I am interested in playing this, but i dont get the 1500 ELO RM Cap. Are you planning to ban also RM players with higher ELO than 1500?
Correct - @Dr__Mundo hit the nail on the head with his explanation.
I would expect that the participation of non-expert RM players that may dabble in DM would be actively encouraged for the tournament.
Smurf account would be prohibited for sure. It should be players primary usernames that they participate with.
The DM World Cup is for higher level players to compete for the title of King (or Queen) of Death Match, while Rising Star is intended for lower rated players that don't have the ability yet to make it far in the World Cup. Participation of non-expert RM players is definitely encouraged - 1500 was chosen for that ELO cut off, but if community feedback feels very strongly about raising the ELO Cap (to 1600?), I will certainly be entertaining these discussions. Keep the questions coming! These responses have been really great and helpful.