Mathematically impossible to reach 1600 with 57% winrate

GarbleGable

Tl;dr: the necessary calculations to explain why climbing from 1400 to 1600 within 30 days is mathematically unreasonable given the win/loss point system (-10 loss +8 win) and a very good 57% win rate.

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**Subject:** Concern Regarding Climbing Feasibility with Current Win/Loss Point System

I wanted to raise a concern regarding the current rating system, specifically the win/loss point distribution, and how it affects the ability to climb reasonably within a 30-day time frame (rest of season).

Under the current system, where each win rewards +8 points and each loss deducts -10 points, I have calculated that it is mathematically impossible to climb from a rating of 1400 to 1600 within 30 days, even with a very strong win rate of 57%, which is statistically well above average.

Here is the breakdown of the math:

1. Net Points Per Game:

- At a 57% win rate, for every 100 games:

- Wins: 57 games × (+8 points) = +456 points

- Losses: 43 games × (-10 points) = -430 points

- Net Gain: +456 - 430 = +26 points per 100 games

- To climb from 1400 to 1600, I need to gain 200 points.

- If I gain +26 points per 100 games, I would need:

- 200/26=7.69 × 100 = 769 games

- Within 30 days, I would need to play 769 games to achieve this climb.

- That translates to approx 25.6 games per day.

This is simply not feasible for an average player, even one with a strong win rate. Playing over 25 games a day consistently for an entire month is unrealistically demanding, especially considering the expectation for players to balance gaming with work, studies, or other commitments.

Additionally, a 57% win rate is already considered high, meaning that even skilled players are penalized by the current point system, which disproportionately favors losses over wins. This creates a frustrating experience for players attempting to climb, as even above-average performance does not result in meaningful progress unless one can achieve an extraordinarily high win rate (well beyond 65%)

Proposal/Suggestion:

To make climbing more reasonable and rewarding for skilled players, I would kindly suggest one of the following adjustments:

1. Increase the Points for Wins: For example, changing the system to +10 per win and -10 per loss would make progress more attainable with a strong win rate.

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2. Reduce the Penalty for Losses: For example, adjusting losses to -8 points to match the reward for wins.

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3. Introduce a Bonus for High Win Rates: Players who consistently maintain a win rate above 55% could receive a periodic bonus to encourage and reward strong performance.

I believe these adjustments would improve the overall player experience and make the ranking system more balanced and rewarding for players striving to improve.

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