#1 - Nov. 1, 2013, 8:37 p.m.
Dec 10th is the balance patch, while that is being worked on, is the new reward system on hold? Also I would assume the leaderboards and matching fix would come with it.
Is the new reward system being worked on?
#5 - Nov. 2, 2013, 11:56 p.m.
The balance changes are being done by the Skills and Combat team. The rewards are being done by the PvP team.
I believe we are getting close to revealing more details about the reward changes, but I’m not certain about when that will be.
The solo arena roster shuffling should be in the next update (11/12) unless we find a critical bug and have to back out the change. This change should eliminate the sync queuing, and do a great deal toward preventing lopsided matchups.
More significant changes to matchmaking will come sometime next year, and I’ve already been told I can write-up a blog post and start a conversation with you guys, so keep an eye out for that.
#7 - Nov. 3, 2013, 12:30 a.m.
Concurrent to rolling out the MMR fixes, please do a reset of the soloQ leaderboards.
This would require resetting everyone’s MMR, which is something we could do, but I’m not sure is something we’d want to do.
Also consider starting new people at a lower MMR
This is something we’ve been talking about for multiple reasons. I don’t recall if its something we’re doing soon though.
Oh, and fix decay so that 11-0 people don’t stay up top forever.
The decay seems fine to me, the problem is that they’ re taking advantage of the decay reset by playing every so often. Sit tight for news about how we will make this problem go away.
#16 - Nov. 3, 2013, 1:38 p.m.
Dear Anet,
What are you waiting to improve it?.
Dear playandchill.3908,
First off, thank you for taking the time to write to us. In answer to your question, we aren’t waiting. We have been improving PvP and will continue to improve it even more, it just takes time.
We understand your frustration, and rest assured we feel the same way about the time it takes to roll out changes.
Best regards,
Justin O’Dell
Server Programmer
PvP Team
ArenaNet
#28 - Nov. 5, 2013, 2:05 a.m.
1) What the new reward system will consist of
2) When the new reward system will be released
1) I don’t know. I’m busy writing servers, I haven’t read up on all the latest details. I’m also not sure if we are ready to discuss the details yet.
2) See #1. I don’t know if we’re rolling it out in phases or as one big drop.
Is there any plans on implementing “check” system to prevent 4v5 matches?
In the long(er) run, very likely. In the short run we’re looking at ways to improve the situation, and speculatively been searching for bugs that may be related.
#29 - Nov. 5, 2013, 2:10 a.m.
So why not reset everyone?
I brought this up at our Monday morning meeting, and it’s on the table.
#36 - Nov. 5, 2013, 1:11 p.m.
@Tichorum – Things change on a daily basis. We’ll be able to release details on the system when we have everything finalized. Releasing the information sooner than later isn’t going to make the update come any quicker.
That said, we’re working on a blog post to explain the upcoming changes.
Thank you for your patience.
#43 - Nov. 5, 2013, 4:06 p.m.
Okay, makes sense. Obviously releasing information isn’t going to make the update come sooner, but it will stop the kittening about what is coming and will give us something to look forward to rather than wonder about for the next three months.
Agreed! This is why we’re working on a blog that will detail the changes. Rest assured, this information will be available before the updates hit the servers. Trust me, we want to tell you guys everything…and we will. =)
#53 - Nov. 15, 2013, 7:44 p.m.
I hear your frustrations, Morf. In early December the PvP team will be able to preview what we’ve been working on and what we’ll continue to be working on in the new year. I think you guys will be happy with what we’ve come up with – I know I am.
Have a good weekend, all!