n00b question about Multiplayer

[The Huns]

Anyone know how the system determines opponent. I'm relatively new (level 21) and when I do the multiplayer it gives me a random opponent from 7 levels below me to 42 levels above me. I've seen other posts that talk about choosing your opponent. How is this done? Is there any way to try to attack players in my level range? Ones I might have a chance of beating? (Oh and when I'm attacked its always by players 5-7 levels higher than me).

Thanks in advance.

 

[Reyarch]

Hi, unlike in other games (i.e. Clash of Clans) where the opponent is solely based on the number of medals/trophies you have, in DomiNations, their matchmaking is based on your age. If I have it recalled correctly, all ages until the Medieval Age(TC6) may search and battle players from 2 ages below them and above. In that example, a medieval age player may battle Iron Age(TC4) players and above. But by Gunpowder Age(TC7) they may only search and battle players 1 age below them and above.

Source: https://forum.nexonm.com/forum/nexo...nouncements-ab/402963-oil-boom-balance-update

 

[Kassa]

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Hi, I once asked Nexon support team. You can see their answer on the attached file.

 

[Guest]

The correct answer is a combination of both. We use Age to as a limiter, and then the Medal calculation to narrow the pool. This was not always true, which would explain why CS left out the Age part

 

[EternalRookie]

I think the algorithm should also take level difference into consideration. For example, it does not make sense for a base to be attacked by someone that is TWICE its level (e.g. Lvl 150 attacking Lv 75). Narrow down the match pool where attacker can be matched to a target between 75% to 150% of its level.

Example: A Lvl 100 EA player can attack bases between Lvl 75 and 150 in GA, EA or IA within the medal range criteria..

 

[The Huns]

Wait, you mean level is not taken into account at all? I thought it was a calculation of medals and level with age limiting it. This changes my approach. Thanks for the info.