2v2 random: why it really sucks. A lot.

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(09-02-2013 05:52 AM)Thrutchy Wrote:  I assume random and arranged share a common hidden ranking system. If the matchmaking system matches opponents that each have a fairly equal chance of winning, what's so bad about matching different types of opponents? A random team should typically have more skilled players vs an arranged team because of the randomness. It is like a 1v1 match between a player that always uses veggies vs a player that always uses adorables. The veggie player probably has more general skill given that the special is harder to ise effectively.

This is exactly what I was going to say. It's too bad everyone seemed to gloss over your crucial point.

Assuming the system is working correctly, the system tries to make all players win half the time. What type of team you are against is inconsequential assuming the system works. If you are in a random team and get an arranged team, it means the system thinks that despite the advantage of being arranged that your opponents have, you still have a 50% chance of winning (implying that you derive an equal advantage from something else to compensate for the lack of a chosen partner).