1. Instead of 20 unrated games you are required to have 20 unrated wins. FFs don't count. Anybody who is new to the game will have to learn anyway, will be happy to play in unrated and doesn't need to be in competitive play so early. 2. In...

Hello, I am your average silver-3-to-plat-2 player. The mm in these ranks is, suffice to say, atrocious; there are smurfs galore, elo punishment, and the most absurdly mismatched games I have ever seen during my time gaming. Starting with...