[aquaman]

This has been on my mind since last week's tournament. Last week was the first tournament I played in in that quarter. Finishing ahead of a few people who were on the bubble for the QTOC probably had an affect on who got in. I know if I won it, Scottwire would not have qualified for the QTOC and punk101 (I believe) would have. I realize having fresh blood in there elevates the prize pool, but is it a good idea to have the situation exist where a newbie can have such an affect on the QTOC? As I type this, I realize a similar situation exists in the PGA and Nascar (and probably other sports), where non-chase competitors can affect the outcome, but generally those participants have been involved for the whole season. Anyway, anyone have any thoughts on this?

I just hope I played Scott properly and to the best of my ability so he didn't "unfairly" end up with his spot.

[FSU88]

My thought is that you are welcome to play at any time, no matter what week it is or what may be on the line. I want to get back to 45+ players a week, I hope you deciede to play in more. That goes for anyone on the site. Play 1, play 12, just play.

Jeff

[trutan]

Originally Posted by FSU88

My thought is that you are welcome to play at any time, no matter what week it is or what may be on the line. I want to get back to 45+ players a week, I hope you deciede to play in more. That goes for anyone on the site. Play 1, play 12, just play.

Jeff

I have to agree. Come one, come all! The only time a newbie (or anyone else for that matter) would have a negative impact is if there were chip dumping. That said, we're not playing for millions here so I seriously doubt that sort of thing would happen.

Like Jeff said, would really like to see the turnout get back to 45+ players. We've been in the 40-44 range several times and those poor souls that finish 6th-9th would have really appreciated a couple more entrants!

[jojobinks]

Originally Posted by FSU88

My thought is that you are welcome to play at any time, no matter what week it is or what may be on the line. I want to get back to 45+ players a week, I hope you deciede to play in more. That goes for anyone on the site. Play 1, play 12, just play.

Jeff

for sure. in addition, this is a situation where the jojo rule of feasibility comes into play. it goes like this: if the problem has marginal affect and no solutions seem very effective or reasonable to implement, then we should assume that the problem is better left unaddressed.

[JoseRijo]

Originally Posted by aquaman

I know if he won it, Scottwire would qualify for the QTOC and punk101 (I believe) would not.

Edited your post for clarity.

All that matters is that Scott needed to win the tourney to qualify for the QTOC. The fact that you were his heads-up opponent is largely irrelevant. I mean, someone had to finish in the top two.

Do you feel better now?

[JM]

Yeah not to worry. Its a 12 game quarter, so it could be argued that someone who played in game #1 affected the outcome just as much as you did in #12.

[aquaman]

I do, thank you. However, I like the way I wrote it better. My statement includes me in the equation, which was my concwern in the first place.

Originally Posted by JoseRijo

Edited your post for clarity.

All that matters is that Scott needed to win the tourney to qualify for the QTOC. The fact that you were his heads-up opponent is largely irrelevant. I mean, someone had to finish in the top two.

Do you feel better now?

[littlebu]

More people = more points for first. Don't worry about it no one else did.

[hachkc]

Revel in the role of spoiler.

[Button Potato]

Hell - I just with I could play with you guys on Thursday. Unfortunately (or not) Thursdays are drinking nights for me and my pals.