However, based on big data statistics of players' different hero choices, and Blizzard's player gender and age data IP information, Blizzard can use unprecedented accuracy to classify its player base, draw player portraits in the data, and detail Analyze the game needs of player groups with different personalities, and use this to guide the design of future updates of the game.
In addition, the partial opening of this database can help the existing OW media to produce as many high-quality data articles as possible that players like. This is also of great help to the development and expansion of OW's related ecosystem.
The sixth advantage: Make a ladder that can satisfy most players.
Regarding the design rules of ladder gameplay in this world, what the author admires most is the ladder rules of "Hearthstone".
Hearthstone ladder matches
The core of Hearthstone's ladder rules is not a monthly clearing, nor is it the rewards added up in front of him.
It is the ladder of Hearthstone that has made it possible for ordinary players to reach a level that is not too embarrassing through hard work (buying cards and copying cards).
There are three core components of Hearthstone's success mechanism. The first point is that Hearthstone has a large group of rookie players who don't have a complete card library; the second point is that Hearthstone has a large group of faith players who are only willing to play with their own decks. The third point is that the losing streak bonus mechanism makes ladders above level 5 a positive-sum game where time can only be scored. It is not until level 5 that the real zero-sum game begins.
