe to assume that if you’re hopping into Rocket League, be prepared to follow this rule, unless you want a healthy dose of instant karma in your match.
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Anyhow, despite conceding goals due to Rule 1, remember that Rocket League is just a game, and goals are only a part of the game.
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