Tuneentermillä

Tuneentermillä is a term that has emerged in informal online discussions, particularly within gaming communities. It generally refers to a situation where a player or a group of players is deliberately trying to lose a game, often to manipulate matchmaking systems or gain an advantage in future matches. This practice is distinct from casual play or strategic "throwing" in a single-player context, as it specifically targets competitive multiplayer environments.

The motivations behind tuneentermillä can vary. Some players engage in it to lower their ranking, believing that playing against less skilled opponents will be easier or more enjoyable. Others might do it to secure specific in-game rewards that are tied to performance over a series of games or to influence the matchmaking outcome for their friends. In certain competitive scenarios, tuneentermillä might be employed to intentionally face a particular opponent or team in a later stage of a tournament or ladder.

The practice is generally considered unsportsmanlike and can negatively impact the experience for other players who are genuinely trying to compete. Many game developers actively work to detect and penalize players who engage in tuneentermillä, as it undermines the integrity of their matchmaking and competitive systems. Penalties can range from temporary bans to permanent account suspension. The term itself is a portmanteau, combining "tune" (as in to tune something, in this case, their matchmaking) and "termillä," which is a Finnish word often translated as "by means of" or "using."