Prominent UK CS2 analyst Duncan Thorin Shields has sparked controversy with his latest comments about the Regional Major Rankings (RMR) system.
With harsh criticism, Thorin questioned the fairness of the system, especially in relation to European teams.
Is this a joke or what? Teams from America and Oceania directly qualify for the top 16 of the Major and receive millions of dollars for defeating the slackers. 99% of them would not pass through the European RMR.
Thorin's main concern is the apparent ease with which teams from certain regions, namely the Americas and Oceania, qualify for the Major. He argues that these teams often take advantage of weaker levels of competition within their regions, allowing them to earn a spot in a major and the accompanying financial rewards that can include millions of dollars in sticker sales.
Thorin further emphasizes his point by arguing that a significant proportion of these teams would likely have had difficulty qualifying through the European RMR, which is considered the most competitive.
According to Thorin, this creates an unfair advantage for such teams and undermines the integrity of the entire system.
The RMR system remains a complex and multi-faceted topic, and Thorin's criticism serves as a catalyst for further discussion and potential changes in the CS2 esports scene.
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