War Seasons Suggestion
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
There are a number of issues arising from Tanking, Rating Removals, and other actions that affect the Matchmaking. In some cases, they are the result of punitive measures. In other cases, they are because of an intentional strategy. There are other issues as well, but I'm focusing on these because the result is Allies being overpowered in Matches, and others are gaining an unfair edge in Points. Quite simply, the system is propelling their growth, whether intentional or byproduct, and giving them higher Rewards. Those under them are being stunted, not only because of the overpowered Losses but because the system shifts depending on what everyone does. Having encountered a number of extreme mismatches, I've been going back to my original idea of wiping clean at the end of every Season, but I don't see that as being feasible or practical, especially since Seasons are only a short amount of time. So, I'd like to throw a suggestion out there. Feel free to use any of it.
Seasons progress should carry over and remain in Seasons. How it could work is there would be a minimum War Rating requirement to enter Seasons, something easy and accessible. Perhaps 50 or 100 War Rating. Once you enter, you work your way up through the Brackets. Stone, Bronze, etc. Your Season Rating remains unchanged by Off-Season, and you pick up where you left off in the next Season. If you finished in Silver, you stay in Silver until you win or lose in the next Season.
The same lock-out applies, which also means if Allies want to have a Seasons Alliance, that's acceptable, as we know some keep Shells. Not at all what I think is prudent, or wise, but it happens. With the lock-out, it wouldn't be unfair from what I can see.
Off-Seasons would remain separate, and not affect Seasons.
The next part is not really integral to the suggestion, but I feel important. I won't discuss actions taken on Allies. I would like to make a gentle suggestion that a new way of punishing transgressions is introduced, especially for Seasons. Whether it be Suspensions from Season, removal of Rewards, or other. I think that the adverse effect of removing Rating is causing the Matchmaking to be off-balance. Don't get me wrong. I fully support taking actions. I just feel it has an effect that is more detrimental to those playing honestly. Especially in the case of repeat offenders who end up much lower and therefore gaining easier Wins.
I thought I would put out a couple ideas as a solution. My intention is to have a fair space to enjoy a healthy competition, and I've felt since I originally thought about Seasons that keeping progress separate is the best way to reward it. Thanks.
