Blue Byte Puts Settlers III World Ranking Lists Online

Blue Byte has switched on World Ranking Lists for The Settlers III at Settlers3.com. Players can climb a one-on-one ladder in single player matches or throw in with a clan and fight for the top of the clan rankings, with results and standings updated on the official site after every game.

The lists go past raw points. Each entry shows a player’s experience, winning and losing streaks and a stack of other stats, and you can size up an equal, weaker or stronger opponent before committing to a match. Scoring runs on a dynamic system that weighs a player’s ranking, experience and preference for a specific race or map, so farming newcomers will not carry anyone to the top. Anyone playing The Settlers III online can join the ladder, and anyone not ready for the pressure can still play unranked practice games. Expect some careful ducking near the top of that clan list.