Nagan-4
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Maybe we could organize a tournament for beginners to help boost the forum's activity and allow them to acclimate better. I'd be willing to do it; I have the time, but I lack the experience.
I think the problem lies in this: there are two types of beginners:
1. Someone who hasn't played Heroes seriously before, especially against other players. The proposed tournament would be suitable for this type.
2. Someone who is new to our forum but has 5-10 years of experience playing Heroes online. Even if they've only played for 1-2 years, say in tournaments in Moscow, St. Petersburg, or Minsk, they won't easily forget it; you could consider them experienced players.
And how do you put them together, an experienced "beginner" and a completely new player? Formally, they both fall under the "beginner" category, and it's impossible to distinguish them. An experienced beginner will readily confirm that they've played a bit in the past (and what constitutes "a bit" for Vesuvian or Horn is hard to define).
I have a few more minor ideas (for example, giving a special prize to players who played the longest and most grueling match during the season).
Let's wait and decide on the tournaments first, and then we can talk about prizes. With a systematic approach, we can even discuss sponsorships; it's a shame Loy left, as he had some interesting ideas on that front.