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Posted by: III Kirby III
Posted by: TuffJuice
2) Due to number 1 and the fact that you don't have much exp in that playlist, you have a low hidden trueskill, thus propagating the issue that you match lower skilled opponents
Just curious, do you really think that effects the restrictions?
7 people in my party had at least 1,000+ XP in the playlist, with some individuals having excess of 10,000 XP in the playlist, literally. Do you think we don't get a competitive match only because I'm in there? Not being facetious, I'm just curious. Its not like I have 2 XP, I have almost 300. I would think the system should recognize that when I have 20,000+ collective XP in my party, that matching us against players of a significantly lower global trueskill & guests is not conducive to a quality MM experience for either team.
I would think if social restrictions actually work, we wouldn't get games like that so frequently.
BTB for teams of 50s should be done in scheduled custom games. That way you won't have to play Heavies or games that become total standoffs like slayer on Avalanche.
I use Squad Battle as substitute for BTB. I consider them similar, except that Squad Battle has less problems with lag/latency, more variety in the maps & gametypes, and the strictly tailored matchmaking restrictions of a ranked playlist that I prefer.
I'm pretty sure the restrictions are much more relaxed in BTB due to the number of players. Tighter restrictions would cause the matching process to take way too long. As I see it the biggest problem for you to enjoy a challenge in BTB are your teammates. Imagine playing Team Slayer 30 high with your current crew, game after game. You'd be waiting a pretty long time to find another team that could put up a decent fight.
I totally understand the Squad angle and that makes the most sense. I love that play list too. You can enjoy most of the better aspects of BTB w/o its inherent flaws. The only problem I have with it are my friends (who I like playing with) are not highly ranked. The wide discrepancy in our ranks, along with the tighter skill restrictions, makes it nearly impossible to find a game. The few times I've played with similarly ranked teammates we got cheated on every other game.
I know you've offered team picking to me, and I've given it a try with others (unfortunately it was with Europeans and I played lagged out), but just like you, I like playing with my current FL so Squad is not always an option.
[Edited on 09.01.2010 8:28 AM PDT]