Author: Ray MacFadyen
Date: 16:22:51 09/07/00
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On September 07, 2000 at 00:43:25, Will Singleton wrote: >On September 06, 2000 at 22:09:24, Ray MacFadyen wrote: > >>On September 06, 2000 at 17:05:53, Will Singleton wrote: >> >>>Ok, after all the discussion, we are left with November 4-5 or September 30-Oct >>>1. I have a conflict Nov 12, and if we push things back further than that we >>>have to resubmit the dates to everyone, then more potential conflicts may arise. >>> Might end up into next year. >>> >>>So I've cleared the dates with Sjlim, and November 4-5 seems like the best. I >>>am very sorry that we could not accommodate everyone. Now, if I've had a brain >>>fart and everyone really wants to play Sept 30-Oct 1, I'm sure you'll let me >>>know. >>> >>>Time-control is 30 10, eight round swiss. >>> >>>Regarding playing unattended, I think that it's not really in the spirit of the >>>event to play without being present. One or two games perhaps, but even then >>>you risk disconnection and forfeit, and that's not what it's all about. In >>>Williams' case, he will get an operator while watching football for three hours, >>>so that's ok. >>> >>>Suggested schedule: >>>EST GMT >>>9:00 14:00 >>>11:00 16:00 >>>14:00 19:00 >>>16:00 21:00 >>>(west coast USA first round 6am, europe finishes last round about midnight) >>> >>>Current participants: >>> >>>Amateur Will Singleton >>>Amy Thorsten Greiner (Stefan Fredriksson operates) >>>Arasan Jon Dart >>>Averno Jose Carlos >>>Crafty Bob Hyatt >>>Diep Vincent Diepeveen >>>EXchess Dan Homan >>>Grok Peter Kappler >>>Hossa Steffen Jakob (possible) >>>Junior Amir Ban / Shay Bushinsky >>>Mint Christian Söderström >>>LambChop Peter McKenzie >>>PostModernist Andrew Williams >>>Shrike Dan Newman >>>Storm Sean Empey >>>Tinker Brian Richardson >>>Terra Peter Fendrich (possible) > >>I am puzzled as to why the tournament has to be played over a two day time >>period which I imagine will put huge pressure on some of the contestants due to >>different time zones. > >imho, it's not huge pressure, it's great fun. > >>Wouldnt it be easier to play the tournament over a two or >>three week period with the contestants arranging the time to play against each >>other and posting that time here at the ccc so that we all can watch if >>possible.These are just my thoughts and I may be well off the track here. >>Best wishes >>Ray MacFadyen > >I'd be interested in participating in such an event, I'm your first entrant. >The ICC deal is just a different concept. > >Will I wasnt planning to run such an event but maybe in the new year it would be possible,it is nice to know I would have at least one starter :-) ,good luck with your tournament Will,it should be great fun for everyone and I hope to be able to watch some of the games,it all depends on the time here in Australia. Ray MacFadyen
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