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From: Volts
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Date: 8/21/2008 9:27:20 PM
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What is DMI can somebody explain this to me?

From: jimrtex

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Date: 8/21/2008 9:58:03 PM
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DMI = Deliberately Meaningless Index

It is a number calculated using all the skills of a player, including his game shape which is a very significant factor.

Imagine if you calculated a single number based on a person's weight, height, and IQ. A large number might indicate that someone is moderately tall, heavy, and intelligent. Or it might mean an extremely obese person of average intelligence and height.

What matters in a game are the individual skills of the players. Combining them all into a single number doesn't give you any insight into the individual skills.

From: Volts

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Date: 8/21/2008 10:17:40 PM
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So the higher the DMI the better?

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Date: 8/21/2008 10:55:22 PM
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So the higher the DMI the better?


Better for what?

Players with more skills and/or game shape will generally have higher DMIs.

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Date: 8/22/2008 2:02:41 AM
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