I see a debate has brewed since I last checked in. I didn't and don't have time right now to read every post that's been typed since last night but I'll address this right now.
There has been no rule against using F3 mode. That was simply an oversight by me as I was unaware that it could be used in the DA when I wrote the initial rules. That will be corrected for future tournaments and F3 mode will be disallowed, however, for this tournament the existing rules stand even though I frown upon the use of F3 mode.
I likely made a mistake in letting Spek get through the round with TC without posting films. I acted on my own initiative without the consideration of the committee as TC was involved in the fight and both Kilz and TnDep's PM's bounced back to me. In the past the committee has kept me from being too lenient and I now regret making the decision I did. The rules do need to be upheld and I made it clear going into the final that films would be required and I will not waiver on that. Spek had time to get his issues cleared up and figure out how to save films and was warned that they would be required.
Considering this is the final round and there's no pressing time issues to move onto the next round I'm going to allow a two week extension for a rematch. That gives Spek the rest of this week to figure out the film issue and another week to re-fight the final. No films from the winner = no win. Period.
Maybe I'm being too lenient again but this is the final and as long as the rules can be followed I'd like to see it move to it's natural conclusion.
[EDIT] I'll post a new opening plane assignment this weekend.
