How is KDR calculated?

[jaif.3518]

I've ignored these stats (points, kd, whatever) for most of my time.  I got curious recently, so I'll ask - how is KD calculated for the server?

If 5 people kill 1, is that +5 : -1?  Or is it +1 : -1  ?

One reason I asked is that I noticed the numbers didn't average to 1 : 1, so I got curious about what I'm missing.

-Jeff

[Dawdler.8521]

Afaik a death is still only 1 kill for the server that killed him, even if 5 people technically got credit for the kill. 

You'll never get 1:1 numbers because people die for all kinds of reasons. Leaping off a cliff, to guards, accidentally forgetting the zone you are in isnt friendly when trying to fly, etc.

I also believe both enemy servers can get a kill from tagging the same person, which mess it up further.

Edited August 21, 2023 by Dawdler.8521

[jaif.3518]

Thanks ... there's some form of double-counting going on, that's for sure, as there's always more kills then deaths.

[Chaba.5410]

5 hours ago, Dawdler.8521 said:

I also believe both enemy servers can get a kill from tagging the same person

Yes.  You see this when there's two +2s of different colors that pop when a person who just got third-partied by another server dies.  xD

[oatsnjuices.1698]

I'm so certain enough players accidentally die to have such an impact on percentage, I think the question is still valid, and a good one.

[Heibi.4251]

14 hours ago, Chaba.5410 said:

Yes.  You see this when there's two +2s of different colors that pop when a person who just got third-partied by another server dies.  xD

Yep, you can sit there on a an AC hitting both sides and collect points and kills for your team.