06-11-2006, 02:20 PM
since the arena tourneys are more established now though - and the players in the community.. Looking at the list of people who've signed up i'd say alternates won't be needed for people just "dropping out". They're regular members and know that if you sign up it's at least polite to stay in unless you have a valid reason not to participate.
And why wouldn't 25 work with 7 byes Miagi (that confused me)? Of course it'd work it's worked in the past with Byes and it works in other game tourneys where they don't quite meet the quota for players.
But also i think the idea of having several groups where you fight for your place in the tourney has it's perks too. It weens out anyone who "wont be bothered" to stay in the tourney and it also ensures everyone who signs up gets at least a chance to show their worth rather than a first come first serve basis. But the problem with that approach is the time issue - you'd have to arrange each groups matches which'd just be a hassle..
Anyway... meh.
And why wouldn't 25 work with 7 byes Miagi (that confused me)? Of course it'd work it's worked in the past with Byes and it works in other game tourneys where they don't quite meet the quota for players.
But also i think the idea of having several groups where you fight for your place in the tourney has it's perks too. It weens out anyone who "wont be bothered" to stay in the tourney and it also ensures everyone who signs up gets at least a chance to show their worth rather than a first come first serve basis. But the problem with that approach is the time issue - you'd have to arrange each groups matches which'd just be a hassle..
Anyway... meh.