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<br>If this system fails, the game becomes a frustrating, unplayable mess that bleeds players instantly.<br>
<br>This article explores how developers design these algorithms to keep queue times short while maintaining a competitive environment.<br>
The Elo System Adapted
<br>Your trophy count is a numerical representation of your skill; win a match, and you take trophies from the loser.<br>
<br>This is why winning streaks inevitably end in a 'wall' of difficult matches; the system is functioning exactly as intended.<br>
Understand that a 50% win rate is normal.Because there are fewer Grandmasters, the algorithm struggles to find perfect matches.You will eventually stabilize.
The Problem of Card Levels
<br>The standard Elo system works perfectly for chess because all pieces are equal, but [tower rush](https://gitlab.jmarinecloud.com/valerieboulger) games feature upgradeable cards.<br>
<br>The system will try its best to match you with someone who has the same trophies AND a similar tower level.<br>
Matchmaking FactorSignificanceCurrent RankAbsolute Highest PriorityUpgrade StatusThe system tries to match levels, but will abandon this check if the queue takes longer than 10 seconds
True Fairness
<br>Because the ladder algorithm must balance queue times against fairness, it will never be perfectly balanced.<br>
<br>The algorithm is blind; it only respects victory.<br>