I favour BW standard proleague format too. But instead of 5xBo1 have 7xBo1 (proleague finals format).
Bo1 format favours preparation which makes for interesting builds and is more exciting than a Bo3 format (seeing someone get roflstomped by Glade/Sen twice in a row is not exciting).
But having up to 6 (even 7) different players play each week also rewards a deep team like Aus/China to counteract the 'cheese' effect. Not only that but as an audience we get exposed to more different players on SEA (always a good thing) and the players themselves will more likely get a game each week. The weaker players on the team will get more than 1 token match against the cellerdwellers.
Also with Bo3 a match could potentially drag on for 15 games and will usually average around 10 games. I don't have that kind of attention span and would only tune in for NZ games in that format.
With 7xBo1 you always have between 4 and 7 games (instead of 6-15) making scheduling more reliable for casters, players and viewers.
I hope the organisers and sponsors seriously consider this league format. It is better for viewers, casters and (usually) the players also.
Last edited by Thunder; Mon, 20th-Jun-2011 at 11:56 AM.
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