So, I'm a newbie, I've only played 2-3 games... what's wrong with that? I'm a noob, ask Samurai... or ATG.

These kinds of comments are so endearing. I understand that it's probably fun and amusing, but it's starting to get old – it's like a bad joke. The rules clearly state that a newbie is someone who has been playing for less than a year, not someone who just registered on the forum. Of course, the skill level of "newbies" varies. When I played my first newbie game (by the way, I was in a group with Hellight and I lost), I had literally played only one online game. By the time I played my second newbie game, I had already played quite a bit, but I was still considered a newbie and I was included in the tournament. Historically, 2 newbies are allowed to play at most. Correct me if I'm wrong. In my opinion: Yegor and all the guys who have been playing for less than a year should be allowed to participate in the tournament. The "old-timers" who claim to be "newbies" should be excluded. It's simple.

"Requirements for participants:
1. A newbie is considered to be a player who has been registered on our forum or another gaming resource for no more than a year.
2. Players who have more experience but wish to play in the tournament will be considered on an individual basis.
3. Players who are already quite strong and have shown good results in any tournament are not allowed to participate in the tournament."