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WCOAP 2015 #1 PLO Sat 28 Mar 14:00
CW86:
I automatically assumed it would have the new structure which was used in Ireland and which was very well received.
Sugar_Free:
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This is no different from last year"s structure which was a 1 day event
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and the point you want to make is? (although you"re wrong as it"s a capacity of 200 instead of 80)
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Hi Tom,
Appreciate it potentially will have 2.5x the chips in play, but that is only going to add 3-4 levels of play into the mix, so a couple of hours max.
Hardly seems worth making it a 2 day event for that. I"m guessing that would be the point Matt was making.
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Spot on, Leigh.
Had we filled the capacity last year (67 runners) then you may be onto something, Tom, but even the main event in Ireland drew less than 80 runners, so I"d be amazed if we got 100 in this. Have to say the format in Ireland was pretty much perfect for a two day event.
IrishTom:
Constructive comments are always welcome thank you Leigh.
Whilst working within parameters, we have allowed for 200 players plus Alternates for 1.5 hours (we have to - to do otherwise would be folly!) and have built in the flexibility to "adjust accordingly" as we feel suitable to maintain the integrity (ie not a shove fest) of the event by clearly showing on every event:
The event/structure is subject to adjustment as deemed by APAT in the best interests of the WCOAP
If we do not hit the numbers, or the event is going too quick, then we have allowed for us to increase the clock if deemed appropriate on the day - there is nothing worse than having to reduce the clock (note HORSE 2014!).
We all want "decent" events, and this "flexibility" is built into every WCOAP structure to ensure we can give as good an event/structure on the day as possible.
Predator:
As the number of players entering can NEVER be predicted, a backup plan and clause is never to far away. Tom has this clause in reserve and the increase of the clock after certain levels have been played or number of players left in tournament, are live indicators that Tom will no doubt monitor.
I have always been a fan or clock increases the deeper the run in big tournaments, which of course lesson the need to turn it into a shove fest.
Look forward to taking part and I am sure Tom will make the best decision in respect to all players taking part.
TheSnapper:
--- Quote from: Predator on March 16, 2015, 18:46:41 PM ---
As the number of players entering can NEVER be predicted, a backup plan and clause is never to far away. Tom has this clause in reserve and the increase of the clock after certain levels have been played or number of players left in tournament, are live indicators that Tom will no doubt monitor.
I have always been a fan or clock increases the deeper the run in big tournaments, which of course lesson the need to turn it into a shove fest.
Look forward to taking part and I am sure Tom will make the best decision in respect to all players taking part.
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Strongly disagree with this, as a player it is important to know the structure you are playing, both before and during a tournament.
If sat on 15 bb"s halfway thru a 30 min level you may have a lot more time to be selective if next level is 45 mins and vice versa.
It would be very unfair to exit taking on a correct but marginal spot only to soon find that the next level will be extended.
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