Q: What are your thoughts on Brawl bonus? If you agree with it, do you think it was implemented properly?
A: I think it was good that way. Not dominating, but still good to see that Brawl also gets some impact just like War has done for several Trials (if not all).
Q: Did you like the increased bonus points selected by TrOs? Or do you think it should be less/more?
A: If you are referring to Phase 1: Yes, definitively liked them. Raised the motivation to do more than necessary, and led to a lot of very good submissions. However, to be honest, Masters should also do these tasks, especially as they are kind of disadvantaged by neither having the chance for bonus nor tactical possibilities. If you want them to have an ups advantage in Phase 2, just give them some extra free upgrades. I really enjoyed Phase 1 and do not want to have to skip it next Trials.
Q: What are your thoughts on the system of element pools for Phase 2? | Do you agree with the system of 24 separate games over a few Bo5 matches?
A: On the one hand, it was a very good idea. On the other, I have to say that 24 games were too many. Especially in Trials with only two competitors, playing 9 games just to meet in Finals again doesn't sound that funny. In case you want to keep this system with less games, you may delete the free collection of one of each element and increase the amount given by tasks in Phase 1.
Q: What are your thoughts on Masters and Challengers facing off in Phase 2?
A: Actually good, but with less games in case of only two competitors; see answer above.
Q: What are your thoughts on the round robin system which replaced master's tourney?
A: It was good, but as said previously, less games.
Q: STANDINs: were they implemented properly?
A: It is said that some STANDINs couldn't get their job done after they accepted it, but there's nothing you can do about that. Plus point for not waiting long and just playing by yourself there. Trials Final STANDINs should be announced as soon as possible after Entry Phase ended, and there needs to be a set amount of upgrades for them to use. I prefer ~15+Non worthy-votes, but feel free to use an amount of your choice as long as you put it in the rules for transparency.
Q: How did you like the shard rules for Final battles?
A: It was alright.
Q: How do you feel about using the same old Even/Odd rules for final battles ban system?
A: I liked these rules. Made the Final very tactical and the ban points look good. However, I think this system shouldn't stay forever, as there might be similar bans over and over again.
Q: What do you think about the leniency of TrOs this Trials? How much more strict should we be?
A: I don't remember a case where you made bad decissions by being lenient, so it looks good to me.
Q: Do you think there should be punishment for disrupting trials? If so, how severe should they be?
A: As long as the Entry Phase didn't end, participants are free to leave Trials by posting without a penalty, in case they realized some RL issues or whatever. Leaving after that line should be penalized as it disrupted the event. The point to discuss is if these punishments should stay in Trials, or be a general punishment. I prefer the latter.
