PawVersus Arena Rules & Guide: ELO System, Voting, and Fairness
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🏆 PawVersus Arena Rules & Guide
Welcome to the PawVersus Arena! This guide contains everything you need to know to participate, vote, and climb the global leaderboard.
1. ❤️ How the Battle Works
The core of PawVersus is simple: You decide which of the two displayed pets is cuter, funnier, or simply the best!
The Battle Flow
- See Two Challengers: Two random, active pets from the community will be presented side-by-side.
- Cast Your Vote: Click the VOTE NOW button under the pet you believe should win.
- View the Result: Immediately after voting, you will be redirected to the Battle Report page, which shows the score change for both pets.
- Keep Battling: Click the "Next Battle" button to continue voting and shaping the leaderboard!
2. 🥇 The ELO Ranking System
We use a modified ELO rating system (similar to Chess rankings) to determine a pet's standing in the Arena.
How Scores Change
| Battle Outcome | ELO Score Change | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Win Against Higher ELO | Pet gains a LARGE score bonus | A major upset, providing a huge boost to the pet's rank. |
| Win Against Lower ELO | Pet gains a small score bonus | Winning an expected match maintains momentum. |
| Lose Against Higher ELO | Pet loses only a small score | Losing to a strong favorite minimizes the rank penalty. |
| Lose Against Lower ELO | Pet loses a LARGE score | A significant upset loss results in a major rank drop. |
Key ELO Facts
- Starting ELO: All new pets start at 1000 ELO.
- K-Factor: We use a variable K-Factor to ensure new pets climb quickly, while veteran pets' scores stabilize over time.
- The Goal: Consistently win battles to reach the Top 10 Leaderboard!
3. ⚡ Bring Your Own Challenger
Want to see your animal rise to the top? It's easy to join the Arena!
- Sign Up: Create a free account to manage your submissions.
- Submit: Navigate to your Dashboard and click "Submit New Pet."
- Go Live: Once submitted and approved (if applicable), your pet will automatically be entered into the battle queue with 1000 ELO.
4. 🛡️ Arena Fairness & Anti-Abuse
To ensure a fair competition for everyone, we strictly enforce the following:
- Rate Limits: Voting is restricted to a certain number of times per IP address (e.g., once every 30 seconds). Attempts to bypass this limit will block your votes.
- No Bots or Scripts: The use of automated tools, bots, or scripts to vote or manipulate rankings is strictly forbidden and will result in permanent suspension and rank reset.
- Content Compliance: Pet names, descriptions, and images must be family-friendly and comply with our Terms of Service. Inappropriate content will be removed immediately.