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'''Matchmaking''' is a multiplayer system which allows players or teams to be matched with others for the purpose of playing an online multiplayer game via an [[Xbox Live]] Gold Membership.<ref>[http://www.giantbomb.com/matchmaking/92-3334/ '''GiantBomb''': ''Matchmaking (Video Game Concept)'']</ref> | |||
'''Matchmaking''' is a | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Matchmaking is a multiplayer system that provides players the ability to enter into a game with less effort. Individuals or teams search for a game, and are matched by the system with other similar players. Once an appropriate number of players is found, the match is made and the game can begin | Matchmaking is a multiplayer system that provides players the ability to enter into a game with less effort. Individuals or teams search for a game, and are matched by the system with other similar players. Once an appropriate number of players is found, the match is made and the game can begin. | ||
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In ''Halo 2'', the matchmaking system was fairly simplistic and very user-friendly, though it does not have any form of custom games search system that is present in ''[[Halo: Custom Edition]]''. There are two options available in the matchmaking system; the Quickmatch and Optimatch. | In ''Halo 2'', the matchmaking system was fairly simplistic and very user-friendly, though it does not have any form of custom games search system that is present in ''[[Halo: Custom Edition]]''. There are two options available in the matchmaking system; the Quickmatch and Optimatch. | ||
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The matchmaking data from ''Halo 2'' would be used to help develop TrueSkill, the skill-based ranking system used in future ''Halo'' titles and other video games.<ref name="trueskill">[http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/news/features/trueskill.aspx '''TrueSkill:''' ''Matchmaking Made Easy for Xbox Live'']</ref> | The matchmaking data from ''Halo 2'' would be used to help develop TrueSkill, the skill-based ranking system used in future ''Halo'' titles and other video games.<ref name="trueskill">[http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/news/features/trueskill.aspx '''TrueSkill:''' ''Matchmaking Made Easy for Xbox Live'']</ref> | ||
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=== | === Halo 3 === | ||
In ''Halo 3'', players can choose from two forms of matchmaking; ranked and social with each having different gametypes. In both playlists, players are awarded Experience Points (EXP) for winning a match. Should they lose, no EXP will be given. However, if the player quits the game during a match, one EXP will be deducted from their account. Unlike ''Halo 2'', if a party has a high variability of skill levels in the current playlist, it will acknowledge it as a "mixed party" and will attempt to match with another party or several parties of a similar mix of ranks between the players. | In ''Halo 3'', players can choose from two forms of matchmaking; ranked and social with each having different gametypes. In both playlists, players are awarded Experience Points (EXP) for winning a match. Should they lose, no EXP will be given. However, if the player quits the game during a match, one EXP will be deducted from their account. Unlike ''Halo 2'', if a party has a high variability of skill levels in the current playlist, it will acknowledge it as a "mixed party" and will attempt to match with another party or several parties of a similar mix of ranks between the players. | ||
''Halo 3'' is the first ''Halo'' game to use the TrueSkill ranking system in matchmaking. | ''Halo 3'' is the first ''Halo'' game to use the TrueSkill ranking system in matchmaking.<ref name="trueskill"/> | ||
=== | === Halo Wars === | ||
''Halo Wars'' matchmaking system matches players together based on their TrueSkill ranking system, similar to other Halo titles.<ref name="trueskill"/> Players earn ranks by increasing their unique overall score. By playing and completing online matches against other players, a player's score is increased. When certain milestones are reached, as a player's score passes a pre-determined amount, a new rank is assigned to the player.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/faq.aspx#MatchMaking '''HaloWars.com''': ''Halo Wars Matchmaking FAQ'']</ref> | |||
''Halo Wars'' matchmaking system matches players together based on their TrueSkill ranking system, similar to other Halo titles. | |||
=== | === Halo: Reach === | ||
''Halo: Reach'' redefines the matchmaking system by introducing the Arena matchmaking system while preserving the standard matchmaking system from ''Halo 3''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists&cid=25234 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Arena'']</ref>Additionally, Firefight and Campaign now posess matchmaking capabilities. The game also utilizes the TrueSkill ranking system, like ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo Wars.''<ref name="CVG">[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=240709 '''ComputerAndVideoGames''': ''Bungie details its Player Investment'']</ref> | |||
''Halo: Reach'' redefines the matchmaking system by introducing the Arena matchmaking system while preserving the standard matchmaking system from ''Halo 3''.<ref>[http:// | |||
The Arena matchmaking system focuses only on [[Slayer]]-related gametypes and is somewhat similar to ''Halo 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Optimatch option where players are able to alter their matchmaking settings by their preferred gametypes and playlist.<ref>[http:// | The Arena matchmaking system focuses only on [[Slayer]]-related gametypes and is somewhat similar to ''Halo 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Optimatch option where players are able to alter their matchmaking settings by their preferred gametypes and playlist.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_031910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.19.10'']</ref> In the Arena, players will be rated based on their individual performance and their kill:death spread where better ratings would place them into skill divisions (Onyx, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron) in month-long seasons.<ref name="CVG"/> It should be noted that while scores and ratings mostly depend on individual action, 4% of the player's rating for the game will be deducted for being in the losing team. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Arena_Explained '''Bungie.net''': ''Welcome to the Arena'']</ref> Overall, the Arena matchmaking system is designed to prevent the less-experienced players from being matched up against players they have no chance of winning against. | ||
To qualify for ranking, players will have to play a certain number of games a day to gain a "Daily Ranking" which will be an average of a player's best games from the day. From thereon, players will need a certain number of "Daily Rankings" in order to get a divisional ranking and compete in a season. If a player needs to get a ranking on five days to get a ranking for a season, then the player will have to play a couple of games every | To qualify for ranking, players will have to play a certain number of games a day to gain a "Daily Ranking" which will be an average of a player's best games from the day. From thereon, players will need a certain number of "Daily Rankings" in order to get a divisional ranking and compete in a season. If a player needs to get a ranking on five days to get a ranking for a season, then the player will have to play a couple of games every night for five individual days. Players will be informed the minimum participation they need in the Arena for each season. | ||
== Trivia == | |||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' is the only ''[[Halo]]'' game that does not feature any [[Xbox LIVE]] support. | |||
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===External=== | ===External=== | ||
*[http:// | *[http://www.bungie.net/online/Playlists.aspx?mode=1 '''Bungie.net''': ''Matchmaking Playlists''] | ||
*[http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/trueskill/ TrueSkill™ Ranking System] | *[http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/trueskill/ TrueSkill™ Ranking System] | ||
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