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@encioch @kelyrag @FACEITcs @1bird_d This is something that we're reviewing and may adjust how many we do in future seasons. Potentially tying the number of placement matches to the style/type of reset a player gets, rather than having the same for everyone.

@FaceitDerek @kelyrag @FACEITcs @1bird_d yuh but 10 placements feels like too much, 5 placements would be enough 👍

Season 8 ends August 4 at 12:59 CEST. Season 9 begins August 5 with a soft Elo reset and ten placement matches to determine your new Elo. Your Season 8 activity is a key factor in the upcoming reset, so every match you play now helps reduce it.

The Season 9 reset will be lighter and closer to the Season 7 reset, which mainly targeted the top players on the platform. Season 8 was the heaviest soft reset we've done. While we will still have big resets like that in the future when they benefit the ecosystem, we do not need one of that size every few months. We will be sharing more details and additional changes next week to the reset for Season 9.

@kelyrag @FACEITcs @1bird_d We use placement matches to move players around a bit more aggressively at a season start. For example, if a player was reset too much, they can more quickly make up the difference.

@FaceitDerek @FACEITcs @1bird_d But why 10 placement? What is the purpose?

@FACEITcs ngl this "reset" mechanic should only be for people in the top 0.1% who have runaway elo, otherwise what is even the point other than punishing people who take long breaks (this is literally the point)

@Denvon_Huang @JanPantel Would you be able to share the match? I've reviewed our general setup in SEA and made a few minor tweaks that should help matchmaking at the top.

@FaceitDerek @JanPantel can we not have 3 low 2k elos with top 20?

We're considering adding a sound that plays in the matchroom 1. When the connect info is ready 2. When the knife round begins If we did this, what sounds do you think we should play for each of these?

@GraatPaul youtube.com/watch?v=H2WLFn… Could be the most intense intro into any gaming match ever....

@FaceitDerek Full blast Lorna shore 👀

@OfficialTwinkey @FACEIT_Darwin @FACEITcs At the very top level, Premium Match is by far the largest match type. Expanding the number of locations can give you more possible players to be matched with (i.e. 5-6.)

YO @FACEIT_Darwin everyone has been pushed down to this elo and YET we Q for 30-40 min GIVE US GAME

@iAxessor @SwillCS Can you share the match?

@SwillCS 2400 elo getting put in a game filled with level 8s like wtf

this faceit elo reset has the worst lobbies known to man

@VECTIZZ1 @FACEIT_Darwin @FACEIT @FACEITcs The best settings to expand the pool of players we can match you with are server locations. Every location you include adds more potential players we can match you with. If you guys can support it, I'd suggest expanding to 5-6 locations where you get a reasonable ping.

@FaceitDerek @FACEIT_Darwin @FACEIT @FACEITcs Thanks for your answers ! But tbh even with all the settings unchecked + tried to expand the research I was still waiting 30+ min with my trioQ, but when they got into duoQ they instantly got a match, should I avoid the TrioQ for now ??

Hello @FACEIT_Darwin @FACEIT @FACEITcs, I'm streaming, and as a streamer, we need to entertain our community, and we can't right now because we are waiting atleast 20-30+ min everytime we launch the Q. EVEN IN PREMIUM. Will it be fixed soon ? We pay Premium to wait over 20 min...

@f0rest Locked in 🔒

alright im back

@CaneTV__ Make sure you have the latest game configuration setup in the queue. I believe it's in the queue settings it'll say (5v5 Legacy) and select (5v5), and you will have the latest gamde mode with the new version Cache.

@FaceitDerek Hey in my hub we tried playing new cache and the loading screen was new cache but the map itself was the old version :( pls fix!

With it defaulted on, that means most matches should have Cache as an option to play on. Do you think Cache could overtake Mirage & Dust2 for the most played map by tomorrow?

@VECTIZZ1 @FACEIT_Darwin @FACEIT @FACEITcs Lastly, if you want to have more options of players to play with, you can pause your queue, expand your settings (i.e. add in more locations) and keep your spot in line when you requeue.

@VECTIZZ1 @FACEIT_Darwin @FACEIT @FACEITcs I would also suggest avoiding restarting your queue; it puts you back at the line. It's better to wait in the queue, rather than a hard restart.

The updated version of Cache is now live on FACEIT. Cache is now selected by default in map preferences and can be deselected without needing to subscribe or change your other map bans.

@Mercantio @FACEIT_Darwin The start of the season is both a reset and a placement. So you did climb through your placements, you broke through the reset, and start ahead of others who were of similiar Elo prior.

@FaceitDerek @faceit_darwin check ticket: #13209841 I went 8-2 and lost elo when I have an average of 1.11 rating. I had activity last season to maintain elo.