by dR3 » Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:45 am
Why invitational if it's stretched over several weeks and matches can be played on any time during those weeks?
With 256 signups there would be 128 matches in the first week, with six servers thats around 21 matches per server. If a match takes an hour the first match week could be playing in 1 day. If evenly spread out during the full 7 days its around 18 matches per day, with six servers that could be done in 3 hours each day. 256 signups would be pretty hectic first week, and probably not much matches would be streamed but it should be doable.
I think 128 signups is more realistic though, probably even less. Could also create a 'free agent' group from the people that signup after the target has been reached for drop-outs.
Also, f.e. last KOTR was interesting to follow because some fairly unknown/low ranked players managed to advance over others. Guys/girls who wouldn't have received an invitation.