Byes are terrible

FPX played 15 maps
PRX played 4 maps

the difference in numbers of maps played between some teams is ridiculous

why do we barely get to watch #1 seeds like this

Last years system was way better IMO. We've seen that not all 1st seeded teams can compete against group teams. Riot should bring back the system where all teams (no matter 1st place in challengers) go to groups and the top 8 teams make it out. Makes it more interesting to watch and you see more games.

ColdWKey [#2]

Last years system was way better IMO. We've seen that not all 1st seeded teams can compete against group teams. Riot should bring back the system where all teams (no matter 1st place in challengers) go to groups and the top 8 teams make it out. Makes it more interesting to watch and you see more games.

Yeah I think they reduced to 12 from 16 because they want champions to be bigger than masters (like they do in LoL) but it would be better if we had 16 in masters with all teams in group stage and 24 teams in champions

Agreed, Xset wouldn’t have made it out of groups, groups give everyone a fair chance and it helps teams prepare for what’s next and adjust to the environment

First seed advantage is so dumb, don't ask me, ask The Guard and Xset

ColdWKey [#2]

Last years system was way better IMO. We've seen that not all 1st seeded teams can compete against group teams. Riot should bring back the system where all teams (no matter 1st place in challengers) go to groups and the top 8 teams make it out. Makes it more interesting to watch and you see more games.

The problem with that was placement matches really meant nothing for any team

Agreed. I want to see more valorant, not less