Now is the perfect time to farm tf2 dorks for steam awards by posting witty reviews.

Thank you that is a valid assessment. Again, I don't really play competitive tf2. As such, I've got no clue about the inner-workings of RGL, so I can only speak from what I see from an outsider's point of view.
It's not me disregarding the criticisms of players more invested in the scene, I actually just don't know what's going on behind the scenes besides what I read, so I can only speak on what I see.

I still think bringing up newcomers should be more than just "go ask these people they'll probably know," but I accept that there are more pressing issues regarding higher divs. I really have no say in what should be done besides encouraging more players to continue gamering, but thank you regardless.

Sorry, not higher level plays being rostered, but rather ringing for these low level teams -- I don't really know the right term.
I've seen teams ring players way outside of their div, although being in AM or IM makes a world of difference against beginners who don't know better. Even just having the experience of a seasoned player on lower level teams can be deciding factor tbh restricting their class doesn't mean much.

Not sure what can be done to teach newbies better in this regard, since having rgl babysitting teams 24/7 for no pay is a ridiculous idea to suggest, but it wasn't really the main focus of the post. Just a small comment at how a div made for newcomers doesn't really help them

From an observer, Vet players leaving the scene is natural and unavoidable. Combining divs would probably help create more competitive teams, but the fact of the matter is that (for lower divs) there isn't anything to aide new players in moving up unless they search for it.
Without a continuous cycle of fresh meat moving through divs, you'll inevitably just have superteams shitstomping their competition for a season because hardstuck main/im players can't challenge them (could be apart of the reason IM+ players quit).

it doesn't seem like an issue of new players not being interested in 6s. Like you've said, RGL has done a lot to push 6s towards a wider audience. Issue seems to be just that the commitment to take your skill to the next level is insanely high for a ""dead"" game.

NC is a joke div comprised partially of sandbaggers, and does a mediocre job at teaching players the format.
I see a lot of interested players lose motivation here simply because the shock of dealing with so much new information can feel overwhelming.
AM is somewhat the same way (probably with even more sandbaggers (the current top team in AM literally has multiple AM finalists and intermediate players)), but I believe that it's partially people looking to make a permanent move to IM and partially people who could play IM but aren't confident enough to foot the bill for league fees.

One can make the argument that YouTube is free and you can ask a mentor, but there is literally no way new players will instinctively know how to schedule scrims or review maps. Consulting YouTube videos that are almost 10 years old is ridiculous, and finding information on newer maps such as bagel and sultry is stupidly difficult. Newbies are expected to learn all of this by themselves, and with the addition of practicing with no signs of improvement and learning through a trial by fire, it can be very demotivating.

Overall, my tldr is just help newbies better.
It should be obvious but there's no way to get more players into higher divs without teaching them how to get there in the first place. RGL already did the hard part which was getting them interested in competitive now just get them gud. Obviously some players will quit/fester in low divs, but at least they'll have a positive experience with the league and be confident with recommending it to prospective players.

Please do correct me if I'm wrong about anything. I don't really play competitive tf2 so my opinions aren't entirely based in truth, but this is what I've gathered from watching the league. I know RGL has made somewhat of an effort to reach out to baby players (such as partnering with tf2cc), but I feel like leagues and players could always do more.

Ftfy

Lol wtf does this even mean.

Miss both and hope your team can follow up on damage

There should be a cheater’s bracket that players can compete in at LAN and the winner gets unbanned from the league.

Those 5 people chose to join a team with a recently unbanned cheater. If anything, those 5 people are ruining the fun for the rest of the div if it turns out Elijah is actually cheating by giving him a roster spot.

Having rgl staff bickering in a public thread and giving mixed responses to the topic at hand is not how you’d want be perceived by the community. Especially if you’re trying to be recognized as a legitimate tf2 league.

I remain rather neutral on the issue but if establishing a tf2 league that will be taken seriously is the goal, having a zero tolerance policy for cheating and any actions that undermines the integrity of the game should be priority numero uno. The fact rgl has to have this discussion concerns me, but hopefully going forward they make the right choice.

Next is the brass beast because it makes heavy nigh unkillable!

huge difference from cheating in a casual game and a sanctioned competitive match. The thought process behind joining a league, team, and deciding to cheat in an official match implies you don’t care about the match’s integrity and don’t deserve to play for the foreseeable future.

bans should be permanent with at least a 2 years minimum before you can appeal. If you were truly remorseful you would make a genuine appeal and an effort to improve.

There’s already a banny documentary I thought.

https://youtu.be/idPt5u10NzQ

Tf2 YouTube is a livelihood for many. Do not judge: it’s all he has.

Any plans to expand into Australia and Asia? If not its ok.