Quote (iffy1 @ May 3 2012 08:28am)
i actually think the new mmr system is pretty good
since it only gives 5 mmr per win now, bads really do get stuck in 1500~1600s, and 1700 ppl really do feel like 1700s, unlike pre compression, 1800s are pretty bad
well not exactly
if they win 51%, then the 49% loss and 49% part of the wins cancel out. the extra 2% where they're winning instead of losing to break even just gives less MMR because its +5 instead of +20 or whatever. but if they play long enough eventually the slowly climb up to higher mmr where they shouldn't be
its not hard to maintain 51% winrate, all you need is a little luck and not being completely braindead, you don't have to be close to a good player. this way, kids with 1000s of games played are in 1600/1700 when they play at 1500 level.
also, let's not forget how popular "pay2play" services are with people like testie, moon , etc.