If I were to say that I played today and got annihilated, a moderator or manager would respond with statements such as: "We are currently in the middle of a test," "We will forward your feedback to the developers," "Fair matchmaking is not possible due to SP droppers," or "We are in the current development stage." My opinion is that this is just BS!! If you search the forum, you will find years' worth of complaints and the exact same responses. Fair matchmaking is achievable. It's not impossible; it's done every day, everywhere, just not here. If someone tells you that it cannot be done, then they are lying to you!
Two days ago, I participated in a tournament. Here are the stats of two of my opponents and me.
My XP 205000 Opponent XP 326000 Opponent 2 XP 326000
MY Inventory Power 9.4 K Opponent IP 14500 Opponent 2 IP 32000
MY Squad Power Played 4402 Opponents SP Played 7987 Opponent 2 SP Played 11200
(All Opp, Mechs had at least 5 Stars in Squad Played)
These were the approximate figures for just 2 matches. I invite you all to do the same. Look up your latest opponents and check their XP and Squad Power Stats. You will find that there may be a significant difference.
SP dropping can have an impact on the algorithm, but it is not the sole determining factor. Many online games provide fair matchmaking despite the challenge of dealing with players who use clever cheating methods. These game developers still strive to offer a reasonably fair product by any standard.
I remain firm in my belief that Plarium may be more inclined to adjust the matchmaking algorithm if it proves to be more beneficial for them. There is only one way to influence the decisions of a profit-oriented gaming corporation ... MONEY!