ExaltedHierarch
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Okay guys I'm making this because it would have greatly reduced my search time on this subject a few days ago when I was having a problem with my rep. Yes... I had this problem and fixed it in a few days. This will hopefully serve as a definitive guide for everyone with this issue. I'll try to be brief and put it all here nice and convenient...
What is rep? Why did this happen?
https://enforcement.xbox.com/home
That will tell you most of what you need to know about the rep system - you can also check your current rep, and even view the number of reports filed against you in the past 6 months on that site.
The website has proven unreliable to some in regards to displaying current rep, so my recommendation is to simply keep checking your profile either on the Xbox One itself or via the Xbox App.
Microsoft Won't Help!
Don't bother calling support or contacting the enforcement team on their forums - they'll all tell you the same thing: that the only way out is to play with a high volume of players without being reported.
That's Right, You Have to Play!
I'll be up front about this - it really sucks and it really is the only way out. It will take a while too - getting out took a few days in my case.
You're probably wondering how this is possible considering that "Avoid Me" rep is also a matchmaking ban. The answer is that there are a few playable games, and fortunately the most effective ones for raising your rep are both free to play.
Playable Games
-World of Tanks
-Fortnite Battle Royale **Please someone confirm that Fornite is healing rep**
-Plants VS Zombies GW 2
-DC Universe Online*
-Battlefield 1*
-Battlefield 4*
-Halo MCC*
-Some CoDs*
-A few arcade games.
*= Needs to be confirmed/Limited playlist access with "Avoid" rep. List updated 06/05/2018.
The Fastest Fix, and Why
The fastest way to raise your rep back up to clean is to play games with a lot of players. This is why I suggest World of Tanks - IT'S FREE and it also ignores the Microsoft rep filter. The matches are 15v15, so that's 29 new players every match, and you can also leave the match after dying (without penalty), select another tank, and then join a new match... This places you in 2-3 29 player matches at any given time - which is a huge amount of players compared to most games. You will start with 1 tank and only be able to do 1 game at a time but each tank you buy increases the amount of games you're able to be in simultaneously.
Hate World of Tanks? No worries!
Option 2 is as follows.
*UPDATE 06-05-18*
Fortnite Battle Royale - this one works! It's also free with 100 player matches and quite a blast to play. Fortnite matches can for sure be entered with an "Avoid Me" rep; however, it remains unclear whether or not this has a positive contribution towards your reputation.
If anyone can confirm that Fortnite is in fact healing their rep that would be great!
*End Update*
Here's why it works so well - reputation is a simple statistical analysis of your players encountered compared to how many reported you. In simplest terms, the rep is an "average" of what people think of you with negative reports being heavily weighted against you - in only takes a few in some cases. Playing with more people who don't report you will curve your average back up to where you want it - the more players, the better. That's why the huge influx of literally 100+ players per hour on WoT or Fortnite is ideal for fixing your rep.
Also, don't be a jerk! Remember, the goal is to not get reported. No trash talk. No messages. No playing like a nub. As long as you behave yourself and keep your head down, nobody will notice/report you.
How Long Will it Take??
Like I said, you're probably in for a few hours to a little less than a week. It completely depends on those two factors mentioned earlier - number of players encountered and the amount of those players who reported you. If you play lots of crowded games like GTA and Battlefield, then it will likely take you longer since the influx of players from WoT won't be too much greater than what you're already exposed to.
On the other hand, if you play less populated multiplayer games like Dark Souls or even Halo (4v4 isn't really a lot of people compared to 29) then you'll likely be out much quicker.
My specific answer, after receiving quite a lot of reports for unsporting conduct on Chivalry (I was in pretty deep), is that it took me 3-4 days of playing 2-3 hours a day of WoT.
It's completely relative to your own stats though, so don't expect the same results. Just BE PATIENT and try to enjoy the games. The two top suggestions are actually quite fun.
What Doesn't Work...
Don't have people like your clips/news feed items. It's just a waste of time and it won't raise your rep.
Don't have people get on the 360 in order to submit a "preferred player" on you - the 360 and the One have two totally different rep systems and this fact has been stated by Microsoft.
Also, the other method somebody tried to link in the comments below "to be done in a matter of hours" does not work as per my own experience. You have to do this the hard way it seems.
Back up to "Needs Work" Rep? You can now continue raising your rep on whatever game you like!
Good luck, feel free to post any questions.
Please feel free to contribute by listing any games that you were/are able to play online with randoms (matchmaking works) with your avoid rep.
Don't message me on XBL! I'm not keeping any secrets! It's all right here!
What is rep? Why did this happen?
https://enforcement.xbox.com/home
That will tell you most of what you need to know about the rep system - you can also check your current rep, and even view the number of reports filed against you in the past 6 months on that site.
The website has proven unreliable to some in regards to displaying current rep, so my recommendation is to simply keep checking your profile either on the Xbox One itself or via the Xbox App.
Microsoft Won't Help!
Don't bother calling support or contacting the enforcement team on their forums - they'll all tell you the same thing: that the only way out is to play with a high volume of players without being reported.
That's Right, You Have to Play!
I'll be up front about this - it really sucks and it really is the only way out. It will take a while too - getting out took a few days in my case.
You're probably wondering how this is possible considering that "Avoid Me" rep is also a matchmaking ban. The answer is that there are a few playable games, and fortunately the most effective ones for raising your rep are both free to play.
Playable Games
-World of Tanks
-Fortnite Battle Royale **Please someone confirm that Fornite is healing rep**
-Plants VS Zombies GW 2
-DC Universe Online*
-Battlefield 1*
-Battlefield 4*
-Halo MCC*
-Some CoDs*
-A few arcade games.
*= Needs to be confirmed/Limited playlist access with "Avoid" rep. List updated 06/05/2018.
The Fastest Fix, and Why
The fastest way to raise your rep back up to clean is to play games with a lot of players. This is why I suggest World of Tanks - IT'S FREE and it also ignores the Microsoft rep filter. The matches are 15v15, so that's 29 new players every match, and you can also leave the match after dying (without penalty), select another tank, and then join a new match... This places you in 2-3 29 player matches at any given time - which is a huge amount of players compared to most games. You will start with 1 tank and only be able to do 1 game at a time but each tank you buy increases the amount of games you're able to be in simultaneously.
Hate World of Tanks? No worries!
Option 2 is as follows.
*UPDATE 06-05-18*
Fortnite Battle Royale - this one works! It's also free with 100 player matches and quite a blast to play. Fortnite matches can for sure be entered with an "Avoid Me" rep; however, it remains unclear whether or not this has a positive contribution towards your reputation.
If anyone can confirm that Fortnite is in fact healing their rep that would be great!
*End Update*
Here's why it works so well - reputation is a simple statistical analysis of your players encountered compared to how many reported you. In simplest terms, the rep is an "average" of what people think of you with negative reports being heavily weighted against you - in only takes a few in some cases. Playing with more people who don't report you will curve your average back up to where you want it - the more players, the better. That's why the huge influx of literally 100+ players per hour on WoT or Fortnite is ideal for fixing your rep.
Also, don't be a jerk! Remember, the goal is to not get reported. No trash talk. No messages. No playing like a nub. As long as you behave yourself and keep your head down, nobody will notice/report you.
How Long Will it Take??
Like I said, you're probably in for a few hours to a little less than a week. It completely depends on those two factors mentioned earlier - number of players encountered and the amount of those players who reported you. If you play lots of crowded games like GTA and Battlefield, then it will likely take you longer since the influx of players from WoT won't be too much greater than what you're already exposed to.
On the other hand, if you play less populated multiplayer games like Dark Souls or even Halo (4v4 isn't really a lot of people compared to 29) then you'll likely be out much quicker.
My specific answer, after receiving quite a lot of reports for unsporting conduct on Chivalry (I was in pretty deep), is that it took me 3-4 days of playing 2-3 hours a day of WoT.
It's completely relative to your own stats though, so don't expect the same results. Just BE PATIENT and try to enjoy the games. The two top suggestions are actually quite fun.
What Doesn't Work...
Don't have people like your clips/news feed items. It's just a waste of time and it won't raise your rep.
Don't have people get on the 360 in order to submit a "preferred player" on you - the 360 and the One have two totally different rep systems and this fact has been stated by Microsoft.
Also, the other method somebody tried to link in the comments below "to be done in a matter of hours" does not work as per my own experience. You have to do this the hard way it seems.
Back up to "Needs Work" Rep? You can now continue raising your rep on whatever game you like!
Good luck, feel free to post any questions.
Please feel free to contribute by listing any games that you were/are able to play online with randoms (matchmaking works) with your avoid rep.
Don't message me on XBL! I'm not keeping any secrets! It's all right here!
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