suggestions

Or at least something similar. that way, ratio and levels count towards a clan's ranking. It would just make it a bit fairer imo as some higher level bots have less oppourtunity to score energy and ratio should still count for something.

Just an idea. thoughts?

no thanks, then as the game evolves it will just push it to where that new/lower level players will not be able to really contribute all that much to the clan race. As it is now (once the level range of good energy scoring rises a bit) it will keep everyone on equal footing, not giving any level range a head start.

JI never worked on bots2 toward the end, so bringing it back here would make no sense.

I quite like the measurement being purely on energy gained as it allows low average level clans to compete on an even footing with a higher average level clan.

I beg to differ, not for OP's reasons but for the reason that INT bots should be able to participate in clan play in ways other than being kudos whores and filling clan treasuries. I don't mind if a formula that works is far down the road, just hope someday we get there.

It's pretty well agreed that the bots2 system didn't work because it gave too much advantage to high level bots in clans. By 2010, your clan had to be stacked with level 150+ bots just to compete.

The current bots4 system went in the opposite direction and took level out of the equation completely.

My current thoughts are that a balance would be best. Level should factor in somewhat, just not to the point where it's impossible to compete at low levels. I've actually already worked out how I plan to do this and it will be included in the upcoming clan/energy system update. It's not a formula change fyi.