Matchmaking Journey

The whole journey, from registering to an accepted result, in plain terms. This is the map; each stage links to its own detailed guide.

The journey, end to end

Every match follows the same path. You only set up your profile (and any groups) once; after that, each match is steps 3 to 6. If the regulation is rated, step 7 happens automatically after the accepted result.

1. Register a profile

   You create a player profile so the service can recognise you. This happens once. → Player Profile.

2. Play solo or form a group

   Decide whether to apply on your own or as a fixed team — for example, a squad of four survivors who want to play together. → Groups

3. Request a match (join the queue)

   You apply for a match under one regulation. You can hold one active request at a time. While you wait, you can check on it or cancel it. → Matchmaking and Readiness

4. Get matched and ready up

   When the service finds suitable players, everyone is asked to confirm they are ready. If anyone backs out or does not respond in time, the match is cancelled for everyone and you can request again. → Matchmaking and Readiness

5. Play the custom match

   Once everyone is ready, you play the match in a custom game, following the rules of your chosen regulation.

6. Report and approve the result

   One player reports what happened. The players (who need to confirm it) approve it, and the outcome is recorded. → Results

7. Receive the rating outcome

   There is nothing more to submit here. After an accepted result, the service automatically applies any rating change for rated regulations and tells everyone what happened. → Ratings

What the website does vs Discord

This website is the handbook. It explains the service, the formats, the journey, and the rules. It does not run matches.

The live service runs in Discord. Registering, joining the queue, readying up, and reporting results all happen there. These guides describe what each step is for and what to expect — they are not a list of commands. When you are in Discord, the buttons and prompts will lead you through the actual steps.

A few ideas worth knowing

• One request at a time. You (or your group) can have a single active match request. Cancel it before you can start a different one.
• Everyone has to be ready. A match only goes ahead once every participant has confirmed. One person leaving cancels it for all.
• Results need agreement. A result is only recorded once the players who must approve it have done so.
• Some formats are rated, some are not. Whether a match affects your rating depends on the regulation. See Ratings.

If something does not go to plan, Help has troubleshooting for each stage.