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Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 02:15 PM
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Another continent would be an option for me if it wont be in winter (preferable late summer to fall) as I would combine the long travel with holiday- just my 2 cents... |
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Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 05:40 PM
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Thanks to everyone who has added to this thread. I understand that the idea of a successful tournament has a different meaning for those in North America, but as Geggster said.. it's hard to guess how many people will attend an event that is taking place 4 years from now. My intention at this point is to simply found out where people's thoughts are at right now.
Whether I think 50 or 500 people will show up.. you'll be getting a top notch bid out of the USA
Now keep those surveys coming in! Thanks! |
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Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 06:50 PM
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Vegas in June during the world series of poker would get me there ;]
Or anywhere I've not been before, though I'm a bit wary about the costs of going to Oz. Currency fluctuations may play a part too... |
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Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 10:15 PM
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The US/Canada will put in a solid bid. The logistical support will come from a joint effort of organizers around North America. A wide selection of cities with appeal, access, and adventure. Will be debated. If the WCIII is in NA it will be well represented, and no one would be culled due to size limits. (Spain could bring 100 teams if they registered in time)(would France then try to bring 101 teams) |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 04:24 AM
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I'd suggest a committee should be sent to all venues and places that have a bid to see the locations, places to stay, transportaion possibilities and tourist interests. Of course they would have to be paid their flight tickets and stay over at the bidding cities. And as impartial as one can ever be, I'll volounteer for that job!
Fun aside. Really looking forward where this is going. Enthousiasm is the first thing you need! Keep it up, and by incident, I also was never at a major, butthought LA would be a nice location to go to. |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 06:06 AM
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daloonieshaman wrote: would France then try to bring 101 teams
Maybe, ....but we still need to recruit a lot until the WC3
I would be glad to go to US, but the only reserve I have is that if I would cross the ocean I would like to stay at least 2 weeks to visit the country or region.
The density of touristic sites in the town/region (not only museum like in the poll, but also historic places, etc ...) will be an important criteria for me.
I will not go to the WC3 if the only thing to do is to play Blood Bowl and come back home. |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 07:18 AM
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Lord_Bojo wrote: daloonieshaman wrote: would France then try to bring 101 teams
Maybe, ....but we still need to recruit a lot until the WC3
I would be glad to go to US, but the only reserve I have is that if I would cross the ocean I would like to stay at least 2 weeks to visit the country or region.
The density of touristic sites in the town/region (not only museum like in the poll, but also historic places, etc ...) will be an important criteria for me.
I will not go to the WC3 if the only thing to do is to play Blood Bowl and come back home.
Totally agree, so if a USA/Canada bid is ongoing, it would be pretty cool if the dates are for July/August...I think that would attract a lot more of players, regardless of where it is being held.
Amsterdam was pretty cold!!! |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 07:46 AM
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My guess is that if the tournament is held outside of Europe having it in the school holidays would probably help more people attend than it would hinder, because many would combine family holidays with the World Cup.
For Australia I was thinking the best time would either very early January (e.g. day 1 is 2nd/3rd Jan) or around Easter. July/August get cold... would be below 20C |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 11:10 AM
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Having it in the "peak season" will mean increased flight and accomodation costs! |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 03:29 PM
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If I'm participating in presenting a NA bid, (hopefully I will be), I would definitely encourage it to be scheduled in between Chaos Cup in Chicago & Spike in Vancouver. Just imagine, a BB Grand Tour where you could attend two majors & the world cup in the span of just over two weeks! |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 04:39 PM
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zootsuitjeff wrote: If I'm participating in presenting a NA bid, (hopefully I will be), I would definitely encourage it to be scheduled in between Chaos Cup in Chicago & Spike in Vancouver. Just imagine, a BB Grand Tour where you could attend two majors & the world cup in the span of just over two weeks!
This could also mean added costs for additional flights, depending on location. All things are being taken into consideration. |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 05:58 PM
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don't know if every country is the same but I know some coaches who wanted to go to the world cup couldn't go cause they are teachers and it was during term time
august in vegas is actually cheaper cause its so damn hot and the world series ends in the middle of july
some nice places in europe to visit during the summer too... |
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Posted: Dec 07, 2011 - 12:53 AM
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Whenever you schedule it for some it will be better than others. |
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Posted: Dec 07, 2011 - 07:10 AM
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Wherever and whenever it is, anything with less than 480 players would be a failure. |
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Posted: Dec 07, 2011 - 07:30 AM
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I dont agree ... a tournament in Europe with less than that maybe |
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