Naka, firstly, thanks for being the one helping bringing the message to In2.

Here's my input as an old-timer in the scene.

The pro-Tennis and pro-Badminton circuits face the same situation as what In2 is facing right now. They need to maintain the quality of their tournaments on the Open circuit, yet at the same time, allow new blood into the scene to prove themselves so that they have the opportunity to challenge with the best.

How do they do it? Their solution is a balanced mixture of seedings as well as slots opened to unknowns in the scene. Not different from the "50% seeds 50% open to public" idea that some enlightened forumers are championing here.

Their system evolved over 100 years into its current format because it satisfied the majority (including proven good players, unknowns up-and-coming players, sponsors, quality of tournament). History can be a great teacher. Why not try a proven system? You won't go wrong, trust me

[W|nDs]Gel

Naka, angelzstar, In2:-

1.
Revert to 1st-come-1st-serve. No matter online or offline registration. Both are better than the lucky-draw system. That is the bottom-line for gamers.

2.
As for seeding, it's your call. 100% of the spots not granted to seeds, you satisfy the newcomers but don't satisfy the seasoned gamers. 100% of the spots granted to seeds, you satisfy the seasoned gamers but don't satisfy the newcomers. Are seasoned gamers important to you? Are newcomer gamers important to you? Weigh these and you will find the answer to how much % you should allocate for each.

If you think only 1 seasoned gamer per game is worth rewarding, then don't have to change a thing! Coz you've the system in place. But if you think you should keep more seasoned gamers happy, the same passionate people who have been supporting your events over these years, then by all means revise.

Also, just a correction. The seeds list has nothing to do with bias, but has all to do with merit. These players on the list got their seeds by a prolonged period of determination, passion, discipline of getting good results at major tournaments. So no need to be afraid to use it, the media won't harass you because of using it

Debate the idea, but don't attack my clan.

[W|nDs]Gel

Thanks for trying your best June If it's already decided...then so be it. No hard feelings ya , just wanted to bring my idea across so IN2 don't miss out an old-timer's opinion. Just hope that the feedback will be considered for future events, like the Malaysian WCG proper

GL everyone for the qualifiers, I'll be coming back from Singapore just to catch this event. Fight fair, and fight hard!

Thanks Lisa for hearing the public's opinion.

Let the voting begin =)

Cool stuff! Please keep those pics coming linkin

Here's some indicative stats of the player's FIFA08 strengths going into the semis later today (courtesy of YouQi's super steady Lowyat FIFA League site):

[W|nDs]Vin --- WGT07 Defending Champ -- Malaysia Rank No.2
Total Games Played 105
Total WIN-DRAW-LOSE 76-21-8 (72.4%-20%-7.6%)
Avg Goals Scored per Game 2.3429
Avg Goals Conceded per Game 0.5714

[W|nDs]Si_Jali -- WCG.MY07 Defending Champ --- Malaysia Rank No.1
Total Games Played 59
Total WIN-DRAW-LOSE 41-12-6 (69.5%-20.3%-10.2%)
Avg Goals Scored per Game 1.9831
Avg Goals Conceded per Game 0.6780

[W|nDs]A13x -- CGS08 1st Runner-Up -- Malaysia Rank No.6
Total Games Played 174
Total WIN-DRAW-LOSE 118-28-28 (67.8%-16.1%-16.1%)
Avg Goals Scored per Game 2.1149
Avg Goals Conceded per Game 0.7471

[W|nDs]Lo0n4tiC -- CGS07 Champion -- Malaysia Rank No.3
Total Games Played 44
Total WIN-DRAW-LOSE 26-8-10 (59.1%-18.2%-22.7%)
Avg Goals Scored per Game 2.1818
Avg Goals Conceded per Game 1.3636

[MyFes]Warrior -- WCG.MY07 1st Runner-Up -- Malaysia Rank No.4
No data available (??%-??%-??%)

So, who will you be rooting for today? The favourite? Or the underdog? You decide! And pls make some noise today at the semis, final, and ultimate match vs. defending champ Si_Jali.

I'm back in KL.... see you all there today at 11.30am! =)

This post has been edited by chilaxis: May 31 2008, 06:49 AM

Eh linkin, got more pics?