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darkphoenix181 11/06/18 1:01:40 PM #1:	https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-wins-patent-that-uses-matchmaking-to-make-you-want-to-buy-stuff/ Activision has successfully filed a patent designed for use in multiplayer matchmaking systems. In short, it's an idea to engender envy at teammates' or opponents' gear through the matchmaking algorithm itself. Here's the abstract from the patent, granted today after its filing two years ago: A system and method is provided that drives microtransactions in multiplayer video games. The system may include a microtransaction arrange matches to influence game-related purchases. For instance, the system may match a more expert/marquee player with a junior player to encourage the junior player to make game-related purchases of items possessed/used by the marquee player. A junior player may wish to emulate the marquee player by obtaining weapons or other items used by the marquee player. The microtransaction engine may analyze various items used by marquee players and, if the items are being promoted for sale, match the marquee player with another player (e.g., a junior player) that does not use or own the items. Similarly, the microtransaction engine may identify items to be promoted, identify marquee players that use those items, and match the marquee players with other players who do not use those items. In this manner, the microtransaction engine may leverage the matchmaking abilities described herein to influence purchase decisions for game-related purchases Tl;dr Instead of being matched by skill, the system would match a whale with someone who hasn't bought anything to make them envious --- chill02 to me: you are beautiful <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:911918396] in Activision... [t:77176463]...</cite> <quote>https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-wins-patent-that-uses-matchmaking-to-make-you-want-to-buy-stuff/ <quote> Activision has successfully filed a patent designed for use in multiplayer matchmaking systems. In short, it's an idea to engender envy at teammates' or opponents' gear through the matchmaking algorithm itself. Here's the abstract from the patent, granted today after its filing two years ago: A system and method is provided that drives microtransactions in multiplayer video games. The system may include a microtransaction arrange matches to influence game-related purchases. For instance, the system may match a more expert/marquee player with a junior player to encourage the junior player to make game-related purchases of items possessed/used by the marquee player. A junior player may wish to emulate the marquee player by obtaining weapons or other items used by the marquee player. The microtransaction engine may analyze various items used by marquee players and, if the items are being promoted for sale, match the marquee player with another player (e.g., a junior player) that does not use or own the items. Similarly, the microtransaction engine may identify items to be promoted, identify marquee players that use those items, and match the marquee players with other players who do not use those items. In this manner, the microtransaction engine may leverage the matchmaking abilities described herein to influence purchase decisions for game-related purchases </quote> Tl;dr Instead of being matched by skill, the system would match a whale with someone who hasn't bought anything to make them envious</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 11/06/18 1:02:22 PM #2:	Wow... Going to apply for all Blizzard games too wont it. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:911918426] in Activision... [t:77176463]...</cite> <quote>Wow... Going to apply for all Blizzard games too wont it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkRoast 11/06/18 1:02:52 PM #3:	Glad I only play single player games --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:911918452] in Activision... [t:77176463]...</cite> <quote>Glad I only play single player games</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 11/06/18 1:05:27 PM #4:	LightHawKnight posted... Wow... Going to apply for all Blizzard games too wont it. Likely would work for overwatch. --- chill02 to me: you are beautiful <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:911918575] in Activision... [t:77176463]...</cite> <quote><cite>LightHawKnight posted...</cite> <quote>Wow... Going to apply for all Blizzard games too wont it.</quote> Likely would work for overwatch.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brotrrwinner 11/06/18 1:10:20 PM #5:	Literally 1-year old news --- September 21st, 2008 Never forget <cite>brotrrwinner posted [p:911918854] in Activision... [t:77176463]...</cite> <quote>Literally 1-year old news</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Old NoiseTank 11/06/18 1:10:50 PM #6:	October 17, 2017 --- Grim Reaper: "Your time has come" Xsquader: "sir whats your badge number?" <cite>Old NoiseTank posted [p:911918885] in Activision... [t:77176463]...</cite> <quote>October 17, 2017</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 11/06/18 1:11:30 PM #7:	brotrrwinner posted... Literally 1-year old news Old NoiseTank posted... October 17, 2017 Unless you read this before, stfu. --- chill02 to me: you are beautiful <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:911918924] in Activision... [t:77176463]...</cite> <quote><cite>brotrrwinner posted...</cite> <quote>Literally 1-year old news</quote> <cite>Old NoiseTank posted...</cite> <quote>October 17, 2017</quote> Unless you read this before, stfu.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkBuster22904 11/06/18 1:11:38 PM #8:	Ancient news. <cite>DarkBuster22904 posted [p:911918934] in Activision... [t:77176463]...</cite> <quote>Ancient news.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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