How It Works
Welcome to the ultimate guide for eSports Arena. This page breaks down everything you need to know, from building your Reputation to proving your skill with our Elo-based Skill Score. Learn how to climb the Leaderboards, create your own Events, assemble a winning Team, and navigate the Transfer Market. Finally, discover the Accolades you can earn to solidify your legacy.
Reputation: Build Your Trust
Your Reputation is a percentage score based on community feedback. A high percentage indicates a positive community standing.
To maintain a healthy and competitive environment, we take community feedback and reporting seriously. Actions such as spamming reports, making false accusations, or demonstrating consistent toxic behaviour will be investigated by our moderation team. Confirmed abuse of the report system or violations of our code of conduct will result in significant penalties to your reputation, as outlined above.
Skill Score: Prove Your Prowess
Your Skill Score is a direct reflection of your competitive performance. It adjusts after every match based on the outcome and the skill level of your opponent.
Elo-Based Rating System
Our platform uses a sophisticated Elo-based rating system to calculate a Skill Score for every player and team. This system ensures that you are matched against opponents of similar skill levels, creating more engaging and competitive matches. Your score adjusts after every competitive match, providing a dynamic and accurate reflection of your current ability.
Expected Outcome
A higher-skilled player defeats a lower-skilled one.
Upset Victory
A lower-skilled player defeats a higher-skilled one.
Team-Based Scoring
For team matches, the system calculates an average Skill Score for your entire roster and pits it against the opposing team's average. The resulting Elo point adjustment is then applied equally to every player on the winning and losing teams, rewarding the collective team effort.
Scoring in Race Leagues
Race leagues use a two-part scoring system to reward both individual race performance and overall championship consistency.
- League Points: After each race, you earn points for the league table based on your finishing position (e.g., 25 for 1st, 18 for 2nd). These points are used *only* to determine your final standing in that specific event's championship.
- Skill Score (Elo): Separately, your global Skill Score is adjusted after *every single race*. The Elo calculation compares your rating against the average skill of all other drivers in that race, rewarding you more for high placements against a strong field.
vs. Cross-Platform Play
To ensure fairness in cross-play matchups, our Elo system applies a handicap to account for the advantages of different input devices. In a PC vs. Console scenario, the PC player(s) are treated as having a slightly higher Skill Score for the calculation, ensuring that the final Elo adjustment accurately reflects a fair, competitive outcome regardless of hardware.
Tournament Placement Bonuses
In addition to match-by-match adjustments, you can earn significant Skill Score bonuses by placing high in score-based events. Event organisers set a total 'Skill Score Reward' for their tournament, which is then distributed to the top players based on the event's prize distribution percentages. This allows for customised and meaningful rewards for every competition.
Climb the Leaderboards
Track your progress and see how you stack up against the competition in global and regional leaderboards.
Global Rankings
See where you stand against players from around the world.
Regional Filters
Narrow down the leaderboards to your specific region for local glory.
Game-Specific Ranks
Each game has its own dedicated leaderboard, allowing you to prove your skill in your favourite titles.
Platform Specific
Filter by platform to see how you rank against players on the same hardware.
Leaderboard Tiers: A Mark of Distinction
Tiers represent your standing on the leaderboards, placing you in a percentile-based bracket against all other competitors.
Become an Organiser: Create Your Own Events
Take the lead and build your own community by hosting custom events. Our platform gives you the tools to manage everything from format to prizes.
Your Event, Your Rules
Choose the format that best fits your vision for the competition.
Tournament
Classic single-elimination bracket for a high-stakes competition.
League
Round-robin format where every team plays each other over a season.
King of the Hill
Winner-stays-on format to find the single best competitor.
Design Your Prize Pool
You have complete control over what players compete for. Offer cash prizes, award Skill Score points, or raise money for a good cause.
Cash Prizes
Set a prize pool by funding it from your wallet or collecting entry fees.
Skill Score Rewards
Distribute a pool of Skill Score points to top finishers.
Charity Events
Raise funds for a charity of your choice through entry fees.
Build Your Team: Assemble Your Roster
Create game-specific rosters under your team's banner and recruit the talent you need to win.
1. Create a Roster
Create a new roster for a specific game. This will be the squad you register for team-based events.
2. Manage Roles
As the Owner, you have full control. Assign a Captain to manage the team in your absence.
3. Recruit Talent
Use the Transfer Market to find free agents and send them contract offers to build your championship team.
Appoint a Head Coach
Strategy is key. Appoint a Head Coach to lead your team, manage tactics, and develop player talent.
Manager Score
A Head Coach has their own Elo score, separate from their player Skill Score. It's based on the team's performance under their leadership.
Coach Leaderboards
Head Coaches are ranked on their own leaderboard, showcasing the best strategic minds on the platform.
Recruit from the Market
Find and sign experienced Head Coaches from a dedicated section in the Transfer Market.
Transfer Market: Find Your Next Team
Our transfer market allows free agents to get discovered and teams to recruit new talent.
1. Get Listed
Free agents can list themselves on the market. Team owners can list any player from their roster.
2. Make or Receive Offers
Teams send contract offers to listed players, which can include a sign-on fee and duration.
3. Sign-on Fees & Buyouts
The sign-on fee is transferred from the team owner's wallet to the player upon acceptance.
4. Accept and Transfer
Once a player accepts, they join the new team and any sign-on fees are transferred.
Accolades & Recognition
Your performance and sportsmanship are recognised through special awards and tracked on your profile.
Event Placements
Your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes are recorded in your Trophy Cabinet.
Performance Awards (MVP / SP)
Earn MVP (team) or SP (solo) awards voted on by event participants for standout plays.
Coach of the Month
Each month, the top-performing Head Coach for each game is celebrated on the Wall of Fame and earns an award for their Trophy Cabinet.
Good Sport Award
Voted by peers, this award boosts your reputation and shows you're a trusted competitor.
Community Moderation
Our platform is committed to fair play. We celebrate our champions and hold rule-breakers accountable.
Wall of Fame
A public celebration of every event champion, showcasing their victory for all to see.
Wall of Shame
A public record of users who have been permanently banned for severe violations of our terms, such as cheating.
Pardon System
A banned user can be pardoned. This requires 100 votes from KYC-verified community members, followed by a final review and approval by an administrator.