So they threw balance out the window with this patch but I still can't play this game with 3 friends at different ranks

Having a group of 4-5 players on this game is an absolute nightmare. You need to split up just to finish placements then one person gets slightly ahead in rank and can no longer play with the rest. Alternatively you can start another account and solo queue until you are at the same rank. Both terrible options.

Why these developers would ever decide to limit the way people can play the game with their friends is beyond me.