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Re: The problem with arena and can't stop
Posted: 08 August 2024, 19:26
by 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.
Re: The problem with arena and can't stop
Posted: 09 August 2024, 03:53
by Shadow00Fox
Jellby wrote: ↑08 August 2024, 19:26
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?
Re: The problem with arena and can't stop
Posted: 09 August 2024, 08:17
by Jellby
It's the "PLAY NOW" link at the top, or
https://boardgamearena.com/lobby
Re: The problem with arena and can't stop
Posted: 12 August 2024, 18:06
by Shadow00Fox
Thanks! Since discovering the difference in lobbies, haven't seen another bronze player!
Re: The problem with arena and can't stop
Posted: 12 August 2024, 18:47
by 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

Re: The problem with arena and can't stop
Posted: 12 August 2024, 20:05
by Shadow00Fox
Jellby wrote: ↑12 August 2024, 18:47
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....