Rules & Explanation

Command & Conquer Clan Wars ELO System Manual

Welcome to the Command & Conquer Clan Wars ELO System! This guide provides a complete overview of how individual and clan ELO scores work, how they’re calculated, and what factors influence ELO changes. Both individual player skill and team coordination are central to this system, so understanding these calculations can help your team succeed.

1. Individual ELO System

Each player in Command & Conquer Clan Wars has an individual ELO that represents their skill level in different match types (e.g., 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4). This ELO score changes based on match outcomes, opponent strength, and specific bonuses for high-level performance.

How Individual ELO is Calculated

  • Starting ELO: All players start with an initial ELO score of 0.
  • K-Factor: The K-factor determines how much ELO changes after each match. It varies depending on the match type:
    • 1v1: Baseline K-factor.
    • 2v2: Scaled K-factor.
    • 3v3: Increased further.
    • 4v4: Highest K-factor.
  • Expected Score Factor: This factor considers the relative ranks of the two clans involved in the match. If an underdog defeats a higher-ranked clan, the ELO change will be larger. For a favored team, winning results in a smaller ELO increase.
  • Time Factor: To encourage participation throughout the month, matches closer to month-end may result in a higher ELO change.
  • Offset Factor: If two clans face each other multiple times in one day, the ELO impact gradually decreases for each additional match.

Power Wins

A Power Win occurs when a clan defeats an opponent ranked among the top five clans. In these cases:

  • Bonus ELO: Winners receive an ELO bonus proportional to the strength of the opponent. The stronger the opponent, the higher the bonus, making Power Wins a highly desirable outcome.

2. Clan ELO System

A clan’s ELO is an average of the individual ELOs of its members. It reflects the collective skill and performance of the clan in different match types, rewarding clans that perform well over time and engage in high-stakes matches. Like individual ELO, Clan ELO is calculated separately for different match types.

How Clan ELO is Calculated

  • Average ELO of Clan Members: After each match, the ELO of all members participating in the match is used to calculate the clan’s ELO score.
  • Clan ELO Update: After every match, clan ELO scores are recalculated and updated. If a Power Win occurs, the bonus received by individual players also contributes to the overall clan ELO.
  • Monthly Clan ELO Reset: At the end of each month, each clan’s ELO for that month resets. This allows for a fresh start in monthly competition while maintaining overall (all-time) ELO scores for long-term ranking.

3. Scenario Examples

Here are some scenarios that illustrate how the ELO system works:

Scenario 1: Standard Match (1v1)

  • Players: Player A (ELO: 200) vs. Player B (ELO: 150).
  • Match Outcome: Player A wins.
  • ELO Change:
    • Player A’s ELO increases by a smaller amount due to their higher rank, e.g., +15.
    • Player B’s ELO decreases, e.g., -15.

Scenario 2: Team Match (2v2) with a Power Win

  • Players: Team X (Average ELO: 300) vs. Team Y (Average ELO: 450).
  • Match Outcome: Team X wins, a significant upset given the rank difference.
  • ELO Change:
    • Team X’s players each gain ELO, with an additional Power Win bonus applied, resulting in a +50 total ELO change each.
    • Team Y’s players lose ELO, each losing -30, due to their status as the favored team.

Scenario 3: Clan ELO Calculation

  • Clan Members: Clan Z has three members with ELO scores of 250, 300, and 350 in 1v1 matches.
  • Clan ELO:
    • Clan Z’s ELO for 1v1 is calculated as the average of its members’ ELO scores, resulting in a Clan ELO of 300 for 1v1 matches.

Scenario 4: Monthly Reset

  • At the end of the month, each clan’s monthly ELO scores are reset to 0 while all-time ELO remains unchanged. The next month begins with all clans having the same starting ELO, increasing competition and giving every clan a fresh opportunity to rank highly.

4. Important Notes

  • Role of Power Wins: Power Wins are key in boosting both individual and clan ELO, allowing for greater rank progression.
  • Monthly and All-Time Rankings: The league leaderboard differentiates between monthly and all-time ELO. Monthly resets provide a balanced competitive field each month, while all-time ELO shows the long-term standing of clans and players.
  • Match Types: Different match types influence the ELO calculations. Larger team matches (like 4v4) have greater ELO impacts due to increased K-factors, but they require strong teamwork.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does my clan ELO change even if I didn’t participate in a match?
A: Clan ELO reflects the performance of all active members. A single match affects the entire clan’s rank based on those who played.

Q: Can I achieve a higher rank faster by only playing against lower-ranked opponents?
A: Playing against lower-ranked opponents yields smaller ELO gains, while wins against stronger opponents or Power Wins result in significant boosts.

Q: Do all-time ELO scores reset?
A: No, all-time ELO scores track cumulative performance. Only monthly scores reset to ensure fresh competition each month.