DumDumDugn wrote: Tanking only helps lightning rounds and it only helps those that can make top 25 get into the top 5. It doesn't affect newer players whatsoever since they can't sniff the top 25 for that shift to matter to them.
casuist wrote: And yes, the real problem is not tanking. A better matchmaking system would help. But ultimately, people are creative and so will find ways to exploit almost any system. As I said before, it's all about what you can get away with. It might be beneficial to have a 10minute timer before you can be matched with the same person again. I have noticed that I'm not seeing the same 5-10 people over and over again recently but they still do repeat fairly often. Personally, I'd like to have an attack button next to each of the top 10 in any given tournament. Sure it'd be really hard to stay up there but hey, anyone who manages to stay up top really deserves to be there. Pretty sure most would disagree with me so I'm not gonna argue for it. I just think it'd be more fun and exciting in terms of competition.
Misguided wrote: Yup, gamers will exploit any system. The problem here is that it has at least the potential to adversely impact the experience of newer players. I don't think that's a major issue, but hey, I could be mistaken. If you think about it, most everything about the game rewards players for taking advantage of others, either because they are weaker or because the other person has a bunch more points, so is unlikely to retaliate. You might not be seeing that, but I sure have, and it is a real problem. Getting stuck with the same 6 people again and again, all of whom have 100+ points less than you is not fun. Interesting idea with the attack button. I think that would lead to piling on at the end of tournaments and make them feel like Hood lightning rounds, which isn't a good thing, but like that you're thinking outside the box.
casuist wrote: Personally, I'd like to have an attack button next to each of the top 10 in any given tournament. Sure it'd be really hard to stay up there but hey, anyone who manages to stay up top really deserves to be there. Pretty sure most would disagree with me so I'm not gonna argue for it. I just think it'd be more fun and exciting in terms of competition.
MrMeer wrote: I must say, the more I think about it, the more I like to OP's original idea. (the fact that I tank tremendously, and would miss it notwithstanding.... )