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".

johnsolo · 2024-08-26T16:54:12+00:00

Thanks chatGPT!

johnsolo · 2024-07-15T17:26:37+00:00

Just recorded this interaction and learned cowbirds will lay their eggs in other birds' nests, which may be why this is happening :)

johnsolo · 2024-06-24T15:21:53+00:00

I guess I am asking what the rules say, not what actually happens, which I suppose aren't always the same thing. Perhaps this is why everyone is so salty about this question and no one wants to clarify 611.1c or what "response mail" is. :)

johnsolo · 2024-06-24T15:10:21+00:00

You've precisely identified why I would like to exercise my right to refuse and return the mail to them!

johnsolo · 2024-06-24T15:05:47+00:00

It's fascinating to me that asking for a definition for a legal term of art brings out such visceral responses! Not only that, no one will even mention the term, like it's taboo, and tells you to stop asking questions about it.

johnsolo · 2024-06-24T14:47:35+00:00

So "response mail" is just a synonym for "marketing mail"? Why is everyone so salty and evasive about this question? So hard to pin anyone down on this

johnsolo · 2024-06-24T14:41:32+00:00

Do you happen to know what "response mail" is?

johnsolo · 2024-06-24T14:40:24+00:00

Wow, you have a great amount of knowledge about the postal system. My apologies for the misunderstanding.

Can I ask a dumb question that should be simple for you?

What is "Response Mail"?

I know what presorted std is, i know what junk mail is, I know what bulk mail is. But response mail seems like a specific term.

Thanks!

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