<blockquote><br>http://www.pcgamer.com/activision-wins-patent-that-uses-matchmaking-to-make-you-want-to-buy-stuff/" class="bbcode_url">Activision wins patent that uses matchmaking to make you want to buy stuff<br><br>Αφορά μία πατέντα του 2015 και ακόμα δεν έχει εφαρμοστεί σε κάποιο παιχνίδι της εταιρίας. Εν ολίγοις <br><blockquote>"The microtransaction engine may analyze various items used by marquee players and, if the items are being promoted for sale, match the marquee player with another player (e.g., a junior player) that does not use or own the items. Similarly, the microtransaction engine may identify items to be promoted, identify marquee players that use those items, and match the marquee players with other players who do not use those items. In this manner, the microtransaction engine may leverage the matchmaking abilities described herein to influence purchase decisions for game-related purchases. "</blockquote><br><br>Αυτοί που το σκέφτηκαν δεν πρέπει να έχουν παίξει ποτέ τους game. Όταν βάζεις έναν lvl 1 να παίξει με lvl 15+ paid advantage, τότε ο πρώτος όχι μόνο δε θα αγοράσει αλλά ούτε και θα ξαναπαίξει.<br></blockquote><br><br>Οι κινήσεις της ΕΑ επί του θέματος <br><br>https://www.destructoid.com/ea-filed-a-patent-in-2016-to-tinker-with-online-matchmaking-for-better-player-engagement-481595.phtml" class="bbcode_url">EA filed a patent in 2016 to tinker with online matchmaking for better player engagement<br><br>Ουσιαστικά απ'όσο κατάλαβα αυτοί χρησιμοποιούν έναν παραμετροποιήσιμο αλγόριθμο που παράγει ένα πιο δυναμικό σύστημα. <br><blockquote>The algorithm, named Engagement Optimized Matchmaking (EOMM), is designed as the name states for the sole purpose of keeping you engaged in online games. The factors that go into this algorithm run the gambit from interaction, play style, sportsmanship, willingness to spend money, and skill.</blockquote><br><br>Και στην περίπτωση της EA τίποτα δεν έχει εφαρμοστεί ακόμα σε παιχνίδι.