[2009 to 2011]
-For funding issue, why don't add more rated players to Group A from Group B first,when surplus then subtract? XQ has one strategy --- stabalise the situation before attacking.
-Rating and qualifiying are 2 different things. A winner who becomes GM but thereafter does not participate in any local tournament is not good for the local sports. Based on our internal discusssions on the draft for tournament systems, the main idea is for rated players to be active and contribute to the local XQ scene,either playing in tournament or promotion of XQ etc. Tournament participation is not the only qualifier. Normally, these people could be able to influence more people to participate.
-From a pure funding point of view, why don't merge all groups together but modify the methods of selection
Stage 1 - 2 Groups(Qualified rated/Unrated + Unqualified rated)
Stage 2 - Top 8 from each group plays in elimination rounds. This allows new strong players to immediately able to reach the top of crops instead of the need to undergo through a few stages before achieving the same end. This may prompt more to join.
System should be in placed to dis-incentive strong rated players from joining unqualified rated Group intentionally. Anyway, with the globalisation trends around the world, this is a risky strategy to employ.
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