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Here is the list of all our volunteer moderators. Remember that you can always contact us if you have any concerns or questions!

@Heidahn (English moderator)
@Hexadermia (English and head moderator)
@aexis2341 (English and Spanish moderator)
@Borvik (English moderator)
@Peinzius (English moderator)
@CMS (English moderator)
@Lukash369 (Polish moderator)

Borvik

Hey everyone!
It's a tradition to make a new one of this thread and the Rage Thread each month on the old forums, and we're continuing it here. Express the happiness that you are feeling - it could be about the game (a fun match that you played, an interesting new character, etc.) or real life (on break, scored well on a test, etc.). Whatever it is, this is the place for you to be happy!

#NoNegativeVibes

Borvik

Hey content creators and any others looking for some assets! You can find updated assets for the game by following the links below. If something that you would like is missing, feel free to make a request for it in the comments

If what you want doesn't fall into one of these categories, feel free to check for it here.

We look forward to seeing your content in The Realm!

Borvik

If you don't want to elaborate too much and just want to make a quick introduction, you are welcome to do so in this thread! Just post your name (in-game and/or real-life) and one interesting fact about you.

I look forward to meeting all of you

Borvik

Borvik

I should probably post one myself My name is Brandon (I go by Borvik online), and I have a massive crush on Buck (who should've gotten a speedo skin because let's be real).

Borvik

If you want to quickly find some new friends to play with, you can use this thread by posting with the following information:

Your in-game name
Your platform (PC/PS4/Switch/Xbox)
Crossplay preference
Your region
What time you are available+time zone
Voice programs you use or other contact information

Have fun in The Realm!

Borvik

If you are referring to the clans they talked about, they will not be released this year because of The Hunt.

Borvik

@Midnight643 Welcome to Paladins then! Here are a few ways that you can get gold:

Battle Pass
First Win of the Day (once for EACH of the three gamemodes)
Accolades in-game: most shielding, most healing, most eliminations, etc.
Play in a party
Complete quests
Keep playing and level up!

Borvik

@IhreQuikZz You need to contact someone who is a moderator there. We don't deal with their bans.

Locked.

Borvik

A copyright how?

Borvik

@Omenyaa I don't think it worked

Borvik

Hello Champions! This is a rundown of the most important things to keep in mind when using the Introduce Yourself subforum.

Purpose:
This subforum allows for players to post introductions. If you want to let people get to know you some more, this is the place to be!

Allowed Topics:
We allow any personal introductions here (that follow the rules of course). Share about your game experience, real-life occupation, and anything else that you choose!

Stickies/Megathreads:
This subforum has two pinned posts (excluding this one):

"Your name and one thing about you"
- This thread allows for a quick and simple introduction. If you don't feel like writing a long story about yourself, this is the perfect thread for you. Just post your name and any interesting fact about yourself.
"Get to Know the Mods!"
- This thread is locked, meaning normal users can't post in it. If you wish to learn more about a moderator, check this thread!

Have fun sharing some information about yourself! We look forward to learning more about you and seeing you make an introduction.

Borvik

@Fryne Only moderators and admins can create groups. // Google translated: Seuls les modérateurs et les administrateurs peuvent créer des groupes.

Borvik

Non-constructive.

Closed.

Borvik

You can link your accounts here: https://my.hirezstudios.com/linked-accounts It's actually possible to cross-progress Switch, Xbox, and PC, but not PS4.

Borvik

Hello Champions! This is a rundown of the most important things to keep in mind when using the Gameplay & Balance Feedback subforum.

Purpose:
This subforum allows for users to give feedback on parts of the game that concern either gameplay or balance. You can give feedback on things like matchmaking, buying levels, a champion's mechanics, card balance, champion balance, item balance, and everything else in between.

Allowed Topics
We allow all feedback regarding either the gameplay or balance of Paladins. Some examples are the topics mentioned previously, but anything else that falls into one of the two categories will fit here.
Just consider before posting:

Is it gameplay related?
- Does it have something to do with the gameplay of the game (matchmaking, hitboxes, a new function, etc.)?
Is it balance related?
- Does it have something to do with the balance of the game (champions, items, cards, etc.)?

If you have confirmed that it fits into one of these categories, then you should be safe posting the feedback in this subforum!

Stickies/Megathreads:
This subforum has no pinned posts (excluding this one):

Everyone wants to see Paladins improve as a game, so if you have feedback regarding a topic that is gameplay or balance related, you can use this forum to voice it. Get feedback from other users and maybe even influence the developers! We look forward to seeing your ideas and criticism of the game.

Borvik

@aexis2341 I think you broke too axe

Borvik

Reposting from the official Paladins website (post deleted) and old thread:

Hello Champions!

Ensuring our players have the best matches available to them is one of our top priorities Matchmaking considers quite a few variables, with this FAQ our goal is to help players better understand the inner workings.

What is Matchmaking?

Matchmaking is the process that determines which players you will fight with and which players you will fight against. We currently use a modified “TrueSkill” system. In ideal conditions, The Matchmaking system tries to ensure both teams have a good chance of winning the match. Some of the variables it has to consider and work with are:

Region/Server
Number of players in Queue who are suitable matches
Party, Duo or Solo Queue
Time spent in queue
MMR
Variance

How does Matchmaking Work?
To better explain how Matchmaking works, it is important to define a few of the terms and concepts:

Matchmaking Rating (MMR):
MMR is a value that is hidden to the player. That value represents how skilled the system thinks the player is overall, based on their match history.
MMR is affected by wins and losses, but importantly, who those wins and losses occurred against and whether the Matchmaker expected to see a win or loss during those matches.
Casual and Competitive Queue have separate MMR ratings that are assigned to players. These are entirely separate and do not affect each other. (edit: Casual/Quick Play queues can affect Competitive/Ranked MMR if a player has never played Ranked before (Source: EvilMojoPotzer)
Matches are assembled based on MMR. A player’s competitive border (which represents their current standing in the Competitive Ladder) does not always offer accurate insight into their MMR.
An easy way to break it down would be the following:

A player’s MMR represents where the Matchmaker is confident they belong based on their match history thus far.
A player’s Division Border (Gold II, Bronze V, etc) shows where they are currently within the competitive ladder. This is influenced by MMR but determined by Triumph Points (TP).
While there is a general correlation between a player’s MMR and their Division, their Variance, Triumph Points and match history may create disparities.

Variance:
Variance represents the Matchmaker’s confidence in its MMR assessment.
To confidently assign an MMR, the Matchmaker needs data on a player’s past performance. More data means more confidence.
A player with high Variance will have their MMR go through more significant swings up and down as the system narrows in on their proper MMR.
A player with low Variance will be less prone to large MMR losses/gains.
Depending if the Matchmaker expects a player to win or lose a given match up, their MMR may change more or less drastically too.
Things that increase MMR Variance:

Lack of data (Player has not played many matches in the associated Queue)
Losing when Matchmaker predicts a win, winning when Matchmaker predicts a loss.

Things that decrease MMR Variance:

Sufficient data (Player has played quite a few matches in the associated Queue)
Losing when Matchmaker predicts a loss, winning when Matchmaker predicts a win.

Triumph Points (TP):
Triumph Points are visible points that players earn as they win or lose games. Players earn TP by winning games, they lose TP by losing games.
TP loss & gain is dependant on Matchmaking and whether the player is favored to win or lose the match.
The max number of TP a player can win or lose is 17 TP.
The minimum number of TP a player can win or lose is 1 TP.
When a player reaches (or surpasses) 100 TP, they will be promoted to a higher Division. If a player has an exceptionally high MMR for their division, they can skip Divisions upon promotion.
Once a player’s TP is reduced to 0 TP, losing a subsequent game will result in a demotion to the next Division down.
A player cannot be demoted until they have played at least 5 games in their current Division.

The Division breakdown is as follows:
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So what does the Matchmaking process look like?

Players enter the queue of their choice.
Every few seconds, Matchmaker runs thousands of simulations with various combinations of party members and opponents.
Matchmaker looks to build matches where:
1. Teammates have a similar MMR.
2. The gap between the lowest MMR teammate and the highest MMR teammate is minimal.
3. That gap is similar to the gap the opposing team has.
4. The combined average MMR of Team A is close to the combined average MMR of Team B.
5. The region is appropriate.
Matchmaker attempts to ensure teams with parties also face other teams with parties.
1. The party’s average MMR is considered to be slightly higher to account for the synergy coordinated players exhibit.
The longer the Matchmaker goes without finding an ideal matchup, the looser the restrictions become until a match is found.

What if I wait too long or there aren’t any ideal matchups?

In a perfect world, it would be prime time all the time with players of all skill levels and party combinations playing across the world.

But the reality is that there will always be periods where ideal matches either take longer to find or simply don’t exist. With the release of Ranked 2.0 allowing more players into Competitive Queue, this has become less of an issue. The queue is populated with a healthy range of players for most regions, most of the time.

Still, less than ideal matchups can and do occur. To help combat this, the Matchmaker does the following:
If the Matchmaker’s simulation shows that Team A has an advantage over Team B:

Players on Team A will gain less Triumph Points if they win
Players on Team A will lose more Triumph Points if they lose
Players on Team B will gain more Triumph Points if they win
Players on Team B will lose less Triumph Points if they lose

Common Questions

“If I’m Diamond Division, why do I have a Gold Division player on my team?”

This is a common question that could have a few different answers. Possible explanations include:

Matches are made by MMR not Division.
- The Matchmaker may be confident that player belongs in a higher Division based on their MMR
- That player may have a high Variance (defined above) and thus be shuffling around more as the Matchmaker zeroes in on a proper MMR for that player.
After sorting for regional preferences, party status and acceptable time spent in queue, it may simply be the best predicted matchup available for you at that specific time.

“I tried my hardest and we lost a close game, why did I lose 17 TP?”

To experience a large loss of TP, the player likely had a high Variance. Maybe they just got out of their placement matches and were still settling in.
Furthermore, this occurs when a team loses a game the Matchmaker predicted them to win. The Matchmaker assessment could be off because:

High MMR players predicted to do well could have played a champ they were unfamiliar with and/or not performed at the level expected.
A party assigned a boost to MMR may not have had the cohesion expected.
The lower MMR team put their tryhard pants on, worked together and defied expectations.

“Why not have the Matchmaker assign MMR based on my actual performance, like damage done or K/D/A?”

The Matchmaker looks at wins, losses, and WHO they occurred against. By looking at wins and losses, the system creates a broad overview of someone’s overall skill as a player.

Paladins is a team game and it’s important to create a snapshot of their total skill level, not just a specialized analysis of say, their skill with Androxus who they may or may not be able to play in any given match.

Assigning MMR via wins/losses also protects against people trying to game the system and discourages people from playing in a manner that benefits only them. If Kills/Deaths/Assists or damage were tracked, a player might not play the objective and chase kills to benefit their rating.

This system incentivizes being a well-rounded player and working as a team to achieve a victory.

Borvik

You can report hackers at the end of the game scoreboard.

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