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Megathread: Performance Based Matchmaking and Placement Feedback
Performance Based Matchmaking (PBM) just went live with the latest patch and there will probably be a lot of feedback regarding the new system.
Purpose of this thread is to gather information and links to threads about the new system, to make sure Blizzdevs get easy access to as much feedback as possible. This is not meant to replace those threads, but if you have additional information or want to share your own experiences without having to create a new thread, feel free to share in the comments.
Information about PBM:
- Khaldor's interview, Performance Matchmaking explained (with Lead Designer Travis McGeathy)
- Additional clarifications by Khaldor
- Blizzard blog post about PBM
- Comment thread for Patch notes, dec. 12, 2017
Threads concerning PBM:
To all the people complaining about being put at the "wrong rank" or dropping significantly.
I know its been different for everyone, but I am SO glad for the performance based MMR...
Plat-To-Masters: Were Personal Rank Adjustments From Prior Season "Banked"?
Weirdly enough, a new matchmaking system will take time to level out.
Placements:
I ended last season in mid gold, went 7-3 in placements and got put in bronze 5?
Hero League placement results appear bugged for some. Play at your own risk!
How do placements determine your base rank in the new system?
How have your placements gone? (contains google form)
Masters 1000 placement turned into Masters 400 after a minute.
Suggestion: Let everyone who played placements matches, restart them.
BlizzTravis
For anyone that hasn't seen it yet: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/heroes/topic/20760635893#1
We uncovered a problem with how starting MMR was seeded for this season where some players didn't seed in with the MMR they ended last season with. That then caused them to end up in odd ranks after placements.
The issue isn't related to performance-based matchmaking. Just unfortunate timing.
A fix has already gone out to prevent the problem from continuing to happen and people who were affected will effectively be reset back to the start of the season. We're hoping to be able to do that tomorrow.
BlizzTravis
Players who started the season after the fix went out wouldn't be affected directly, but if you have any concerns, I'd just wait until the rollbacks happen for peace of mind. Should be later today, so not a long wait.
BlizzTravis
It's coming. Don't want to rush it and potentially cause other problems. Should still be done today.