The problem with arena and can't stop

[Jellby]

The EAS score is used for the final exchange, but it's not used for matchmaking. For matchmaking only the leagues count, so two elite players, one with 1700 and one with 1300 will always be a possible match (and there will be a lot of points exchanged if the 1700 player loses).

I haven't played much arena, but I have never seen *my* restrictions not obeyed. I've seen reports from others, but haven't seen it in my case. So for all I know, setting restrictions in the "old lobby" and queueing in the "old lobby" works.

[Shadow00Fox]

The EAS score is used for the final exchange, but it's not used for matchmaking. For matchmaking only the leagues count, so two elite players, one with 1700 and one with 1300 will always be a possible match (and there will be a lot of points exchanged if the 1700 player loses).

I haven't played much arena, but I have never seen *my* restrictions not obeyed. I've seen reports from others, but haven't seen it in my case. So for all I know, setting restrictions in the "old lobby" and queueing in the "old lobby" works.

Which is the old lobby? Do all the settings not carry over between both types of lobbies perhaps like I thought?

[Jellby]

It's the "PLAY NOW" link at the top, or https://boardgamearena.com/lobby

[Shadow00Fox]

It's the "PLAY NOW" link at the top, or https://boardgamearena.com/lobby

Thanks! Since discovering the difference in lobbies, haven't seen another bronze player!

[Jellby]

But you've still suffered -28 and -29, which once again proves that setting level restrictions once you are in elite is not much of a safeguard

[Shadow00Fox]

But you've still suffered -28 and -29, which once again proves that setting level restrictions once you are in elite is not much of a safeguard

Don't remind me lol
Yes... but psychologically, they ain't bronze....