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Guide

Understanding
Rankings

TriPulse features three distinct ranking systems. Here's how each one works.
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Total Points Ranking

The classic competition

How it works

Your position in the Total Points Ranking is determined by the sum of your points across all races. To keep things fair and prevent burnout, we use a Best-of-15 system.

Best-of-15 System

Only your best 15 races count

If you predict 20 races, we'll only count your top 15 performances

Forgiveness for missed races

Missed a race deadline? No problem - it won't hurt your ranking

Quality over quantity

Rewards consistent, high-quality predictions

Example

Races predicted:18 races
Races counted:15 races (best)
Total points:1,275 pts
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Prediction Score

Quality over everything

What is Prediction Score?

The Prediction Score measures your prediction quality, not just total points. It rewards users who are consistently accurate, while accounting for experience level through a confidence factor that grows naturally with more races using a sigmoid curve.

The Formula

Prediction Score = Average Points × Confidence Factor

Average Points

72.0

Confidence Factor

79%

(12 races)

Confidence Factor Explained

The Confidence Factor uses a sigmoid curve that grows naturally with experience. Maximum confidence is reached at 20 races.

1 race@ 70 avg pts

70 × 8%

5.6

Low confidence - could be luck

6 races@ 72 avg pts

72 × 57%

41.0

Pattern emerging

12 races@ 72 avg pts

72 × 79%

56.9

High confidence

20+ races@ 72 avg pts

72 × 100%

72.0

Maximum confidence!

Why This System Works

  • Rewards Quality: A user with 12 races at 72 avg beats someone with 6 races at 75 avg
  • Prevents Gaming: Can't get high score with just 1-2 lucky predictions
  • Encourages Participation: Clear goal of 20 races for maximum confidence
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Community Rankings

League vs League

How it works

Community Rankings compare leagues against each other based on average member performance. It's a measure of your league's collective prediction skills.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum 3 participants per race

Only races where at least 3 league members made predictions count

Best 15 races count

Like individual rankings, only the league's top 15 races are counted

Quick Comparison

Ranking TypeWhat it MeasuresRaces Counted
Total PointsCumulative performanceBest 15 races
Prediction ScoreAccuracy qualityAll races (100% at 20)
CommunityLeague performanceBest 15 (3+ members)

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