Throwing Down the Gauntlet Points System

Points are awarded on a tournament by tournament basis
You will receive 5 points for each event you play in
You will earn 2 additional points for each person in your division that you beat (or tie), up to a maximum of 40 points (20 players) per event. For every player beat after 20 in a single division, 1 point will be awarded. This is to reward those who play well in larger event (particularly flex starts, which by their nature are more variable in attendance)
You will earn 5 additional points for winning your division (in which 5 or more players competed) in a particular tournament.
Silver+ Tier Events will have a 2x point multiplier, Gold Tier events will have a 3x point multiplier and Platinum Tier events will have a 4x point multiplier
Regular Season Points standings will be posted after each event and champions will be crowned for the top point earners in each division for the season. 👑

If you play a Silver Tier event in a division with 7 players and place 2nd, you will earn 5 points for playing and 10 points for your placement (for beating 5 other players), for a total of 15 points. If this event were a Gold Tier, you would earn 30 points, in a Platinum Tier you would earn 60 points)
If you play a Silver Tier event in a division with 7 players and place 1st, you will earn 5 points for playing, 12 points for your placement, and 5 points for winning your division, for a total of 22 points (Gold Tier would be 44 points, Platinum Tier would be 88 points)
If you play a Silver Tier event in a division with 28 players and place 3rd, you would earn 5 points for playing and 45 points for your placement (20 x 2 points per player, 5 x 1 point per player), for a total of 50 points. (Gold Tier would be 100 points, Platinum Tier would be 200 points)

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