Included in yesterdays patch, a new ranking system was introduced for Wrath of Heroes. I have always felt something was lacking with WoH, mainly 'what's the point?' Competition is a great way to fill that void. Does the ranking system accomplish that feat?
Everyone starts off fresh as far as rankings go, so I logged on and played a bunch of games.
You'll notice that they did not opt for an ELO system. From the patch notes:
- A player’s score for rankings is based on their gameplay and analyzes personal and team gameplay.
- Scores will only go up, at a rate determined by the player’s performance, but rankings will vary based on other players’ performance.
This makes the system seem much more like a cumulative High-Score board rather than a competitive ranking system. The people who play the most will top the charts rather than the ones who play the best. That is pretty disappointing for those hoping for a competitive measure, unless I am mistaken.
I'll never be able to play as much as some other people, so I will perpetually be ranked low even if I win and play well. I hope that Mythic reconsiders the system and adds a more competitive mode.
