[Eddie]

If we only invited the top 16 via OSC Rankings, there wouldn't be much variety of participants, it would likely be the same 16 people each tournament. There were other considerations for earning an invite, as mentioned from the start, eg #Dedication and tournament participation. Others will get a shot next time, in a similar invitation structure.

It's about rewarding those who are putting in and getting involved in our scene. And giving those guys some attention and a shot at some $'s.

Every 3rd SEA Rising Star is an open Challenge, with more money + OSC Pts, so we'll see who is the best of the rest in that format.

This serves to support and showcase up and coming players, not the regions best.