Universal Asphalt 8: Airborne - (by Gameloft)

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  1. eyeofthewiger

    eyeofthewiger Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the info. I can't believe GL still keeps doing this to us.
     
  2. Dan't Ponic [ModProof]

    Dan't Ponic [ModProof] Well-Known Member

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    #10602 Dan't Ponic [ModProof], Oct 13, 2014
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    HaHaHa!
    Agera-itis

    Well! This is Maxed...
    But the driver is stupid! :D

    Really? :confused:

    Same!
    I'll play The Crew all day long!
    November 11 is coming...

    My iPhone will be transformed in a door stop! :)
     

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  3. Dark-Zero

    Dark-Zero Well-Known Member

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    The servers seem inconsistent. Might just be a usual server issue
    That's exactly what I'm waiting for aswell! But unfortunately, it got pushed back to December 2nd. Google it.
     
  4. 2621

    2621 Well-Known Member

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    We had a brief break with the MP car match ups, but that seems to have changed in the last couple days. Was having fun in the Sesto with similarly-ranked opponents, but now you get maxed Hennessys and the like, which makes it rough, except at the start.
     
  5. Driver 4118

    Driver 4118 Well-Known Member

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    Last night, I did encounter a few 1107 Survolts, but they were far removed from the 1160-1205 ones that I was consistently facing just one month ago. And there were still far too many Scions or unmaxed Camaros for me to believe that Gameloft has changed MP back to the competitive way that it used to be. Still not much of a challenge, unless you face k-b_Harry_w0w or Mini drivers that know what they're doing.
     
  6. Driver 1001

    Driver 1001 Well-Known Member

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    So i have decided to try climb into the top 100 (if possible) and to see how long it takes me (if possible). I'm trying an approach with a new account and non upgraded cars....wish me well, it shall be a long road. I started with a ranking of 1005, level 6, & 2 cars, 75,000 credit., lets see how it goes.

    2 days later: 1700 ranking, level 31, 2 cars, 430,000 credits...
    MP races played 259 won 240 (later statistic)
     
  7. Driver 1001

    Driver 1001 Well-Known Member

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    Really?? Maybe people are no longer trying so hard now. But you will regret it if I end up staying awake 4 nothing!!!!!
     
  8. Driver 4118

    Driver 4118 Well-Known Member

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    #10608 Driver 4118, Oct 13, 2014
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    It's probably too late to start now, unfortunately. Unless you can somehow make up about 4,000 points in half a day.
     
  9. Dark-Zero

    Dark-Zero Well-Known Member

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    Wish i would gave played when this was happening.
    I guess it depends on multiplayer rank still.
    Good luck. Let's see if you can actually make it somewhat through the game with the raised prices. Btw, multiple accounts are prohibited by Gameloft.
     
  10. Driver 1001

    Driver 1001 Well-Known Member

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    #10610 Driver 1001, Oct 13, 2014
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    Sorry forgot to say grind at a particular spot which you know, with a particular car...and are a very good driver then you can win many points in a limited amount of time.
     
  11. Driver 1001

    Driver 1001 Well-Known Member

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    #10611 Driver 1001, Oct 13, 2014
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    Yes, I am working around the prices so that i can grind till like level 60 where it becomes affordable to race with nitro and tune ups. The current prices mean that you are at a loss even if you win all the time till like level 60-70 fully upgraded, but even then you still have to win.


    It is soo ridiculous cause if you are new it makes it so much longer too master the games...almost impossible.

    Funny thing is I learnt how to play proper from asphalt ppl like Dark, Rhino & Delusion (when the game was fare, and I could reason why)...I raced Delusion so many times the guy friended me...lol.

    So I feel sorry for those who whom i gap. they can't even learn.....they ain't got the chance to keep up.

    I should say this is my sisters account....and i shall not be presenting myself elsewhere otherwise...lol!
     
  12. Fdvj NEMISIS

    Fdvj NEMISIS Well-Known Member

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    Yes it has gone back to the old match ups I an getting triple boosted venoms and aeros against mt Mcleran 12c,stupid,.

    I am loving Fortza on my sons Xbox,but have to wait until he goes to bed to play it. The free rome multiplayer sound Amazing, and you can make you own rooms and courses, The down side is it looks like a monthly subscription:(
     
  13. Driver 1001

    Driver 1001 Well-Known Member

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    So you are suggesting it then???
     
  14. Driver 1001

    Driver 1001 Well-Known Member

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    Anyway at 1850 now will update in a while, as only getting 1-2 points mostly......
     
  15. Fdvj NEMISIS

    Fdvj NEMISIS Well-Known Member

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    If you mean Fortza, then yes it is good but have not tried the multi yet so don't know about that.
     
  16. kayeyearekay

    kayeyearekay Well-Known Member

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    since i started playing (less than two months ago) there have been at least 2 drastic changes to the mp matching system, it seems like they are continuing to tweak the formula and how it pairs; giving more or less weight to particulars. we all realize how it should be, but to give everyone a holistic game experience, this needs to happen in step by step process. and hopefully GL will reach a perfect balance of car rating, win percentage, player rating, and game history.

    personally, i think car rating (and slightly class letter) should have the largest weight (factor), followed by player rating, and least of all, win %.

    as previously stated, the game remembers your highest player rating, so a 2000+ suiciding back into the low 1000s will still be matched similar to their highest rating. but how would the game compare that to "a legit" losing over and over due to mismatch? assuming the match priority is adequate, "a legit" player should be matched against similar skill, and not losing hundreds of points without doing it on purpose.
     
  17. Driver 4118

    Driver 4118 Well-Known Member

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    I really, really hope that you and 2621 are correct. I'm playing again tonight, so I guess I'll find out for myself. There are a few undeserving names right now in the top 100 that need to get booted out promptly.
     
  18. Fdvj NEMISIS

    Fdvj NEMISIS Well-Known Member

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    It doesn't remember!!! I have trashed my ranking twice, once back to the absolute base level, and this time back to 1800ish, when I was at base level I only played low level players with similar ranked cars,but that was pre China> Now I get whatever is available, sometimes top 100 players in higher ranked cars other times a field of noobs in lower ranked cars.
    The ranking thing is a trap that ruins MP, just ignore it and try and beat what you are given, leave you phone connected, and quit out of races if some tools force you into doing 3 laps of iceland.
     
  19. Driver 4118

    Driver 4118 Well-Known Member

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    How do you measure "skill" in MP, though? It's not like this a tournament, where hundreds of players are separated by just a couple of seconds. Public Enemy, Juan Enrique, and Turbo are probably the three most skilled iOS players here when it comes to producing the fastest lap times, but in MP, when you're racing them just once on a random track, someone like me, Ani-Babes, Eyeofthewiger, or Lucian (among others) has a shot at beating them, whether it's through getting a better starting position, knocking them down near the start, or executing a great lap while they make a few mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Weird glitches make even the greatest players wreck.

    A lot of the names right now in the top 100 are inactive or part-time players; some of them are simply sitting on their ratings, while others have essentially quit the game. Thus, it's very hard to end up in the same lobby as someone with the same car, a high rating, and possessing a similar skillset.

    My issue is with the complete no-hopers: players who took advantage of Gameloft removing the old matchmaking scheme and improved their ratings by repeatedly beating unboosted newbies. And you can immediately tell who they are when you race them; they make plenty of mistakes and can't keep up with you, despite their shiny 2000+ ratings.

    But apparently the old MP match-making has been reinstated? I really hope that it's true.

    (By the way, a 2000 rating is not the same as a 3000 rating. When I was in the low 2000s, I wasn't facing 1200+ Survolts and Roadsters. That doesn't happen until you reach the 2700s and 2800s. And I actually like that; if you're going to reach the top 50 worldwide, you should be forced to consistently produce good laps with the car of your choice. It's a bit difficult on certain tracks; if you can't go under 4:03-4:04 in a 2-lap race in Monaco with a Mini, a 1205-rated Survolt will probably finish ahead of you.)
     
  20. DeepBlueSea89

    DeepBlueSea89 Well-Known Member

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    Agree with a lot of this. I check one lap every time and it is so annoying when others pick two laps. Not only that, everytime Dubai shows up, people vote for Dubai.

    I love racing with the P1 but it is impossible to win unless I have all three boosts activated considering it is always matched up against Venoms, Tuataras and Aeros.

    On the other hand, it is almost impossible to lose anytime I race my partially upgraded Biome. The win or loss is determined by what car you pick and not remotely based on skill.
     

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