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Pirates have a '''standing''' or '''ranking''' in their [[puzzle]] performance relative to all of the other players in the [[ocean]], and in their home [[archipelago]].  This standing or ranking is shown on the [[Ultimate list]], as well as on the pirate's individual info page. In addition to performance ranking, there is a list of pirates with the most [[experience]] in a puzzle, which is stored in a separate list.

Since the [[Ringer]]s wanted to keep numeric scores out of the game, this is expressed on the standings in the form of a descriptive word. From lowest to highest, they are:

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* Able
* '''Proficient'''
* '''Distinguished'''
* '''Respected'''
* '''Master'''
* '''Renowned'''
* '''Grand-Master'''
* '''Legendary'''
* '''Ultimate'''

== How Puzzle Standings Work ==
Your puzzle standing is calculated as an average over the most recent "x" puzzles or fights, where "x" is a number that the [[Ringer]]s do not release to the public. Also, standings that have gone dormant are removed from the equation until that pirate puzzles again. This means that a person's standing can change in directions that sometimes seem illogical. For example, it's possible for people who lose to highly-ranked opponents (relative to their own standing) to go up in standing, or for people to win against a low-ranked opponent and have their standing go down. Standing is measured against the other active players in the ocean when you finish a puzzling session, so any recent changes will be reported at that time.

In player vs. player puzzles it is possible to manipulate a pirates ratings by deliberately having one player lose to another.  With enough fixed matches, one can artificially change one's rating to be anything from Able to Ultimate.  One should keep this in mind when gambling--an Able rated player who is willing to bet 10,000 PoE on a match could be an Ultimate-level player who has deliberately lowered his or her rating, or an experienced player who has started an alternative character. Do note that it is forbidden to artificially raise or lower your standings in this way, and that it may result in a reset of your experience and standing in that puzzle, and even in a permanent [[ban]].

When performing a duty puzzle on a boat, it is entirely possible for a player with a lower standing to achieve a higher level of performance than a pirate with a higher standing. I.e. a Master gunner may get an incredible that's higher than a Legendary gunner. The reason for this is that a pirate's standing is not taken into account when incredibles are scored. There are several levels of incredible within each standing making it possible for a lower rated pirate to achieve a higher performance level on a duty puzzle. In order to actually receive an Ultimate trophy in a puzzle, you must achieve an Ocean-Wide Standing.

== Trophies ==
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The following [[trophy|trophies]] are related to puzzle standing:
<gallery caption="Standing Trophies" widths="60px" heights="60px" perrow="7">
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Alchemist.png|Ultimate Alchemist
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Battle_Navigator.png|Ultimate Battle Navigator
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Bilger.png|Ultimate Bilger
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Blacksmith.png|Ultimate Blacksmith
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Carpenter.png|Ultimate Carpenter
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Distiller.png|Ultimate Distiller
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Drinker.png|Ultimate Drinker
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Forager.png|Ultimate Forager
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Gunner.png|Ultimate Gunner
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Hearts_Player.png|Ultimate Hearts Player
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Navigator.png|Ultimate Navigator
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Poker_Player.png|Ultimate Poker Player
Image:Trophy-Ultimate Rigger.png|Ultimate Rigger
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Rumbler.png|Ultimate Rumbler
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Sailor.png|Ultimate Sailor
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Shipwright.png|Ultimate Shipwright
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Spades_Player.png|Ultimate Spades Player
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Swordfighter.png|Ultimate Swordfighter
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Treasure_Drop_Player.png|Ultimate Treasure Drop Player
Image:Trophy-Ultimate_Treasure_Hauler.png|Ultimate Treasure Hauler
Image:Trophy-1_Alchemist.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Alchemist
Image:Trophy-1_Battle_Navigator.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Battle Navigator
Image:Trophy-1_Bilger.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Bilger
Image:Trophy-1_Blacksmith.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Blacksmith
Image:Trophy-1_Carpenter.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Carpenter
Image:Trophy-1_Distiller.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Distiller
Image:Trophy-1_Drinker.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Drinker
Image:Trophy-1_Forager.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Forager
Image:Trophy-1_Gunner.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Gunner
Image:Trophy-1_Hearts_Player.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Hearts Player
Image:Trophy-1_Navigator.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Navigator
Image:Trophy-1_Poker_Player.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Poker Player
Image:Trophy-1 Rigger.png|<nowiki>#</nowiki>1 Rigger
Image:Trophy-1_Rumbler.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Rumbler
Image:Trophy-1_Sailor.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Sailor
Image:Trophy-1_Shipwright.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Shipwright
Image:Trophy-1_Spades_Player.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Spades Player
Image:Trophy-1_Swordfighter.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Swordfighter
Image:Trophy-1_Treasure_Drop_Player.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Treasure Drop Player
Image:Trophy-1_Treasure_Hauler.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki> Treasure Hauler
</gallery>
}}

== Historical Notes ==

*As of [[Release 2007-01-25]], duty puzzle standings would no longer fall during [[blockades]]. However, as of [[Release 2007-10-16]], duty puzzle standings now CAN fall during [[blockades]], [[flotilla]] attacks, and [[Atlantis]] trips.
*The sea battle standing was retired with {{release|2006-03-30}} when the calculation of might rings was changed to rely upon duty puzzle and fighting ratings.{{fn|1=http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?p=552439#552439}}
*As of [[Release 2005-06-29]], all [[NPP|npp]] puzzle challenges will now be unrated except for those against the npps in [[inn]]s or outside on the [[island]].  As "Challenge" missions were introduced after this release, it needs to be confirmed if this includes them as well. 

== See Also ==
*[[Experience]]
*[[Anti-cheating mechanism]]

== Other Links ==
* Technical post regarding standing distribution from Lizthegrey - [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?p=1161539#1161539]
* Commonly discussed ideas about [[Account-wide standings (Idea Links)|Account-wide standings]] from [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/listthreads?forum=2 Game Design]
* Viridian Ocean Ultimate Standings - http://duplo.non-prophet.org/standings.php
* Ultimate Tracker - http://www.glowie.com/~onyx/ult_info/
* Lizthegrey's official declaration that fighting yourself and throwing matches is cheating from her post '[http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?p=587219#587219 Do Not Cheat]' and the subsequent [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=34306&offset=0 player forum discussion]


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