I always liked ranking systems , but there's needed a more complex website.
Basically on the website you create a ladder of 10divisions and there is a "find match button" . When you press it ,
the website starts searching for other teams , from the same division , that are also looking to play .
Every match you play you gain/lose points . The ladder is made in a FIFA way , which means that a team has to play
15 matches (it's an example) so they can either reach enough points to join the next div , or to stay same div or to go down by one .
At the end you organize a tournament for div2 and div1 to let them prove who's the best .
Benefits of this system:
1)Players can play against opponents with their same skill , because of the division searching method .
Mostly , it's best for noobs . They can play against each others and enjoy it and eventually , when they will become stronger,
they will start winning matches , gaining points and scaling the div ladder .
In every online game , the biggest audiences are the average players .Think about giving them more opportunities , not how you do in fm , you let 10 nerds play and others have to watchThat's why you won't be able to reach new audiences , the entry level doesn't even exist .
2)You get that competitive feeling from a lot of matches , not 2 times per week like fm . Basically it's more engaging because every match is important . Obviously you can choose if u want a ranked match or just fs .
Problem : you need players . Stop brainstorming to make the game enjoyable for the nerds , it's already ok for them .
They are just tired to play against each others and they don't even realize it and they think playing a new league will make the
game more interesting
Bring other 10/20/30 pro teams and they will love this game again
Start creating a community where everyone can play and enjoy the competitive field . With patience , you will have big results.
I even know how to market it online , if needed
I'm into ecommerce and stuff
I think you can't do anything about it , organizing some teamspeak leagues is just a way to not cry about the end of the game