Matchmaking & Leaderboard overhaul!

Hello Stargrid Pilots,

Over the past two days, I’ve been hard at work optimizing the Matchmaking System and Leaderboards to improve your overall experience. Here's a detailed breakdown of what’s new:

🛠️ Matchmaking Improvements

• Speed Boost:
  • Matchmaking now takes just a few seconds compared to much longer times before.
  • This should result in faster battles and a smoother experience for everyone.
• Inclusivity for All Players:
  • Fixed an issue where new or inactive players struggled to find opponents in the old system.
  • Everyone can now find matches more easily, regardless of their activity level.

🏆 Leaderboard Updates

• Full Data Sync for Wins/Losses/ELO:
  • Previously, only the authorized player's win/loss/ELO changes were saved.
  • Now, opponent data (win/loss/ELO) is also saved after a match, ensuring the leaderboard reflects accurate results for both players.
• ELO Adjustments via Simulated Battles:
  • Introduced a script to run random player battles to improve ELO accuracy.
  • This helps align player rankings with the actual strength of their ships.
  • Over the next few days, I’ll be running this script to refine the leaderboards for all players—whether you’re a veteran or just starting out.

🐞 Bug Fixes & Temporary Issues

• During testing, some bugs may have affected your score/ELO or even your ship name:
  • Score/ELO: These will naturally adjust over time as you play.
  • Ship Name: You can easily change your ship’s name by clicking the button at the bottom-right of the screen.

🚀 Experimental Period Ahead

• The next few days will be experimental as I fine-tune these updates.
• If you encounter any severe bugs or exploits, please reach out:
  • Post on the Community Forums
  • Message me on the Stargrid Discord

❤️ Thank You for Your Support!

I’m excited for this new chapter and hope these updates make the game more enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for your patience and feedback—let’s make Stargrid the best it can be!

Happy gaming!