Host your tournament. I disagree with the format, so im not participating. I felt obliged to share the reasons for my disagreement, which apparently makes me toxic because I chose to do it both privately and publically. Despite the chip on your shoulder, Les, I have nothing against you personally, and "applaud your enthusiasm to kick off Bannerlords competitive scene." I don't want to devolve your thread into another pointless argument or flaming match, so from here on out I'll make the attempt to be positive.
Good luck to the people playing in the tournament. Hopefully we can ALL make an effort to be civil.