Players earn Ranking Points based on their performance in Gamers Tour events. Through Ranking Points, a player's skill level can be compared to that of other players.
Teams are also ranked. The average Ranking Points of the players on the team is used to calculate the Team Ranking. As a result Teams can be consistently ranked even though the rosters change.
The scale of Ranking Points that are allocated for an event depends on the caliber of the event. The higher the prize pool, the more points are awarded.
Tier 1 Ranking Points:
All National Tournaments, as well as Regional Tournament with a prize pool of $5,000 or more, are given Tier 1 Ranking Points. Tier 1 Ranking Points are the highest.
1st Place –1000 points
2nd Place – 750 points
3rd Place – 500 points
4th Place – 350 points
5th-6th Place – 250 points
7th-8th Place – 150 points
Tier 2 Ranking Points:
Regional Tournaments with a total prize pool between $2,500 and $4,999 are awarded Tier 2 Ranking Points.
1st Place – 350 points
2nd Place – 250 points
3rd Place – 150 points
4th Place – 100 points
Tier 3 Ranking Points:
Regional Tournaments with a total prize pool between $1,000 and $2,499 are awarded Tier 3 Ranking Points.
1st Place – 250 points
2nd Place – 150 points
3rd Place – 100 points
4th Place – 50 points
Online Ranking Points:
Online Tournaments, that are hosted by CEVO, are awarded Online Ranking Points. The Online Ranking Points are spread among more total players, with less points going to the top placing teams.
You have to “Do it on LAN!” to earn big points.
1st Place –150 points
2nd Place – 100 points
3rd Place – 75 points
4th Place – 50 points
5th-8th Place – 25 points
