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Because more than 50% of our active population wanted it, it's finally been decided that PACT 5 will use a two-on-two format. But now, because of the untested nature of this format, it looks like another poll is needed.
Based on what's been discussed before, let me present you with three ways to determine the team-ups:
1. Predetermined team-ups - Look for a partner before the tournament and develop a strategy together.
*Note: What happens if your partner fails to show up though?
2. Randomized team-ups - Lots will be drawn (or we can use some other randomizing method) on the tournament date to determine the pairings. No restrictions. Time will be allotted for strategic discussion between the newly formed teams.
3. Randomized TIERED team-ups - Same as option 2 except that the 1st/2nd/3rd-placers from all previous PACT tournaments cannot end up as teammates.
All previous placers:
Lord_Leperman (PACT 1,2,3)
NiX (PACT 1,2,3)
Twin-Skies (PACT 1)
Maitreya (PACT 2)
Sforza (PACT 3,4*)
Ethermaster (PACT 4)
Moonlight_Raven (PACT4)
*atdsutm (PACT 4)
If you can think of a better tiering system, please suggest it.
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Predetermined teams would have been awesome. But still, I voted for option 3 since it's obviously the most balanced choice.
Poll's set to end on July 30. 10 votes should probably be enough to consider the result valid.
</center>Because more than 50% of our active population wanted it, it's finally been decided that PACT 5 will use a two-on-two format. But now, because of the untested nature of this format, it looks like another poll is needed.
Based on what's been discussed before, let me present you with three ways to determine the team-ups:
1. Predetermined team-ups - Look for a partner before the tournament and develop a strategy together.
*Note: What happens if your partner fails to show up though?
2. Randomized team-ups - Lots will be drawn (or we can use some other randomizing method) on the tournament date to determine the pairings. No restrictions. Time will be allotted for strategic discussion between the newly formed teams.
3. Randomized TIERED team-ups - Same as option 2 except that the 1st/2nd/3rd-placers from all previous PACT tournaments cannot end up as teammates.
All previous placers:
Lord_Leperman (PACT 1,2,3)
NiX (PACT 1,2,3)
Twin-Skies (PACT 1)
Maitreya (PACT 2)
Sforza (PACT 3,4*)
Ethermaster (PACT 4)
Moonlight_Raven (PACT4)
*atdsutm (PACT 4)
If you can think of a better tiering system, please suggest it.
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Predetermined teams would have been awesome. But still, I voted for option 3 since it's obviously the most balanced choice.
Poll's set to end on July 30. 10 votes should probably be enough to consider the result valid.
