Regarding MST matches:
So what I understand instead of 2 Rof16 matches to see who gets in Ro8 (and the chance a good player gets knocked out), it will be 5 MST matches. I like it, it will add depth to the tournament and give those with pre-tournament jitters a chance to recover.
Logistically, we just need more time for streams but if we do it, I believe it will be far more entertaining. Lets do it
Regarding Code S picking:
I do not view this as a problem beyond the first season. Very neatly, the 8 that did not make it for Rof8, will fight Up-Down matches. The losing 4 will be put back in next season's Code A, and the current season of Code A top 4 will move up.
There, very neat way to cycle the players and plenty of opportunity for those knocked into Code A to prove themselves otherwise. They would have to lose 3 straight Code S matches to get knocked out.
TLR Dont worry about Code S seeding. It is the first season. Those that are really good will float to the top within 2-3 seasons. Lets think longer term.
Regarding this season's Code S seeding
Stream the tournament's Challonge page, hit "shuffle", done. First season will be pure luck, subsequent seasons can be based on results.
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