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Subject: Re: ICC Computer Tournament Query

Author: Gian-Carlo Pascutto

Date: 02:34:31 09/29/01

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On September 29, 2001 at 02:48:25, José Carlos wrote:

>On September 29, 2001 at 02:26:17, enrico carrisco wrote:
>
>>Hello everyone.
>>
>>I am working with a few of the ICC Administrators in designing some "consistent"
>>computer tournaments.  They are meant to be more "relaxed" than the CCT's as
>>well as more readily open for operators to join.  At this point, a time control
>>has not been established -- and I am thinking that a standard and blitz
>>tournament may best suit most operators' interests.
>>
>>I was interested in getting some feedback from those that would be interested in
>>this type of event.  This is still very much in the development stage but it
>>*will* be happening, and if there is enough interest, I'd like to see a monthly
>>event.
>>
>>Thank you for your time,
>>
>>-elc.
>
>  I've played in all CTT's. It's a great fun, and I'm willing to participate in
>CCT-4, when it happens.
>  I like the conditions of CCT. I like to meet the other programmers and chat
>with them. I like to see comments from a IM, like in CCT-3. And I like the idea
>of such a tournament every 4-6 months. And finally, I like long games.
>  If you schedule a tournament every month, I'm not sure I will be able to
>participate in every edition.
>  If the games are very fast, it will be less interesting. I like the comments
>between moves, which in blitz are impossible. And it's much more difficult to
>watch other games.
>  And finally, I don't know what do you mean exactly with "relaxed", but I
>preffer a tournament where the programmers are present.
>  But the fact that I prefer the CCT events doesn't mean I don't appreciate such
>initiative like yours. I do appreciate it and I thank you for your interest. I
>might play in such a tournament sometimes, but not always, however.
>
>  José C.


I concur with all these comments. CCT is excellent as it is and I
wonder how you think you improve upon it.

--
GCP



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