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RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 10-24-2013
(10-24-2013, 05:22 PM)U Wrote: This actually sounds kind of fun. If I am reading right the next tourney would be Saturday? I Might have to have U'roh make a appearance!
That is correct! I advise that anyone who has time before a tournament, if you want to participate in the tournament to please try to get in touch with a Grindstone member and see if you can't get an IC sparring match. Just to test out the system and see how you like it before the pressure of doing it in front of spectators!
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - U'roh Tia - 10-24-2013
Sound's good, I'm on right now if you want to invite me the Linkshell for the Tourny!
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 10-24-2013
(10-24-2013, 06:31 PM)U Wrote: Sound's good, I'm on right now if you want to invite me the Linkshell for the Tourny!
I'm actually on and off feeding the baby but let me see what I can do! Is there a chance you'll still be on in three and a half hours?
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 10-27-2013
I hate to keep reposting on this thread but one must do what one must do. Unexpectedly I was unable to attend the tournament last night and it was brought to my attention that there were no where NEAR enough participants (literally four total) to hold the tournament. I am entirely uncertain as to why this would be and I had been under the impression that during my short break things had been going well.
Regardless, if there is something the matter that you are aware of please PM it to me. Otherwise, I'll be back from this point forward, breathing down necks and the like. ^_^ Got to get back on that RP train, I suppose.1
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Gharen - 10-27-2013
Not sure about the specifics since I was at work but it can be safe to say that once in awhile this will occur especially closer to the holidays.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 10-27-2013
That is true.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Lament - 10-27-2013
I know there was a Halloween IC party ongoing at the same time - that may have contributed.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 10-27-2013
(10-27-2013, 02:54 PM)Lament Wrote: I know there was a Halloween IC party ongoing at the same time - that may have contributed. I had no idea! It was suggested by an anonymous source that maybe people were getting worn out on the idea which is sad but inevitable someday. At least there was another facto. Ty Lament
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Lament - 10-27-2013
For the record, I was there - there were a few spectators, maybe about 15 people total? Some folks arrived late, too. There just weren't enough contestants, I think. I myself would've participated, but... I suck at combat RP haha sob.
But if you feel people are maybe getting worn out (which is probably inevitable, yes) you could try holding it less often? More of a downtime may lead to people missing it/preparing better for it. :o
Though it's probably best to wait and see if the trend continues, at least for now.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - U'roh Tia - 10-27-2013
I sadly had a surprise gathering with my friend's circle that day otherwise I had planned to come in and at least get U'roh involved.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - TheLastCandle - 10-27-2013
I may have Teveriel enter one of the upcoming tournaments as a means of testing his swordsmanship without the use of Aether. We'll see.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Risheid - 10-27-2013
I second the idea of this occurring less often, as much as I love RP events. There's a concern people may be getting burned out on these; the numbers last night were small, though to be fair, I'm sure a good amount of people were off at Halloween parties and such. (I understand there may have even been one in game, which could draw numbers away.)
I'd recommend (and I'm awesome, so my opinion matters!) going to one day a week, and if numbers pick back up again, maybe go back to two? Regardless, I'll go however often it's held assuming I can make it.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 10-27-2013
I think one day a week would be easier on me as well. I suppose it comes down to which day people would prefer, Wednesday or Saturday? Thank you guys for the feedback, I think the other day a week will be dedicated to 'training' new people in how to do combat RP so that they're a bit more comfortable by the time the tournament comes around. I've had it suggested and was considering it but running events three days a week just seemed like too much to handle. I've also had it suggested that people should participate in at least one 'practice' session before putting them into the tournament to prevent situations that might require retcons. Since we have plenty of people now, I don't think it's a bad idea.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Trigonxv - 10-27-2013
one day a week and perhaps an earlier start time no matter how many night owls there are some ppl gotta turn in well before 10, just a suggestion.
RE: Grindstone Tournaments (Wed+Sat) - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 10-28-2013
Can't do anything about my times. I can only get on for an extended period of time after 10 PM and I'd honestly rather run the events as often as humanly possible.