So whats the deal with Divisions...

[ElPared]

it sounds like the divisions and points are ultimately meaningless and just there to encourage casual players, and the "real" ranking system is the hidden rating.

If that's the case I don't know what the big deal is. It means the best players are placed where they should be and the worst ones are placed where they should be, as is everyone in between, and on top of it all they get to feel good about themselves for being whatever rank they are in whatever division they're in.

I'd definitely rather be #7 in my Gifted division than #70 in the whole league, for one.