Okay guys after discussing with the Tournament Management we've decided on the somewhat last minute change to the rules etc, I hope this will not ruin your excitement for the tournament.
Change of Map Pool size:
Initially every Map Pool contains maps of:
1 PreAnnounced
8 NoMod
4 Hidden
4 HardRock
4 DoubleTime
1 FlashLight
4 FreeMod
4 SightRead (FreeMod) maps each Round.
1 TieBreak
Total Maps: 31
Now (change):
1 PreAnnounced (-0)
6 NoMod (-2)
3 Hidden (-1)
3 HardRock (-1)
3 DoubleTime (-1)
1 Flashlight (-0)
3 FreeMod (-1)
3 SightRead (-1)
1 TieBreak (-0)
Total Maps: 24 (-7)
Basically the changes are:
- 2 fewer maps from NoMod pool
- 1 fewer maps from every other pool except those with only 1 map.
Rationale for shrinking the map pool:
1. To prevent spamming of NoMod selection.
2. Have less placeholder maps that only serves the purpose of being there for not being selected at all.
3. Map selectors will spend more time choosing fewer maps, more time to test play, more time to debate, therefore overall better map pool.
4. Players could spend more time per map, perform better and enjoy the tournament more.
Hope you guys can find the tournament more exciting after this change! For more details please refer to the homepage!
比赛图量有改变,强阅读主页!