First TCG Invitational Sparks Controversy Over Outdated Tournament Format

Recently, the developer announced the first 'official' TCG tournament. Many players expected a professional, automated in-game tournament bracket like in Mahjong Soul, but the reality left them disappointed.

According to community feedback, the tournament is not hosted within the game client. Instead, it relies on third-party social groups (like QQ groups) to organize players. Participants must manually find opponents, play, and report results to a referee who then tallies the scores. This 'amateur-looking' manual approach has been mocked as just 'official recognition of grassroots competitions,' leading to widespread criticism regarding efficiency and accessibility.

In the discussion threads, players are frustrated by how cumbersome the process is, with many calling for a standard in-game ranked ladder. Some, however, worry that a ranked system might just lead to the same cheating and 'boosting' (account piloting) issues found in other competitive games. Overall, the community remains skeptical and unimpressed with this logistical approach.