Guild Wars 2

I just wanted to make a post to serve as a place where we, the community, can let Anet know our thoughts on whether we would like our MMR to be visible or not, and where we can discuss the pros/cons etc. Based on the recent state of the game held with Jon Peters and Jon Sharp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0togRMEc_o) it seems they are leaning against making it visible. So please voice your opinions on the subject and hopefully Anet will Listen.

Personally, I’m a big supporter Ratings of any kind being visable. I really think it gives newer and mid level players something clear to strive for. Emergently, benchmarks with in the rating systems form that serve to distinguish the overall skill level of players with in said rating range. For example let’s say that ratings of 1800-1999 is average and 2000-2199 are above average and 2200+ is considered top level. It provides a clear area and goal for a newer player to strive for and work towards, adding progression to the game that doesn’t have a negative affect on balance.

I’m sure there are those of you out there who have had a goal of reaching a certain rating or division and know the joy of finally breaking into it. Like finally getting into Masters League in SC2 or Finally breaking 2k in Arena, it’s been a prestige that’s loomed in front of you, that perhaps famous players of your respective game are a part of, that you’d like to be a part of too. This also would greatly help the streaming scene of this game, which is pretty dismal these days (don’t think I’ve ever seen a channel break over 300 viewers since the first month of release) If you can clearly display something like “2.2k rating Guardian streaming” Just as an example. It gives the viewer the ability to watch an objectively skilled player who can back up his skill level with proof without having to invest the time, as a viewer, watching him and just deciding if he’s good among the sea of other streamers out there.

More is on the line and the scene becomes more competitive as you can clearly see how you stack up against the rest. More importantly, you will be able to find people of similar skill levels to play with outside of the built in matchmaking system on any medium out there, so if you are part of a 1850 rating team looking for a 5th to play as your bunker, you can find someone.

These are just my thoughts, please feel free to disagree or agree, I just want there to be no illusions as to what the community wants for Anet. Thank you.

mmr should def be visible.

I remember when I was a 1300 rated chessplayer, I made the goal to hit 1700 rating. Had I not had the simple rating goal to see my progress I would most likely never have committed to chess the way I did

And boy, I’m glad I did. Chess is my favorite thing.. ever!

ps: I eventually made 2k rating, ujelly.

Oni.5429:

mmr should def be visible.

I remember when I was a 1300 rated chessplayer, I made the goal to hit 1700 rating. Had I not had the simple rating goal to see my progress I would most likely never have committed to chess the way I did

And boy, I’m glad I did. Chess is my favorite thing.. ever!

I actually have a printed out picture of you on my ceiling and I fall asleep staring at it every night because one day I want to have beautiful hair like you. That is my goal.

I would like to at least have the option to show my rating. They can have an opt in feature for people who want it hidden.

waka.9826:

I actually have a printed out picture of you on my ceiling and I fall asleep staring at it every night because one day I want to have beautiful hair like you. That is my goal.

That’s not creepy at all. O.O

yes, it should be visible!