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    Starcraft II Races

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by iMaCuLaTe, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. Vapkez

    Vapkez Notebook Evangelist

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    It shows how many wins you have, not losses. However, there is a points system, so if you lose, you lose points.
     
    Vapkez, Feb 17, 2012
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    This is explained at length in this post: SC2 Ladder Analysis: Part 2

    The "favored/unfavored" indicators in the loading screen are not based solely on the MMR. It doesn't mean much. It does indicate how your ranking will change, but it's basically comparing your MMR against their ranking (iirc). Both players see the "favored" indicator in the loading screen.

    The ranking system doesn't make any sense. That is true. The matchmaking works pretty well, though.

    The game definitely tracks both wins and losses. It may only display wins, I'm not sure if they've changed it recently. It doesn't take a set amount of time or wins to move across leagues. You have to consistently win against players from the higher league to move your MMR up enough for the game to switch you.
     
    masterchef341, Feb 17, 2012
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  3. Mitlov

    Mitlov Shiny

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    This thread made me boot SC2 up again for the first time in months. Played two games, one one, lost one, but remembered why I quit. My heart is racing and I have a bit of a headache. Too much going on all the time.
     
    Mitlov, Feb 17, 2012
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  4. DjSweetBazz

    DjSweetBazz Notebook Consultant

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    zerg, because its the hardest and most challening race
     
    DjSweetBazz, Feb 17, 2012
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  5. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    LOL. My thoughts exactly. It's too much stress and work for a game. Not a whole lot of fun involved.
     
    HTWingNut, Feb 17, 2012
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  6. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Terran, marine imba! :D
     
    Johnny T, Feb 17, 2012
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  7. iMaCuLaTe

    iMaCuLaTe Notebook Consultant

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    This game definitely seems to require a load of research. Watching replays, reading strategies, memorizing build orders and maps. But i actually enjoy really competitive games like this. It kind of reminds me of how I was with Halo 2 and Age of Empires II. Unfortunately now I dont have the time that I used to have back in high school, so I probably wont get quite as crazy as I was with those games.
     
    iMaCuLaTe, Feb 18, 2012
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