Quoted from Whysnow:yup, and the effort all builds off the dedication of the player base and TDs that put it all on.
Seems rather simple to just charge a one time annual player fee for anyone that wants to be ranked. With over 40k ranked people they could line their pockets with 200k each year from a $5 annual fee. At least then it would allow players to choose on an individual basis what to do.
Why is it the pinball community scoffs at anyone making money. Seems like so many feel everything should be free.
This is the next step in raising the competition levels and allowing the general public to take the competition more seriously.
I'd be more motivated to become a better player now that incentives are on the line.
Millions watch the dota finals in person because millions of dollars are on the line. It's way less exciting than playing for couple hundred bucks.