07-05-2009, 02:35 PM
I don't really like Rick's suggestion but I added it anyway. I don't like it because I can already imagine several potential contestants with no one within reasonable proximity to practice with (Me, Tim; Dave, Alvin, except maybe if Warren comes out of retirement; Rick, Jake; Adrian; etc).
And most of all, random pairings is a lot easier to implement come tournament day. I hate to imagine what we'd do with someone whose partner fails to show up. Even if we can shoehorn such a person into the tournament, he'll have the disadvantage of partnering with someone he didn't practice with. Now if it's randomized, at least it's more fair cuz everyone has that handicap.
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And most of all, random pairings is a lot easier to implement come tournament day. I hate to imagine what we'd do with someone whose partner fails to show up. Even if we can shoehorn such a person into the tournament, he'll have the disadvantage of partnering with someone he didn't practice with. Now if it's randomized, at least it's more fair cuz everyone has that handicap.
If anyone wants to change their vote, just indicate it in a post.
