🎯 What is Rapid Improvement Adjustment?
The Rapid Improvement Adjustment system is PB365's intelligent way of detecting "breakout" players who are consistently outperforming their current rating. Instead of forcing these players to climb slowly through the ratings, the system automatically accelerates their growth.
This feature protects players from being stuck in rating purgatory when they've genuinely improved their skills and are ready to compete at a higher level.
🔍 How It Works
Trigger Conditions (ALL must be true):
Win Consistency
Player has won ≥8 of their last 10 PB365-logged matches
Upset Factor
≥5 of those wins were against opponents rated at least +5 PB365 higher
Effects When Triggered:
K-Factor Boost
+50% increase (e.g., 19.2 → 28.8) for the next 10 matches
Floor Reset
Immediate rating boost to at least the average PB365 of defeated higher-rated opponents minus 3 points
Automatic Expiration:
- • Boost automatically expires after 10 matches
- • No penalties applied when it expires
- • Future results drive the rating normally
📊 Real-World Example
Player Profile: "Sarah the Breakout"
Starting Rating: 60 PB365
Total Matches: 25
Recent Form: 8 wins, 2 losses in last 10 matches
Upset Wins: 6 wins against 70-75 rated opponents (+10-15 PB365)
Rapid Improvement Triggered! 🚀
K-Factor Boost
19.2 → 28.8 (+50% boost)
Floor Reset
60 → 69.5 (avg 72.5 - 3 = 69.5)
Sarah's rating immediately jumps to 69.5 and she gets accelerated rating growth for her next 10 matches!
⚙️ Implementation Details
Match Processing
- • Evaluated after each match using rolling 10-match window
- • Doubles support: uses team-average PB365 for opponent comparisons
- • All changes logged and explainable in match summaries
Database Fields
rapidImprovement: {
activeUntilMatch: 35, // Match count when boost expires
lastTriggeredAt: timestamp // Audit trail
}AI Explanations
Players receive clear explanations: "Rapid improvement: Breakout detected — temporary acceleration applied (K +50%) based on sustained wins vs higher-rated opponents."
🎉 Benefits of Rapid Improvement Adjustment
For Players
- • Faster recognition of skill improvement
- • More appropriate matchmaking
- • Motivation to continue improving
- • Fair rating progression
For the System
- • More accurate ratings faster
- • Better matchmaking quality
- • Reduced rating inflation
- • Improved player satisfaction
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often can this trigger?
A: The system evaluates after every match. Once triggered, it remains active for 10 matches, then resets. It can trigger again if the player meets the conditions again.
Q: What happens if I lose matches during the boost period?
A: The boost remains active for the full 10 matches regardless of wins/losses. However, losses will still reduce your rating (just with the boosted K-factor).
Q: Is this fair to other players?
A: Yes! The system only triggers for players who have genuinely improved and are consistently beating higher-rated opponents. It's designed to correct rating lag, not create unfair advantages.
Q: How do I know if I'm in a rapid improvement period?
A: The system will show this in your match explanations and profile. You'll see messages about "breakout detected" and "temporary acceleration applied."
Ready to Experience Fair Rating Growth?
The Rapid Improvement Adjustment system ensures your rating reflects your true skill level, even when you're improving faster than traditional systems can track.
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