Author: Martin
Date: 08:32:07 02/17/00
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On February 17, 2000 at 11:21:15, Andrew Dados wrote:
> In case of OTB tourney a player himself is responsible for showing up on time.
>Now, for internet-based tourneys, that may mean he can be forfeited if his ISP
>is down. However, since tourney organizers put effort into installing arbiter
>with each player during the game ('serious event'), that arbiter can see that
>player has shown on time and is ready for the game. In that case organizer
>should be held responsible for any alternate connection in case ISP is down
>(simply phone connetion would do here) or for rescheduling. Forfeit *should not*
>be granted if player is phisically on time and in the place where he's supposed
>to be and it's verifiable.
>
>-Andrew-
In case of a OTB tourney what should an arbiter decide if, say, one player
(being "physically on time and in the place") got a heart attack? Which
certainly wouldn't be his fault...
Another scenario: the tourney hall is burning and the game cannot be postponed.
What to decide?
Martin
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