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[Mister Blastman]

It really exists.

Don't believe me?

I have PROOF!

This is the reason there are SOOOOOO many threads about ELO.

If the matchmaker were fixed, the player population would be properly segmented so those who want to play with steering wheels will be grouped with others who have them and those who use mouse/keyboard will be grouped versus them. Well, not just that, it'd also factor in their ELO and tonnage too.

I have a theory, however, that might explain why some people with really high ELO scores are grouped with so many sub-100 damage players...

It might be the matchmaker is actually taking these trial mech/new players with the base default starting score of 1200 or 1300 (not sure exactly the number) and including them in the calculation and grouping for a game. What if the matchmaker instead ignored those newbie players and only grouped +/- players from that range with X number of games... say 50 games with more "experienced" players? This might actually help solve part of the problem...

Edited by Mister Blastman, 18 March 2013 - 08:20 AM.

[Kobold]

People like to complain, and it is easy to complain about things that they don't understand (and/or are not fully explained).

[Zaptruder]

Mister Blastman, on 18 March 2013 - 07:47 AM, said:

Is that the Steering Wheel Underhive really exists.

Don't believe me?

I have PROOF!

If the matchmaker were fixed, the player population would be properly segmented so those who want to play with steering wheels will be grouped with others who have them and those who use mouse/keyboard will be grouped versus them. Well, not just that, it'd also factor in their ELO and tonnage too.

I have a theory, however, that might explain why some people with really high ELO scores are grouped with so many sub-100 damage players...

It might be the matchmaker is actually taking these trial mech/new players with the base default starting score of 1200 or 1300 (not sure exactly the number) and including them in the calculation and grouping for a game. What if the matchmaker instead ignored those newbie players and only grouped +/- players from that range with X number of games... say 50 games with more "experienced" players? This might actually help solve part of the problem...

Kobold, on 18 March 2013 - 07:48 AM, said:

People like to complain, and it is easy to complain about things that they don't understand (and/or are not fully explained).

A little from column A, a little from column B.

[Vassago Rain]

The steering wheel underhive is forever looming in the distance, attracing scrubs like a mosquito light in the dark.

[Mister Blastman]

It is. It is totally real.

[MaddMaxx]

So it is your belief that only people of Indian decent are members of this "Hive" thing? No! Well then that picture is a racist based slander and should be pulled. Otherwise put yourself in the picture so we can see how the "real players" apparently play.

[Dishevel]

MaddMaxx, on 18 March 2013 - 08:29 AM, said:

So it is your belief that only people of Indian decent are members of this "Hive" thing? No! Well then that picture is a racist based slander and should be pulled. Otherwise put yourself in the picture so we can see how the "real players" apparently play.

So if the picture was of a white man driving the bus it would be racist against white males"?
White Woman?
Black Man?
Korean Gentleman?

What exactly do you have to do in a derogatory post to not be a racist?

Should we all have gender non specific, race non specific people outlines to post?

Or are you just one of those over sensitive people that blame racism for everything?

[Mister Blastman]

MaddMaxx, on 18 March 2013 - 08:29 AM, said:

So it is your belief that only people of Indian decent are members of this "Hive" thing? No! Well then that picture is a racist based slander and should be pulled. Otherwise put yourself in the picture so we can see how the "real players" apparently play.

Excuse me? Where on earth did I mention in my text:

Race
Creed
Origin
Ethnicity
etc.?


I didn't. It is a general picture of a guy in a bus. Get a GRIP! Race has nothing to do with it.

Sheesh!

You should go listen to this guy:


He eloquently explains what is wrong with America and the world.

[Gaan Cathal]

Dishevel, on 18 March 2013 - 08:34 AM, said:

So if the picture was of a white man driving the bus it would be racist against white males"?
White Woman?
Black Man?
Korean Gentleman?

What exactly do you have to do in a derogatory post to not be a racist?

Should we all have gender non specific, race non specific people outlines to post?

Or are you just one of those over sensitive people that blame racism for everything?

Mister Blastman, on 18 March 2013 - 08:36 AM, said:

Excuse me? Where on earth did I mention in my text:

Race
Creed
Origin
Ethnicity
etc.?


I didn't. It is a general picture of a guy in a bus. Get a GRIP! Race has nothing to do with it.

Sheesh!

I'm pretty sure you guys got trolled.

I really, really hope you guys got trolled.

Edited by Gaan Cathal, 18 March 2013 - 08:38 AM.

[Dishevel]

Gaan Cathal, on 18 March 2013 - 08:38 AM, said:

I'm pretty sure you guys got trolled.

I really, really hope you guys got trolled.

Me as well.
Though I personally have met many people (too many people) exactly like this.
I think there is a real good chance that this person really believes in what they are posting and that they are truly offended by the post.

[Gaan Cathal]

Dishevel, on 18 March 2013 - 08:39 AM, said:

Me as well.
Though I personally have met many people (too many people) exactly like this.
I think there is a real good chance that this person really believes in what they are posting and that they are truly offended by the post.

In which case, he is a racist **** who thinks Indians can't drive buses and/or be bad at computer games.

THEY HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS TO SUCK AS EVERYONE ELSE DAMMNIT!

[Ghogiel]

Dishevel, on 18 March 2013 - 08:34 AM, said:

So if the picture was of a white man driving the bus it would be racist against white males"?

Yes, that is correct.

ITT Racism and apologist racists.

[AnnoyingCat]

wait until a nub kills him

[Dishevel]

New rule.
If the first thing you do is call out racism where none has been seen to exist.
You are the racist.

[Gaan Cathal]

Dishevel, on 18 March 2013 - 08:51 AM, said:

New rule.
If the first thing you do is call out racism where none has been seen to exist.
You are the racist.

Does that mean tripping Godwin's Law makes you a ****?


Edit: Troll-*** censor. You can work it out.

Edited by Gaan Cathal, 18 March 2013 - 08:55 AM.

[Dishevel]

Gaan Cathal, on 18 March 2013 - 08:54 AM, said:

Does that mean tripping Godwin's Law makes you a ****?

Sure.
Why not?

[ItsAPotato]

I'm confused. What is this steering wheel underhive to which people keep referring?

[Mister Blastman]

ItsAPotato, on 18 March 2013 - 08:57 AM, said:

I'm confused. What is this steering wheel underhive to which people keep referring?

Didn't you see the picture? I thought it explains everything. The guy is using a steering wheel and a bus to drive a mech.

[Vassago Rain]

ItsAPotato, on 18 March 2013 - 08:57 AM, said:

I'm confused. What is this steering wheel underhive to which people keep referring?

It's like an airport map.

[MrPenguin]

What in the world is this thread.