Why the Star system is messed up

In a recent post, I debated with Dahimi about an idea that I had. He said something that made me realize COC rewards mediocrity.

1. Players are happy when they 1 star a base
2. Players boast and post youtube videos about 1 starring a base
3. People actually think 1 star is acceptable and feel they should be rewarded

1. How can you be happy that you 1 starred a base? Lets face it, you got the participation trophy of coc.....congrats you threw enough junk at the wall that something stuck. No skill involved. You know those trophy's they give 8 year olds for showing up to basketball practice and never really playing in a game....that is what you got.

2. Really? Look at me!!! I 1 starred this guy and let me show you how!! I will let you in on a secret...I let my 10 y/o son use my account just to see if it really took any skill to make it to Masters or stay there.... I ONLY LET HIM USE BARCH!!! He picked the opponents, deployed the troops and made it, he has only lost 3 attacks in Master since making it....the defenses are what is bringing him down.....so really.....you are posting that video? My 10 y/o can do better.

3. You should get NOTHING for a 1 star other than a draw...1 star is expected...that is it...if you want more.. bonus and trophy's...learn to BRING IT and get that second star..... As Dahimi said..."your base defense doesn't matter ... it is all about the attackers skill not your defense"....WHY REWARD A 1 STAR IF IT IS THE NORM?


Last I checked.....participation trophy's were for losers.....I don't want one....Gimme the "I worked my rear off to get this far" trophy....that is what I want....

Change the system

less than 50%/1 star - Defender gets win bonus and trophy's
1 star - No loss of trophy either side
2 star - trophy and win bonus
3 star - max trophy and win bonus

Keep rewarding the inept and mediocre....they are not welcome in my clan....move on...learn to raid better...learn to build a better base..

This is a very well written post. I agree with you completely that mediocrity is being rewarded. The only part that I disagree with is the part where you give a defensive loot bonus(at least that's how I interpreted). If that isn't the case, this is a great idea that has few flaws. Of this is the case, then that part shouldn't be there.

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Originally Posted by EmeraldRange

This is a very well written post. I agree with you completely that mediocrity is being rewarded. The only part that I disagree with is the part where you give a defensive loot bonus(at least that's how I interpreted). If that isn't the case, this is a great idea that has few flaws. Of this is the case, then that part shouldn't be there.

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Thanks, I have a post up about the Defensive Win Bonus...should be on the first 1-4 pages..very heated debate...

I have to agree with this guy.

I didn't read the post its too long and its 4:15 am... But yeah I don't know if this point was covered but I 99% a base with nothing only a builders hut left using drags and hogs... And got 2 stars, some one could use barbarians and archers get 50% and the town hall and get the same amount of stars I got, it just seems a little unfair. (War circumstances)

I judge most of my battles less on stars and more on loot gain. I try to one star to maintain my trophy count, because a few battles I 'lose', despite possibly being a fantastic loot win. I 'win' most loot raids with one star, getting a few trophies for it, and 'lose' and lose most of my trophy gains in one battle.

The 50% threshold is rather abstract and kind of arbitrary. Victory and defeat can hinge on one more random building being destroyed, which can hinge on just a few hit points in that building. Two star wins hinges on the Town Hall being destroyed. You can flatten the whole base, but if the town hall is left, "Nope, sorry, your attack is only one star for your otherwise awesome efforts. Good bye, try again later."

When compared to loot raids, the trophy system is rather disjointed with what people see as a win or a loss.

I consider 1 star attacks a lose, but I do want to get bonus loot and with how hard loot is too get nowdays I think they should keep the starring system as it is.

I don't really agree with the OP because the age range includes players who are of a lower skill level. If you take away what little reward they get it takes enjoyment out of the game for them therefore you can lose players. Games are meant to be enjoyable so unless this game was meant for older ages don't try to take baby steps to make this an elitist game. I've had about enough of that from other games I've played. Besides, the trophy loss is meager.

Games are meant to be enjoyed and this isn't a hardcore game unless you are one of those to go hardcore at it. This game is light hearted, keep it that way. Rewarding Mediocrity or not games are meant to be enjoyed.

You also have to consider when younger players play they are more likely to be discouraged and put down the game than get a determination to try harder. So when you give them a little taste of victory you are more likely going to make them want to try harder meaning they may want to try for 2 or 3 stars.

The reward system is fine the way it is.

Agreed. Feels like a draw is appropriate. Also will stop TH sniping although that may cause a problem.

the proposed new reward system...I guess I did not explain it.

No stars - Defender gets win bonus and trophy's - would be nice for a defensive win bonus

1 Star - DRAW...no one gains or loses anything
2 Star - Attacker gains trophy's and win bonus ....amount of trophy's based on percentage
3 Star - Max trophy's and the win bonus

any loot you raid you will keep...this is just a revamp of the win bonus/trophy win

This is for NORMAL game play....War is a different animal with different strategy...the only thing that matters in war is the star count so any star you can get is good. This would in NO WAY affect war game play or the war win bonus. This is strictly for normal game play.

Yes this would make it harder to gain trophy's....yes this would actually put emphasis on league levels.....yes this would actually make a player try instead of trying juuuuuuuust hard enough. The game is heading in this direction....1 star on a base in normal game play is just toooooooo easy.

The current system is lacking in challenge.....you are playing the game in "easy mode" right now. You are just too afraid to step up your game and actually try.