A few things to discuss:
When I decided to take this on I thought I'd have to update and post the bracket occasionally, possibly head off a dispute or two and other than that just fly and have fun. I didn't forsee the number of PM's I've been recieving, from suggestions of all sorts to arranging my own duels to proceedural issues that have cropped up. It was a busy day yesterday behind the scenes. I'm not complaining at all, I just didn't forsee it so don't let this keep you from PMing me if you want/need to.
First of all JB11 has replaced gwurzel and is matched against Bodhi in the first round. See posts earlier in this thread for specifics. This will be reflected in the next bracket update.
Lazerr is now flying under the handle Lucifer (scarey... I didn't even want to type that.
). This will also be reflected in the next update.
We had a pair yesterday that flew the wrong model plane in thier first fight. They had the right airframe but the wrong varient. I've asked them to re-fight the first fight. If the result is the same as their initial first duel then they don't have to continue. If the result changes then the loser chooses and the duels continue as per the rules. This sets precident if anyone else finds out after their duels that they chose the wrong aircraft for the first fight.
We've got two players that will be gone next week. Both have asked if they can try to get their next round duels in before they leave. One hasn't fought this round yet so was a little premature in asking. The other has already won in the first round. I told both players that if their next opponent(s) complete their duels in time for them to arrange the next duel before leaving that I would allow them to petition their next opponent to get the round in early but didn't want them to put any pressure on the other dueling pair to try to get their duels in any faster than at their own pace. I also told them that if the next opponents pushed their fights to the deadline then they may have to forfiet the next round if they couldn't get a duel in before the next deadline.
So why didn't I just match these two? It opens the bracket to player manipulation. It's also why I asked those who chose the wrong aircraft to re-fight. I'll do what I can to accomodate special needs as long as the rules and the brackets maintain integrity and the rounds are not delayed.
I've also been asked to start another thread for players to post films in. This came from a non-participant but I'm sure there would be great interest from many to watch films of these duels. I'm not opposed to this as long as both players consent and it doesn't become a chest thumping excersise. It could be great entertainment and a good learning tool for many. I thought about opening a thread in the films and screenshots forum but it might be better to keep them here in this thread so, if you had a good fight and your opponent agrees to it then feel free to post the films. Just make sure we know it's just for fun and not for a disputed fight.
I've also been asked in different ways by several people if there will be future tournaments. Well, I'm thinking about it (actually leaning toward it) but lets see how this first one goes first.
to all.
