[NexXus_]

I think it would be cool if there were an amateur's version of T.U.C. The "weaker" non-top 20 players could have their own competition. This is cool I think because it begins preparing less-advanced players for what a pro-level of play is like.

Sort of a stepping stone I guess you would consider it. I know I would like to be involved in it, I could even help organize. The thing is I would like to participate as well and am unsure whether or not I would be able to be staff as well as a participant since that is usually barred.

I would propose calling it S.C.C. for Sub-Commanders Competition. It is sort of how CAL and CPL work, the Cyber-athlete Amateur League and the Cyber-athlete Professional League.

I would probably envision it as more of a king-of-the-hill like T.U.C. currently is, with the difference that there would be a ladder, and people would change their rank based on who they beat. It could be a constant thing, rather than a once-a-week showdown like T.U.C. is, so players would arrange matches with eachother whenever they could.

To prevent getting to the top and no longer accepting matches, we could have a law where players who have not played a match in a week are automatically moved down a rank, and the person under them moves up a rank. So they swap places. This would go for everyone, not just the reigning Sub-Commander.

And regular games would work a similar way. So if #5 played #1 and won, then they would simply swap places on the ladder. This also makes managing the competition easier, as their is less administration involved. All it takes is for players to arranges matches with one another and then submit the replay to the admin, who changes the rankings on the ladder.

Comments?

[GuTs]

Good writing, great idea I love it overall and that's actually why we are currently developping such a functionnality ^^
So the ansqwer is definitelly Yes! and it's coming soon on SupCom-Live.

Cheers,
GuTs

[NexXus_]

Sweet, I can't wait If I come up with any other ideas on it, I'll post them here.

[ShloobeR]

It seems a bit harsh to just swap places with someone.

The lower player should have something to lose if he challenges a higher player and loses. Otherwise the top player will just be swarmed with lower levels challenging him

[two40]

Originally Posted by ShloobeR

It seems a bit harsh to just swap places with someone.

The lower player should have something to lose if he challenges a higher player and loses. Otherwise the top player will just be swarmed with lower levels challenging him

the lower players simply get a terrible f/a ratio. this is the way most ladders are run in regards to fps games.

when i saw the thread title i thought, 'sweet, a comp for noobs'. then i read the thread. this'll still be a tough comp.

[NexXus_]

What's an f/a ratio? And sure it'll still be tough but at least more plausible for players to actually compete in.

And an idea for how the ladder can work instead of players switching places: When a player wins a game with a player ranked above him, no matter how far above, he moves up a single rank. The player who loses goes down a single rank. If the higher rated player wins, he maintains his ladder position.

[Leaf]

I'd go for the earlier idea of swapping spots, however I'd also set a limit of the number of times a player may be challenged per week without allowing him to refuse, say, 3?

Above and beyond that figure, the challenged player (presumably of higher rank) has the option to refuse the challenge no-questions asked. Assuming wins,losses,draws and refusals are all recorded on the ladder ifa player keeps refusing he may find his opwn challenges refused etc.

The downside is that you'd end up witha very odd looking ladder, the top player perhaps having won few games and lost/refused a great many, still it's an intersting idea and certainly worthy of further development.

[two40]

Originally Posted by NexXus_

What's an f/a ratio?

for and against ratio. wins less losses.

[Bloodless]

This sounds awesome! Just who are we talking about here when we talk about amateurs, tho? Does that mean everyone is eligible?

[NexXus_]

Everyone under the Top 20 players