Alpha 2 was another private testing phase that built upon the foundation established in Alpha 1. This phase focused on developing the tournament system and implementing other critical features that would expand MaxOut's capabilities.

**Tournament System Development**

The primary focus of Alpha 2 was creating a comprehensive tournament system. This required building complex bracket structures, match scheduling algorithms, and tournament management tools that could handle various competition formats and sizes.

**Key Features Developed**

During the private Alpha 2 phase, we worked on:

- **Tournament Infrastructure**: We developed the core tournament system, including bracket generation, seeding algorithms, and progression tracking.

- **Additional Platform Features**: Beyond tournaments, Alpha 2 saw the development of other essential features that would enhance the overall platform experience.

- **System Integration**: We worked on integrating the tournament system with the ladder system developed in Alpha 1, creating a cohesive competition ecosystem.

**Private Testing Benefits**

Like Alpha 1, keeping Alpha 2 private allowed us to focus on complex feature development without external pressure. The tournament system required extensive testing to ensure it could handle various scenarios, from small local competitions to large-scale events.

This phase was crucial in expanding MaxOut's capabilities. The tournament system developed during Alpha 2 became a core component of the platform, enabling organizers to create and manage competitions of all sizes and formats.

Alpha 2 demonstrated our commitment to building a comprehensive competition platform, one feature at a time, with careful attention to quality and functionality.