I agree with this. If there were 16 more evenly matched teams at most tournaments then single elim would make sense, as it is there are normally two tiers amongst the top 16 of a tournament and double elim does a good job of accommodating them both. (does that make sense)
I also really agree that a 5-0 thrashing first thing in the morning sucks.
+1. Keep double elim.
Also, I thought that not increasing the game lengths in the final rounds was way better. It kept a feeling of momentum going, and teams don't have to change up their games to a cagey, slow, technical style. 10 minutes makes shit hectic, which is great to watch.
Also, after 20+ hours of playing/spectating, a 40+ minute final can get a bit draggy, even with the best teams.
+1. Keep double elim.
Also, I thought that not increasing the game lengths in the final rounds was way better. It kept a feeling of momentum going, and teams don't have to change up their games to a cagey, slow, technical style. 10 minutes makes shit hectic, which is great to watch.
Also, after 20+ hours of playing/spectating, a 40+ minute final can get a bit draggy, even with the best teams.