The landscape of competitive gaming is ever-evolving, and the League of Legends World Championship 2023 reflects this dynamism with a notable shift in its tournament structure. Departing from the conventional group stage format, the championship has embraced the Swiss tournament seeding method. This transition marks a significant change that could reshape the dynamics of the competition, offering a fresh approach to pairing teams and shaping the journey to victory.
The recent Reddit thread on ‘League of Legends’ revealed a heated discussion about the upcoming changes to the Worlds 2023 format. The post by reddit user Jozoz highlighted some of his pros and cons on the matter and has sparked some discussion among the player base.
Summary
- Every match matters with no games solely benefiting one team.
- Elimination of tiebreaker rules based on game time.
- Positive feedback with some concerns about the large number of BO1’s in the Swiss format.
What is happening?
The League of Legends World Championship 2023 has introduced a significant shift in its tournament structure by adopting the Swiss tournament seeding method. Unlike the previous group stage format, where teams were divided into predetermined groups, the Swiss format focuses on pairing teams based on similar records, facilitating continuous participation and competitive pairings. Notably, the first round retains an element of randomness, with the exception that teams from the same region will not face each other, setting the stage for an intriguing and unpredictable competition.
User Reactions
Reddit user Kitsunestan injected a healthy dose of sarcasm into the discussion arguing every game with a Western team was supposedly meaningless. On a more serious note, other users were curious about how seeding would affect the Swiss format. They raised valid questions about whether teams from the same region could potentially face each other in later draws.
Reddit user MGrecko contributed to the conversation by saying, ‘Game time used as tiebreaker makes no sense at all. The objective in league is to win the game, not win faster.’ This user reflected the sentiment of many participants who are enthusiastic about the elimination of the game time-based tiebreaker.
The Dive’s podcast also covered a portion of these changes as well.
Feedback on BO1’s
Reddit user icryptix2 only critiques about the lack of Bo3’s in early games. This sentiment was echoed by several participants who expressed their concerns about the excessive number of BO1s. Regardless of the concerns regarding BO1’s or seeding, the overall sentiment towards the changes in the World’s 2023 remains overwhelmingly positive.
While the discussions continue, it’s clear that the majority of League of Legends players welcome the changes for Worlds 2023. From the elimination of game time-based tiebreakers to discussions around seeding and BO1’s in the Swiss format, the community appears to be eager for Worlds 2023. Proving that the community continues to remain invested in the game’s competitive ecosystem.
