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I doubt that 64 players will participate, seriously aiming to reach the top 16.

although, indeed, there probably won't be 64...,

I have a scheme for 8 to 132 players.))))

Regardless of the rules/templates/versions, 80-90% of the top 16 will be familiar faces + 2-3 random participants (+ Reddit) )))

If tournaments are held according to the standard scheme, players in the middle ranks will have no chance to compete for prizes (and therefore, to pay an entry fee). But this way, after passing 2 rounds, you are already among the prize winners, and almost any player has a chance for this, with a favorable draw.

and if 1st place is 6 Battle Items and so on? maybe we should create a poll)

Regardless, there should be a decent prize for winning the tournament; I don't see the point in spreading the prize pool across the tournament.

those who lose in the 2nd round get a lobby subscription

If we are talking about a subscription as a prize of 168 rubles, then this option can be considered. If we are talking about a subscription as a prize from Baratortcha for winning the tournament, then it would be logical to hold the entire tournament through the lobby (so that there is mutual interest).