Bladeworks Network - Revision history

Masta at 17:13, 28 February 2013

2013-02-28T17:13:20Z

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	[[Image:League6.~~jpg‎~~\|thumb\|A screenshot of the BWN ladder taken from early 2005.]]The [http://www.bladeworks.net Bladeworks Network] (BWN) was an online gaming network designed to govern and manage Duel Mode servers. Their goal was to enhance the JKA gaming experience by providing accurate player ranking, profiling, and a central location for competition and collaboration between JKA players in Duel Mode. To do this, the Bladeworks servers ran [[blademod]] to send duel results to a central server for recording. From those results statistics are made for each registered fighter and server. BWN was ran from late 2003 by [[Darkstar]], [[Moria]], and [[SiNiStaR]] till about late 2006 when the system was abandoned for various reasons.		[[Image:League6.jpg\|thumb\|A screenshot of the BWN ladder taken from early 2005.]]The [http://www.bladeworks.net Bladeworks Network] (BWN) was an online gaming network designed to govern and manage Duel Mode servers. Their goal was to enhance the JKA gaming experience by providing accurate player ranking, profiling, and a central location for competition and collaboration between JKA players in Duel Mode. To do this, the Bladeworks servers ran [[blademod]] to send duel results to a central server for recording. From those results statistics are made for each registered fighter and server. BWN was ran solely on American servers from late 2003 by [[Darkstar]], [[Moria]], and [[SiNiStaR]] till about late 2006 when the system was abandoned for various reasons.

	The BWN's competitive nature attracted some of the best fighters from the US. However, it's very unregulated and due to the competitive nature of the servers, one could expect to find a lot of hostility. The rating system on the BWN became the focus of many fighters in [[JKA]]. BWN servers are currently only found in North America; the Europeans use the [[ESL]] for their competitive sabering ladders.

			The BWN's competitive nature attracted some of the best fighters from within the US. However, servers themselves were very unregulated and so players would be prone to abuse or hostility. The American competitive scene was very informal prior to the release of BWN, so the rating system provided by BWN became the focus of many fighters in [[JKA]] and served as a competitive outlet for the American scene as a whole - despite all of that, it failed to provide the necessary rigour and organization required for competitive cross-server play to truly flourish.

	==Features==		==Features==
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	*Score keeper, automatic tracking and reporting of clan and player matches.<br>		*Score keeper, automatic tracking and reporting of clan and player matches.<br>
	*Abuse reporting and abuse management system.<br>		*Abuse reporting and abuse management system.<br>


	==The Scoring System==		==The Scoring System==
	While the actual algorithm used by the BWN was probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1250. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database.		While the actual algorithm used by the BWN was probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1250. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database.


	==Flaws==		==Flaws==
	The BWN system has been criticized as trivial at best for not accurately reflecting the true abilities of the players. It is easily subject to abuse and poor reporting. Since fighters are identified only by their player name, there is nothing to stop another player from fighting under a different name already registered on the ladder. A common problem on the BWN therefore is known as "stat whoring": where someone destroys another's score by playing under their name. Also it is very easy for someone to "rig" the scores by fixing matches with another registered player. Fighters can mid-way through a match choose whether they want to be rated or not by changing their name through a bind. They will almost always choose to be rated when it favors them. Fighting for rating on the BWN is still entertaining, but no one should consider those numbers to carry any weight.		The BWN system has been criticized as trivial at best for not accurately reflecting the true abilities of the players. It is easily subject to abuse and poor reporting. Since fighters are identified only by their player name, there is nothing to stop another player from fighting under a different name already registered on the ladder. A common problem on the BWN therefore is known as "stat whoring": where someone destroys another's score by playing under their name. Also it is very easy for someone to "rig" the scores by fixing matches with another registered player. Fighters can mid-way through a match choose whether they want to be rated or not by changing their name through a bind. They will almost always choose to be rated when it favors them. Fighting for rating on the BWN is still entertaining, but no one should consider those numbers to carry any weight.

			==BWN2 and Sabermetrix==
	==BWN2==		In 2007, there has been some hype about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has had and make it a much better system. Unfortunately, even back then there was little evidence to show that BWN2 would ever become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen and the project ultimately failed to get off the ground. A year later in mid-2008 [[Intrepid]] would set out to code a mod very similar to the original BWN called [http://www.sabermetrix.com/ Sabermetrix], which was well received for a while but very short lived - the last Sabermetrix server went offline sometime in January 2009.
	In 2007, there has been some hype about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has had and make it a much better system. Unfortunately, even back then there was little evidence to show that BWN2 would ever become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen and the project ultimately failed to get off the ground.

	[[Category:Organizations]]		[[Category:Organizations]]

Masta at 09:41, 28 February 2013

2013-02-28T09:41:14Z

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	The [http://www.bladeworks.net Bladeworks Network] (BWN) is an online gaming network designed to govern and manage [[Duel Mode~~\|dueling]]~~ servers. Their goal is to enhance the JKA gaming experience by providing ~~gameplay improvements,~~ accurate player ranking, profiling, and a central location for competition and collaboration between [[JKA]] players in [[Duel Mode]]. To do this, the Bladeworks servers ~~run~~ [[blademod]] to send duel results to a central server for recording. From those results statistics are made for each registered fighter and server. BWN is ran by [[Darkstar]], [[Moria]], and [[SiNiStaR]].		[[Image:League6.jpg‎\|thumb\|A screenshot of the BWN ladder taken from early 2005.]]The [http://www.bladeworks.net Bladeworks Network] (BWN) was an online gaming network designed to govern and manage Duel Mode servers. Their goal was to enhance the JKA gaming experience by providing accurate player ranking, profiling, and a central location for competition and collaboration between JKA players in Duel Mode. To do this, the Bladeworks servers ran [[blademod]] to send duel results to a central server for recording. From those results statistics are made for each registered fighter and server. BWN was ran from late 2003 by [[Darkstar]], [[Moria]], and [[SiNiStaR]] till about late 2006 when the system was abandoned for various reasons.

	The BWN's competitive nature ~~attracts~~ some of the best fighters ~~around~~. It's very unregulated and ~~one can expect~~ to ~~find a lot~~ of ~~hostility and abuse on~~ the servers~~. One can~~ expect to find a lot of ~~tough fights and few friends there~~. The rating system on the BWN ~~becomes~~ the focus of many fighters in [[JKA]]. BWN servers are currently only found in North America~~. The~~ Europeans use the [[ESL]] for their ~~duel~~ ladders.		The BWN's competitive nature attracted some of the best fighters from the US. However, it's very unregulated and due to the competitive nature of the servers, one could expect to find a lot of hostility. The rating system on the BWN became the focus of many fighters in [[JKA]]. BWN servers are currently only found in North America; the Europeans use the [[ESL]] for their competitive sabering ladders.


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	*In-game player score reports.<br>		*In-game player score reports.<br>
	*In game match announcer.<br>		*In game match announcer.<br>
	*More realistic gameplay with increased damage accuracy.<br>
	*Enhanced gameplay balance between no force and force jump settings.<br>		*Enhanced gameplay balance between no force and force jump settings.<br>
	*Score keeper, automatic tracking and reporting of clan and player matches.<br>		*Score keeper, automatic tracking and reporting of clan and player matches.<br>
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	==The Scoring System==		==The Scoring System==
	While the actual algorithm used by the BWN is probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1250. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database~~. This system probably isn't the best way to really track player performance, but it is very difficult to remain a high-scoring player for a long period of time~~.		While the actual algorithm used by the BWN was probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1250. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database.


	==Flaws==		==Flaws==
	The BWN system is trivial at best ~~and doesn't~~ accurately ~~reflect~~ the true abilities of the ~~fighters~~. It is easily subject to abuse and poor reporting. Since fighters are identified only by their player name, there is nothing to stop another player from fighting under a different name. A common problem on the BWN is known as "stat whoring": where someone destroys another's score by playing under their name. Also it is very easy for someone to "rig" the scores by fixing matches with another registered player. Fighters can ~~chose quickly when~~ they want to be rated ~~and when they don't~~. They will almost always ~~chose~~ to be rated when it favors them. Fighting for rating on the BWN is still entertaining, but no one should consider those numbers to carry any weight~~. Believing that a number can really represent who you are as a fighter is a fool's errand~~.		The BWN system has been criticized as trivial at best for not accurately reflecting the true abilities of the players. It is easily subject to abuse and poor reporting. Since fighters are identified only by their player name, there is nothing to stop another player from fighting under a different name already registered on the ladder. A common problem on the BWN therefore is known as "stat whoring": where someone destroys another's score by playing under their name. Also it is very easy for someone to "rig" the scores by fixing matches with another registered player. Fighters can mid-way through a match choose whether they want to be rated or not by changing their name through a bind. They will almost always choose to be rated when it favors them. Fighting for rating on the BWN is still entertaining, but no one should consider those numbers to carry any weight.


	==BWN2==		==BWN2==
	~~There~~ has been some hype ~~recently~~ about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has and make it a much better system. Unfortunately, there is little evidence to show that BWN2 ~~will~~ become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen ~~yet~~.		In 2007, there has been some hype about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has had and make it a much better system. Unfortunately, even back then there was little evidence to show that BWN2 would ever become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen and the project ultimately failed to get off the ground.

	[[Category:Organizations]]		[[Category:Organizations]]

R2D2: /* BWN2 */

2006-01-25T04:08:39Z

BWN2

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	==BWN2==		==BWN2==
	There has been some hype recently about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has and make it a much better system. ~~Unfortunatly~~, there is little evidence to show that BWN2 will become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen yet.		There has been some hype recently about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has and make it a much better system. Unfortunately, there is little evidence to show that BWN2 will become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen yet.

	[[Category:Organizations]]		[[Category:Organizations]]

Tido at 05:58, 22 January 2006

2006-01-22T05:58:22Z

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	The [http://www.bladeworks.net Bladeworks Network] (BWN) is an online gaming network designed to govern and manage [[Duel Mode\|dueling]] servers. Their goal is to enhance the JKA gaming experience by providing gameplay improvements, accurate player ranking, profiling, and a central location for competition and collaboration between [[JKA]] players in [[Duel Mode]]. To do this, the Bladeworks servers run [[blademod]] to send duel results to a central server for recording. From those results statistics are made for each registered fighter and server. BWN is ran by [[Darkstar]], [[Moria]], and [[SiNiStaR]].		The [http://www.bladeworks.net Bladeworks Network] (BWN) is an online gaming network designed to govern and manage [[Duel Mode\|dueling]] servers. Their goal is to enhance the JKA gaming experience by providing gameplay improvements, accurate player ranking, profiling, and a central location for competition and collaboration between [[JKA]] players in [[Duel Mode]]. To do this, the Bladeworks servers run [[blademod]] to send duel results to a central server for recording. From those results statistics are made for each registered fighter and server. BWN is ran by [[Darkstar]], [[Moria]], and [[SiNiStaR]].

	The BWN's competitive nature attracts some of the best fighters around. It's very unregulated and one can expect to find a lot of hostility and abuse on the servers. One can expect to find a lot of tough fights and few friends there. The rating system on the BWN becomes the focus of many fighters in [[JKA]]		The BWN's competitive nature attracts some of the best fighters around. It's very unregulated and one can expect to find a lot of hostility and abuse on the servers. One can expect to find a lot of tough fights and few friends there. The rating system on the BWN becomes the focus of many fighters in [[JKA]]. BWN servers are currently only found in North America. The Europeans use the [[ESL]] for their duel ladders.

Tido: changed starting rating from 1000 to 1250 per request of sinistar

2006-01-20T08:16:16Z

changed starting rating from 1000 to 1250 per request of sinistar

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	==The Scoring System==		==The Scoring System==
	While the actual algorithm used by the BWN is probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of ~~1000~~. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database. This system probably isn't the best way to really track player performance, but it is very difficult to remain a high-scoring player for a long period of time.		While the actual algorithm used by the BWN is probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1250. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database. This system probably isn't the best way to really track player performance, but it is very difficult to remain a high-scoring player for a long period of time.

Tido: BWN moved to Bladeworks Network

2006-01-20T06:27:53Z

BWN moved to Bladeworks Network

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Tido at 06:25, 20 January 2006

2006-01-20T06:25:51Z

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	==BWN2==		==BWN2==
	There has been some hype recently about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has and make it a much better system. Unfortunatly, there is little evidence to show that BWN2 will become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen yet.		There has been some hype recently about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has and make it a much better system. Unfortunatly, there is little evidence to show that BWN2 will become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen yet.

			[[Category:Organizations]]

Tido at 06:18, 20 January 2006

2006-01-20T06:18:16Z

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	*Score keeper, automatic tracking and reporting of clan and player matches.<br>		*Score keeper, automatic tracking and reporting of clan and player matches.<br>
	*Abuse reporting and abuse management system.<br>		*Abuse reporting and abuse management system.<br>


	==The Scoring System==		==The Scoring System==
	While the actual algorithm used by the BWN is probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1000. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database.		While the actual algorithm used by the BWN is probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1000. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database. This system probably isn't the best way to really track player performance, but it is very difficult to remain a high-scoring player for a long period of time.


			==Flaws==
			The BWN system is trivial at best and doesn't accurately reflect the true abilities of the fighters. It is easily subject to abuse and poor reporting. Since fighters are identified only by their player name, there is nothing to stop another player from fighting under a different name. A common problem on the BWN is known as "stat whoring": where someone destroys another's score by playing under their name. Also it is very easy for someone to "rig" the scores by fixing matches with another registered player. Fighters can chose quickly when they want to be rated and when they don't. They will almost always chose to be rated when it favors them. Fighting for rating on the BWN is still entertaining, but no one should consider those numbers to carry any weight. Believing that a number can really represent who you are as a fighter is a fool's errand.


			==BWN2==
			There has been some hype recently about a revision to the Bladeworks system called BWN2. It is supposed to address many of the common problems the BWN has and make it a much better system. Unfortunatly, there is little evidence to show that BWN2 will become a reality. Some new map concepts have surfaced, but no proof of a new scoring system or blademod have been seen yet.

Tido: /* The Scoring System */

2006-01-20T06:09:28Z

The Scoring System

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	==The Scoring System==		==The Scoring System==
	While the actual algorithm used by the BWN is probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1000. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the ~~different~~ between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database.		While the actual algorithm used by the BWN is probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1000. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the difference between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database.

Tido at 06:07, 20 January 2006

2006-01-20T06:07:51Z

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	The [http://www.bladeworks.net Bladeworks Network] (BWN) is an online gaming network designed to govern and manage [[~~duel~~\|dueling]] servers. Their goal is to enhance the JKA gaming experience by providing gameplay improvements, accurate player ranking, profiling, and a central location for competition and collaboration between [[JKA]] players in [[Duel Mode]]. To do this, the Bladeworks servers run [[blademod]] to send duel results to a central server for recording. From those results statistics are made for each registered fighter and server. BWN is ran by [[Darkstar]], [[Moria]], and [[SiNiStaR]].		The [http://www.bladeworks.net Bladeworks Network] (BWN) is an online gaming network designed to govern and manage [[Duel Mode\|dueling]] servers. Their goal is to enhance the JKA gaming experience by providing gameplay improvements, accurate player ranking, profiling, and a central location for competition and collaboration between [[JKA]] players in [[Duel Mode]]. To do this, the Bladeworks servers run [[blademod]] to send duel results to a central server for recording. From those results statistics are made for each registered fighter and server. BWN is ran by [[Darkstar]], [[Moria]], and [[SiNiStaR]].

	The BWN's competitive nature attracts some of the best fighters around. It's very unregulated and one can expect to find a lot of hostility and abuse on the servers. One can expect to find a lot of tough fights and few friends there. The rating system on the BWN becomes the focus of many fighters in [[JKA]]		The BWN's competitive nature attracts some of the best fighters around. It's very unregulated and one can expect to find a lot of hostility and abuse on the servers. One can expect to find a lot of tough fights and few friends there. The rating system on the BWN becomes the focus of many fighters in [[JKA]]
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	*Score keeper, automatic tracking and reporting of clan and player matches.<br>		*Score keeper, automatic tracking and reporting of clan and player matches.<br>
	*Abuse reporting and abuse management system.<br>		*Abuse reporting and abuse management system.<br>

			==The Scoring System==
			While the actual algorithm used by the BWN is probably only known by Moria, it is very easy to assume how it works. Players start with a rating of 1000. Until they have completed 5 fights againist registered fighters, their scores are "provisional". Despite the inability to see one's score during this period, the fighter is being scored and his rating is being adjusted. How many points one gains or loses per round depends on the different between the two fighters ratings. If a lower rated fighter defeats a higher rated fighter, he will gain many points. If a highly rated fighter beats a lowly rated fighter, he will gain only a few points. The fewest number of points that can be exchanged is 2 and the highest is 32. Each fighter's rating is compiled from the statistics of their last 500 rated duels. The BWN system keeps track of players by their in-game name and matches it to the one registered in the database.