I like the idea and have proposed it myself, but as others have pointed out seven tiers is too many. There are already enough issues finding a decent connection and separating the player base would only make it worse. I would recommend two tiers separated by those who have gone flawless at least once, and those who have not. All players would start in the "Entry Tier". Once you've gone flawless you may only play in the "Flawless Tier" from then on. Similarly, entry level players may only play in the "Entry Tier" until they've gone flawless once. I believe this system would help to improve Trials in the following ways. 1. This would help prevent top tier players from carrying lower level players to their first flawless victory, instead encouraging players to form their own teams in which they could contribute toward their success and feel some degree of accomplishment rather than sitting back and watching their teammates carry them to victory. 2. Over time it would presumably become easier to reach your first flawless victory as the higher skilled players become relegated to the "Flawless Tier" player pool. Thus it feels more achievable than the current system, and hopefully gets more people playing Trials since many lower to mid tier players don't currently bother since the task seems insurmountable. This in turn means a wider range of skill levels across all players and hopefully more fun for all. 3. It would allow for players to reach the lighthouse only once before being placed in the "Flawless Tier". Personally, I've given up on ToO because elimination isn't a game mode I particularly enjoy given the relatively slow pace compared to other game modes, and I have no interest in being carried to the lighthouse. However, if given the opportunity to play against others closer to my own skill level, I wouldn't mind seeing the lighthouse at least once, and would guess there are others in the same boat.