corey

can TOs not make stage lists based off a game that isnt even released yet thanks

Its a tough line between too early and too late to test stages. Wait too late, and no one will want change to the list because they're comfortable, and rankings will have started. It's better to test the "hmm this seems kinda sus" early in the game's life to get it out of the way

we have an entire month to test things for stages before rankings count. Trying to do it before its released publically is useless

i agree in principle long term, but some need a ruleset ready to go within days of launch i doubt there's a single TO who believes their stage list/ruleset is perfect - it's better to consider drafted lists a foundation to build from