I like the system, it seems mostly fair. Basically once you get into code S it's really hard to get out. To get demoted you have to lose 4 games (out of 4 or 5) to get into code A you have to win at least 4 games (and lose at most 1 in the determination matches).

At most, 8 players will be regulated each season, but will likely only be about 4-6 players regulated.

perestain

Germany308 Posts

December 28 2010 23:34 GMT

#82

On December 16 2010 13:22 HollowLord wrote:

Show nested quote +

Very nice use of Kafkaesque.

Hehe nice reference indeed, actually I enjoy Kafka alot more than figuring out how this system works exactly. His writing is at least very approachable on an emotional level.

The good thing here is that in doubt you can always decide to worry about the qualification system sometime later and nevertheless get to enjoy the casted games in time when the season starts.

DougJDempsey

747 Posts

December 28 2010 23:35 GMT

#83

On December 14 2010 03:54 SmoKim wrote:
i feel like a Caveman looking at this

Nah, you feel like a caveman when you look at the one above you. >.<

jalstar

United States8198 Posts

December 28 2010 23:39 GMT

#84

I understand it but I don't feel like I could explain it to someone without them getting completely lost.

L3gendary

Canada1470 Posts

December 30 2010 03:20 GMT

#85

So how do the group stages work? Is it a round robin or ...?

jalstar

United States8198 Posts

December 30 2010 03:23 GMT

#86

On December 30 2010 12:20 L3gendary wrote:
So how do the group stages work? Is it a round robin or ...?

Yes, but if the first two games go a certain way it becomes double-elimination instead, to avoid tiebreakers.

CrazyF1r3f0x

United States2120 Posts

December 30 2010 03:27 GMT

#87

I'm really glad they decided to go with such a simple system.

KevinIX

United States2472 Posts

December 30 2010 03:37 GMT

#88

On December 14 2010 03:45 dvide wrote:
There's one on reddit right now which I think is clearer:

It was made by puzzl from teamliquid.

This makes everything super easy to understand. It's actually a very nice system. It keeps the big names in the tournament, but still has exciting replacement matches.

TheRealPaciFist

United States1049 Posts

December 30 2010 03:37 GMT

#89

On December 14 2010 03:48 idonthinksobro wrote:
that is the most messed up system i have ever seen.
i dont get it.

Not messed up: the main tournament works the same way that the soccer world cup does, and anybody who doesn't make it to Ro32 has to play a match or two to retain Code S status, or it will go to a Code A player.

revoN

Japan804 Posts

December 30 2010 07:17 GMT

#90

From the look of things it'll be easy to stay in the league but hard to get into. It means that it'll take several seasons until everyone that gets into Code S is actually deserving of being there.

Keitzer

United States2509 Posts

December 30 2010 08:41 GMT

#91

which is good, ish... cuz we don't want idiots in there... but once the "good" players get in, they'll stay in

mnck

Denmark1518 Posts

December 30 2010 10:44 GMT

#92

I think this system is really exciting, it gives good chances for people to join the tournament if they do well, but also keeps the good ones coming back.

Hopefully this means we get to see sSKS play every season

bkrow

Australia8532 Posts

December 30 2010 12:01 GMT

#93

Just browsing TL on my iPhone before bed and thought id check out this post again and... I get it!! I read this when it was first posted and didn't understand a thing! Yay I no longer feel inferior ><

GenoPewPew

United States347 Posts

December 31 2010 06:55 GMT

#94

I like it a lot because it keeps it a lot more competitive.

Geovu

Estonia1344 Posts

December 31 2010 07:16 GMT

#95

I was reminded of this pic instantly:

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I've been wanting to understand wtf this code s business was all about for a month but after looking at all these ridiculous graphs I don't even want to bother.

Wolf

Korea (South)3290 Posts

January 02 2011 07:04 GMT

#96

I don't like how hard it is for up and coming players to qualify, and how easy it is for players to stay qualified. It means these are the players we'll be seeing for a long time.

tdt

United States3179 Posts

January 02 2011 11:41 GMT

#97

LAME. Does not give noobs come out of nowhere a shot like MK did.

Code S should have been 32 seats auto filled in GSL with top players. No need to do qualifiers you're seated.

Remaining 32 seats should have been open tournament like before. No code A.

decemvre

Romania639 Posts

January 02 2011 11:42 GMT

#98

On December 14 2010 03:40 Empyrean wrote:
Leave it to GOMTV to turn something like Code S and Code A qualification into some sort of Kafkaesque monstrosity :/

so right

-Strider-

Mexico1605 Posts

January 02 2011 12:00 GMT

#99

On December 14 2010 08:37 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
Just read the one from reddit posted on page 1 it seems the clearest.

This. I agree with this too, i think that one should be sticked

tdt

United States3179 Posts

January 02 2011 14:15 GMT

#100

This system really works against late starters and encourages all ins in the group stages with basically single game elimination. 1 game lost and you're either moving to play As or if you're A you're out. Single game is never way to decide who is best. Higher you go better way to delineate better player but single game is a crap shoot. I'd like to best 2 out of 3.

Second isn't it possible in round robin/group stages for all four to be 1-1? Who moves on then?

8 groups

a plays b
x plays y

Then winner of game 1 plays loser of game 2
And winner of game 2 plays loser of game 1

easy for everyone to be 1-1 when it's done.