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I have serious doubts about ВамРад's opinion regarding a larger number of games lasting less than 5 hours. Perhaps only during battles will the judges exert more pressure for faster reactions. The last gaming meet-up in Moscow two weeks ago (http://www.forum.heroes.by/viewtopic.php?t=788&start=0) showed that more time is needed for the game, although it was a TE version with HL templates, but it shouldn't all be attributed to that: the first game ended on turn 135 and took 7+ hours... the second on turn 147 and took almost 10 hours. Considering that a strong lineup has gathered for the Michurinsk qualifier (which means the battles will be tough, even with neutrals), and that games often reach the second month, I think it's worth considering increasing the allotted time for one game! IMHO. Although ВамРад certainly has a lot of experience: he knows better.
P.S. I just asked Alex: he says that, in his opinion, games in the SOD between strong opponents take 6-10 hours.
Let me explain. For example, it is quite possible that 16 people will play in the Michurinsk qualifier, this is quite possible, plus or minus a couple of players.
Of course, one person must be in charge of judging (me).
There will be quick games, and there will be long ones. Let's say that in the first round, a couple of games were quick, four were of medium duration (5-6 hours), and a couple were long (up to 10 hours). As a result, those who finished quickly had a snack, wandered around the city, and waited until 5 pm. Or they don't wait, but play among themselves, which is even better.
The rest are drawn for the 2nd round at 5:00 pm, according to the regulations.
We are waiting for the two pairs that took a long time. Of course, if the game in them goes beyond 9-10 hours (and it can last 15-17 hours, and this has happened) - then we will have to make a decision (either one of the players wins, or a draw by mutual agreement, or a conditional draw and a continuation on the second day under favorable circumstances). The players will not be left hungry - there is a pizzeria nearby, and the order will be delivered directly to the club.
Let's say both pairs finish at 7:00 pm. And the winners and losers sit down to play each other. If they play the second round quickly, that's good.
If not, they either stay overnight or finish early in the morning. An acceptable option is to agree to a draw.
Tournament tactics - to lose half a point or even a point for an even distribution of forces. 5 rounds can and should be played.
Such options as "wait 20 minutes in the battle, I'll go out for a smoke" or "... I'll run for a beer..." are not welcome during the tournament. As is sleeping until 3 pm.
Ask Mizrael, Scorpa, Dmitry, Yama-Dharma, Stinger - they played in our tournaments, there is nothing complicated about it. Usually, they played 4 rounds in two days, plus another day for a buffet (picnic) - but we will have to sacrifice the latter. The third day - 5th round.
This is more than enough to identify the best players in the qualifier
