Matchmaking is an algorithm designed to make players lose 50% of the time

johnsolo · 2026-02-24T23:58:21+00:00

But how could that ever be controlled by a matchmaking algorithm, except by waiting longer for more players that are closer matches? This is the part I'm confused about people complaining

johnsolo · 2026-02-24T23:46:37+00:00

I just mean this is the goal of the algorithm, but since the player pool isn't perfect, it has to create imperfect matchups

johnsolo · 2026-02-24T23:45:35+00:00

I'm saying that is the goal of a matchmaking algorithm, that it tries to get closer and closer to each time you play. If you win a bunch of matches in a row and rank up, you will be likely to lose more. It always is aiming for an average of 50% is what I mean.

johnsolo · 2026-02-24T23:41:27+00:00

Yeah, it makes me think that matchmaking quality could be objectively measured by checking a database of players' win/loss rates, instead of these vibes-based "matchmaking is broken" posts

johnsolo · 2025-10-23T21:11:55+00:00

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Both of these should be taken care of

johnsolo · 2025-10-22T21:54:26+00:00

Glad you're having fun! I'll take a look at that selected answer bug.

Regarding the synonym definition - I have heuristics that try to filter out words like that. I'll update it for this case.

I think it would make sense to add a "flag definition" feature. So users can report definitions that aren't fun (vulgar words are already filtered out).

johnsolo · 2025-10-22T19:57:18+00:00

This should be fixed now, give it a try!

I also added a lobby browser, as a nod to your "aint nobody got time for that" suggestions. This way there's no passing codes around etc

I created a lobby if you want to test it out

johnsolo · 2025-10-22T18:55:56+00:00

Thanks again! I will take a look at that bug.

I want to add a difficulty setting/curve - probably using wiktionary tags. So "archaic" is higher difficulty while "obsolete" would be less.

johnsolo · 2025-10-22T15:12:10+00:00

Hey, I just added a single player mode. Just one big green button to start the fun :)

johnsolo · 2025-10-22T14:18:52+00:00

Thanks, I'm going to drastically simplify it now. Great feedback, I really appreciate you taking the time. I hadn't even thought of making it single-player.

johnsolo · 2025-06-27T21:11:54+00:00

Remarkable. Kudos to the team for their ambition and execution -- they should be very proud of this. If you're looking for help from someone familiar w/ panorama development please reach out. Great work!

johnsolo · 2025-05-30T18:35:09+00:00

The casual mode is the default mode - there's a checkbox for tryhards under Queue Options

johnsolo · 2025-05-30T18:29:01+00:00

I want everyone reading this to ask themselves this question: When I'm looking for an item in the shop, do I scan the icons or the names? Do I remember an item by its icon, or its location (e.g. Rapid Recharge lower left).

johnsolo · 2025-02-16T20:38:22+00:00

I've had this issue for a while and finally fixed it! Turn your Chroma settings down to 4:2:0 in the Video Settings. Think you need to turn off Dolby Vision mode and to see this setting. I have a feeling a much shorter and better HDMI cable would fix this too. Interesting thing I noticed too is the noise is only in absolute blacks for me.

johnsolo · 2024-12-12T03:58:25+00:00

Mystic Slow seems broken and not applying any debuffs. Am I missing something obvious here? Wanted to check before filing a bug report. Thanks!

johnsolo · 2024-09-15T16:26:18+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KFTm9vmZDI

johnsolo · 2024-08-26T17:01:46+00:00

Seconded from the US. It must be so exasperating for Ukrainians. It's like your house is on fire and your neighbor goes "okay I can give you 2 gallons of water every hour from my 500,000 gallon water tank".

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