Thinking Man’s Valorant discusses the frustrations of Valorant professionals with Riot Games in a recent video. The video delves into the controversy surrounding the schedule changes for the upcoming season and the impact it will have on players. Leo Faria’s tweets regarding the number of regular season matches and the division of teams into groups are at the center of the discussion.
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Key Takeaways:
- Valorant pros and the community are unhappy with Riot’s decision regarding the schedule changes for the upcoming season.
- The new schedule will feature two stages of five games each instead of the previously expected ten games per stage.
- Some pros are concerned that the limited number of games may hinder their chances of proving themselves and securing a spot on a team.
- Riot’s decision to prioritize showing tier one games individually has divided opinions, as it may impact the viewership of tier two and Game Changers matches.
The Frustrations of Valorant Pros
The video dives into the tweets by Leo Faria, addressing the concerns raised by the community regarding the reduced number of regular season matches. Faria explains that a full round-robin format or best-of-one matches would make the stages too long, leading to the decision to divide teams into groups and have two stages of five games each.
However, Valorant pros and fans argue that this change may limit opportunities for players to showcase their skills and potentially result in roster moves based on a small number of games. Some teams last season played as few as 11 games, raising concerns about the fairness and stability of the competitive scene.
Another point of contention is Riot’s decision to prioritize showing tier one games individually without any competition from other Valorant matches. While this may benefit smaller teams in terms of viewership, it also means fewer matches for players and potential burnout for top-tier teams.
Despite these concerns, Riot has maintained that they will not be adding more games to the schedule. Fans, however, can still expect a significant amount of Valorant content, with over 174 games to watch if only following the local league and international games.
Thinking Man’s Valorant suggests alternative ways to increase the number of games, such as implementing round-robin groups and adjusting the playoff format. They also mention that reducing the number of tier one games may actually boost viewership for tier two and Game Changers matches.
In conclusion, while Valorant pros may have valid concerns about the schedule changes, the impact on fans and the potential for increased viewership in other tiers of play should not be overlooked. The debate surrounding Riot’s decision continues, and it remains to be seen how the upcoming season will unfold.
