The matchmaking system surrounds the player with friends that are playing the game already, as well as other strangers that have been elected as good fits.

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Each ally added will allow a player to use an additional six monsters in combat, but be aware that the matchmaking system will be looking to show you results of players that have a similar ally count.

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