**Mastery Loadouts**
Due to issues related to the release of Mastery Loadouts, the "free swap" period will be extended.
The new end date will be May 1st.
Due to issues related to the release of Mastery Loadouts, the "free swap" period will be extended.
The new end date will be May 1st.
Cancelled war enlistment [Merged Threads]
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The biggest issue is losing tier ranking in AW season that we worked hard and invested a lot for, which of course translates into greater rewards all around. For example, our ally is platinum 3 and we were very close to entering plat 2. We enlisted in the last 2 wars and then were kicked out. So instead of gaining ground we are losing it through no fault of our own. After today’s war ends I’m not even sure we’ll be in plat 3 anymore. That’s a big problem and why people are rightfully upset and concerned about a fair resolution.
I’m in the camp that thinks AW season should be immediately cancelled with ful rewards given for the season, and rankings should be reset to where they were at the start of this season.
They should of course have additional compensation for the missed war rewards and for those who fought wars and used resources while others didn’t...
A lot of work goes into a ranking like this. Some transparency would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Agree @Demps928
Truthfully, if they acted too fast, and it didn't work out, players would be complaining they didn't think it through. They think it through, players complain that nothing is being done. It's a catch 22 here. Screwed if they do, screwed if they don't. Doesn't matter, that bug screwed us all. Some more than others for sure. So best we can do is acknowledge this, and be patient while a solution is found. Once the solution is given, and it's not enough.... at that juncture, let it be known. Until then, people are essentially beating a dead horse. They know we're upset. They know they have to fix this. They know.
As stated by others, there's no simple fix. Stop AW? What about those that have been matched? Screw them because others are screwed? Way past that being an effective measure anyway so, scrapped. Reset to the point there was a problem? Same result as stopping it, screws those that have fought onwards. End the Season right prior to the problem? Maybe... but again, kind of bonks Alliances that fought onwards and used resources clean on the noggin if they moved up a tier. What about those that made player swaps right before the bug occurred and now those players can't participate in 5 wars? Extend the Season? Maybe for those who got un-enlisted, and at war 12 those that didn't are done. However, that creates a different mess in the form of some Alliances being forced to wait for their Season rewards, and definitely extends the Off Season for them.
As you can see, each of the many 'solutions' thrown out there have blowback. There is no easy fix. Now, my original idea covers everyone and has the least amount of fallout. I'll even add one additional bonus this time. Ok, for those that got un-enlisted, take their Season standings at the war prior to the bug, give them that. This would require allocating every Alliance tag that had this happen. Also, include a compensation package of basic war rewards that gives 60/40 (60% win rewards, 40% Loss rewards, or 3 wins, and 2 losses for the remaining 5 from the start of the issue). I don't think it's right to assume anyone would've won out the Season, or lost out. No work (other than waiting) and you get all that for each war missed. Also need to scrap the 5 war minimum this Season as players who moved right before got bonked. For those that didn't get affected, and did get matched, let them duke it out. Where they land, is where they land. If all this is done, it would cover the majority of the AW problem and have the least amount of blowback. Yes, there will be additional Master, Platinum, Gold, Silver etc Season rewards awarded as a result. Frankly, that point is moot IMO.
If they conjure something better, awesome! I'd love to see something more happen for everyone. There's also the factor of the matchmaking pool being compromised by the un-enlisted Alliances not being there. This also has an impact on the results of each war that has occurred since. On top of that, the original loop bug made it impossible to drop a Boss, or Bosses leading to massive point loss for some (my crew is in that one). Will that be adjusted? Probably not because it's hard to say that the bosses would've fell. Yet, through no fault of our own, we're missing points and the Standings shifted as a result.
It's blatantly obvious that Kabam has their work cut out for them. They have to consider the blowback of each potential action and choose accordingly. Otherwise, the mess will grow instead of being resolved. I wish them the best and hope the majority will be content with the final decision made. The situation is unorthodox, and requires critical thinking. I'd prefer no action taken for a bit until a solid, and well planned one is found. I know waiting blows. It does. However, in this case, better to wait for something solid, than have them act and get something that doesn't cover all aspects. It's truly a horrible situation.
Sure, from their perspective AT THE TIME, they would have believed that the matchmaking system was fixed, and it makes sense that they let the season proceed. However, this isn't really the point that @UmbertoDelRio is raising. You really don't need to be so keen the jump the gun on every opportunity to present a contrarian argument.
Regardless of you think, and what Kabam thought at the time, it's more than fair for players today to wonder aloud why the season STILL hasn't been cancelled or frozen, especially as it's quite clear now that the system is well and truly broken, and continuing to create more inter-alliance disparities that will become harder to quantify.