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lawquoter - Feb 13, 2006 - 01:32 PM
Post subject: Gauging Interest

For a full blown tournament in St. Louis, MO in '07. Too much on my plate this year, so I'm starting my organization in anticipation of running one next year. To help me out, I'm doing my research I wouldn't mind knowing:

1) time period you would likely be able to make it (not a commitment, just whether spring/summer/fall/winter would be better)

2) what do you want to see in a tournament---what makes you want
to go:
a) the people who will be there (friends)
b) the prizes
c) chance to play, get out of the house, leave the drudgery of life
and travel
d) unique tourney structure
e) other

3) what unique feature would you like to see at a tourney that you haven't come across before

4) LRB 4.0 or Vault
a) Will your decision NOT to attend depend largely on rule set?

I can go on, but this hopefully gets the dialogue running to allow me to shape my ideas based on what most tourney goers prefer. My plan is to run a 2 day, NAF-sanctioned, swiss style tourney that adds something different to the scene--i.e., isn't a carbon copy of others, and is NOT going to compete with tourneys such as Gencon, Zlurpee, Chaos Cup, Death Bowl, etc. I need to attend some of 'em. Razz

Also, while I'm at it, anyone who might be interested in helping me out with certain facets ( i.e. I need web page designer--I'm clueless Laughing

), please PM or email me. I have a pretty good idea on theme and etc., I just need a little help on that end.

Xtreme - Feb 13, 2006 - 08:38 PM
Post subject: Re: Gauging Interest

lawquoter wrote:

1) time period you would likely be able to make it (not a commitment, just whether spring/summer/fall/winter would be better)

If the summer May would be best for me, other wise Fall September looks good.

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2) what do you want to see in a tournament---what makes you want
to go:
a) the people who will be there (friends)
b) the prizes
c) chance to play, get out of the house, leave the drudgery of life
and travel
d) unique tourney structure
e) other

The people most of all. But a two day tourney that close to me should see me show up. Pending any schedule conflict.

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3) what unique feature would you like to see at a tourney that you haven't come across before

I wouldn't mind playing in a tournament with Ken's suggestion on TBB, that had all skills taken up front.

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4) LRB 4.0 or Vault
a) Will your decision NOT to attend depend largely on rule set?

In '07 I'd probably prefer it be Vault, but whatever the ruleset I will try and be there.

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I can go on, but this hopefully gets the dialogue running to allow me to shape my ideas based on what most tourney goers prefer. My plan is to run a 2 day, NAF-sanctioned, swiss style tourney that adds something different to the scene--i.e., isn't a carbon copy of others, and is NOT going to compete with tourneys such as Gencon, Zlurpee, Chaos Cup, Death Bowl, etc. I need to attend some of 'em. Razz

I'll see you at the Zlurpee Bowl then.

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Also, while I'm at it, anyone who might be interested in helping me out with certain facets ( i.e. I need web page designer--I'm clueless Laughing

), please PM or email me. I have a pretty good idea on theme and etc., I just need a little help on that end.

I'll do anything I can to help. Cool

lawquoter - Feb 14, 2006 - 05:59 AM
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sweet. Thnks, X. may take you up on the offer.

I have to start looking for a venue in the next couple of months (once this house business starts to settle down). Once that's settled, I can pick a time/date and flesh out the rest, and hopefully start putting a web site together.

May/June is the time period I was really starting to look at, it's before Gencon, DB and seems to be sort of at the beginning of the travel schedule.

Cool

Xtreme - Feb 14, 2006 - 09:20 PM
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New house? Don't move any furniture in yet we can have the tourney there. Wink

lawquoter - Feb 15, 2006 - 10:25 AM
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don't worry, if it works out, there'll be plenty of room for out of town guests when the tourney hits. And a back yard big enough for a bbq. Cool