Elfishguy explains the flaws of the VRS (Valve Regional Standings) system, particularly how they affect minor regions like Asia. He focuses on the situation involving Lynn Vision and their match against Rare Atom in the PGL Astana Closed Qualifier on March 29. Lynn Vision raised a critical concern: winning this match could unintentionally hurt the Chinese region’s chances of getting an extra Major spot. That’s because Rare Atom currently sits second in Asia’s VRS rankings, and a loss could open the door for other Asian subregions to surpass them. This strange dilemma puts Lynn Vision in a position where losing might better serve their long-term Major goals, revealing an inherent flaw in the system.
The Asia MRQ (Major Regional Qualifier) is already complex, split into three subregions with only four spots in total, so every VRS point matters immensely. Elfishguy argues this kind of situation not only undermines competitive integrity but could also repeat in other regions with similar VRS structures. He stresses the need for structural changes to ensure teams are never incentivized to lose.
