How parties work in team lobbies, why OpenSkill ratings go negative, and what to expect from the community.
If four players join a party, there is a solid chance they will all land on the same team in an 8v8 lobby. The matchmaking system tries to keep parties together. In smaller lobbies or with unbalanced party sizes, the system may split them to even teams, but in 8v8 with four party members, staying together is likely.
Players sometimes see zero or near-zero ratings and feel confused. The displayed rating is not always the actual rating behind the scenes. If someone has a negative OpenSkill value, the server may still display zero. The real number is visible on the server's ratings page. Do not blame a single bad teammate until you have verified their actual rating.
BAR has a wide player skill range, from brand-new players to veterans. The community at large prefers constructive feedback over blame. Players who bring a learning attitude do well regardless of their starting skill.
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