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Valve Ranking System Exposed: The Good, Bad, & Ugly | Feed The Trolls Ep 33 ft. Thorin & THREAT


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The new Valve Ranking System has shaken up the Counter-Strike competitive scene, especially for Tier 2 teams. In this episode, THREAT from NiP joins myself and Thorin to unpack this complicated system and its impact on players, teams, and tournament organizers. We dive into the mechanics of the ranking points, discuss loopholes, and explore how the system affects smaller teams striving for success.
From the challenges of open qualifiers to financial viability for organizations, we break down the key issues and debate Valve’s approach to competitive CS. Plus, we touch on match-fixing concerns and what the future holds for the ecosystem. It’s a dense topic, but we’ve done our best to make sense of it!
Recorded: January 24, 2025
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:57 THREAT from NiP
03:23 Exploring the Valve Ranking System
07:26 The Mechanics of Valve Ranking Points
12:40 The Impact of LAN Wins on Valve Rankings
15:18 Loopholes in the Valve Ranking System
19:00 Navigating Tournament Licensing and Points
22:52 The Challenges of Open Qualifiers
26:53 Valve's Disconnection from the Competitive CS Scene
32:01 Match Fixing and Cheating Concerns
35:57 The Path to Success for Smaller Teams
41:01 The Evolving Landscape of Tournament Organizers
42:16 Challenges of Open Qualifiers and Financial Viability
45:40 The Impact of Financial Constraints on Team Dynamics
49:40 Navigating the New Competitive Ecosystem
54:00 The Future of Competitive Counter-Strike
Follow Thorin on X: www.x.com/Thorin
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