when you win twice in a row in tournaments, the score you get from the next game is multiplied by 2
but why?
for example:
No 1: 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 = 16 ptz ; 8 wins
No 2: 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 4 4 4 = 20 ptz ; 6 wins
It is clear that the performance of No 1 is better, but in this scoring system, the No 2 is higher.
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@DrZwischenzug I think OP understands the system. He is asking why the scoring is setup that why. Why doesn't the points system prefer the player with the most wins?
My guess is, simply to make it more exciting and interesting. You've got to play for a win in every game which might mean taking some risks against some tough opponent rather than just playing for a draw.
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In swiss tournaments, you get your points on whether you won a match OR couldn't get any match against anyone (Both worth 1 point), If you got drawed or joined late (Halve point), and if you had lost (0 points). There is no streak mechanism in swiss tournaments, thus swiss tournaments, I consider, are better than arenas, because they mark your performance.
If you joined late or couldn't go against anyone, you get a few points as a BYE. Let's say someone got the same score as you without any bye, they would be ranked above because you didn't actually EARN those points.
Also, if someone has the same points as someone else Without any byes), you measure their points with one method of a tie break. If that tie break is the same, another method of tie break will occur, and so on, until the tie is broken.
The "philosophy" behind streaks is quite simple: Make arena tournaments more exciting.
