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[Tsalrioth]

So, I have found my major grip with the game. The matchmaking seems to be fucked today. It was constantly messing up on the levels. Having a team of all low teens players with maybe one level 30+ facing a team where the average level is high 30s is just not fun, and it was that was all evening.

The game tends to make matching based on the star rating and not the level of the player.  Alot of the time you will see the 30s, but they will have a lower rating then the teens who are probably on there third or 4th char, and have a much higher rating even if there lower.  The game also likes to balance the high rating players with pretty awful low rating ones, so even if you end up against the high ranked ones.. your pretty much guaranteed to stomp the rest of the team. 

If your worried about playing against the high levels, try to shoot for the 3 point control maps when there out.  Those maps are pretty frustrating as no matter how well you seem to do, your team will loose the other points while your not there, but it means you can work around the high levels on the other side.

The AVA really is the draw of this game.  When the outcome of the battle matters, it really makes it more interesting.  And the AVA weapons are fun to play with, though they do unbalance a match bad if just on side has them.  Still not sure its actually worth paying monthly for just that part though. 

[01101010]

I like the robot maps :(

But it will open up the possibility to custom build your toon for a game type. Everyone does have 8 slots to work with.

Perhaps I should be a bit less severe. I disllike the robot map because I have little utility being a lower level and having no access to anything but a fire bomb. Perhaps with venom and emp, I will enjoy it better, but sniping on that map is just retarded.

[01101010]

The game tends to make matching based on the star rating and not the level of the player.  Alot of the time you will see the 30s, but they will have a lower rating then the teens who are probably on there third or 4th char, and have a much higher rating even if there lower.  The game also likes to balance the high rating players with pretty awful low rating ones, so even if you end up against the high ranked ones.. your pretty much guaranteed to stomp the rest of the team.  

The matchmaking system works the following way:

- It will try to match up players of similar skill level
- It will try to match up players of similar levels
- It will distribute the classes as close as possible (no match starts with more then +1 of a class)
- It will account for the fact that teams entering a match have a higher rating

These along with a bunch of other condition are all in, but:
If it starts taking too long to get a match going then it will extend the matchmaking criteria (like expending the level range, skill levels difference, etc)

SOURCE

How it is explained to work now; however, I believe patch 1.1 addresses matchmaking.

I will keep my palty 1.5 star rating - as if that really means anything at this point. 

[Mrbloodworth]

Clearly Morfiend is just more skilled at this game than he thinks he is then, as the "Machine" is tossing 30's at him. lol.

[Morfiend]

Clearly Morfiend is just more skilled at this game than he thinks he is then, as the "Machine" is tossing 30's at him. lol.

While I would like to think that, the "stars" dont seem to carry over between character. I dont know if its only a display bug or if it really doesnt carry over. But no matter what a level 6 Robo vs a level 45 Assault is not fun.

[01101010]

Clearly Morfiend is just more skilled at this game than he thinks he is then, as the "Machine" is tossing 30's at him. lol.

While I would like to think that, the "stars" dont seem to carry over between character. I dont know if its only a display bug or if it really doesnt carry over. But no matter what a level 6 Robo vs a level 45 Assault is not fun.

It is when the lvl 6 wins. 

[brellium]

Clearly Morfiend is just more skilled at this game than he thinks he is then, as the "Machine" is tossing 30's at him. lol.

While I would like to think that, the "stars" dont seem to carry over between character. I dont know if its only a display bug or if it really doesnt carry over. But no matter what a level 6 Robo vs a level 45 Assault is not fun.

The Stars don't carry over between charecters

Also I am starting to hate playing a medic, it would seem I have the ability to pick the worst assualt to follow around (the ones with the worst cases of tunnel vision). Maybe I'm just bitter after playing recon where you MUST have a good sense of what's going on around you.

[Draegan]

Medic's are nasty once they get all their abilities.

[Morfiend]

Also I am starting to hate playing a medic, it would seem I have the ability to pick the worst assualt to follow around (the ones with the worst cases of tunnel vision).

I know what you mean. When I play medic in TF2, your team really tries to protect you, in GA they just seem to go on with their business.

[01101010]

Seems surveys are the new black...considering I just got one from HiRez. Still not convinced this is not a diversionary tactic to prompt theorycrafting on the forums. For once, I really hope I am wrong.

[Mrbloodworth]

Seems surveys are the new black...considering I just got one from HiRez. Still not convinced this is not a diversionary tactic to prompt theorycrafting on the forums. For once, I really hope I am wrong.

They send them out quite often.

Also, Test is up, with new goodness. New patch is shooting for early next week. then Test receives the new content.

[01101010]

Seems surveys are the new black...considering I just got one from HiRez. Still not convinced this is not a diversionary tactic to prompt theorycrafting on the forums. For once, I really hope I am wrong.

They send them out quite often.

Also, Test is up, with new goodness. New patch is shooting for early next week. then Test receives the new content.

I thought about jumping on the test server but was too busy losing my customary 10 pvp games to bother. That said, I am attempting to stock pile my other classes and assault is a blast.

[Draegan]

I hit 15 on my robo this morning.  Taking a break to dig out my car.

[Mrbloodworth]

I hope to be on tonight, and late into it, after a bit of work.

Something I did not know:

[Draegan]

I'm still loving the game.  Been playing it a lot over the last week or so.  Havn't see you on in a while Bloodworth other than Friday. 

I got my Robo up to 20 last night.  I need 10 more levels!

I need to get involved with crafting.  Apparently all the upgrades you can wear really add up later on.

I also want to get involved with AvA a little bit.

[01101010]

I'm still loving the game.  Been playing it a lot over the last week or so.  Havn't see you on in a while Bloodworth other than Friday. 

I got my Robo up to 20 last night.  I need 10 more levels!

I need to get involved with crafting.  Apparently all the upgrades you can wear really add up later on.

I also want to get involved with AvA a little bit.

If I could get a set block of time to actually play for anything more than two-maybe-three PvE games, I'd join teams more. Silly woman always bothering (bitching at) me.

[Mrbloodworth]

I'm still loving the game.  Been playing it a lot over the last week or so.  Havn't see you on in a while Bloodworth other than Friday. 

I was on a bit Saturday. Because of with other commitments, I don't have a steady time frame to play (anything).

I'm very much looking forward to the next patch, and the one after so, I'm trying to get ahead on things so I can free up more time.

[Draegan]

Gotcha.  I think I'm going to stick with the robo over the medic at the moment.

I was glancing at the forums earlier and a HiRez guy said that most people don't understand how powerful upgrades are.  All those 1%'s add up and stack with everything else.  Need to get a decent amount and prep for the repair kits that will be coming out with the patch.  Also repairs apparently take up 1/7th of the mats.

[Falconeer]

Game keeps being fun and addictive. I particularly like the fact that each mission, PvP or PvE, is 10 minutes long, max. Now that is what I call casual! This game perfecty fits my schedule right now: as many quick fixes I want, without conflicting with any other major commitment of my life.
Not to mention that playing is fun per se. The XP and leveling is more a bonus to me than a goal, I would play this anyway. So, not the best shooter, but absolutely decent, entertaining and smooth. I mean, I realized today that even something simple like not having to find a suitable server every time I want a match is a major covenience and awesomely fitting my scattered, complicated days.

[Furiously]

I bought it and am totally regretting it. Crimecraft is a better FPS than this.

[Falconeer]

Interesting. I should check Crimecraft then. I totally neglected it.

[Draegan]

Well it's technically not a FPS.  What didn't you like about it?

[Falconeer]

Patch 1.1 out tomorrow.

[Mrbloodworth]

I bought it and am totally regretting it. Crimecraft is a better FPS than this.

Having played crime craft, I can't imagine why you would say this, and I only say this due to crime craft being very buggy on basic levels with some very whacked out shooting mechanics. However as I have said many times, if you are looking for an ultra modern FPS with pixel perfect hit detection, head shots, leans, one shot knives, and dolphin diving.. this is not that game. It's way more arcade like, and I like this about it.

[Furiously]

It all just seems so rock-paper-shotgunish. With the engineer being the rock and shotgun. And recon being the paper.

[Draegan]

All three classes are pretty damn balanced.  I can kill any class and any class can kill me depending on skill. 

Recon's (or snipers) irritate the shit out of me, constantly taking down my turrets and killing me.

[Mrbloodworth]

Good stuff in the new patch, some persional highlights:

*  Mission Screen: When joining the Mercenary PvP queue, players have checkboxes to select the Map Types to queue for (Control, Breach, Demolition, Payload, Scramble).
* Mission Screen: When joining a PvE queue, players have the ability to "Only join a balanced team." If this option is chosen, it may take longer to get a match, but you will be ensured of having one player from each class on your team.
* Loot drops: Plates now drop at 2x the previous rate in PvE missions.
*There are now separate armor and weapon blueprint vendors in the crafting area. Each vendor sells 42 blueprints that craft a specific item (rather than the random chance at a stat as prior).
* Upgrades: Upgrades can now be repaired using Repair Kits that can be crafted using blueprints purchased in the Prototyping Center in Dome City.
* Settings: An option has been added under Video Settings for a "borderless" window. This is most useful for fast alt-tabbing while running at your monitor's native resolution.
* Auction House: Several improvements to searching, filtering and sorting.
* PVP: No more than 4 players of the same class will be match-made into a mission on the same side.
* PVP: Overtime is now limited to a maximum of 3 minutes. If the attackers do not capture the objective during this time, the Defenders win.
* PVP: The game-type (Breach, Control, etc) is now visible on the loading screen for each PvP map.
* Equip Screen: Improved tooltips for level/skill/seasonal requirements.
* Human Resources: Dye Vendor #3 has gone off strike and is now back at work.
* Venom Bomb II no longer injures teammates (bug fix)

Linky to release notes.

The next patch is more content, open PvE/PvP areas, quests, ETC.. Due out in "few" weeks.

Also, not sure how many of you know about how many mechs there are in this game.  

[Draegan]

We need to join another Agency or something because I want to get into some AvA.  My Robo hit level 23 last night and holy shit is he a monster.

[Mrbloodworth]

We need to join another Agency or something because I want to get into some AvA.  My Robo hit level 23 last night and holy shit is he a monster.

As soon as mandible gets back from his cruse, we will be looking for a more active alliance.

[Draegan]

Oh so that's where he's been.  

Edit:
This weekend is going to be busy for me, but we should spend some time farming PVE for crafting materials for decent upgrades.

[Mrbloodworth]

Oh so that's where he's been. 

Yeah, his sister is getting married. I don't really want to break up the agency, I think we have made some bonds here I don't want to wreck.If we can find a more active alliance, then we don't need to break the agency. But if it comes to it, then thats what needs to happen.

[Draegan]

Oh I'd rather not break it up either.  I'm having fun.  I forgot the whole Alliance thing lets you get involved as well so disregard that part.

[01101010]

If my frame rates would improve some, I might actually have a better time methinks. The slideshow that is the point, as it is now, is not fun at all. Nothing like trying to melee someone who is suddenly there and then not there to make me nutty.

[Draegan]

I don't remember your computer being so shitty for Aion.

[Mrbloodworth]

If my frame rates would improve some, I might actually have a better time methinks. The slideshow that is the point, as it is now, is not fun at all. Nothing like trying to melee someone who is suddenly there and then not there to make me nutty.

What are you running? Where are you located?