OSU is a SINGLE-player game. The current style of 4v4 for tournaments for the OWC just doesn't work with osu's gameplay. The screen is very cluttered, it's hard to keep track of every player playing, and I think the biggest point, which is what OWC has been trying to continually improve upon, is the need to make every player count.
So what needs to be done to fix this?
Once again, osu is a single-player game. That's why this aspect of the game needs to be taken advantage of. While 4v4 may be fun to watch and all, this game isn't LOL or CSGO where we are looking at a team's teamwork and coordination. I am proposing a team style 1v1 tournament for the OWC. This can probably be most relatable to Starcraft.
How would this work?
Each country would choose a team of players, same way they always have. The difference would be that with those players, they would choose a roster. Let's say each team needs to have 7 players. The teams would decide on a lineup (order they will play) for each match. The teams would then send their lineup to the referee to prevent cheating. And the players will play against each other based on the order of their lineups. Regarding which map is chosen. The same way, rolling the dice. IMO this is would be one of the greatest tests of player overall player strengths because losing the dice roll would mean a player could potentially play a mapping style they're not comfortable with. Regarding the score system. Although I personally like Score V1, either version can be used. Or even better yet, add a bit more importance for combo in score V2 and make a score V3.
With this 1v1 playing method, EVERY player counts. We won't be seeing one player carrying an entire team, but as a result we will see how strong each player can be. No more will we see ignored players because they are being carried because they will ALL count. Furthermore, viewers will actually be able to keep track of what's going on!
Let me know what you guys think!
So what needs to be done to fix this?
Once again, osu is a single-player game. That's why this aspect of the game needs to be taken advantage of. While 4v4 may be fun to watch and all, this game isn't LOL or CSGO where we are looking at a team's teamwork and coordination. I am proposing a team style 1v1 tournament for the OWC. This can probably be most relatable to Starcraft.
How would this work?
Each country would choose a team of players, same way they always have. The difference would be that with those players, they would choose a roster. Let's say each team needs to have 7 players. The teams would decide on a lineup (order they will play) for each match. The teams would then send their lineup to the referee to prevent cheating. And the players will play against each other based on the order of their lineups. Regarding which map is chosen. The same way, rolling the dice. IMO this is would be one of the greatest tests of player overall player strengths because losing the dice roll would mean a player could potentially play a mapping style they're not comfortable with. Regarding the score system. Although I personally like Score V1, either version can be used. Or even better yet, add a bit more importance for combo in score V2 and make a score V3.
With this 1v1 playing method, EVERY player counts. We won't be seeing one player carrying an entire team, but as a result we will see how strong each player can be. No more will we see ignored players because they are being carried because they will ALL count. Furthermore, viewers will actually be able to keep track of what's going on!
Let me know what you guys think!