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Gears of War TrueSkill ranking: A wrong move for Microsoft? |
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If you've visited Microsoft's Gears of War forums, you probably have spotted this:
"Yes, itÂ’s a cert requirement. You may not choose who you get to play with in a ranked match and you may not keep the session together. The theory is this prevents collaborative cheating (I kill you ten times, now you me, etc.)...The players youÂ’ll meet arenÂ’t random. They are the best fit for your skill level."
To some, this sounds like something Microsoft's reprisal against Halo 2 cheaters, but we're talking about Gears of War (GoW) here, so let's get it straight. Gears of War, Microsoft says, will be played according to the prerequisite that all ranked matches must be based on skill. This means you won't be able to play tactically with any of your Xbox Live friends anymore.
Those who know better argue that Microsoft's goal is to avoid friends boosting their own rank with each other and getting achievements and so on. The TrueSkill ranking system, which matches you with other players of roughly the same ability, supposedly assures a fair game. In fact, Microsoft has now required all 360 games to come with a ranked multiplayer that picks “random” people to play against (a bit of a confusion here, since it picks the people closest to your skill, therefore not truly random at best). Epic supported it since games without such a feature won't ship.
It may be a dealbreaker for a lot of Xbox Live gamers, others may not give a whit, but others may simply find this upsetting. GoW is supposed to be a game that exploits teamwork, and players are always looking forward to band with their buddies to win. However, Microsoft also has a ground for implementing this rule, as it prevents cheating (level-boosting) in the game. Question is, do all players actually care about ranks? Sure, Microsoft's move is all in the best interest of the players, and we certainly appreciate it. TrueSkill ranking system has been implemented in other games such as Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, so other players aren't bothered.
But then again, there are some gamers who are bothered by the ranking system. So, what's your opinion on this?
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now with this stupid "True Skill" ranking bull*****, i won't be able to enjoy games online with who i choose, i won't be able to play with my family, who are the only gamers i know anyway.
great, we all just gave microsoft about 3 grand+ total, only to get ***** on.
looks like PC is the only way to be "free" and have all the options/possibilities.
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If that is the case Im not worried one bit, its just a fricking rank I can do without it as long as I can still team with my buddies for massive genocide ^_^
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Personally, I love playing online, but really, only against my buddies. I'm not the type to just pick up a game against anyone, so that'd blow if it was every match, seems like it should still let you play for fun with any of your buddies.
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Play with your friends in an unranked match.
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Unranked match = you invite your friends.
Fair enough. Every sports game has been like that so no need to cry kiddies.
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Player Matches = Friends+strateg y+a few kills = other team quitting
They *****ed up the online. Me and another group of people are just going to play ranked matches and we are going to teamkill EVERYTIME we play a ranked match just to show them how bad they *****ed up.
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btw, 13, that is the worst idea I've ever heard.
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the only thing you CANT do, is Invite them into the ranked lobby/game.
But.....you can always start a ranked lobby, have your buddys go to Custom Match and find yoru room and join....
wah-la. just like Ghost Recon...
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Also, the suggestion of searching for a friends game is far from practical. You do make a good point however, because if this is allowed, then why not incorperate ranked party matchmaking in the first place?
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Just play with friends unranked...if you don't buy this game only because of this one thing, then you are a dumbass, chances are you wouldn't have reached top 10 ranked anyway so it's not a big deal.
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If you really care about your rank and winning ranked games, get a life.
They should just remove ranks and leaderboards altogether, they only promote cheating and wasting your whole life away to be in the top 10. They wouldn't have to do this if there were no ranked games would they?
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Understand the article before you post retarded *****. IDIOTS. I *****ING HATE THIS COUNTRY BECAUSE OF ALL MORONS WHO LIVE HERE.
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Good work MS. Keep up the good work.
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13 had it right... in ranked games with not friends (people you can count on) you just have noobs who will teamkill horde a weapon they can't use and just be cannon fodder.
why play unranked games and win with my friends if they aren't going to count for my skill????
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As soon as they create a ranked game, look for a ranked game that is similar or the same as the game your looking for and chances are you'll get in that game. There are so many more. And if you hate it so much. Dont bother getting it.
Dont talk back because i dont read view this site often.
gt- ssj3goku7
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