Blizzard will be implementing a slew of groundbreaking enhancements to Battle.net® for Warcraft®III: Reign of Chaos?. The following list highlights many of the new features designed to streamline your Battle.net experience and help you get the most out of Warcraft III. Anonymous MatchmakingBlizzard's dedication to intuitive interface design
extends to Battle.net. With the efficient anonymous matchmaking system (AMM), players are now just two clicks away from their next battle. Players are anonymously matched based on skill level. The AMM randomly selects maps based on the players' preferences. Players can choose which race to play, or
they can let the service choose for them. Players can also select the game type, which indicates the number of allies and opponents. Other game options are preset by the designers, resulting in a higher level of play. The top-ranked players from each gateway will be listed on our Web site. Arranged TeamThe new custom team option lets players create games that friends and clanmates can see and easily join. Players can team up with friends, and team records are tracked. Arranged team games count toward the ladder. Team members are automatically allied and set to allied chat. New Ladder SystemBattle.net's ladder system has been revamped for Warcraft III. This new system promotes active competition and maintains the ladder's integrity. The AMM prevents win trading and ensures that high-level players face opponents of similar skill. Ladder-play prerequisites have been eliminated (everyone who
uses the AMM earns a ladder rank). Top-ranked players can compete in seasonal tournaments to determine who really is the best of the best. Custom GamesPlayers can join or create custom games with nonstandard game settings for added excitement and replayability. These games have a wide variety of play options, and they do not affect your ladder record. Play with or against computer players. Play on the map of your choice, including user-made custom maps. Anyone that you permit can join, so you can play against opponents of your choice. Allow/restrict observers, toggle fog of war on/off, adjust game speed, and adjust diplomacy settings. Separate Gateways and Name SpaceWarcraft III name space is not shared with previous Blizzard games or even between gateways, so more names will be available for selection. To prevent name copying, nonstandard characters have been disabled. New Built-in
Friends SystemTo help players keep track of friends, the friends list shows each friend's location (whether in or about to start a game, or on a chat channel). Players can easily join a friend's channel or a game ready to start. Players are notified when a friend
enters or leaves Battle.net (this notice even appears in-game). Advanced Battle.net Icon SystemPlay your favorite race often to earn better icons, and earn upgraded icons by gaining more wins. Icons reflect the race you play most, your ladder rank, and if applicable, your clan affiliation (coming soon).