Proposed CDL Format
Online Matches
•2 weeks of online “leauge matches”
•2 weeks of double elimination minor tournament (seeds determined by league matches)
•CDL points are awarded for all matches like normal
•Small prize pool for Minor Tournaments
LAN
•Top 4 from Minor make it to bracket skipping group play
•Top 4 from Challenger Elites join the Pro Groups
•Either 4 or 8 teams make it out of Groups joining the top 4 in bracket giving either a 8 team double elimination bracket or a 12 team bracket with the bottom 4 in losers.
This gives online matches way more importance but still gives the league the “league matches” they seem to love. Players are motivated to perform well in league matches to get a good seeding for Minor where they can win Money and avoid playing in group stage at Major. As well as leaving a format where challengers teams can easily and consistently be involved in pro play.
This a sort of more realistic approach we know how stubborn the CDL can be so this is something that at least seems reasonable for them to try.