RE: Steemmonster New Additional Tourney Format?
I think deck size is very important....you know what they say - it's what you do with it that counts.
I really like the single splinter idea myself and it will add a lot more intrigue and strategy to the game, which in turn will make it feel less 'robotic'. So yes from me...
Also the guys at steemmonsters will find out the hard way, that if there aren't more prizes spread out amongst participants, that player retention will severely suffer and many will simply give up. I have already noticed a drop in real players.
Have a look at the poker world (which I have direct experience in). They had huge problems with the big fish constantly gobbling up all the money and then the money dried up which hugely affected the player pool and prizepools. So they resorted to measures to protect the poker economy in a way that pays a wider spread in tournaments to keep people playing longer....And it works!
Hey PK.... Good to know you'd be a yes... You are one of the bigger players out there and knowing your thoughts is important from that aspect too... I agree that this would make it seem less robotic, and frankly that isn't a problem with the game but more the format... When you can pick from any splinter in your deck, its just normal that certain combos will be best... And those with the most money will buy those cards and play that combo over and over... Only a few can even challenge that, and even then since they know each other they will also know the tendencies of each other. If we had a format like this, I would put some money on you turning out to be a superstar on this... Not necessarily because you have the top cards, but because you are a student of strategy and have a great head for it.
On the rewards, I get it and your point stands on its own (glad you made it relative to your experience with poker too)... I think there is a balance of paying "deep" and paying "big", but if people don't feel they can win anything they will stop playing. Which is a shame because there are ways to keep it interesting and fun for all. That's why I hope this idea is embraced by enough people, because frankly to me there would be a ton more strategy.
Thanks again for the feedback PK :)