ArenaNet:Developer updates/20070511

This is an archive of Developer Updates, originally posted through the official website. It includes semi-official announcements, clarifications, and news from the developers.

[Dev Update] Automated Tournament System Improvements -- 11 May 2007

In monitoring and assessing the ATS over the last few days, the dev team identified specific potential improvements to the system. These improvements did not require a "Live Build," therefore was no in-game notification and no Update Notes were published. However, we do want you to be aware of these system improvements, which were effective at approximately 7:30 PM Pacific Time on Friday, May 11th. The changes are as follows:

• The top 25% of all players who participate in each tournament instance will receive Tournament Reward points, rather than just the top 8 players.
• Guilds and players will no longer receive Qualifier Points or Tournament Rewards Points if they forfeit on the first round.
• Teams in GvG Tournaments will no longer be required to retain 6 out of the 8 original players throughout the entire tournament.
• Players will now get their Tournament Tokens refunded when withdrawing from a tournament.