A score counts in full once the people who played it confirm it. If everyone in the match has an account and nobody answers within 72 hours, the score confirms itself at about half weight - staying silent doesn’t block a result.
That cuts both ways: you can’t bury a loss by ignoring it, and a score against players who can’t respond, that nobody confirms, counts for almost nothing.
A rating is only worth as much as the results behind it. Confirmation, the right to dispute, and venue trust keep d1R honest without locking anyone in.
Can someone fake matches against me to change my rating?
Someone can log one, but you’re notified and can dispute it within 72 hours - a disputed score doesn’t count while it’s in dispute. If you ignore it, it confirms itself at about half weight, so check your notifications.
If a strong partner carries me, does my rating jump?
No. When the rating gap between partners is large, the result is dampened (Cayman Protocol Rule 3), so a carry can't inflate you to a level you can't hold on your own.
Can I pay to reset or boost my rating?
No. Ratings can’t be purchased or reset for a fee. Your number moves only with match results, so nobody can buy a higher rating.
I've improved a lot — am I stuck at an old rating?
No. Every rated match compares your score with the predicted score, so if you now play above your number, each match nudges it up. Steps are small, so a real improvement shows over a run of matches, not overnight.
Does entering low scores help me sandbag?
It’s harder than it looks. Everyone named on a score is notified and can dispute it, and once you have five or more self-reported results in a week that nobody confirmed, new ones count for almost nothing. Our integrity checks also look for unusual win rates and scores, and for players who mostly play the same opponent.