Bongels Players 49 posts 406 battles Report post #1 Posted May 1, 2017 I had an absolute horrible weekend of gaming. Felt like I was constantly on the losing side, shells missing ships which I thought I could hit with my eyes closed, constantly the lowest tier in a battle, RNG was absolutely against me. So, I did something I wouldn't normally do. I purchased 3 days premium. Today has been a good day, compared to last two days. I've been in the winning team, I've sunk ships, I've survived battles. I wonder, Does having a premium account affect the team you are on? I can't prove it, but it feels that maybe, just maybe, the odds of getting a better team are slightly improved if you give WG some money. It may be totally random, I've had a losing streak and now I'm on a winning streak, and has nothing to do with the fact I spent money. Makes me wonder though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[TTTX] Tyrendian89 [TTTX] Players 4,608 posts 8,139 battles Report post #2 Posted May 1, 2017 it's random, although it'll be hard to prove it to you if you choose to believe premium does indeed affect matchmaking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[HU-SD] Prospect_b Players 2,655 posts 14,214 battles Report post #3 Posted May 1, 2017 random + placebo effect (you seem to imply you bought premium to see if you would do better) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[POMF] Pekoe_Darjeeling Weekend Tester 2,385 posts 10,008 battles Report post #4 Posted May 1, 2017 It does. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[PMI] Juanx Players 2,564 posts 9,353 battles Report post #5 Posted May 1, 2017 Do tin foil hats avoid being controlled by aliens? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCinC Quality Poster 1,695 posts 9,500 battles Report post #6 Posted May 1, 2017 If it did, my stats would probably be better. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferry_25 Players 4,392 posts 12,107 battles Report post #7 Posted May 1, 2017 Well I hope not. I'm running premium and should that run out... I do recognise the exact same as you OP: some horrible days (quite often in a row) and after that by "miracle" a fantastic day (also quite often in a row to be fair). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bongels Players 49 posts 406 battles Report post #8 Posted May 1, 2017 This is what I'm trying to figure out. Yes, I did buy premium to test this. I'm not sure if I just had a bad run of luck and then things perked up is due to buying premium or not. Just seems strange. Maybe it's just the weekend effect. Further research required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Egoleter ∞ Players 4,046 posts Report post #9 Posted May 1, 2017 Most of my days are good ones in the game. Most of the time I don't have premium time running. The rare days I do, I got it through a promo or as a reward. I never notice a difference in my performance. Some days simply do have a lucky or unlucky streak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[H_FAN] Gnirf Players 3,293 posts 67,377 battles Report post #10 Posted May 1, 2017 To be fair Premium makes it easier to afford premium consumables so it helps if you use these when you play premiums otherwise tinfoil...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CleverViking Players 503 posts 1,982 battles Report post #11 Posted May 1, 2017 Maybe it's just the weekend effect. Even the weekend effect isn't "foolproof". I'm a pretty average player and I've gotten 70% WR sessions solo with over 20 games played. Sometimes you get lucky with teams, sometimes you don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[NWP] Ubertron_X [NWP] Beta Tester 2,657 posts 25,768 battles Report post #12 Posted May 1, 2017 Yes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agantas Players 1,059 posts 7,793 battles Report post #13 Posted May 1, 2017 Premium is +50% to all credit and xp gains. This includes modifiers like first win bonus, camo and flags. It also gives you a third campaign slot and access to the premium port. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IamTroublemaker Beta Tester 2,287 posts 11,047 battles Report post #14 Posted May 1, 2017 Why do I even open threads like this when the title itself should be enough for me not to open it 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RenamedUser_92906789 Players 5,828 posts Report post #15 Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Premium time? No. Premium ships on the other hand ... Edited May 1, 2017 by nambr9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[KOKOS] MaxxyNL [KOKOS] Beta Tester, Players 3,418 posts 11,878 battles Report post #16 Posted May 1, 2017 I had an absolute horrible weekend of gaming. Felt like I was constantly on the losing side, shells missing ships which I thought I could hit with my eyes closed, constantly the lowest tier in a battle, RNG was absolutely against me. So, I did something I wouldn't normally do. I purchased 3 days premium. Today has been a good day, compared to last two days. I've been in the winning team, I've sunk ships, I've survived battles. I wonder, Does having a premium account affect the team you are on? I can't prove it, but it feels that maybe, just maybe, the odds of getting a better team are slightly improved if you give WG some money. It may be totally random, I've had a losing streak and now I'm on a winning streak, and has nothing to do with the fact I spent money. Makes me wonder though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[BAZI] allufewig Beta Tester 2,912 posts 15,294 battles Report post #17 Posted May 1, 2017 Yes. Money spent is directly proportional to winrate. The more the merrier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[HAIFU] meyos90 Players 84 posts 4,883 battles Report post #18 Posted May 1, 2017 You get more captain exp with premium so you could also ask if having a more experienced captain increases chances of winning. I would say it depends on how long you have premium. If it's only 3 days, then no, it doesn't help you. If it's longer... say 30 days, then yes, it helps you win more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[BAZI] allufewig Beta Tester 2,912 posts 15,294 battles Report post #19 Posted May 1, 2017 Bongels, dont listen to all these people here telling you premium has no effect. They probably spent thousands but want you to believe their good winrate comes from skill. That is, of course, ridiculous. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RenamedUser_92906789 Players 5,828 posts Report post #20 Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Premium time has no effect. Yea sure go full conspiracy "tin foil hat" mode, but you cant prove crap. Ive had AMAZING games when I didnt have premium and absolutely HORRIFIC games with premium time. The only difference is economy outcome. Period. Edited May 1, 2017 by nambr9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[BAZI] allufewig Beta Tester 2,912 posts 15,294 battles Report post #21 Posted May 1, 2017 Premium time has no effect. Yea sure go full conspiracy "tin foil hat" mode, but you cant prove crap. Ive had AMAZING games when I didnt have premium and absolutely HORRIFIC games with premium time. That just means you havent spent ENOUGH. I pay at least 250€/month to keep my WR at 60%+ and it works. Could probably increase it to 70% but Im too poor. Prove me wrong if you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnuSuaraj Alpha Tester 665 posts 10,194 battles Report post #22 Posted May 1, 2017 I feel a somewhat tender inclination....this odd persuasion...that you might be...just maybe...one drooling...and tin-foil hat wearing dweeb. I have no evidence...statistical or otherwise...I just...feel it...somehow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RenamedUser_92906789 Players 5,828 posts Report post #23 Posted May 1, 2017 That just means you havent spent ENOUGH. I pay at least 250€/month to keep my WR at 60%+ and it works. Could probably increase it to 70% but Im too poor. Prove me wrong if you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnuSuaraj Alpha Tester 665 posts 10,194 battles Report post #24 Posted May 1, 2017 That just means you havent spent ENOUGH. I pay at least 250€/month to keep my WR at 60%+ and it works. Could probably increase it to 70% but Im too poor. Prove me wrong if you can. Introducing Suaraj's theorem: WR = Money spent on Premium time x Skill / Money spent on hookers and blow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[BAZI] allufewig Beta Tester 2,912 posts 15,294 battles Report post #25 Posted May 1, 2017 Introducing Suaraj's theorem: WR = Money spent on Premium time x Skill / Money spent on hookers and blow When I want to put my numbers in that equation, the calculator tells me I cannot divide by zero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
