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Re: Tier for new players

@Cabowse Some people would make a business out of selling boosted accounts with 20 bomb, 4k damage, triple-triple, etc. badges unlocked. So, some badges and most if not all the stats should be locked for the "copper" tier, maybe that would discourage smurfing a little bit.

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Cabowse
6 years ago
@DoYaSeeMe I agree! Actually I think I raised that in this review of SBMM: https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Feedback/Skill-Based-Matchmaking-A-Review/td-p/8646662

I think you're right and one of the draws of smurfing is to get those iconic badges, because they are hard to get but achievable in one game. I wonder if there will be balances to this in the future?
DoYaSeeMe
6 years ago
@Cabowse It depends on how much incentive these are for new or second chance players. Retention is pretty important, especially for free to play games.