Wow, people actually purposely circumvent the matchmaking system so they'll get matched against clearly less skilled players just so they can "pwn noobs lol"?? That's deeply pathetic. God, sometimes I hate online gaming.
Battle.net StarCraft II Matchmaking Too Good?
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If by scheme you mean, discourage you from smurfing for free, then yes. Why would you want another account other than to show off how weak-charactered you are in trouncing an inexperienced player?zamble said:
Or you can tell your flat mate to get his own game(and their own computer I'm guessing), and then bring on the battle with him.chozo_hybrid said:
I like this idea, and it gives some comfort knowing that they acknowledge it may work too well. But if someone is getting tired of the constant challenge, and wouldn't mind seeing if someone else might be doing good, there's always friends, online or known-rl.
Little brothers are always good to smurf on.
That is why he used it a manner that implied it was their only option, the way he said it was "they will have to perform action B before they will be able to perform action A." As in action B, buying a new game, is stopping them from performing action A circumventing the match making service.zamble said:
I honest don't know how you read: "They can perform action B anytime they want to get result A," out of what he said.
Actually getting matched against someone a bit better then you is one of the best ways to learn. If you are evenly matched you don't try new things, or really work at winning, you don't get to see new tactics, etc. I could go on but you should be getting the idea. Sure getting stomped is no fun, and your not likely to pick up on anything, but playing against someone just a bit better, well thats a real challenge, and it forces you to at last attempt to play at their level.boholikeu said:
I agree with you on the issue of horrible email namesAgorwal said:
I deffinitely agree with you.ninjajoeman said:
I am the kind of guy who tries not to read strategy guides, they cause players to follow the path of pre-destined build orders, allowing them to be easily countered.
I prefer learning tricks from my allies or enemies, or on occations; thinking completely new tactics on the spot (Well, atleast new to the person who is thinking the tactic on the spot).
Someone mentioned something of having to let others play your account on line and lower your score. Well I have something similar to say:
What about the people that play at Net Baaangs or internet coffees. Are they going to be forced to use elite accounts and be forced to be stomped?
Ah okay good to know. For a second I thought you could not play casual. That would be a stupid move on a game 10 years in development.Callex said:
seems like there is a simple fix for that. give player the option at the bottom that says,"RANDOMIZED MATCHMAKING" follow by disclaimer "Matches are randomized and are not based on rank or skill if you choose this option"
They throw out their match algorithm and just match you to other ppl who have that option toggled. Just give the players the choice, i mean i don't think its a new idea to actually leave it to the hands of the player. Pretty sure we don't need a nanny to tell us who we can and can't play with
They throw out their match algorithm and just match you to other ppl who have that option toggled. Just give the players the choice, i mean i don't think its a new idea to actually leave it to the hands of the player. Pretty sure we don't need a nanny to tell us who we can and can't play with
You would be surprised. Despite all the talk about Starcraft competitiveness the game is also famed for having a really good single player campaign. Not to mention that the game is fun even if you're playing AI.ark123 said:
Quite frankly I've always got the impression that the cries for a Starcraft 2 came from folk who wanted a new campaign, not the e-sports folk.
It's about time. I can't count how many times I've been stomped on both Warcraft III and Starcraft. I'm the type of guy who just wants to sit and build up a base first. But no; by the time I'm trying to get my resources to build a Barracks, all in the time of a minute, I'm getting Zerg-rushed.
It's a nice idea I just wish it affected me. Because inevitably I'll be ranked right at the bottom with the people who have spent "only" 8 years memorising build queues, practising micro and learning attack trees.
Anyway if they want to add this kind of flow I wonder if there may be better ways around it than wonky matchmaking. Maybe throw in co-op maps every now and then to give players a break.
Anyway if they want to add this kind of flow I wonder if there may be better ways around it than wonky matchmaking. Maybe throw in co-op maps every now and then to give players a break.
