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Instead of relying on fixed thresholds, '''rating''' is defined by gaming skill (calculated by a specific algorithm called <abbr title="whole history rating">WHR</abbr>, similar to Elo) expressed as a percentile of the player base. Rating can be gained or lost only after holding position in the new percentile for multiple games.
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Instead of relying on fixed rating thresholds, '''rating''' is defined by gaming skill (calculated by a specific algorithm called <abbr title="whole history rating">WHR</abbr>, similar to Elo) expressed as a percentile of the player base. Rating can be gained or lost only after holding position in the new percentile for multiple games.
  
 
The color of the icon next to a player's name indicates a rating (calculated skill) range:
 
The color of the icon next to a player's name indicates a rating (calculated skill) range:
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''Level'' is based on the time spent playing the game. '''Rank''' is the player's level indicated by the shape of the icon. Here is the list of ranks with color Orange:
 
''Level'' is based on the time spent playing the game. '''Rank''' is the player's level indicated by the shape of the icon. Here is the list of ranks with color Orange:
  
* <img src="{{SERVER}}/img/ranks/0_3.png" alt="Single chevron">: A new player gets one chevron just for joining. As the system is still trying to figure out the player's skill level, a single chevron is often drawn with color Infrared.
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* <img src="{{SERVER}}/img/ranks/0_3.png" alt="Single chevron">: A new player gets one chevron just for joining. As the system is still trying to figure the player's skill level, a single chevron is often drawn with color Infrared.
 
* <img src="{{SERVER}}/img/ranks/1_3.png" alt="Two chevrons">: At level 5, the player gains another chevron.
 
* <img src="{{SERVER}}/img/ranks/1_3.png" alt="Two chevrons">: At level 5, the player gains another chevron.
 
* <img src="{{SERVER}}/img/ranks/2_3.png" alt="Three chevrons">: Level 10 is rewarded with yet another chevron.
 
* <img src="{{SERVER}}/img/ranks/2_3.png" alt="Three chevrons">: Level 10 is rewarded with yet another chevron.

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