Just a little feedback: Could you use different passwords for separate lobbies (or rounds)? I know it kinda complicates things, but so does a random stranger joining on a panicking disorganized all-out-of-subs team
as velvet said, only give the password to players who are on your team.
The referees are told to nicely ask spectators who are not SCS crew or streamers/casters to leave the lobby.
IN some cases we have allowed spectators to watch ,but we always ask both teams if it is alright with them.
If the person in spectate refuses to leave it would be neccesary to create a new lobby with new password for the rest of the event, however this would probaly also result in a complaint towards the clan from which the player hails, and in extreme cases permanent ban from participating in SCS.
The idea of various passwords is a legit suggestion, I tried it long ago with 3v3 tournament. It worked out yes, but referees, players and especially streamers got confused by it. -we are talking maybe 15-20 mins elapsed time for the event.
My job as the "event runner" is to make sure the schedule stays within the goal timelimit of less than 3 hours. So if you see an SCS going over 3 hours, thats because there were too many breaks inbetween lobbies etc.
I hope this clarifies some of the thoughts on the subject Steve, Im 100% with you that for bigger and more competitive events, different pw's would be a better idea, but they also have the luxury of knowing how many teams signed up weeks in advance.