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The problem is that many, if not most, see Heroes 3 as an opportunity to meet friends from other cities and countries, and the tournament itself becomes secondary. Take Kyiv, for example... I personally only visited the apartment we rented on the last day. So, I fully understand the desire to gather everyone together in one place for the duration of the tournament or just for a get-together. Poker, age, and families have somewhat distanced us from the game itself, from the desire to prove something to someone. All that remains is the enjoyment of the game, and I would like this enjoyment to go hand in hand with comfort. At the same time, I don't want to offend anyone; I know how important the tournament is to Erica, so I don't think the location should be a point of contention – it's Michurinsk. But the real problem lies in the lack of unity. We need to live together; the experience of recent tournaments proves this. If we solve the accommodation problem – whether it's a base or a private house – there won't be any problems, I think. I believe that even if there isn't a possibility in Michurinsk to order a van or bus to a specific location every morning, a taxi isn't that expensive and won't break the bank. It's almost funny to even talk about it. We sometimes drink and lose amounts in poker in one night that are many times greater than the cost of a daily taxi tour of the city for a month. So, we can organize transportation to the club using this bus.
Eric, having 7-8 people at your place isn't really feasible because there will be many more who want to stay from the very first day, and I wouldn't want you to have problems with your neighbors or for guests to be disappointed.
In general, it would be great to find:
1. Suitable accommodation that can accommodate everyone who wants to come.
2. A service or private individuals willing to transport participants from point A to point B.
If all of this is resolved, attendance at the club will no longer be a problem.
It seems simple, but I might not be aware of the nuances that could prevent Eric from doing this.