Summoner Level

Some thoughts on 'runes' like system.

We have been contemplating an external system and there are several pro/cons.

Reasons to have it:
- Give leveling (outside the match) some persistence
- Allow for more individual customization options

Reasons not to have it:
- If you are not at level 30 you don't have every single option available to you

IF we do implement a system it will:
- Only provide additional options, not additional power (for example you would start with full runes slots but not all runes types are available, new rune types are unlocked as you level up outside the match)
- Smaller number of 'rune' slots (we are looking at 6 slots that you can easily change between matches and are automatically saved for your god)
- Have NO cost to purchase of any kind (no gold or favor cost), you get them as you level up
- Runes would be visible to all players in a match (so you can see how a player is setup)

I've been level 20 for about 3 days Granted i don't play a large number of matches a day anyone know if ranked matches grant more experience?

SMITE: Ranked Match Information and Rules
Published 08/14/2012 08:35 AM | Updated 10/08/2012 01:47 PM

Why play Solo Ranked Matches:

Ranked games offer players fair, competitive matches with other players of similar skill levels.


Notice:

Only join ranked matches if you have the time and a good internet connection for a full match
You must be level 15 in order to play a ranked match.

Important rules:

At present, ranked matches are only for solo players and do not allow pre-made teams.
New Gods can't be played in ranked matches until a "cooldown" period has expired (giving a chance for the god to be better balanced and for the community to understand how to counter the god).
Winning a ranked match will increase your skill rating score.
Losing a ranked match will lower your skill rating.
Any AFK/idling will result in a skill rating penalty.
Bad performance relative to all other players including low in match level,low gold gained, low Kill/Assist relative to death will result in a skill rating penalty.
Getting consistently reported by multiple players will result in a skill rating penalty.
Intentional feeding, multiple afk, or breaking the rules will result in bans including permanent bans.

What's next:

In the near future we will add bans and draft picks to ranked matches.
Ranked matches will also require players to have a minimum of 12 Gods (due to bans and draft)