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Discover Your Gaming Community

Match & Play offers multiple ways to find players who match your gaming style, schedule, and preferences. Whether you want quick recommendations or detailed searches, we’ve got you covered.

Quick Match

The fastest way to find compatible gamers.

AI-Powered Recommendations

Our matching algorithm considers:
  • Shared games in your libraries
  • Skill level compatibility
  • Overlapping availability schedules
  • Communication preferences
  • Play style alignment
  • Platform compatibility

How Quick Match Works

1

Click 'Find Players'

From your dashboard, tap the Quick Match button
2

Select a Game

Choose which game you want to play, or select “Any Game” for broader matches
3

Review Matches

Swipe through recommended players:
  • Connect to send a friend request
  • Skip to see the next player
  • 💾 Save to review later
Quick Match learns from your choices! The more you use it, the better your recommendations become.
For when you know exactly what you’re looking for.

Search Filters

Specific Game
  • Search for players of a particular game
  • Filter by game mode preferences
  • Match by server/region
Skill Level
  • Exact match your skill level
  • Find players within a range
  • Look for mentors (higher skill)
  • Find students (lower skill)
Play Style
  • Competitive only
  • Casual only
  • Flexible players

Search Tips & Tricks

Save Your Searches

Save frequently used filter combinations for quick access

Search Alerts

Get notified when new players match your saved searches

Discovery Features

Currently Online

See who’s ready to play right now:
  • 🟢 Online Now: Available immediately
  • 🟡 In Game: Currently playing (see which game)
  • 🔵 Away: Online but temporarily unavailable
Players showing as “Online Now” have indicated they’re actively looking for gaming partners
Discover popular community members:
  • Most Active: Players with high gaming hours
  • Rising Stars: New members getting lots of positive feedback
  • Community Leaders: Organizers of gaming groups and events
  • Helpful Mentors: Players who help others improve

Game-Specific Discovery

Each game has its own discovery section:
1

Select a Game

Choose from your library or browse all games
2

View Game Community

See all players who play this game with filters:
  • Platform specific
  • Rank/skill distribution
  • Role preferences (for team games)
  • Server/region
3

Join Game Groups

Find or create groups for:
  • Competitive teams
  • Casual sessions
  • Learning/coaching
  • Specific game modes

Smart Recommendations

How Our Algorithm Works

Our recommendation system uses multiple factors:
  1. Game Compatibility (40%)
    • Number of shared games
    • Similar game preferences
    • Matching game modes
  2. Schedule Alignment (30%)
    • Overlapping play times
    • Similar time commitment
    • Timezone compatibility
  3. Social Compatibility (20%)
    • Communication preferences
    • Play style match
    • Age range alignment
  4. Community Signals (10%)
    • Positive feedback score
    • Response rate
    • Active status

Improving Your Recommendations

The more complete your profile, the better your matches! Aim for at least 80% profile completion.
Ways to get better matches:
  • Add more games to your library
  • Update your availability regularly
  • Be specific about your preferences
  • Engage with matches (the algorithm learns from your interactions)
  • Give feedback on gaming sessions

Discovery Modes

Browse Mode

Explore players at your own pace:
  • Grid or list view options
  • Quick preview cards
  • Detailed profile views
  • Batch friend requests

Map Mode

Find players near you (optional):
  • Regional gaming communities
  • Local gaming events
  • LAN party opportunities
  • Low-ping matches
Location sharing is completely optional and approximate. We never share exact addresses.

Community Mode

Discover through gaming groups:
  • Join existing communities
  • Find clan/guild recruitment
  • Discover gaming events
  • Connect through mutual friends

Using Discovery Effectively

Best Practices

Complete Your Profile

80%+ completion = 3x more visibility

Be Active

Regular activity boosts your discovery ranking

Update Availability

Current schedules get priority in results

Engage Positively

Good feedback improves your visibility

Discovery Etiquette

Do’s:
  • Read profiles before connecting
  • Send personalized connection requests
  • Mention shared interests
  • Be respectful of preferences
Don’ts:
  • Spam connection requests
  • Ignore stated preferences
  • Be pushy about voice chat
  • Discriminate or harass

Advanced Discovery Tools

Compatibility Score

Each potential match shows a compatibility percentage:
  • 🟢 90-100%: Excellent match
  • 🟡 70-89%: Good match
  • 🟠 50-69%: Possible match
  • 🔴 Below 50%: Low compatibility
Click on the compatibility score to see the breakdown of matching factors

Discovery Analytics

Track your discovery performance:
  • Profile views this week
  • Connection request acceptance rate
  • Most successful matching games
  • Peak visibility times

Discovery Boost

Increase your visibility:
  • Complete daily quests for temporary boosts
  • Verify your account for permanent boost
  • Stream integration for streamer visibility
  • Event participation for community presence

Privacy in Discovery

Control Your Visibility

  • Basic profile info
  • Game library
  • General availability
  • Play preferences

Discovery Settings

Customize who can find you:
  • Discoverable by: Everyone, friends of friends, or friends only
  • Hide from searches: Temporary invisibility
  • Block regions: Exclude specific countries
  • Age restrictions: Only show to age-appropriate players

Next Steps

Ready to start connecting? Remember: The best gaming relationships start with genuine connections. Take time to find players who truly match your style!