2. How do I sign up and get started with Global Rankings?
3. How does Global Rankings work? How is Global Rankings different from other ranking and statistics systems?
4. I created an account but I can't login with it. Why won't it recognize my account?
5. Will the data collection of my game play data slow down my Internet connection and affect my game?
6. Who do I talk with if I have questions about my account or services you offer?
7. Who can help me with a complaint I have about another member?
8. Can I use one member name in multiple games?
9. How do I close my account?
10. What is a Chess-based system? What is a ladder-based system?
11. How do I find my ranking and statistics? Or, the data of my friends?
What is Global Rankings?
Global Rankings is a FREE, automated ranking and statistics system that gives game players their game rankings and statistics immediately after their game has ended. Players can play on any server, any service and almost any platform (currently supports PC, Mac and Linux). The statistics reported will vary by game.
View the demo for more information and screen shots.
How do I sign up and get started with Global Rankings?
Signing up and using Global Rankings is easy.
Sign Up
You can sign up for Global Rankings from within a Global Rankings-enabled game.
Find A Game
After you create a Global Rankings account, find a game that is supported by Global Rankings. Some retail games have included Global Rankings support in their game through a patch release. There should be a link to the patch release on either the Global Rankings web site or the web site(s) of the game developer or game publisher.
Start Game and Login
The login process for each game will vary by developer. There should be an option to create an account or to login just before joining or starting a game.
Get Your Results
Return to the Global Rankings web site to check your statistics and rankings. If you enter your user name in the search field, your name should appear in the ranking list. Select your name to see your most recently played games and game statistics.
How does Global Rankings work? How is Global Rankings different from other ranking and statistics systems?
Since the Global Rankings technology is integrated into games by the game developers, it is easy for players to use. Users can create an account within the game and start playing while the Global Rankings technology captures their game play data in the background. The data captured depends on how the game developer integrated the technology. The game play data is sent to the Global rankings system through the Internet after the game or a phase of the game has ended. After the Global Rankings system has cross-referenced the scores from various players, the data is published on the Global Rankings website. Users do not have to manually report their scores. Their rankings and statistics are automatically reported in real-time.
Global Rankings supports peer-to-peer games and client-server games. Global Rankings works regardless of where the game is played. Players can play on any online game matching service or on Local Area Networks (at least one machine of a LAN needs to be connected to the Internet). Global Rankings supports multi-player and single player games. If a single-player game is played offline, the data is reported once the player connects to the Internet.
In addition to the above flexibility, Global Rankings supports PC, Mac and Linux games.
Every game that has Global Rankings integrated will have a Worldwide league based on a 'chess-based' system. Players will be automatically entered into this league. Players may also join or create a user-created private or public league.
I created an account but I can't login with it. Why won't it recognize my account?
The login process is case-sensitive. You need to enter both your member name and password exactly as you did when you created it.
Will the data collection of my game play data slow down my Internet connection and affect my game?
You should experience no delay in your Internet connection. Global Rankings waits for the game to be completed before it sends the game play data over the Internet to its databases.
Who do I talk with if I have questions about my account or services you offer?
If you have questions about your free account or the various services we offer and cannot find your answer in this FAQ or the FAQ that is specific to the game you are playing, please email your question to support@globalrankings.com. We cannot guarantee a reply but we do add user's questions to the FAQ based on user feedback and reports.
Who can help me with a complaint I have about another member?
Global Rankings is a friendly and competitive place to get your rankings and statistics and find others who you can play games with. Occasionally a member may 'cross the line' as far as acceptable behavior. We do have specific guidelines in our Terms of Service and Community Standards policy of what is considered 'acceptable' behavior. If you have concerns about another member's behavior, you can submit a formal complaint to complaints@globalrankings.com. If the person is in a league, we suggest you contact the manager of that league.
Can I use one member name in multiple games?
Yes. You can use the same member name in multiple Global Rankings-enabled games.
How do I close my account?
Users cannot close their accounts. However, Global Rankings Accounts are usually expired (deleted) if they are not used for six months. So, if you want to close your account, try not using it for at least six month.
What is a Chess-based system? What is a ladder-based system?
The Chess based ranking system uses the ELO scoring algorithm:
- If you beat a higher ranked player, you will gain more points and move your ranking up about half the distance between your ranking and the ranking of the person you beat. For example, if you are ranked #200 and beat a player with the ranking #100, you will move up to around #250 depending on the specific game play data.
- If you lose to a lower ranked player, you will lose points and your ranking will drop about half the distance between your ranking and the person you just lost to.
- Your ranking will stay more or less the same if you beat a lower-ranked player or lose to a higher ranked player.
The Ladder based ranking system is a less complicated algorithm than the Chess based system algorithm.
- If you beat someone with a greater ranking, you will gain their ranking, regardless the distance between the rankings. For example, if you are ranked #200 and beat a player with the ranking #100, you will move up to around #100 depending on the specific game play data.
- If you lose to someone with a lower ranking, that person will gain your ranking and you will move to their ranking. For example, if you are ranked #100 and lose to a player with the ranking #200, your opponent will move to #100 and you will move to #200.
To keep players motivated to play lower-ranked players, their ranking will decay over time if they do not accept challenges from lower-ranked players.
How do I find my ranking and statistics? Or, the data of my friends?
To search for your ranking and statistics, enter your Global Rankings member name in the search field below the top-ranked players. The search field is not case-sensitive however, you do need to spell the member name accurately and completely.
