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APAT Season 8 - [Pre-release Discussion]
Chipaccrual:
Whilst I"m typing a lot of waffle ;) , what"s peoples views on groups attending events. I think back to the early seasons, and players always seemed to travel to APAT events en masse.
Maybe I"m not as close to the live players currently attending the events, but it does feel a lot more fragmented.
What about offering a group booking facility in advance. Groups can then sort shared travel, maybe looking to book the short stay type apartments as a base for the weekends.
Maybe give then a discount on the reservation fee if booking a group of players.
Des:
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on November 11, 2013, 17:43:49 PM ---
Whilst I"m typing a lot of waffle ;) , what"s peoples views on groups attending events. I think back to the early seasons, and players always seemed to travel to APAT events en masse.
Maybe I"m not as close to the live players currently attending the events, but it does feel a lot more fragmented.
What about offering a group booking facility in advance. Groups can then sort shared travel, maybe looking to book the short stay type apartments as a base for the weekends.
Maybe give then a discount on the reservation fee if booking a group of players.
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You seem like a handy sort of chap (chip?!). Fancy a job? ;D
Swinebag:
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on November 11, 2013, 16:12:46 PM ---
I like Rob"s idea of varying the side events.
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I was actually talking about the main events, didn"t think my schedule was too "gimmicky" to make them side events
dwh103:
Team Events:
Big overhaul needed for me. Too many, as people have said - and there needs to be a format that"s more exciting than 5 SNGs. Can I think of one right now? Of course not, but the Internationals hold absolute zero interest for me.
Overseas:
I"m interested to see how well Prague does - would there be any possibility of tacking some of the less well supported events such as Ireland onto a festival? Whilst I"d prefer the focus to be on the UK, if APAT wants to establish a presence overseas, then could it be worthwhile focusing on just one country and try and build the brand in one place rather than the odd visit here and there?
Online:
For what it"s worth, I think the numbers that APAT are getting for exclusive comps on Boss are pretty impressive - hopefully any move will see a further improvement. For satellites I"d far prefer a "one and done" attitude toward feeders and super sats. I"m not going to play Monday, to qualify for a Saturday final. That"s two evenings just for an outside chance at a seat. Follow DTDs lead and run a turbo feeder into the main sat.
General:
I think the weekend experience has taken a massive step forward this season. All I would ask is for it to be pushed harder in the local areas and for the online resource to be far clearer - it"s really, really poor imo. Get some profiles up on the sites, some interviews, stats. A random ticker on the front page pulling up a profile. Make it about the people again.
For PLO and Heads Up tournaments (at the Worlds at least) - lammers please a la WSOP!
An Amateur Premier League type format thing would be awesome too. I"d love to see an APAT production with holecards and commentary etc. Big buy-in, give it a good look and use it as a promotional tool and a chance for people to play like the pros.
OFC +1
Chipaccrual:
--- Quote from: Swinebag22 on November 11, 2013, 21:16:26 PM ---
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on November 11, 2013, 16:12:46 PM ---
I like Rob"s idea of varying the side events.
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I was actually talking about the main events, didn"t think my schedule was too "gimmicky" to make them side events
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You are quite right. Not sure about changing the main event formats too much, I think they come with a certain amount of prestige.
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