KARDS Battle Code System
Dear KARDS players,
The dev team is hard at work to improve KARDS at all fronts, and that includes adding functionality to the game client. One of the most popular feature requests has been a system that allows you to play challenges without having your opponent on the friend list.
Rejoice! The new Battle Code system allows you to create universal invites so that other players can pick up that invite and battle together.
The applications of this new system are manyfold. It helps organize tournaments, it allows for open challenges, and more.
We designed the Battle Code system to be flexible and yet easy to use.
Let’s have a look at the details now!
[h2]HOW DOES THE BATTLE CODE WORK?[/h2]
Any two players that have started a battle code match and have the same battle code will be matched against each other.
- First, you start a battle code match via the settings menu.
- Then, you are asked for a battle code. A battle code is an alphanumeric string with a minimum length of three.
- After that, you wait for another player with the same battle code.
- As soon as the system finds two players waiting with the same battle code, a match between those players will start.
When you enter the battle code, the system checks if the code already exists and then tries to match you with a player. If no player is waiting with that code, the system simply creates a new code and you then wait for another player to join you. If multiple players use the same code, the system matches them one after another.
Matches played via a battle code are similar to challenges, they do not change rank or provide additional rewards (other than great game fun, that is).
[h2]HOW TO ACCESS THE BATTLE CODE SYSTEM?[/h2]
The Battle Code is accessible from the settings menu in the upper right corner.
This position is not necessarily final, we might change iit in the future. For now, however, this is where you can find it.
[h2]WHAT CAN THIS BE USED FOR?[/h2]
Due to its flexibility, there are many potential use cases for the battle code system.
Here are a couple examples on how this system could be used.
Matches between two friends
You can simply enter a code and share it with a friend to get a match going between the two of you - even if you are not in-game friends. Simply share the code and you are good to go.
Matches between groups
You can share the same code within your group of friends. As soon as two players using the same battle code are found, the system matches them together. Keep in mind, only players with the same code are matched together- as long as the match is started via the Battle Code system in the menu.
Ad-hoc tournaments
Tournaments can be easier organized with each match having their own battle code. You and your opponent simply enter the battle code to start the match and that’s it. You no longer need to add your opponent to your friends list to get a match going. Organizing tournaments still requires some manual work (e.g., setting up and distributing the battle codes), but for the participants this should be a major simplification.
Open challenges
This might be interesting for champions, mentors, streamers, and everyone who likes open challenges. Simply create a battle with a code and share it. Then people can pick up that code and play against you for a unique challenge, mentoring, and more. Keep in mind that there is still a bit of manual overhead here as you need to make sure that at maximum only one person is waiting in the queue for you at any given time (remember: if there are two people waiting in the queue with the same battle code, they will be matched against each other).
We are sure you can come with plenty of creative ideas, let us know how you would use this system!
[h2]WHEN WILL THE BATTLE CODE SYSTEM BECOME AVAILABLE?[/h2]
The Battle Code system is just around the corner! It will go live on 18th of August.
We welcome all feedback on this system and encourage you to think about possible use cases!
See you on the battlefield of KARDS.