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Posted By: RC Master <rc_master_111@hotmail.com>Date: 6/21/11 5:18 p.m.

In Response To: If I had the power to change Arena *v long* (RC Master)


So two changes have already been made to Arena:

  • They scrapped Arena Ratings for the TrueSkill calculation

  • The made the Seasons 3 months in length

I reiterate why these are good and why I would have suggested them even if Bungie hadn't already done it.

Changes to the way people qualify:


  • People qualify for a rank after a single game - to give quicker gratification of the urge to get ranked, no 'dead days' if you don't make enough games to get rated on a day

  • Use the ending TrueSkill ranks of players in one season to give better starting estimates for the next season - it's still useful data and should be used

The way ranks are formed and shown off:


  • Use numbered ranks instead of these application specific divisions for easier comprehension

  • But number 1 should be the best! - not some arbitrarily set number below that

  • Show another view of a player's rank that can update after each game even if the numbered ranks can't - to show they're not discrete!

But give players more reasons to play!


  • Keep all records of all seasons, in full, unabridged

  • Signify Arena's specialness better in both the playlist read-out and the service record

  • Show current Arena rank much higher up in service record - make overall arena summary easier to access and comprehend / compare

  • Credits!!! Use these powerful motivators for both participation and performance.

  • Introduce other Arena-specific rewards like medals, commendations or armours

Changes to the way Arena Ratings are used and calculated:


  • Don't attribute kills on the in-game scoreboard

  • Instead use each player's current rating (even if I still believe assists are screwy its better information)

  • Make the Arena ratings relative to curent leader's score to reflect it's use mid-game now

Expand Appeal - as my only comment on the gameplay of Arena...


  • Introduce a small selection of non-slayer gametypes

wow, ok, thats still pretty long >_<

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Replies:

If I had the power to change Arena *v long*RC Master 6/21/11 12:30 p.m.
     Re: If I had the power to change Arena *v long*Schooly D 6/21/11 12:54 p.m.
           Re: If I had the power to change Arena *v long*RC Master 6/21/11 2:04 p.m.
                 Sorry Schooly...RC Master 6/21/11 4:58 p.m.
     TL/DR versionRC Master 6/21/11 5:18 p.m.
           Re: TL/DR versionnzapster 6/22/11 7:59 p.m.
                 Re: TL/DR versionkatancik 6/22/11 8:03 p.m.
                 Re: TL/DR versionRC Master 6/26/11 8:04 a.m.



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