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Re: How to Host Your First Heroscape Tournament
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Any suggestions for Swiss if you have an odd number of players?
I'm running my upcoming tourney with a friend, so I think what we'll do is if there are an odd number of players, we'll switch off playing the same army, and if we happen to win, split our winnings. If it's an even number, I think we'll both play. |
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I'm glad you asked, that's something I meant to cover but didn't.
Here's how I do byes: A bye is worth a full point. So your final record, if you went 1-3 with a bye, is 2-3. But it also gets you zero points for the purpose of partial card scoring. The free win is a big boon, so I always try to keep them spread among those who are *ahem* not likely going to end up in the winner's circle. Also there are often going to be volunteers for byes, those volunteers being dads attending tournaments with their kids. Sometimes you have no volunteers, so you pick someone who isn't doing too well and just assign it. I've never had someone struggle with getting the bye. And it didn't bother me too much when I got one; I was 1-2 and had it coming. |
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Also, usually the one that is in last place will get the bye.
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Thanks, MS. This, by the way, is another advantage of the multiplayer ffa format I love so much. Never a bye! |
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This was the best place I could find to ask this, besides making a new thread.
How does everyone feel about having events at people's homes? I know many people feel public places are ideal due to the supposed weird factor of going to a strangers house (or for the host inviting strangers) as well as generally having more space. But assuming the host is a respected heroscaper and has a large enough place and tables to support up to 16 people, how would people feel about attending a tourney or event at someone's house? This is especially asked of people who would be doing their first tourney or event outside of home with their family and IRL friends, as well as those with young children. I have done before and am thinking of doing again, but as the OP of this thread says the goal is to get the most attendees, so am still debating. This has several advantages both as a host and for attendees, below.
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Space is really the biggest factor in making these events a success, but holding them consistently, even if initial attendance is lower than desired helps build a robust group over time. Pictures of past events creates a sort of advertisement that demonstrates your reliability as a host and hosting venue. |
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Dignan hosts an annual BBQ + Tournament in his backyard.
I've also found churches to be good places for hosting tournaments. I've hosted at least three events (at least two were private) in the Fellowship Hall / Rec Room of a church I used to attend. I didn't have to worry about paying anything, there was a kitchen adjacent if I needed to keep pizza hot or drinks cold. I just had to return everything to its original place when I was done. I've hosted one or two private events in multipurpose rooms at the nearby campus as well. I got to use them for free since I'm a student. ----- Xorlof, you might consider putting fliers up in dorm lobbies and mail rooms around campus. Include some pictures and maybe list a time 45 minutes before the tourney's start time where new players could learn the game, then have some pre-built armies laid out for people to use who don't have their own collections. Formerly known as capsocrates -- Remixed Master Sets - challenge yourself with new terrain combinations! -- Colorado Fall 2023 Multiplayer Madness -- caps's Customs Redux - caps's multiplayer maps - caps's maps - Seagate -- Continuing Classic Heroscape: C3V SoV |
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I've hosted a small tournament at my house. Why not? I wanted it to be small, I wanted it to be invitation-only, so there was room.
If it would work for you, for whatever reason, go for it! Like I said, the advantages in having it at a shop are (1) space and (2) prize support. It may be a good central location, too. On the other hand, advantages to your house are (1) convenience, (2) food and parking, and (3) friends are familiar with the location. So go for it, if that's what's right for you & your anticipated attendees. |
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In all honesty I haven't actually played heroscape in a little over a year, but I still have my whole collection. What's really great about this thread is I was thinking of hosting a tournament. If I can get my parents approval. Unfortunately, despite being 19 I cannot drive and do not have my own car so I still rely on my parents for such things, its a pain. As I was think of hosting the tournament it occured to me that I had no idea how to go about doing it. I was about to ask one of the TD's to co-TD with me so I could learn how and then I saw this thread. It's been a huge help. Thanks Dad-scaper.
I still wouldn't mind co-TDing with one of the local TD's. I live around Germantown MD, and I know a good shop to host a tournament. It's called Novel Places. I believe it is in lower Germantown, but I'll have to get back to you on that. I know the store owner, Patrick, personally, and also a Magic TD, Don, who may be able to help us with advertising and store space. Shoot me a pm if you're interested. Feeling like an old lurker. 15 years, wow. That's half as long as I've lived. Love y'all like family. |
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Great! Germantown is actually a pretty good location for some of the mid Atlantic Scapers. Post in the MARS thread looking for interest. It looks like you're thinking about the right things.
If you decide to go for it, definitely check the MARS thread and make sure the date works. |
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