[Rick]

Using a system where the rank is decided by the difference of the winner and loser score is horrible from a strategy point of view. Any ranking system in which a team needs to "hold back" scoring to seed higher will not be received well after the current system. Wins and loses need to continue to be a factor for ranking.

A team that wins all their matches should be number 1. Two teams that win all thier matches are decided by the higher RP MEANING they have played the "tougher" opponents. Tougher meaning the opponents scored more points.

This system has been succesful since 2004. Compared to 2003's ranking system its night and day. Lets keep this simple. We want to make this easy for spectators right? Gracious professional refers to making your grandmother proud. If I can't explain the game and its ranking to my grandmother, then its too complicated.