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Mark Smead
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Current
1401
#1,215
Peak
1401
May 2026
Record
56W · 53L · 15D
Last
May 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
Current
1388
#593
Peak
1398
July 2025
Record
23W · 23L · 7D
Last
May 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
Regional
Current
1271
#470
Peak
1271
May 2026
Record
20W · 34L · 6D
Last
May 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler
Current
1513
#174
Peak
1514
April 2026
Record
18W · 15L · 3D
Last
April 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
Current
1337
#517
Peak
1354
May 2025
Record
20W · 34L · 6D
Last
May 2025
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
Inactive
Current
787
Peak
858
November 2017
Record
1W · 8L
Last
August 2019
Scout analysis
Longsword
56W · 53L · 16D (45%)
Longsword
56W · 53L · 16D (45%)
Form
Steady
Recent 47% vs older 44%
▾
Form
Steady
Recent 47% vs older 44%
Record: 56W · 53L · 16D (45%)
Recent half (62 fights): 47%
Older half (62 fights): 44%
Delta: +3%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 125 recorded longsword fights.
Schedule
Punching up
-5.9 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
-5.9 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 6
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 2
Over/under vs expectation:
-5.9
(34 actual / 39.9 expected, n=85)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
11 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
11 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.25
Avg exchanges / match: 6.4
Doubles / match: 0.27
First scorer rate: 45%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Balanced
Pool 53% · Elim 56%
▾
Stage
Balanced
Pool 53% · Elim 56%
Pool stage: 40W · 36L (53%)
Elimination: 5W · 4L (56%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1401
Peak rating: 1401 (May 2026)
Gap to peak: +0
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Mixed Steel Longsword
25W · 28L · 2D
(45%)
-3.1 vs expectation
(n=40)
avg opponent 1340
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B)
11W · 8L · 2D
(52%)
-0.8 vs expectation
(n=21)
avg opponent 1259
Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools)
6W · 7L · 7D
(30%)
-1.1 vs expectation
(n=14)
avg opponent 1341
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier C)
3W · 2L · 3D
(38%)
avg opponent 1215
Mixed Synthetic Longsword
4W · 3L · 1D
(50%)
+13 fights in 3 thinner divisions
Rapier
20W · 34L · 6D (33%)
Rapier
20W · 34L · 6D (33%)
Form
Rising
Recent 43% vs older 23%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 43% vs older 23%
Record: 20W · 34L · 6D (33%)
Recent half (30 fights): 43%
Older half (30 fights): 23%
Delta: +20%
Current streak: 3 Losses
Based on 60 recorded rapier fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+1.1 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
+1.1 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 3
Over/under vs expectation:
+1.1
(11 actual / 9.9 expected, n=28)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
5 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Fast starter
5 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 3
Avg exchanges / match: 4.8
Doubles / match: 0.2
First scorer rate: 60%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Balanced
Pool 37% · Elim 50%
▾
Stage
Balanced
Pool 37% · Elim 50%
Pool stage: 17W · 29L (37%)
Elimination: 2W · 2L (50%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1337
Peak rating: 1354 (May 2025)
Gap to peak: -16
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Mixed Steel Single Rapier
18W · 25L · 6D
(37%)
+1.1 vs expectation
(n=28)
avg opponent 1292
+11 fights in 2 thinner divisions
Sabre
23W · 23L · 7D (43%)
Sabre
23W · 23L · 7D (43%)
Form
Rising
Recent 50% vs older 38%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 50% vs older 38%
Record: 23W · 23L · 7D (43%)
Recent half (26 fights): 50%
Older half (26 fights): 38%
Delta: +12%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 53 recorded sabre fights.
Schedule
Getting ambushed
-1.1 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Getting ambushed
-1.1 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 1
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 2
Over/under vs expectation:
-1.1
(14 actual / 15.1 expected, n=32)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
▾
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 54%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 54%
Pool stage: 15W · 13L (54%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1388
Peak rating: 1398 (July 2025)
Gap to peak: -10
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Messer
17W · 16L · 5D (45%)
Messer
17W · 16L · 5D (45%)
Form
Steady
Recent 47% vs older 42%
▾
Form
Steady
Recent 47% vs older 42%
Record: 17W · 16L · 5D (45%)
Recent half (19 fights): 47%
Older half (19 fights): 42%
Delta: +5%
Current streak: 4 Wins
Based on 38 recorded messer fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
5 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Fast starter
5 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 3.86
Avg exchanges / match: 5.4
Doubles / match: 1.8
First scorer rate: 80%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Balanced
Pool 48% · Elim 67%
▾
Stage
Balanced
Pool 48% · Elim 67%
Pool stage: 12W · 13L (48%)
Elimination: 2W · 1L (67%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
▾
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Sword & Buckler
18W · 15L · 3D (50%)
Sword & Buckler
18W · 15L · 3D (50%)
Form
Rising
Recent 67% vs older 33%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 67% vs older 33%
Record: 18W · 15L · 3D (50%)
Recent half (18 fights): 67%
Older half (18 fights): 33%
Delta: +34%
Current streak: 2 Wins
Based on 36 recorded sword & buckler fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+2.5 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
+2.5 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 5
Over/under vs expectation:
+2.5
(10 actual / 7.5 expected, n=20)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
8 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Fast starter
8 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.34
Avg exchanges / match: 5.9
Doubles / match: 0.75
First scorer rate: 63%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 20%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 64% · Elim 33%
▾
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 64% · Elim 33%
Pool stage: 14W · 8L (64%)
Elimination: 1W · 2L (33%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1513
Peak rating: 1514 (April 2026)
Gap to peak: -1
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Mixed Weapon
11W · 10L · 1D (50%)
Mixed Weapon
11W · 10L · 1D (50%)
Form
Cooling
Recent 45% vs older 55%
▾
Form
Cooling
Recent 45% vs older 55%
Record: 11W · 10L · 1D (50%)
Recent half (11 fights): 45%
Older half (11 fights): 55%
Delta: -10%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 22 recorded mixed weapon fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
3 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
3 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.8
Avg exchanges / match: 3
Doubles / match: 0.67
First scorer rate: 33%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 100%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 52%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 52%
Pool stage: 11W · 10L (52%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
▾
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Rapier & Dagger
6W · 4L (60%)
Rapier & Dagger
6W · 4L (60%)
Form
Steady
Recent 60% vs older 60%
▾
Form
Steady
Recent 60% vs older 60%
Record: 6W · 4L (60%)
Recent half (5 fights): 60%
Older half (5 fights): 60%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 10 recorded rapier & dagger fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 1
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
▾
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 60%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 60%
Pool stage: 6W · 4L (60%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
▾
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Singlestick
1W · 8L (11%)
Singlestick
1W · 8L (11%)
Form
Rising
Recent 25% vs older 0%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 25% vs older 0%
Record: 1W · 8L (11%)
Recent half (4 fights): 25%
Older half (4 fights): 0%
Delta: +25%
Current streak: 3 Losses
Based on 9 recorded singlestick fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
3 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Fast starter
3 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 12
Avg exchanges / match: 4
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 0%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 0%
Pool stage: 0W · 3L (0%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
71 pts off peak
Currently below peak
▾
Peak
71 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 787
Peak rating: 858 (November 2017)
Gap to peak: -71
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Dagger
2W · 6L · 1D (22%)
Dagger
2W · 6L · 1D (22%)
Form
Rising
Recent 50% vs older 0%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 50% vs older 0%
Record: 2W · 6L · 1D (22%)
Recent half (4 fights): 50%
Older half (4 fights): 0%
Delta: +50%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 9 recorded dagger fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
▾
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 29%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 29%
Pool stage: 2W · 5L (29%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
▾
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Reach
19 events · us · 9.7 yrs active
5 rated weapons
▾
Reach
19 events · us · 9.7 yrs active
5 rated weapons
Tournaments: 19
Countries fought in: 1 (us)
Months active: 116
Fights / year: 37.4
Rated weapons: 5
Clubmates
·
San Luis Valley Swordguild●
(3)
Events & fights
(19)
Rose City Classic 2016●
November 2016 · us
6 fights
▾
November 2016 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 133 · 739.9
SwordStrong 2026●
May 2026 · us
37 fights
▾
May 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1229 ▲162 · 1,401.5
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 596 ▼1 · 1,388.5
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 470 ▲341 · 1,271.2
WIN
Audrey Plunkett●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 3-2
Review →
795 88%
WIN
1247 60%
WIN
1247 60%
WIN
Alan Beck●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Rapier & Dagger
· Pool Set 1
Score 3-1 · 2 doubles
Review →
WIN
Jakob Seehaas●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Rapier & Dagger
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-2
Review →
1212 53%
LOSS
1201 51%
WIN
1361 46%
WIN
Alisha Saulnier●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Messer
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-1
Review →
DRAW
Alisha Saulnier●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Messer
· Pool Set 2
Score 2-1
Review →
Wine Country Sword Crush 2026●
April 2026 · us
12 fights
▾
April 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 175 ▲48 · 1,514.3
LOSS
1801 19%
CombatCon 2025●
July 2025 · us
25 fights
▾
July 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1133 ▲159 · 1,394.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 445 ▲29 · 1,398.6
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 210 ▲266 · 1,465.5
WIN
1288 61%
WIN
1291 65%
WIN
1600 22%
WIN
1399 34%
SwordStrong 2025●
May 2025 · us
36 fights
▾
May 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1256 ▲1 · 1,369.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 466 ▲96 · 1,387.5
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 374 ▲68 · 1,354.4
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 464 ▲262 · 1,279.4
LOSS
1220 56%
WIN
1310 42%
LOSS
1563 22%
LOSS
Court Dyke●
·
Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy●
Sword & Buckler
· Consolation Bracket
Score 2-3
Review →
1149 42%
WIN
Alisha Saulnier●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 4-0
Review →
DRAW
Joseph Martinez●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-2
Review →
WIN
Alisha Saulnier●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 2
Score 4-0
Review →
LOSS
1218 41%
WIN
Marlin Muza●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Sword & Buckler
· Top 16
Score 3-1
Review →
39 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1001 ▲67 · 1,373.5
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 452 ▲102 · 1,333.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 354 ▲201 · 1,321.0
SwordStrong KC 2024●
May 2024 · us
37 fights
▾
May 2024 · us
Gesellen Fechten 2023●
October 2023 · us
40 fights
▾
October 2023 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 856 ▲55 · 1,360.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 444 ▲23 · 1,162.7
LOSS
Derek Nash●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· First Round of Pools
Score 0-3
Review →
1911 4%
DRAW
Michael Freeland●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· First Round of Pools
Score 1-1
Review →
1277 43%
WIN
George Cooper●
·
Heartland HEMA Historical Fencing Club●
Longsword
· First Round of Pools
Score 3-0
Review →
1095 60%
LOSS
1475 25%
LOSS
WIN
988 49%
LOSS
Bryan Howard●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Mixed Weapon
· First Round of Pools
Score 0-1
Review →
WIN
Jonathan Guidry●
·
Dallas Renaissance Sword Guild●
Mixed Weapon
· First Round of Pools
Score 3-0
Review →
WIN
Stephen Heacock●
·
Arena Weapon Arts●
Mixed Weapon
· First Round of Pools
Score 1-0 · 2 doubles
Review →
Rose City Classic 2017●
November 2017 · us
14 fights
▾
November 2017 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1034 · 1,140.9
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 389 · 867.5
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 211 ▲15 · 858.6
13 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 595 ▲28 · 1,355.9
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 271 ▲209 · 1,231.8
Gesellen Fechten 2022●
October 2022 · us
21 fights
▾
October 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 623 ▲30 · 1,336.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 316 ▲102 · 1,095.8
WIN
1259 50%
LOSS
1310 46%
Gesellen Fechten 2021●
October 2021 · us
21 fights
▾
October 2021 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 548 ▲143 · 1,334.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 360 · 937.3
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 263 ▲26 · 1,141.7
LOSS
1026
DRAW
DRAW
Matthew Allen●
·
Nachreisen Historical Fencing●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 1-1 · 3 doubles
Review →
LOSS
Ryan Hetchler●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 1-2 · 2 doubles
Review →
1262 47%
WIN
1049 51%
WIN
Alexander Hoyte●
·
Austin Historical Weapons Guild●
Messer
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-1 · 2 doubles
Review →
LOSS
Brandon Phan●
·
Dallas School of Historical Fencing●
Messer
· Pool Set 1
Score 1-2 · 2 doubles
Review →
5 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1007 ▼53 · 1,317.8
Combat Con 2019●
August 2019 · us
17 fights
▾
August 2019 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 863 ▲249 · 1,332.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 511 ▲288 · 1,114.2
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 391 ▼7 · 834.5
WIN
1380 38%
LOSS
Christopher Yang●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 3-8
Review →
1493 29%
LOSS
1484 28%
LOSS
1345 27%
WIN
1198 37%
LOSS
1392 32%
LOSS
1497 28%
WIN
Timo Elliott●
·
Einhorn Los Angeles Historical Fencing Arts●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 6-1
Review →
1001 43%
LOSS
Ben Blythe●
·
Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship●
Sword & Buckler
· Quarterfinals
Score 1-6
Review →
1511 27%
10 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1112 ▼61 · 1,265.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 621 ▲136 · 1,023.1
7 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1051 ▲649 · 1,279.9
WIN
1202 52%
5 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1551 ▼293 · 1,140.4
All’s Faire HEMA Tournament 2018●
June 2018 · us
7 fights
▾
June 2018 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1088 ▲221 · 1,202.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 274 · 1,144.4
LOSS
Morgan Blackmore●
·
Grit-City Historical European Martial Arts●
Longsword
· Elimination Pools
Score 2-7
Review →
1447 39%
WIN
WIN
10 fights
▾
How to read this profile
Rating is Glicko-2: the number shown is score - 2*RD (97.5% confidence lower bound), not raw skill. Inactive fighters "drift down" as RD grows - not because they got worse.
Hemaratings ratings don't factor in match scores, exchange counts, or doubles. Scout's score-margin and style metrics describe HOW a fighter fights, not the rating tier their results earned.
Hemaratings recomputes in batches days-to-weeks after events. A fighter's most recent tournament may not yet be reflected.
Regional At least one of this fighter's ratings is "island" - their rank/percentile is relative to an isolated regional scene, not the global population. Cross-scene rating comparisons are unreliable.