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Title: Planning: Elimination Tournament (Going to be PA Tourney 8/4/12, new thread)
Post by: Redoubter on April 19, 2012, 07:43:44 PM
Everyone, I had been throwing an idea around, and it seems to be within the rules, so I wanted to put it out the larger area and see your ideas.

Essentially, I'm looking to host (likely in July) a Local level tournament with a twist.  There will only be two categories, T12P and T22P.  We will have an elimination style tournament (I know there has been interest in this in the past).

The morning session would be a 3-round Swiss-style tournament for both types.  The final standings would not win the tournament (though there may be small prizes that are unofficial).  Rather, that would be the seeding for the afternoon session: An Elimination tournament (most likely Single, if we get enough interest).  This would lead to fair seeding (the main reason most hesitate at the idea), as your morning performance could lead to better seeding (possibly a bye depending on size of tournament, too), but you'd still be able to play a different style of tournament.

Who would be interested in this if I were to put it together?  I've already received word that this would be a legal style for an official tournament.

I think personally that this could be a great opportunity, as you'd still be guaranteed 4 games, but once eliminated players can compare decks, notes, and cards to better prepare for Nationals (if going) when we really get no 'downtime' normally to do this and fellowship with one another.  Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: jbeers285 on April 19, 2012, 08:18:15 PM
it totally depends on the dates in july but i am pretty sure i could get jerome myself zepp 2 johnson boys, sean and a couple more to go bc i would drive just depends on the date ur looking at
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Redoubter on April 19, 2012, 08:19:23 PM
it totally depends on the dates in july but i am pretty sure i could get jerome myself zepp 2 johnson boys, sean and a couple more to go bc i would drive just depends on the date ur looking at

I would mostly like to see who is interested in the idea, then put up a poll or see what dates everyone is available.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: jbeers285 on April 19, 2012, 08:24:11 PM
well i know creation and pa states obviously we dont want to interfere with
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: _JM_ on April 19, 2012, 09:48:37 PM
Yes, yes, yes!!  We actually do this at Creation - John ends the week with a bracket style competition that takes into account your performance throughout the week.  I've really enjoyed doing that the past two years and would definitely try to do more.  I won't be available the weekend of July 14.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Chris on April 24, 2012, 12:13:55 PM
Yes, yes, yes!!  We actually do this at Creation - John ends the week with a bracket style competition that takes into account your performance throughout the week.  I've really enjoyed doing that the past two years and would definitely try to do more.  I won't be available the weekend of July 14.

Didn't you beat me last year or the year before that?
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Jmbeers on April 24, 2012, 03:10:26 PM
I really like the concept, but How about hosting two seperate tournamets on the same day, A Sweed in the morning and an elimination based on how the Sweed's placing end's up.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: _JM_ on April 24, 2012, 11:27:00 PM
Yes, yes, yes!!  We actually do this at Creation - John ends the week with a bracket style competition that takes into account your performance throughout the week.  I've really enjoyed doing that the past two years and would definitely try to do more.  I won't be available the weekend of July 14.

Didn't you beat me last year or the year before that?

Yes.  Yes, I did.   8)
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: dermo4christ on April 24, 2012, 11:41:10 PM
I'd love to be involved in this, but my wife will be ready to give birth to our first child.  So, I won't be able to make it.  It sounds like it could be a blast!
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: jbeers285 on April 25, 2012, 12:40:49 AM
dude have them do a c-section and put her out then slip the doc a 50 and ask him to keep her out for the day then go to the tourney rush back to the hospital when she comes too and ur golden
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Master KChief on April 25, 2012, 05:30:03 AM
How about you guys just do Swiss with Top Cut? ::)
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: BubbleBoy on April 25, 2012, 07:36:02 AM
You should legalize hovering.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Ryupeco11 on April 25, 2012, 10:13:16 AM
i think it sounds cool ^_^
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: czepp on April 25, 2012, 01:29:45 PM
I'm all towards this tournament.

i would drive

^ EXCEPT THAT! haha
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: jbeers285 on April 25, 2012, 04:40:09 PM
i got u zepp
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Red on April 25, 2012, 07:21:55 PM
Anyone wanna mail me plane tickets?
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Jmbeers on April 25, 2012, 07:48:02 PM
In a few years when I'm rich and famous I'll host one like this and make you the guest of honor

still, any thoughts on the two official tournaments idea?
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Red on April 25, 2012, 07:49:31 PM
Do I get a cape? Do I?

In all seriousness if I lived closer I'd so come to this just due to the format.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Redoubter on April 25, 2012, 07:52:45 PM
I don't think we can hold two "official" tournaments of the same category in the same day.  This is why I suggested having the Swiss style by the unofficial one (since we rarely do an Elimination officially).
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Jmbeers on April 25, 2012, 08:03:47 PM
Ok, :)

I just really liked the idea of getting a shot at 2 out of 5 locals in one day.
Sounds like a lot of fun and will lead to some interesting grudge matches!
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: dermo4christ on April 25, 2012, 09:35:25 PM
dude have them do a c-section and put her out then slip the doc a 50 and ask him to keep her out for the day then go to the tourney rush back to the hospital when she comes too and ur golden

LOL!!!!!!!!! dude too funny!
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: czepp on April 29, 2012, 04:47:19 PM
i got u zepp

Oh my bad Josiah I thought I was quoting Jerome! lol
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Jmbeers on April 29, 2012, 05:00:11 PM
I Have my Licence anyways Chad!
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: jbeers285 on April 30, 2012, 04:52:29 AM
no u dont u dreamed it . . remember every time u go to the dmv the check engine light turns on lol
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: jbeers285 on April 30, 2012, 04:53:19 AM
besides that jerome u dont have a job or a car so how do u plan on paying for gas and a car? lol
Title: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: czepp on June 09, 2012, 09:22:45 AM
Thought I would bump this up. I'm thinking about hosting a tournament sometime in august before school starts, and we could possibly try this out. Any thoughts?
Title: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: jbeers285 on June 09, 2012, 01:57:38 PM
Zepp when are you planning on doing that I'd like to try and make it.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: czepp on June 10, 2012, 06:46:14 AM
I'm thinking in August (4th). I would need a co-host, so someone could help me with rulings and keeping track of scores would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: jbeers285 on June 10, 2012, 10:32:31 AM
good to know ill try and plan for it for sure
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: _JM_ on June 10, 2012, 03:08:10 PM
I'm thinking in August (4th). I would need a co-host, so someone could help me with rulings and keeping track of scores would be appreciated.

chad, I can help with that.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Bobbobowitz on June 10, 2012, 08:30:54 PM
I'd love to try it but it all depends on the location and timing.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: dermo4christ on June 10, 2012, 09:34:55 PM
depending how my wife and baby are doing at that time I may be able to join in.  I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: czepp on June 11, 2012, 10:34:36 AM
The tournament would be in Hanover PA at Hanover Wesleyan Church (701 Black Rock Road). This would be MY first time hosting a tournament, so I would love to have as much help as I can. I know Brad, Marti, and Shawn could help me with advice.

I'm thinking in August (4th). I would need a co-host, so someone could help me with rulings and keeping track of scores would be appreciated.

chad, I can help with that.

Jon if you could help me co host (judging) that would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: TechnoEthicist on June 11, 2012, 10:47:20 AM
I can help with advice, but my cousin is coming from Ohio that weekend so we won't be able to come that time. Sorry! And I have class the week after or we would have planned Nationals in our future :P.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: TheMarti on June 11, 2012, 02:31:31 PM
I'll come out for it and help host, I think I'm free? Gotta check.
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: czepp on June 12, 2012, 08:41:59 PM
I'll come out for it and help host, I think I'm free? Gotta check.

thanks Marti!
Title: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: czepp on June 17, 2012, 08:21:12 AM
After talking to players at MD States, I will be hosting an elimination tournament in Hanover, Pa on August 4th. I want to have the college students participate before they return for the semester, and it would be a good practice for the few players going to nationals. I'll create a new thread for the specific details. See you all there!
Title: Re: Planning: Elimination Tournament (MD/PA players, please read)
Post by: Jmbeers on June 17, 2012, 10:03:32 AM
Are you sure you want to do an elimination too?

(also you kinda hijacked the thread, that's fine but it's time to start your own thread ;) now that it's getting all official like)
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