Okay, I'll come anyway :).
New here? I'm Roha — want a quick tour?
Is it fundamentally important for you to win 200-300 dollars? Will it make you happier or richer? If it happens, I'm just going to go and relax and hang out with good company.
Damn... I really wanted to play...
Okay, I'll come anyway.
I've never been to the Michurinsk Tournaments. I want to see them.
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2 Oxygen. Long time no see, since Krasnodar, we're waiting.I'll come 90%.
Now, about the organization. I understand that with only 3 days, you can't hold a proper tournament, but still, 4 rounds is a lot (we definitely won't play that many). Plus, with the number of players from 17 and up, a Swiss system won't determine a winner in 4 rounds. I don't know what to suggest instead, so, gritting my teeth, we accept it.
As for the money, 800 rubles for a hotel is a pittance, so that's fine. I couldn't find any information about the prize fund. I think we should make the tournament entry fee at least $50.
by the way, an idea came up for discussion. Nagan, think about it, maybe you'll like it.
Vik's idea about a match between Michurinsk and "outsiders" is interesting. Here's the proposed format. For example, 8 vs. 8 (the number will be determined on the spot based on the number of people who arrive). It's realistic to play 3 rounds (1 per day, so as not to interfere with the "cultural" program).
Money contributions from the whole team (negotiable). The collected prize fund, if desired, can be spent over the three days of the tournament. On the last day, based on the results of the match, we'll find out who's paying.
That is, rest is spending 3 days in a stuffy club, and without any incentive? Well, tastes differ.
Is it important for you to win 200-300 bucks? Will it make you happier or richer? If I come, it's just to relax and chat in good company.
I already wrote that the prize fund is negotiable. If most people say that we will play without it, then I will personally agree.
Believe me, no one's goal is to win money, especially $300, as you wrote. But, as numerous practices show, entry fees are necessary for playing at the highest level or close to it, and for the discipline of the tournament participants. Playing without an incentive or any interest leads to sloppiness. And I would like to play against strong opponents and show a decent level myself.
On the other hand, if most people are in favor of entry fees, those who disagree can play among themselves, or watch, or play poker, or get drunk. There are many options.
I think we can agree on anything.
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When starting a new tournament, I will consider the total number of participants and their arrival time.
For example, some may be able to arrive not on Friday, but on Thursday and start earlier; luckily, they will have enough Michurinsk players as opponents.
On Friday, by the time the main group of players arrives, the second round will already be starting, not the first. Those who haven't played will receive a conditional half-point. Then, over the course of three days, a window will inevitably appear (for example, two people with such half-points play quickly and then play against each other).
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P.S. 2Kobra If they can't find us, we'll take Oxy and his wife hostage, along with their car. In the morning, we'll go to the market for meat and play Heroes of Might and Magic outdoors.
I'll be there, but I probably won't be able to get away from work on Friday, so you'll likely have to wait until around 4 AM, just like you waited for Stinger last time – will you be ready to play on your laptops then?
I'm looking at rzd.ru to see if I can get to Michurinsk (Tambov) by train. I can't make heads or tails of it – there are no trains from Cheboksary or Kanash (which is our largest railway hub in Chuvashia) from June 23rd to 25th. Either they've dismantled the entire track for scrap metal, or their website is glitching.
The possibility of starting on Thursday, the 24th, is good, as we have a public holiday in our republic on June 24th (Republic Day).
Who's going to take whom hostage? Remember the last day in Kyiv.



