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<br>If this system fails, the game becomes a frustrating, unplayable mess that bleeds players instantly.<br>
<br>While this conspiracy theory is widespread, the reality is much more mundane and focused entirely on mathematical fairness.<br>
Trophy and Rating Systems
<br>The algorithm's primary goal is to match you against someone with the exact same—or very similar—trophy count.<br>
<br>If the system matches you perfectly, you should mathematically have a 50% chance of winning every single game you play.<br>
It only looks at your numerical rating.Accept the RNG.AI opponents ensure instant queue times for beginners.
The Free-to-Play Dilemma
<br>The standard Elo system works perfectly for chess because all pieces are equal, but [tower rush](https://frocbook.de/read-blog/24042_analyzing-the-lore-and-story-of-tower-rush.html) games feature upgradeable cards.<br>
<br>To combat this, developers have implemented secondary checks that look at the player's King Tower level.<br>
Matchmaking FactorSignificanceTrophy CountAbsolute Highest PriorityUpgrade StatusThe system tries to match levels, but will abandon this check if the queue takes longer than 10 seconds
The Esports Standard
<br>This is why all true esports tournaments and competitive challenges utilize the 'Tournament Standard' ruleset.<br>
<br>The algorithm is blind; it only respects victory.<br>

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