A World of Warcraft Hardcore player who took part in OTK’s Mak’Gora tournament claims that the two finalists, Ziqo and Snutz, had a significant advantage over other participants. According to the player, those who had the support of friends and fans had a much better chance of winning, especially when compared to players like Snutz and Ziqo.
The tournament, which concluded on October 31, saw Snutz emerge as the winner, securing half of the $100,000 prize pool. However, Reddit user Contract007 argues that streamers like Snutz and Ziqo had an unfair advantage due to their fan base. They received various gifts, including gold, consumables that boost their status, top-tier equipment, and other valuable items that were difficult for most players to obtain. As a result, many participants who lacked a dedicated following found themselves at a disadvantage compared to Snutz and Ziqo.
Contract007 acknowledges the skill and talent of both finalists but believes that the tournament was inherently biased towards streamers. They argue that even if a non-streamer had invested a significant amount of time and resources into preparing for the event, they would still be far behind the streamers in terms of equipment and preparation.
Participants had from October 6 to October 29 to level their characters to the maximum level (60) and acquire the best gear and items before the Mak’Gora tournament took place on October 30 and 31. The rules of the tournament dictated that players engage in duels to the death, with the loser having their character permanently deleted.
Since there were no restrictions on receiving assistance from other players, it is understandable why popular streamers had an advantage in the OTK Mak’Gora tournament.
It remains to be seen if future iterations of the OTK Mak’Gora tournament will implement stricter rules to level the playing field and give non-streamers a fairer chance at victory.
Source: DOTESPORTS
