The following rule is a major change compared to past seasons and I would very much like to have as much feedback on that as possible, from anyone really. For now, such a rule is on 'hold', it very well could not stay if it doesn't get the expected support from the community. We want to try and be innovative where we can and where we feel it's worth it but not to the cost of potentially ruining a format which has so far proven excellent.
§4 (2) For every match, a special defensive or offensive bonus can be achieved. The defensive bonus can be achieved in losing by a difference of 3 or fewer rounds and gives you 1 extra point. The offensive bonus can be achieved in winning by a difference of 10 rounds or more and gives you 1 extra point.
The reasoning behind adding this is pretty much trying to encourage competitiveness to the greatest extent by making sure regiments give their 100% best in as many situations as possible. In every match, you will have an opportunity to either deny your opponent the bonus point if you try hard enough (6 rounds is hard yet achievable for many regiments against stronger opponents) meaning we want to reward a mindset where you aim higher than what you normally would, for a small achievement which could pay dividends in the long run. It works both ways obviously and for the regiments capable to play for the offensive bonus in some matches, it will also be about making sure you don't let sloppy rounds espace at the end of the match, where you nearing the finish line.
As for every big innovation, there will be people who dislike it because they are afraid of change and would literally prefer keeping the exact same system for decades if it means avoiding taking the slightest of risk. These people I call them unreasonable, simple as that. On the other hand, I have already exchanged with other members of the community I highly respect the opinion of and been given legitimate reasons to worry how about such a system could turn out in the end. I will let such people explain their view as they will explain it better than I can, so that whatever option we go for, it's after an informed and constructive discussion.