# Dispute Scout Calculations

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The rating changes for Scouts depend on their `RatingDeviation` (RD). Here's a general overview of how the reward ratio works:

**For the scout who filed the dispute:**

```
+1x if successful, maximum +20 rating points
-1x if failed, maximum -20 rating points
```

**For the scout who was disputed:**

```
CopyNo change if they won the dispute
-2x if they lost, maximum -40 rating points
```

The exact amount of rating change is difficult to determine due to variations in `RD`. However, the system aims to set back the rating of a Scout who lost a dispute by a certain amount below their current `RD`. This ensures that it will take significantly more wins for them to return to their previous rating. The rationale is that if a Scout is found to have cheated or made a significant error, they need to demonstrate consistent good performance to regain trust.

Note: The 'x' in the formulas represents a variable factor that is influenced by the Scout's current `RD` and other potential factors in the rating system.