Finally, something useful, IronAxe, well done! I don't even know what to add; for now, I agree with all the points. Tournaments should definitely be held every 2-3 months – “official” ones, meaning prestigious tournaments with a large prize pool. Moderators should organize these tournaments, and there should be as many “unofficial” tournaments as possible – if you want to earn some money and have time to participate, go for it; if not, you won't lose much. These tournaments shouldn't affect the rating; anyone who wants can organize them. They only add to the statistics and, possibly, to the money earned.
And regarding exchanging money for mercury, for example – that's a great idea! This way, new players can compete with each other. By the way
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