Valve updates the ranking model so that abandoning a match is considered a loss, to prevent teams from abusing their privileges.

As time goes by, only by making appropriate adjustments can we adapt to the changes of the times. This is true not only for technology and games, but also for event systems. In order to ensure smoother operation, Valve recently updated the ranking model, involving several key changes, one of which is the penalty for abandoning the game.

As the saying goes, being kind to others is being cruel to yourself. Some rules are relaxed out of consideration for one's feelings, but some teams just like to take advantage of loopholes and open the door to convenience for themselves. Since many teams have abused their privileges in the past and withdrew from the competition without being punished, it was decided to treat it as a defeat this time. When registering for competitions in the future, plans must be thorough and cautious, unless there is an emergency, otherwise it will affect the ranking.

In addition, regarding the event data, the calculation will now be set to start after the entire event is over. In a previous case, when the GameLegion team participated in IEM Katowice, the system did not calculate their prize money before they were eliminated, so they did not meet the invitation qualification for the BLAST Lisbon Open.

Of course, the suddenness of the update and the unexpected changes will definitely cause some problems. The official is working hard to resolve them. The final key project is that the ranking model will adopt the "club share" income, and the two bonus categories will be combined for calculation.