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Okay, let's consider what that restriction – that players from the Higher League cannot play against players outside of that League – might lead to.

First, it might happen that one player is willing to play, but cannot find a player from the League who is also willing to play.

I understand that there's a counter-argument that you can play, but the points won't count towards the ranking... but... then...

But why? Let's say a group tournament is being played, like the one Zhenya recently organized. I'm in group 7, and you're in group 4. Neither of us has an opponent. We can't play a tournament match against each other if we're in different groups. It's the same situation. But we can easily play ranked matches, and the points will count towards the ranking. Everything else will remain the same.

Second, we'll have to determine the season winner based on other criteria....

No, the criteria for determining the season winner remain exactly the same. However, we can determine the player for the half-year or year in a tournament where only the winners of seasons and major tournaments play.

But in general, this is just a suggestion; whatever Evgeny decides, that's what will happen. I will support any decision, and, following Invisible's lead, I will offer my assistance in organizing.