Halo Reach's new Matchmaking System

Here you go guy a full explantion on what Bungie plans to do with Halo Reach's matchmakin system for any of those interested its a good read.

Halo: Reach's New Matchmaking Systems



Bungie begins to detail new multiplayer features




March 18, 2010 - Bungie has begun to explain the features it teased in its most recent multiplayer trailer. Over on Shacknews, details on the new matchmaking system have been unveiled, including an explanation as to what exactly Active Roster means, how the new map voting system will work, and what Bungie is doing to ensure everybody can find a game that matches their skill set.

Upon booting up Halo: Reach, you'll see an active roster screen that lets you know what your Xbox Live friends that are also playing are up to, including who they are in a party with and what the current score of their match is. If you want to join any of them, even if they are in a match, you can queue up and the game will auto-join you as soon as they are ready.

According to Shacknews, a new voting system will be implemented. Rather than voting down a map or game type, only to have one you like even less selected, Reach will offer three additional choices to vote on at the same time as alternatives.

Shacknews describes Arena Playlists as "possibly the largest change." A new rating system is being created that recognizes kill to death ratios as well as assists. Month long seasons are being created with divisions for Onyx, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Steel. Within one season, players can rank up or down, but to be recognized as a competitor in a season a player will need to get enough Daily Rankings by playing a set number of games in a single day. This is described as being geared towards the elite players.

On the flip side is the combination of the ranked and social playlists. The matchmaking system will simply look for another group at the same skill level rather than separating out the hardcore ranked players from the casual socials. More matchmaking options are being created as well, allowing you to decide to only play with others that have a good connection or low ping, or only against those of the same skill, or only against those that speak your language. There will also be so-called Social Settings that players can use to define their style, including preferences for team vs. lone wolf, winning vs. having fun, talking vs. keeping quiet, and polite vs. a more rowdy tone.

Be sure to head over to Shacknews. They've got even more detailed descriptions of these features as well as some exclusive screenshots.

GOOD STUFF!!
Can't wait...played a bit of H3 tonight infact...LOL

Sounds like some real improvements and Halo will lead the way for matchmaking innovations, again.

I think this is what you actually meant -

S7 Coolhand wrote:Sounds like some real Jetpacks and 'Halo: Reach for your Jetpacks' will lead the way for Jetpacking innovations, again. Jetpacks.

S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:GOOD STUFF!!
Can't wait...played a bit of H3 tonight infact...LOL

di some one say lets play HALO!!!!!!

what time klown i am down

S7 Epic wrote:I think this is what you actually meant -

S7 Coolhand wrote:Sounds like some real Jetpacks and 'Halo: Reach for your Jetpacks' will lead the way for Jetpacking innovations, again. Jetpacks.

YOu are correct sir

This news has got me so hot you have no freakin' Idea.

Oh man, sounds like some improvements there for sure!

I like that little clip Slate it's awesome.

S7 Vision67 wrote:This news has got me so hot you have no freakin' Idea.

The fact that a game gets you hot @ all =fail!

Sounds great. I bookmarked Shacknews too, pretty shweet site.

S7 Vision67 wrote:This news has got me so hot you have no freakin' Idea.

I maybe wrong, but I'm been a grown man for a long time...and I have four sisters, a wife, and a daughter....so again I may NOT know what I'm talking about, but I could have sworn only women get HOT ...LOL

S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:

S7 Vision67 wrote:This news has got me so hot you have no freakin' Idea.

I maybe wrong, but I'm been a grown man for a long time...and I have four sisters, a wife, and a daughter....so again I may NOT know what I'm talking about, but I could have sworn only women get HOT ...LOL

Spellcheck, that is all!!! Yes I am the forum troll for the day as I'm stuck @ work with only my droid for internet access.

S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:

S7 Vision67 wrote:This news has got me so hot you have no freakin' Idea.

I maybe wrong, but I'm been a grown man for a long time...and I have four sisters, a wife, and a daughter....so again I may NOT know what I'm talking about, but I could have sworn only women get HOT ...LOL

LMAO Kudos on that one Klown, Joe buddy you set yourself up for thhat one.

S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:

S7 Vision67 wrote:This news has got me so hot you have no freakin' Idea.

I maybe wrong, but I'm been a grown man for a long time...and I have four sisters, a wife, and a daughter....so again I may NOT know what I'm talking about, but I could have sworn only women get HOT ...LOL

Well SHE does live in LA...over here it's hard to tell what's what...sign of the times lol!