Does auto balance prevent players from just switching back?

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Rich-UK

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Sep 9, 2011
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Hey I was wondering about this, will auto balance stop people from simply switching back to the side they were switched from, essentially forcing some other poor soul to be auto balanced instead?

Thanks

Rich
 

Rich-UK

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Sep 9, 2011
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Anyone know if this already happens, or if auto balanced will be tweaked in the future? Is there anywhere I can find out how it auto balances at the moment?
 

Rich-UK

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Sep 9, 2011
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Hey would love to know all of you guys view on auto balance, what is fair what isnt and where it can be improved on, if anything has been mentioned, if anything has changed recently etc, regarding the auto balance.

I would also like to see an auto assign on team select as I find it difficult choosing 1 out of 2. :eek:


Thanks for any info and input

Rich
 
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dweeb

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Mar 31, 2006
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I've switched back instantly at least once from a team swap. Did this feature change in one of the recent patches? It definitley seems a bit overzealous about team swapping at the moment as even a very small imbalance seems to trigger it. (Or is this a server setting? That would probably be the best option)
 

dsi1

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Dec 9, 2006
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Damn good thing that it doesn't, almost every time I get team switched I'm in the top 5+ on my team.
 

TheRealGunther

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Sep 3, 2011
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Ya anytime it tries to switch me I switch back just pick select team again ... unless the other team actually needs the players.When I pick a team im in it to the end even if their loosing badly or like I said the other team needs the players for a fair game.
 

Rich-UK

FNG / Fresh Meat
Sep 9, 2011
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is there anyone out there who doesnt switch back as soon as auto balance moves them, who would like to share some thoughts on this.

does anyone know how configurable this option is for a host to adjust or is it the same auto balance for all servers at the moment?
 

Nipper

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Sep 9, 2011
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Auto balance is the biggest and smelliest lump of dog plop, ever dreamt up, even when dreamt up by the totally hopeless, this is a none achievement.

I hate being taken from my team while playing a match and usually disconnect when this happens.

Auto balance = zero fun.
 

Mr_Cossack

FNG / Fresh Meat
Aug 28, 2011
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I have to admit that i actually do switch back when i am auto-balanced... i find it very frustrating when i have a decent weapon and i'm doing quite well only to become a traitor because of auto-balance. :eek:
 

Rich-UK

FNG / Fresh Meat
Sep 9, 2011
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I have turned auto-balance off on our server as it annoys everyone - but I ask that players help to balance teams when really needed.

Just saw you on our server Rich :)

thank you for having me, it isnt the first time ive been there i find its usually populated and a gg. appreciate that you were there to watch over the gameplay its nice knowing there is an admin in the game youre in, do you leave auto balance on when there isnt an admin about?

im just a bit concerned about fairness in the team numbers department thats all, and i think this can be best acheived by having an auto balance that is fair and logical.
 
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Icey_Pain

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Aug 8, 2011
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Autobalance doesn't make sense right now. It's not picking a random person everytime, instead it often juggles the same person over and over. And it does this way too often too.

Also people that play one side exclusively should really be less egocentrical.
 

SneakyPete

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Aug 31, 2011
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Good to know that you can ignore auto-balance. As a new player to RO2 I've found this to be the most annoying thing regarding gameplay so far.

I know I'm advancing in years but to be playing the Germans for an hour or so and then being switched to the Russians I had trouble adjusting and immediately TK'ed a couple of my Russky comrades!! :confused:
 
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Rich-UK

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Sep 9, 2011
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Autobalance doesn't make sense right now. It's not picking a random person everytime, instead it often juggles the same person over and over. And it does this way too often too.

Also people that play one side exclusively should really be less egocentrical.

I dont understand the formula it uses to pick someone, is it juggling a person who has joined the server after the current round has started?

I wonder if any of them would be shocked to find that you dont get to play as one colour at chess? Or even understand why?

Weapon balance is only a problem because of this. If everyone plays both sides, everyone uses all the weaponry.

Good to know that you can ignore auto-balance. As a new palayer to RO2 I've found this to be the most annoying thing regarding gameplay so far.

I know I'm advancing in years but to be playing the Germans for an hour or so and then being switched to the Russians I had trouble adjusting and immediately TK'ed a couple of my Russky comrades!! :confused:

Well when you notice youre being put on allies / axis all the time on certain maps, on a side that has 3/4 the population, which kills the server going into off peak times. let me know your thoughts on this again? :confused:

I have to admit, I am getting concerned about how this community will pan out in the future.
 
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El Burro

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Aug 31, 2011
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I'm not a fan of auto balance either but obviously teams need to be balanced so it's a flawed solution to a problem. Unfortunately I don't know what the solution is.
 

Rich-UK

FNG / Fresh Meat
Sep 9, 2011
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Im not exactly over joyed myself when I get auto balanced, but you know, I am making this thread because im not just thinking about myself. :)
 

Bear44

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Aug 23, 2011
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26 vs 20 anyone. people always wanna be on the winning team or the team that almost always win (map bias). big problem in ro 1 and probably will be in ro 2 unless admin is there to manually balance the teams.

it be 18 vs 18 then all of sudden turn to 20 vs 16 sometimes. gotta take out team select for new joiners in a already running map and allow only auto select.
 

Rich-UK

FNG / Fresh Meat
Sep 9, 2011
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I always thought of it as everyone, doing their bit for the health of the server, to keep it alive, even at the expense of your fun for the round, thats if you dont change the fight in your favour when you get swapped.

If you switch back, thats like dereliction of duty. Man your post like a good soldier and do the best you can.

I salute those who take auto balance in their stride
 
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