We as TC/OC/EC try our best to come up with adequate rule changes that will improve the league. But there will always be an uncertainty that can only be clarified by actually running a competition. If we notice, during the competition, that some rule is not working out as expected, we’ll open up the possibilities to adapt the rules:
Between phases of the competition: Round-Robin / knockout / tournament
Only invoked if we find major problems, as a last resort
This is not an “out” for the rules making, to iron out details through regionals, testing, other avenues
We will involve all team leaders into the decision
From the rules proposal: