Introduction of Haven in the Stronghold vs. Dungeon tournaments.

What I’m going to write applies not only to the Online Heroes Battle, but I can’t ignore this comment.

Regarding the Online Heroes Battle, which lasts 5-6 months and has no playoffs: it’s simple – just look at the history of such battles. As a rule, a player withdraws from the tournament after 2-3 losses. And if we consider the problem specifically for complete beginners, who else should receive these losses in the first place?

This is fundamentally incorrect reasoning. First, a personal example: I participated in the Online Heroes Battle four times, and I only made it to the Heroes Battle once. However, all four times I finished the tournament. Firstly, out of respect for the organizers’ work and for the other participants. Secondly, I understood that my result would ultimately affect the rating of other participants. And the fact that most of the participants finish the tournament, regardless, directly refutes the quoted message (yes, it’s enough to look at the history of such battles...).

Now, regarding beginners. It is important for them to play more in such tournaments with more experienced players, and this should be encouraged and cultivated, rather than suggesting that "they should withdraw after two losses."

Finally, the most important point from the organizer’s perspective. The quoted message implies that the monthly fee is an additional incentive to give up on the tournament if the chances of winning are lost, rather than finishing it. But the organizer is always interested in players taking the tournament seriously and striving to play their games to the fullest. Therefore, as an organizer, I set the participation fee for nine rounds, not two. And the suggestion that "the tournament can be stopped after 2-3 losses and the full fee is not paid" only shows me that it is not beneficial for me as an organizer to introduce a mandatory Heroes Battle right now.