Instead of a full reset I think a score "decay" could be implemented. Maybe use a running average of the last month's worth of score instead of all time totals.

Seems a little harsh to just wipe the score clean but I agree it's a little unfair as is.

I'm in the top 20 of soccer and top 5 on bones. If I try to play arena I get matched up against the same player over and over until one of us quits. I'm not even able to move up any ranks and am not even on the ranked board. I'd like to be able to filter my opponents by their latency too. It sucks when you can't even compete and lose rank just because some noob is lagging and you can't make any move at the right time.

Already If you are responsible for the majority of the damage on a player half their bones drop at your feet. I think this is a great game mechanic. If you are running from the scene then you sacrifice your bones. The rest drop on the dead player. Having to make the decision to get your bones vs retreat. I also agree that having bone thieves is a nice incentive to go after them like Expatriate says. Bones are a fantastic way to score in ruins. I'd like to be able to throw bones make them do minimal damage but slow chasers for a brief moment.

could do without bue and vvrgh IMO but I dearly miss Good Job, Help, and Defend

yea, I have to disconnect to play