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  2. Elo rating system - Wikipedia

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    Elo described his work in detail in The Rating of Chessplayers, Past and Present, first published in 1978. [ 10 ] Subsequent statistical tests have suggested that chess performance is almost certainly not distributed as a normal distribution , as weaker players have greater winning chances than Elo's model predicts.

  3. Boosting (video games) - Wikipedia

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    Elo boosting is a controversial and divisive practice that is supported and condemned in equal measure by the video gaming community. On one hand, some players argue it goes against the spirit of gaming and should attract a permanent ban, while others believe it helps below-average players achieve their video gaming aspirations.

  4. Skill-based matchmaking - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012)—a game that primarily focuses on single-player accomplishments—does not benefit from skill-based matchmaking. [8] Treyarch , who developed Call of Duty: Black Ops II , consciously queued players exclusively using ping and latency , in a subversion of industry standards at the time.

  5. Riot outlines how Valorant's competitive mode will work - AOL

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    Riot has detailed Valorant's upcoming competitive mode in a blog post.

  6. Acorns aren't just for squirrels, but read this before eating ...

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    No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor. ...

  7. How to watch the 'Yellowstone' series finale: Where to stream ...

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    Yellowstone timeline explained. While the hit show Yellowstone may have come out first, the Dutton family tree goes back much further than the Paramount show’s premiere. The series has two ...

  8. Valorant - Wikipedia

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    Valorant is a 2020 first-person tactical hero shooter video game developed and published by Riot Games. [3] A free-to-play game, Valorant takes inspiration from the Counter-Strike series, borrowing several mechanics such as the buy menu, spray patterns, and inaccuracy while moving.

  9. Elo hell - Wikipedia

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    Elo hell (also known as MMR hell) is a video gaming term used in MOBAs and other multiplayer online games with competitive modes. [1] It refers to portions of the matchmaking ranking spectrum where individual matches are of poor quality, and are often determined by factors such as poor team coordination which are perceived to be outside the individual player's control.