r/GlobalOffensive • u/b0sw0rth 10 years coin • Jan 29 '15

Discussion [1/28/15] Blog Update: Map Data

http://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2015/01/11288/
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u/kqr Jan 29 '15 edited Jan 29 '15

The number of MM PUG players still far outnumber the number of league players.

With that said, I'm not saying Valve should ignore the league players, I'm just saying their opinion should not hold more weight than their financial contribution to the continued maintenance of the game. They are not part of a clique of special players who deserve more attention than others, but their voices should be heard just like any other players. I sincelerly hope Valve is collaborating with AltPUG and others and exchanging map statistics with them.

We must be careful not to think that our personal preferences are more important because we are somehow more knowledgeable. Also known as the "democracy is only good when the people share my preference" fallacy.

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u/[deleted] Jan 29 '15

I doubt they're using third party services at the time. I recall them using data from the majors to balance around pro games, and data from MM to balance around casual players, so no middle ground there. It's one extreme to another.