Tracklock Rank System & NekoScore FAQ
New NekoScore FAQ
On 11/10/2024 the match scores we receive directly from valve were changed.
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We maintain a leaderboard of the top players based on their NekoScore. Check it out here:
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Tracklock buckets players into ranks based on their NekoScore. The breakpoint between ranks is based on percentiles of players within the region which have had more than 2 games observed. These are not official ranks from Valve but are provided to give a rough idea of where you stand.
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Gold
Platinum
Mystic
Astral
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DeadlockedWhat is NekoScore?
NekoScore is an estimation of your in-game MMR (Matchmaking Rating) in Deadlock. It provides insight into your skill level and how you compare to other players in your region. Each game that reaches the watch tab in deadlock is assigned a score from valve. This score is representative of the average MMR of the game. NekoScore works by looking at these valve assigned match scores to estimate a rank for you. Not all games reach the watch tab and it can be random as to which games are included. Only 2000 games are included in the watch tab at one time.
How NekoScore Works
- Calculation: NekoScore is calculated based on a rolling average of the MMR of the games you play in. After 15 games are played it uses outlier detection to remove games that are below your skill level.
- Region Specific: NekoScore is calculated separately for each region you play in.
- Data Source: We use Deadlock's in-game 'watch' tab to gather data. The watch tab exposes an internal score which we believe represents the game's average MMR.
- Updates: NekoScores are updated in real-time as we receive game data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my NekoScore not updating?
If your score isn't updating, it's likely because your recent games weren't picked up in the watch tab. If games weren't picked up, they won't be included in your NekoScore calculation.
What is a high NekoScore?
A high NekoScore is considered to be the Professor rank or above(top 1% of players). Some regions scores are inflated so if you are in a less popular region a lower score will be considered high.
What is MMR?
MMR stands for Matchmaking Rating. It's a system used in many competitive games, including Deadlock, to assess a player's skill level and match players of similar skill levels in games. Deadlocks MMR system is hidden so NekoScore is an estimation of your MMR.
Why is my NekoScore changing unexpectedly?
NekoScore is based on the average MMR of the games you're in, not on individual wins or losses. Your score can go down after winning if the game's average MMR was lower than your recent games, and vice versa for losses.
Where are my game stats?
Currently, we are unable to track full game details. We only have access to the MMR scores from the watch tab in Deadlock.
Why is my game not tracked?
Not all games are tracked, only games that appear in the watch tab. There's a limit of 2000 games in the watch tab, and some high MMR games may not appear there.
Why does playing with lower-skilled friends decrease my NekoScore?
When you queue with players of different skill levels, it can affect the average MMR of your lobby. If you play with lower-skilled friends, you might be placed in lobbies with a lower average MMR, which can decrease your NekoScore.
How do I report someone for cheating?
This FAQ is focused on the NekoScore system. For reporting cheaters, please refer to Deadlock's official channels and in-game reporting system.
How can I improve my NekoScore?
You can improve your NekoScore by playing well in your games and winning more often. Your score is based on the average MMR of the games you play in, so winning games with higher MMRs will increase your score.
Is NekoScore accurate?
NekoScore is an estimation of your MMR based on the average MMR of the games you play in. It's not an official MMR from Deadlock, but it provides a rough idea of your skill level compared to other players in your region. It is not extremely accurate because of factors like not all games are tracked and that people may be put into much higher/lower lobbies depending on the time of the day however with a large amount of games played it is the best represetation of your skill thus far.
Why is it called NekoScore?
Neko is the Japanese word for cat, and we like cats!
Additional Information
- Data Source: We use Deadlock's in-game 'watch' tab to gather data. The watch tab exposes an internal score which we believe represents the game's average MMR.
- Region Specific: NekoScore is region-specific. You have a different NekoScore for each region you play in.
- Leaderboard Requirements: To appear on the leaderboard, you need more than 10 games played and 1 in the past week.
- Leaderboard Updates: The leaderboard updates every 15 minutes.
- Viewing Your NekoScore: You can find your personal NekoScore on your tracklock.gg profile page.
- Party Queuing: If you duo queue with others, it can get you into better or worse lobbies than you usually play in, which can affect your NekoScore.
- Game Tracking Limitations: Only games in the watch tab are tracked, and there's a limit of 2000 games. Some high MMR games might not appear in the watch tab.