How do you know that? Did somebody run experiments to prove it?
> Analysis of player win/loss ratios clearly shows that all players win roughly 50% of games, regardless of their "skill".
What analysis? What is the methodology? Where are the results?
> That's not an eSport. That's a slot machine.
This is obviously not true, since there's an obvious alternative explanation for ~50% win rates. So the experiment you claim is documented somewhere on this page should obviously be designed in a way that distinguish between dishonest manipulation of the game RNG vs. totally legit skill-based matchmaking.
> You can never win more money than you've paid. If you somehow do, Skillz will suspend your account when you attempt to withdraw.
Ok, that's bad if true. How can we as readers judge if it's true? Not by the evidence presented on this page, because there is literally none.
You've told me to read the article. So where is the proof that the site is a scam? Not just an assertion that an experiment with undocumented methodology was done and produced topline results that can be explained in other ways?
Skill-based matchmaking aims to find a “good” matchup for you by putting you up against an opponent of a similar skill level. Over time you land at 50% due to this, but if you improve you’ll face better opponents and have more complex games.
Skillz is just fake randomness designed to keep you from making money, and you have no control over this.
I guess the birds eye view appears the same, but it’s not really the same concept.