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= Introduction = | = Introduction = | ||
− | The Matchmaker can be found in the Multiplayer tab. You will be presented with a list of possible game types to play, as well as a short description of these. | + | The Matchmaker can be found in the Multiplayer tab of most lobbies. You will be presented with a list of possible game types to play, as well as a short description of these. |
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Once a match has been found, you will be informed both visually and audibly by a pop-up, asking you to confirm that you are ready to play the game. Once the match has been accepted by all players, the game will be started on a randomly selected map from the game type specific map pool. Should one of the other players not accept the game, you will be put back into the Matchmaking queue until another game is found. | Once a match has been found, you will be informed both visually and audibly by a pop-up, asking you to confirm that you are ready to play the game. Once the match has been accepted by all players, the game will be started on a randomly selected map from the game type specific map pool. Should one of the other players not accept the game, you will be put back into the Matchmaking queue until another game is found. | ||
− | If no response is made within 30 seconds or the request is denied, you will be removed from the queue. If you ignore or deny a found match, you will be unable to join the Matchmaking queue again for | + | If no response is made within 30 seconds or the request is denied, you will be removed from the queue. If you ignore or deny a found match, you will be unable to join the Matchmaking queue again for five minutes. |
= Algorithm = | = Algorithm = | ||
− | Once you have joined a queue, the Matchmaker will continuously look for other players to pair you with. Each player is assigned a maximum rating span, and | + | Once you have joined a queue, the Matchmaker will continuously look for other players to pair you with. Each player is assigned a maximum rating span, and each player in a game must be within the span of every other player. This span is progressively widened while the player is waiting, up to a maximum width. |
If there are enough players within rating range, the Matchmaker will choose the nearest ones and ask them to accept the match. If all chosen players accept, they will be assigned a map and a room and removed from all queues. Otherwise the Matchmaker will continue to look for possible games after the declining players have been removed from the queue. | If there are enough players within rating range, the Matchmaker will choose the nearest ones and ask them to accept the match. If all chosen players accept, they will be assigned a map and a room and removed from all queues. Otherwise the Matchmaker will continue to look for possible games after the declining players have been removed from the queue. | ||
= Parties = | = Parties = | ||
− | + | In the future, players will be able to group up with their friends to join a game in the same team. This system is not yet implemented. | |
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