This really deserves its own thread with a proper headline, instead of buried in another thread midway. The issues proposed by McKenna are shown below:
I wanted to address the idea of moving world linking to monthly instead of every 2 months, since it is being brought up more and more frequently.
The team isn’t opposed to this idea; we actually think it would be beneficial to move to monthly because it would allow us to iterate faster on how we are calculating which worlds should be linked. However, the main reason for not doing this right now is the matchmaking algorithm, Glicko. Each time we shuffle worlds via world linking it takes about 4 weeks’ worth of matches before Glicko begins to reliably match make those new worlds into balanced matches. If we did world linking monthly, Glicko would not be able to create balanced matchups.
Our next priority poll is going to be asking if players would rather have us work on adding rewards to skirmishes (and possibly other feedback items being collected from this thread) or replace Glicko matchmaking with a 1-up 1-down system (wherein the winner moves up a tier and the loser moves down a tier.) The 1-up 1-down system should work better with monthly linkings than Glicko, so we are most likely going to hold off on 1 month linkings until that system is in.
Another possibility we could pursue is 1 month linkings, but use the Glicko offset system to guarantee the matches. Alternatively, we could manually change Glicko ratings to what we believe they should be for each world. Either option would force worlds to start out closer to being in the correct tier and thus give better matches faster. These options are contentious, so even if everyone on the forums seemed to like this idea it would be something we would poll on.
Unless they visit every server 24/7 for a sample period, they’re subject to the same issues as the “he who screams loudest on the forum gets his way” laws.
The polls are really the better accurate measure of overall player views.
Four trebs in the swamp by Golanta, with 6 catas and then ballis and acs, all manned, open field. Was gobsmacked lol.
Was even more impressed by scouting Klovan, and see a single Kodash thief, then BOOM! Five golems at the gate with a massive blob; all coordinated/veiled by thieves, and instantly appearing as out of thin air.
P.S. Is your name after the wine? Then I saw you in the liquor store the other day
I wanted to address the idea of moving world linking to monthly instead of every 2 months, since it is being brought up more and more frequently.
The team isn’t opposed to this idea; we actually think it would be beneficial to move to monthly because it would allow us to iterate faster on how we are calculating which worlds should be linked. However, the main reason for not doing this right now is the matchmaking algorithm, Glicko. Each time we shuffle worlds via world linking it takes about 4 weeks’ worth of matches before Glicko begins to reliably match make those new worlds into balanced matches. If we did world linking monthly, Glicko would not be able to create balanced matchups.
Our next priority poll is going to be asking if players would rather have us work on adding rewards to skirmishes (and possibly other feedback items being collected from this thread) or replace Glicko matchmaking with a 1-up 1-down system (wherein the winner moves up a tier and the loser moves down a tier.) The 1-up 1-down system should work better with monthly linkings than Glicko, so we are most likely going to hold off on 1 month linkings until that system is in.
Another possibility we could pursue is 1 month linkings, but use the Glicko offset system to guarantee the matches. Alternatively, we could manually change Glicko ratings to what we believe they should be for each world. Either option would force worlds to start out closer to being in the correct tier and thus give better matches faster. These options are contentious, so even if everyone on the forums seemed to like this idea it would be something we would poll on.
This needs its own thread please. Not buried in the middle of a long one.
See what I would do is just tag up and offer an option to follow a commander. People will naturally gravitate to the guy who is inclusive and encourages all forms of team play.
And then buddy with his “rules” will wonder where his blob went.
My bet is on Piken, sorry FSP (PS has got Jayne).
Also, after this matchup, I’d really love to hear what the devs are planning for the future.
That is without snark, btw.
I think things will eventually even out and those seeking lower pop fights will find them.
I actually predict a resurgence in interest in GW2 come fall, after kids are back in school, looking for RVR and finding only one option (if you like ESO you’d be playing it).
It’s endgame for a lot of folks and it provides engaging play for the past four years.
What they need to realize is motivation of that passion though.
It’s not guilds.
It’s servers.
Capitalize on that attachment and boost it back up, with special rewards for each server (that would gain Anet some coin actually with loot chasers)… a title, a unique piece of designed armour for each server (make it chest piece please), you have people hooked. I would love to see unique armour made for each server (which will only encourage the collectors, but they’ll move anyhow).
I was very happy to see folks attached to changes to server. That means community lives there.
Pay attention to that: it’s the reason other big MMOs have survived with subs. *(Investment) for more than 10 years.
Other side of that is you don’t jump/stomp, you make a new friend. Just had a guy from Holland who had a European vacation with all the people he met in wvw. Surfed for two full months at people’s houses.
If you consider the terrible linking/repair hammer/cannon polls as top priority idk anymore.
I’m actually grateful for the polls or we would be back to “he who yells loudest” form of game development. Even if I wasn’t thrilled about the cannons and repair hammer, I’m willing to accept what the majority wants, rather than caving to a temper tantrum.
I can’t use TS, but I am constantly given scout of the week because I’m effective.
People who choose not to use their ENTIRE team, are missing out, plain and simple.
To the OP. If you see that commander on the map, switch to one that will work with you. And leave the other guy wondering why he’s losing the map.
I have a great deal of respect for my commanders who work with my limitations. They are the ones that gather a huge crowd the minute they appear on the map.
Remember when enemy necro and ranger pets used to run through the shut gate, dutifully path up the stairs and start chewing on you on the wall above, while their masters were on the ground outside?
To be fair, Deso is the last server who needs to complain, being linked 2 out of 3 times and facing now what they did to other server for 4 months straight.
I know nothing of that, I mentioned Deso as an example because I play there, but I know we’re not the only ones.
Generally this is not fair towards any server and linking should be done properly.
Sure you do. We just talked about in your other thread.
Nobody ever authorised you to speak on other’s behalf. Who are you to judge what they are or are not aware of.
When I say I am not aware of that I am not. Just because I mention Deso and play Deso I have to be aware of everything that happens / has happened in the past on Deso, right?
I have a life, I don’t keep track of every foot that ever stepped into the arena, or how one server was underpopulated in the past. If it happened, bad for them, they should have spoken up. It’s exactly as stated in my signature – the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for people to do nothing when they obviously see something is not right.
To be fair, Deso is the last server who needs to complain, being linked 2 out of 3 times and facing now what they did to other server for 4 months straight.
I know nothing of that, I mentioned Deso as an example because I play there, but I know we’re not the only ones.
Generally this is not fair towards any server and linking should be done properly.
Sure you do. We just talked about in your other thread.
Ok, maybe you enjoy such cat and mouse games, I don’t. I dont wanna secretly ppt maps, i wanna fight cause (big surprise comes now!) it’s a pvp mode and therefore i am not that much interested in pvd.
But facing server who are constantly outnumbering you or are close to non existent during the day (hello baruch bay) and have insane blobbs after 11pm as well, there is not much fighting.
Don’t have to pvd to break up a blob. Jumping maps reduces their numbers.
The whole matchup Kodash vs Baruch vs Far Shiverpeaks & Whiteside Ridge & Fissure of Woe in a one picture.
Needless to say: I´m out of this.
Pssst .. there’s two other exits. Sneak out the back and flip something behind them. They’ll lose their minds and stop with the stupid spawn camping.
Pssst .. guess what happens, if you sneak out and flip something elsewhere? Right, a group of fsp-gankers or the whole zerg shows up. And they will do so continuously.
Btw we still did not manage to get back our keep, cause they are spawncamping like crazy and the garrison is completely filled with siege. A very fine matchup indeed.
Pssst there are three other maps. EB tends to be for the new at wvw, you likely won’t get that on the other maps. And with nobody feeding them loot bags from spawn on EB, they’ll get bored and go away.
Or you can continue to feed them.
Fun Fact:
We joined a border with 40 people and were outnumbered.
Yup we had them last match. Just don’t feed them. Hop maps, make a game of it and drive them bonkers
Deso was paired almost every match except the most recent, and you never saw anyone from Deso on the forums complaining.
That said, I think EU should revert back the way it was before linking, as the linking was mostly to fix an NA issue, and EU (for the most part) was fine as separate servers.
The whole matchup Kodash vs Baruch vs Far Shiverpeaks & Whiteside Ridge & Fissure of Woe in a one picture.
Needless to say: I´m out of this.
Pssst .. there’s two other exits. Sneak out the back and flip something behind them. They’ll lose their minds and stop with the stupid spawn camping.
Pssst .. guess what happens, if you sneak out and flip something elsewhere? Right, a group of fsp-gankers or the whole zerg shows up. And they will do so continuously.
Btw we still did not manage to get back our keep, cause they are spawncamping like crazy and the garrison is completely filled with siege. A very fine matchup indeed.
Pssst there are three other maps. EB tends to be for the new at wvw, you likely won’t get that on the other maps. And with nobody feeding them loot bags from spawn on EB, they’ll get bored and go away.
Might not be a hack. I have 3 screens set with surround view. I can hit places with an AC that people with one screen can never reach. Field of view option can also do this sometimes.
Yes but the mighty and wonderful Tyler fixed that a while back. The code must have been reset then.
Perhaps if we ask nicely the “real life hero” will fix it again.
I’m NA, east coast, I actually get better ping in EU than I do on my NA account.
I’m not sure you’d get the same on the west side of the continent tho.
NA prime time you’re looking at smaller skirmishes, not big blobbing — but it’s still there. Just prepare yourself to be scrappy. I actually found after I moved to EU three years ago from NA, that I really learned my class and, at least for me, I improved dramatically.
Example of EU: Dude! We have outmanned on map and there’s an enemy blob here why the heck are you trying to flip SM?!!
Nah, it’s kinda the same, coverage will triumph over all… But at least we can now play to win small matches (skirmishes) instead of bothering with a week long score.
Sounds like maybe EU should go back to not having linkings at all. Weren’t you all having pretty good matches before linkings? Well except for the low low tiers? Maybe just link the low low tiers and leave the tops alone.
And are you saying that each time you move into a new guild you get a server transfer?
Oh no, that wouldn’t be gamed at all.
Nope.
If your guild is truly spectacular and you’ve found a home, then move to them. If you can’t move to them because the server is full, then either convince them to move to a lower tier, or find another guild. Sorry.
What you’re suggesting is a way to jam in more people into already full/overcrowded servers via the guild tied to servers method. You’d be shoving out people who are already there.
