Subs for Kai Cenat instead of tier 2/3 scene?

Subs are for marketing purpose partnered with twitch to promote champ paris. It is good for introducing new people into esport scene, not the game. Substainable esports scene needs revenue from sponsorship of events and not from purchases in the game, which is why riot is trying to bring viewers into the scene.
Not defending riot here, t2/3 should have more prize pool, but it is also fact that VCL don't have enough attention and viewership, and never will. T2/3 are for talent searching, no one wants to watch less skilled players, it's not entertaining, same with traditional sports, F2, G league, ... they are all not profitable. In a business perspective, why not try to build a stable viewership on t1 first rather than pour money into t2 that won't affect anything? If you think players need support, you are right, but the scene isn't big enough for t2/3, even t1 orgs are struggling, it's the whole esports scene, not just valorant, don't be delusional and think riot can solve this. Also, consider open circuit events for teams to compete for master/champs spot with t1 teams. This will attract lots of investment and lots of opportunity for the players. This is how to support t2/3, not just pouring more money into it. Lots of people on twitter thinks that increasing prize money will do anything, which I think is just stupid. Not to offend anyone, if your team is terrible you aren't suppose to make much money, G leaguers don't make nba money.

I lowk dont wanne read allat tldr to me

small indie company things

alat. Riot is doing some marketing stunt

thats why ive always tried to watch as much tier 2 as i can and help spread the good word

are you baiting?

valorant purchased the rights to be the advertised organization that "gifts" subs with every 5 or wtvr the number is

you don't really think that they're paying a $5 premium for every sub it says they gifted right?

tl;dr: Riot builds esports through sponsorships and T1 viewership, not skin sales. T2/T3 is mainly for talent scouting, not mass entertainment, so the focus should be on strengthening T1 first and giving lower tiers open chances to qualify, not just bigger prize pools.

Ngl I feel like a lot was done scheduling wise to make sure you had all the time to watch t2 so it's not like there is no effort