Clarity on Win/Loss record in matchmaking?

"kalidor;c-1716081" wrote:
I think you're correct about the matching within the grand arena session. But it seems like it'd be easier to just count total banners won during the tournament, with maybe with a bonus for winning the match.

Both would make sense, but I think going purely off win/loss would work better in pods of 5 players since one person will get a bye each round and therefore always get 0 banners for that round (unless they give maximum banners, which would entail a whole other set of complications).

Aggregate banners would also mean that occasionally the 2-0 player that loses to the other 2-0 player will sometimes not come in second place. Although, personally, I like that--it gives people who lose that first round some hope that if they just do REALLY, REALLY well in the subsequent rounds that they'll be able to get a better final rank from tiebreakers.

"Mercalla;c-1716090" wrote:
I was matched against a guy with an obviously stronger roster. Without any chance, even a longshot, of winning, the only way I can embrace the pvp spirit is lay no defense and deny him progress on GA quests for GK or raid Han

Cool story. Must be nice to have such poor sportsmanship.

But also keep in mind that in future events you're going to have three rounds, so not deploying anything will shoot yourself in the foot if it turns out that ties are broken by aggregate banners (which is another argument in favor, now that I think about it). It'll also mean that if you get stomped by a mismatch in the first round you'll likely face off against another player who lost in the first round that will probably have a more similar roster to you.