Current Events > Holy shit, Activision just secured their spot at the top as Worst Company Ever

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fire_bolt 10/19/17 2:35:53 AM #1:	At least as far as gaming is concerned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCfSpmwYIb8 TL;DW: Activision patented something designed to data mine players playstyles and preferences that would then match them with players of higher skill level using cash bought items and cosmetics that would appeal to their desires. If the player then purchases said items, they're then matched into easier games to provide the illusion that whatever they bought was more effective than it really is (especially for cosmetics >_>;). For example, say your play style is Sniper. You might be matched against a VERY skilled sniper with a loot crated high tier sniper rifle and/or cosmetic upgrades. After getting your ass kicked awhile, if you purchased those items you'd be matched into easier games to simulate how "good" your new toys are, essentially letting you shoot fish in a barrel against noobs. Repeat from step 1 until either your wallet is empty or you own everything they can possibly tempt you with using this blatant manipulation nb4someonedefendsthis EDIT: To clarifiy, this specifically refers to microtransactions, not to purchases made with ingame currencies. --- If her hips don't break, you didn't "carry" hard enough" -SpunkySix http://steamcommunity.com/id/bolt_thundara/wishlist <cite>fire_bolt posted [p:888711319] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>At least as far as gaming is concerned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCfSpmwYIb8 TL;DW: Activision patented something designed to data mine players playstyles and preferences that would then match them with players of higher skill level using cash bought items and cosmetics that would appeal to their desires. If the player then purchases said items, they're then matched into easier games to provide the illusion that whatever they bought was more effective than it really is (especially for cosmetics >_>;). For example, say your play style is Sniper. You might be matched against a VERY skilled sniper with a loot crated high tier sniper rifle and/or cosmetic upgrades. After getting your ass kicked awhile, if you purchased those items you'd be matched into easier games to simulate how "good" your new toys are, essentially letting you shoot fish in a barrel against noobs. Repeat from step 1 until either your wallet is empty or you own everything they can possibly tempt you with using this blatant manipulation nb4someonedefendsthis EDIT: To clarifiy, this specifically refers to microtransactions, not to purchases made with ingame currencies.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SuperShake666 10/19/17 2:36:23 AM #2:	https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/75891107 --- "Look, if I was good at math, I wouldn't be on CE at 2:00 the morning clicking on topics about porn stars ****ing horses." - May 2017, Dash_Harber <cite>SuperShake666 posted [p:888711329] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/75891107</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
snowman9267 10/19/17 2:36:39 AM #3:	I also heard the Dell dude got arrested --- plays the Grismal flute <cite>snowman9267 posted [p:888711336] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>I also heard the Dell dude got arrested</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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fire_bolt 10/19/17 8:47:09 PM #5:	ArmieBuff posted... Again? They had some stiff competition for awhile from EA, Capcom, Ubisoft, and a small company named Paradox Interactive. This put them firmly back on top --- If her hips don't break, you didn't "carry" hard enough" -SpunkySix http://steamcommunity.com/id/bolt_thundara/wishlist <cite>fire_bolt posted [p:888761098] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>ArmieBuff posted...</cite> <quote>Again?</quote> They had some stiff competition for awhile from EA, Capcom, Ubisoft, and a small company named Paradox Interactive. This put them firmly back on top</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 10/19/17 8:50:08 PM #6:	A thing that they could do since 2015 and don't and now anyone who tries to do it has to pay Activision for it. But the uneducated is great at fear mongering. --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:888761263] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>A thing that they could do since 2015 and don't and now anyone who tries to do it has to pay Activision for it. But the uneducated is great at fear mongering.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fire_bolt 10/19/17 9:29:26 PM #7:	I Like Toast posted... A thing that they could do since 2015 and don't and now anyone who tries to do it has to pay Activision for it. But the uneducated is great at fear mongering. They just were granted the patent this week, troll. Also, I'd like to see your evidence that they've not been using this before now. Go ahead, I'll wait. --- If her hips don't break, you didn't "carry" hard enough" -SpunkySix http://steamcommunity.com/id/bolt_thundara/wishlist <cite>fire_bolt posted [p:888763716] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>I Like Toast posted...</cite> <quote>A thing that they could do since 2015 and don't and now anyone who tries to do it has to pay Activision for it. But the uneducated is great at fear mongering.</quote> They just were granted the patent this week, troll. Also, I'd like to see your evidence that they've not been using this before now. Go ahead, I'll wait.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 10/19/17 9:32:28 PM #8:	fire_bolt posted... They just were granted the patent this week, troll they don't need to be granted to use it buffoonfire_bolt posted... Also, I'd like to see your evidence that they've not been using this before now. Go ahead, I'll wait. SuperShake666 posted... https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/75891107 oh look, you embarrassed yourself again because reading is makes your head hurt. --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:888763912] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote> They just were granted the patent this week, troll</quote> they don't need to be granted to use it buffoon<cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote>Also, I'd like to see your evidence that they've not been using this before now. Go ahead, I'll wait.</quote> <cite>SuperShake666 posted...</cite> <quote>https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/75891107</quote> oh look, you embarrassed yourself again because reading is makes your head hurt.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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WilliamPorygon 10/19/17 9:34:08 PM #10:	Activision should patent an EMP device that disables any electronics newer than an Atari 2600, because the last time they were any good at making games was when that thing was relevant. --- Love dolphins and whales? Come hang out at Cetacea Cove! https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1404-cetacea-cove <cite>WilliamPorygon posted [p:888764034] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>Activision should patent an EMP device that disables any electronics newer than an Atari 2600, because the last time they were any good at making games was when that thing was relevant.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 10/19/17 9:36:42 PM #11:	It seems like a weird thing to patent. How will Activision know how other companies calculate their matchmaking? --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:888764211] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>It seems like a weird thing to patent. How will Activision know how other companies calculate their matchmaking?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 10/19/17 9:38:01 PM #12:	WilliamPorygon posted... Activision should patent an EMP device that disables any electronics newer than an Atari 2600, because the last time they were any good at making games was when that thing was relevant. i mean, they published THPS for the ps1-2 era and did the last good mech warrior games. Since PS3, yeah, complete shit if you don't like shootahs. --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:888764299] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>WilliamPorygon posted...</cite> <quote>Activision should patent an EMP device that disables any electronics newer than an Atari 2600, because the last time they were any good at making games was when that thing was relevant.</quote> i mean, they published THPS for the ps1-2 era and did the last good mech warrior games. Since PS3, yeah, complete shit if you don't like shootahs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DonaldClinton 10/19/17 9:38:25 PM #13:	Darmik posted... It seems like a weird thing to patent. How will Activision know how other companies calculate their matchmaking? Corporate espionage --- Making Anerica Great Again <cite>DonaldClinton posted [p:888764323] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote>It seems like a weird thing to patent. How will Activision know how other companies calculate their matchmaking?</quote> Corporate espionage</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fire_bolt 10/19/17 11:13:26 PM #14:	I Like Toast posted... fire_bolt posted... They just were granted the patent this week, troll they don't need to be granted to use it buffoonfire_bolt posted... Also, I'd like to see your evidence that they've not been using this before now. Go ahead, I'll wait. SuperShake666 posted... https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/75891107 oh look, you embarrassed yourself again because reading is makes your head hurt. Sorry shill, but that proves nothing about whether or not they have been using it up til this point. Go back to DOTA --- If her hips don't break, you didn't "carry" hard enough" -SpunkySix http://steamcommunity.com/id/bolt_thundara/wishlist <cite>fire_bolt posted [p:888769688] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>I Like Toast posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote> They just were granted the patent this week, troll</quote> they don't need to be granted to use it buffoon<cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote>Also, I'd like to see your evidence that they've not been using this before now. Go ahead, I'll wait.</quote> <cite>SuperShake666 posted...</cite> <quote>https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/75891107</quote> oh look, you embarrassed yourself again because reading is makes your head hurt.</quote> Sorry shill, but that proves nothing about whether or not they have been using it up til this point. Go back to DOTA</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 10/19/17 11:21:53 PM #15:	I've always had a feeling certain games were doing something like this. Not just strictly in this manner, but similar things along with this. Especially when playing Call of Duty. --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:888770141] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>I've always had a feeling certain games were doing something like this. Not just strictly in this manner, but similar things along with this. Especially when playing Call of Duty.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 10/19/17 11:29:38 PM #16:	fire_bolt posted... Sorry shill, but that proves nothing about whether or not they have been using it up til this point You need to learn to read. --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:888770512] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote> Sorry shill, but that proves nothing about whether or not they have been using it up til this point</quote> You need to learn to read.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
daftpunk_mk5 10/19/17 11:30:41 PM #17:	Activision definitely fucking sucks but I'd still give the worst to EA for the way they sabotage projects and kill good development teams (I'm still really fucking bitter about C&C Generals 2) --- Some say that his voice can only be heard by cats, and that he has two sets of knees... all we know is, he's called the Stig. <cite>daftpunk_mk5 posted [p:888770562] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>Activision definitely fucking sucks but I'd still give the worst to EA for the way they sabotage projects and kill good development teams (I'm still really fucking bitter about C&C Generals 2)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MakoReizei 10/19/17 11:31:28 PM #18:	fire_bolt posted... ArmieBuff posted... Again? They had some stiff competition for awhile from EA, Capcom, Ubisoft, and a small company named Paradox Interactive. This put them firmly back on top Wtf Paradox is great. --- http://i.imgur.com/mgCjlbV.jpg <cite>MakoReizei posted [p:888770596] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ArmieBuff posted...</cite> <quote>Again?</quote> They had some stiff competition for awhile from EA, Capcom, Ubisoft, and a small company named Paradox Interactive. This put them firmly back on top</quote> Wtf Paradox is great.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 10/19/17 11:31:43 PM #19:	Regardless of how shitty it is, thats pretty amazing from a technology/intelligence point of view --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:888770618] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>Regardless of how shitty it is, thats pretty amazing from a technology/intelligence point of view</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fire_bolt 10/19/17 11:45:26 PM #20:	I Like Toast posted... fire_bolt posted... Sorry shill, but that proves nothing about whether or not they have been using it up til this point You need to learn to read. Read the whole topic. No evidence in there whatsoever they're not already using this. How big a cut are they giving you to shill on Gamefaqs? --- If her hips don't break, you didn't "carry" hard enough" -SpunkySix http://steamcommunity.com/id/bolt_thundara/wishlist <cite>fire_bolt posted [p:888771395] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>I Like Toast posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote> Sorry shill, but that proves nothing about whether or not they have been using it up til this point</quote> You need to learn to read.</quote> Read the whole topic. No evidence in there whatsoever they're not already using this. How big a cut are they giving you to shill on Gamefaqs?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lostoutlawnb 10/19/17 11:47:36 PM #21:	Can other companies reverse engineer it and create great and balanced match making from it without having to pay activation since it wont work exactly the same? <cite>lostoutlawnb posted [p:888771527] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>Can other companies reverse engineer it and create great and balanced match making from it without having to pay activation since it wont work exactly the same?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 10/19/17 11:53:17 PM #22:	Rika_Furude posted... Regardless of how shitty it is, thats pretty amazing from a technology/intelligence point of view The algorithms for matchmaking are already pretty complicated I believe. Apparently Splatoon will match you up with people who have a similar playstyle. If you're a player who goes for kills over painting you will be matched with people who also go for kills for example. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:888771869] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>Regardless of how shitty it is, thats pretty amazing from a technology/intelligence point of view</quote> The algorithms for matchmaking are already pretty complicated I believe. Apparently Splatoon will match you up with people who have a similar playstyle. If you're a player who goes for kills over painting you will be matched with people who also go for kills for example.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SK8T3R215 10/19/17 11:55:04 PM #23:	Nice I like Activision's style. --- New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Yankees. <cite>SK8T3R215 posted [p:888771973] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>Nice I like Activision's style.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 10/20/17 12:00:24 AM #24:	fire_bolt posted... No evidence in there whatsoever they're not already using this Outside of the direct quotes from Activision in the article. But you keep embarrassing yourself. And clearly Activision is paying me to say they haven't made a good game in over 10 years. lostoutlawnb posted... Can other companies reverse engineer it and create great and balanced match making from it without having to pay activation since it wont work exactly the same? Software patent law is a pain in the ass. So, maybe? But this type of matchmaking would only work for mobile games, which Activision just so happens to be a big part of given they have King. The one aspect I wouldn't be surprised to see is reducing your matchmaking skill rating internally after purchasing an upgrade to reduce immediate buyers remorse. --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:888772271] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote>No evidence in there whatsoever they're not already using this</quote> Outside of the direct quotes from Activision in the article. But you keep embarrassing yourself. And clearly Activision is paying me to say they haven't made a good game in over 10 years. <cite>lostoutlawnb posted...</cite> <quote>Can other companies reverse engineer it and create great and balanced match making from it without having to pay activation since it wont work exactly the same?</quote> Software patent law is a pain in the ass. So, maybe? But this type of matchmaking would only work for mobile games, which Activision just so happens to be a big part of given they have King. The one aspect I wouldn't be surprised to see is reducing your matchmaking skill rating internally after purchasing an upgrade to reduce immediate buyers remorse.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fire_bolt 10/20/17 12:28:03 AM #25:	I Like Toast posted... fire_bolt posted... No evidence in there whatsoever they're not already using this Outside of the direct quotes from Activision in the article. But you keep embarrassing yourself. And clearly Activision is paying me to say they haven't made a good game in over 10 years. lostoutlawnb posted... Can other companies reverse engineer it and create great and balanced match making from it without having to pay activation since it wont work exactly the same? Software patent law is a pain in the ass. So, maybe? But this type of matchmaking would only work for mobile games, which Activision just so happens to be a big part of given they have King. The one aspect I wouldn't be surprised to see is reducing your matchmaking skill rating internally after purchasing an upgrade to reduce immediate buyers remorse. You didn't link an article. Your source was another Gamefaqs thread #fail --- If her hips don't break, you didn't "carry" hard enough" -SpunkySix http://steamcommunity.com/id/bolt_thundara/wishlist <cite>fire_bolt posted [p:888773633] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote><cite>I Like Toast posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fire_bolt posted...</cite> <quote>No evidence in there whatsoever they're not already using this</quote> Outside of the direct quotes from Activision in the article. But you keep embarrassing yourself. And clearly Activision is paying me to say they haven't made a good game in over 10 years. <cite>lostoutlawnb posted...</cite> <quote>Can other companies reverse engineer it and create great and balanced match making from it without having to pay activation since it wont work exactly the same?</quote> Software patent law is a pain in the ass. So, maybe? But this type of matchmaking would only work for mobile games, which Activision just so happens to be a big part of given they have King. The one aspect I wouldn't be surprised to see is reducing your matchmaking skill rating internally after purchasing an upgrade to reduce immediate buyers remorse.</quote> You didn't link an article. Your source was another Gamefaqs thread #fail</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
untrustful 10/20/17 12:41:27 AM #26:	But gaming is an illusion anyway, and gamers are fine with microtransactions, so a system like this only makes them more appealing to buy. --- My Mario Maker Levels https://supermariomakerbookmark.nintendo.net/profile/untrustful?type=posted <cite>untrustful posted [p:888774253] in Holy shit,... [t:75895225]...</cite> <quote>But gaming is an illusion anyway, and gamers are fine with microtransactions, so a system like this only makes them more appealing to buy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Holy shit, Activision just secured their spot at the top as Worst Company Ever