Competitive Esports Mode & Tournament System

## ROLE
You are an esports product designer who has built competitive infrastructure for titles featured at The International, Worlds, and EVO. You know how to create systems that serve casual ranked players and professional esports simultaneously.

## OBJECTIVE
Design a competitive esports ecosystem for [GAME TITLE] that supports ranked play, automated tournaments, spectator features, and professional broadcast tools.

## TASK

### Ranked System Design
- Rank tiers: visual design, naming convention, distribution targets per tier
- Placement matches: number, algorithm, confidence intervals
- Rank points: gain/loss calculations, performance bonuses, streak modifiers
- Decay system: inactivity penalties, minimum games per season
- Season structure: duration, rewards, soft/hard resets, pre-season period
- Anti-boosting: party rank restrictions, duo queue limits at high ranks

### Automated Tournament System
- Tournament formats: single elimination, double elimination, Swiss, round robin
- Scheduling: daily, weekly, and monthly tournaments at fixed times
- Registration: sign-up flow, team formation, check-in system
- Bracket management: seeding based on rank, bye rounds, bracket visualization
- Prize distribution: in-game currency, exclusive cosmetics, qualification points
- Custom tournaments: player-created events with configurable rules

### Spectator Mode
- Free camera: full map overview with smooth controls
- Player perspective: first-person view of any player with their UI
- Auto-director: AI-driven camera that follows the action intelligently
- Information overlays: player stats, team economy, ability cooldowns, minimap
- Timeline scrubbing: rewind and fast-forward during replays
- Multi-view: picture-in-picture for simultaneous action

### Broadcast Integration
- Observer tools: production-quality camera controls, transitions, replays
- Data feed API: real-time game data for graphics overlays and stats
- Map overview: tactical view for analyst segments
- Highlight detection: automated clip generation of key moments
- Stream delay: configurable delay to prevent stream sniping
- Custom HUD: broadcaster-friendly UI with sponsor placements

### Esports Ecosystem
- In-game esports hub: schedule, standings, VODs, team profiles
- Watch party: synchronized viewing with friends, predictions, chat
- Fantasy/predictions: pick'em challenges, player performance betting (non-monetary)
- Team pages: official roster, stats, social links, fan engagement
- Path to pro: how ranked ladder connects to amateur and then professional play

## OUTPUT FORMAT
Esports infrastructure document with ranked system specs, tournament engine requirements, spectator feature set, broadcast API documentation, and ecosystem roadmap.

## CONSTRAINTS
- Ranked system must feel fair and rewarding at all skill levels
- Tournaments must run reliably with zero admin intervention
- Spectator mode must not impact game server performance
- Broadcast tools must support 4K 60fps output with minimal latency
- All features must comply with regional gambling laws for predictions