Jason Sera
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2013.05.10 18:16:00 -
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I think trying to level matchmaking so "newbie" players can enjoy the game is a great idea. However, I would also suggest trying to balance matchmaking based on skill...and I only mean in public matches. PC and FW need to be merciless and difficult.
The fact is, I've been playing games for the last 30 or so years and to be quite frank, I'm not very good. No matter how much I play and practice, I'm just not very good. I buy a ton of games, play a ton of games and trade in a ton of games. I am helpful to the games industry economy. I am the type of player that would subscribe yearly for EVE because I'll never be good enough to earn Plex to subsidize my playing. I spend money on DUST and intend to for a long time. Sadly, I find matchmaking about as merciless as FW right now. I've been in the beta since June. I know how to play...I'm just bad. I run a 0.55 K/D ratio. In fact, in every multiplayer shooter I play I have about a 0.55 K/D ratio. No matter how long I play, I won't get better. However, my SP and WP will continue to increase and eventually eclipse any matchmaking limits you set for "newbies." So, how about balancing matchmaking based on skill too. Perhaps you could utilize K/D ratio as an indication on skill level. I am sure there are plenty of players or would be players that are in the same boat as me.
I understand this is New Eden. "Adapt or Die!" I get that, that's awesome for FW and PC...and I hope to get good enough to be able to participate in FW and PC...but it's not going to happen. I want to be part of the community...to socialize, make friends, play games and maybe even go to Fanfest someday. I think that would be remarkable! However, I fear that merciless matchmaking simply pushes people who want to be here away. People who want to be part of the community for the long haul and people who want to spend money in New Eden so all of the good players don't have to and can go concentrate on FW and PC are leaving and spending money on other games. And I think that's tragic because I find this universe and this community to be amazing.
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