World of tanks preferential matchmaking removal

How does world of tanks matchmaking work?

World of Tanks matchmaking now follows a template-based algorithm. This means that the matchmaking system will try to fit players into a 3/5/7 matchmaking template, with a ±2 tier difference for each level. Ideally, the matchmaking system will create teams with only three tanks at top tier, five at mid-tier, and seven at the bottom.

How can I improve the experience for preferential tanks?

Goal: Improve the experience for preferential tanks while keeping the preferential matchmaking parameter and their unique characteristics intact. Solution: All-around vehicle rebalances on a tank-by-tank basis combined with matchmaker rule revision.

Are all tanks of the same tier the same?

Finally games where all tanks are of the same tier can occur, however the matchmaker will try to make a game of one of the other template types first. Some variance can occur in the 5/10 and 3/5/7 templates. There will never be more top tier tanks than middle or bottom tier tanks.

What are the most common matchmaking templates for tanks?

A 5/10 template is also common. Finally games where all tanks are of the same tier can occur, however the matchmaker will try to make a game of one of the other template types first. Some variance can occur in the 5/10 and 3/5/7 templates.

How does the matchmaking system work for tanks?

Additionally, the matchmaker attempts to match tanks in the same subclass and tier (such as Superheavies e.g. Maus, E 100, Type 5 Heavy etc. or Autoloading Mediums e.g. Bat.-Châtillon 25 t) against one another. Platoons can only be made up of tanks of the same tier.

What are the most common matchmaking templates for tanks?

A 5/10 template is also common. Finally games where all tanks are of the same tier can occur, however the matchmaker will try to make a game of one of the other template types first. Some variance can occur in the 5/10 and 3/5/7 templates.

How does the matchmaking system work for random battles?

The matchmaker permits only same-tier Platoons into Random Battles. The difference in the number of Platoon players between the two teams should be three at the most. Vehicle types. The difference in the number of artillery, light tanks and tank destroyers within each part of the list should be just one vehicle at the most.

How does the matchmaking work between classes within tiers?

The classes within tiers are mirrored as best the matchmaker can achieve without sacrificing queue times. Additionally, the matchmaker attempts to match tanks in the same subclass and tier (such as Superheavies e.g. Maus, E 100, Type 5 Heavy etc. or Autoloading Mediums e.g. Bat.-Châtillon 25 t) against one another.

How does world of tanks matchmaking work?

World of Tanks matchmaking now follows a template-based algorithm. This means that the matchmaking system will try to fit players into a 3/5/7 matchmaking template, with a ±2 tier difference for each level. Ideally, the matchmaking system will create teams with only three tanks at top tier, five at mid-tier, and seven at the bottom.

How many templates does the matchmaker use?

Three templates are used by the matchmaker to create games. The preferred template consists of three top tier tanks, five middle tier tanks and seven bottom tier tanks (3/5/7). A 5/10 template is also common.

How does the matchmaking work between classes within tiers?

The classes within tiers are mirrored as best the matchmaker can achieve without sacrificing queue times. Additionally, the matchmaker attempts to match tanks in the same subclass and tier (such as Superheavies e.g. Maus, E 100, Type 5 Heavy etc. or Autoloading Mediums e.g. Bat.-Châtillon 25 t) against one another.

How does the matchmaking system work for random battles?

The matchmaker permits only same-tier Platoons into Random Battles. The difference in the number of Platoon players between the two teams should be three at the most. Vehicle types. The difference in the number of artillery, light tanks and tank destroyers within each part of the list should be just one vehicle at the most.