Many players gave up a few weekend plans just to try and earn more ACL points, it isn't cool for the others if someone puts no effort into trying and actually gets a good seed.
This seeding system can actually screw those people over! Take for example MightyKiwi - he played in enough online rounds that he was 1st seed for the entire open bracket, but came very close to being eliminated early on by good players that didn't have high seeds. There is some merit in rewarding participation but I think there should be a balance - perhaps seed based on an aggregate of ACL points and something else.
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