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<br>The matchmaking algorithm is the unsung hero that determines exactly who you will face every time you press the 'Battle' button.<br>
<br>This article explores how developers design these algorithms to keep queue times short while maintaining a competitive environment.<br>
How You Are Ranked
<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>
If you are hovering around 50%, you are in the correct arena for your skill level.Patience is required.Losing streaks are also self-correcting.
The Free-to-Play Dilemma
<br>The standard Elo system works perfectly for chess because all pieces are equal, but [tower rush](https://shiatube.org/@andersonhennin?page=about) 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>
System PriorityImportance LevelCurrent RankAbsolute Highest PriorityAccount StrengthThe system tries to match levels, but will abandon this check if the queue takes longer than 10 seconds
Maintaining Competitive Integrity
<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>