How Ladder Rankings Destroy Game Communities

Distraction Makers • January 16, 2025

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In his article, Keep your Numbers Off of Me: Why Tournaments Support Better Communities than Ladders, Richard Garfield makes the case that ladder rankings are having a negative impact on competitive play. Join us as we discuss his article and our thoughts about ladder rankings. Hosts Forrest Imel https://forrestimel.com/ Gavin Valentine https://www.gavinvalentinedesign.com/ Join the Distraction Makers Discord https://discord.gg/VHnksn5eH3 Richard Garfield Article: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/keep-your-numbers-off-of-me-why-tournaments-support-better-communities-than-ladders Thumbnail Artwork Moraug, Fury of Akoum by Dominik Mayer

How Ladder Rankings Destroy Game Communities

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