Comments | kangarau: Major Announcement: STUD - and no, this is NOT an early April Fool's joke

kangarau

Major Announcement: STUD - and no, this is NOT an early April Fool's joke

Feb 16, 2010 22:50

STUD: Scrabble Till U Drop

Date: Tentatively scheduled for June 4 - June 12, 2011.

Location: Baltimore, Maryland, in the beautiful yet surprisingly affordable Inner Harbor

Number of Games: 60: 3-8-7-8-7-8-7-8-4, starting Saturday evening and running through the following Sunday. YES, you read that right. NINE DAYS of Scrabble.

Divisions: Two ( Read more... )

Comments 64

bnjy99 February 17 2010, 04:49:39 UTC

Oh... My... GOD!!!!!!! SIGN ME UP RIGHT NOW!!!! RIGHT NOW!!!!
But seriously, I think some people might start going insane (including myself) after the fifth or so day. Also, are there affordable eating options in the area? As much as I love and want to have babies with this idea (yes you heard me!) It's gotta cost me a fortune (which probably won't be offset by prize money). And yes, I WILL be cramming in a room with 3+ people.
Any idea on an entry fee yet?
Rating Cutoff between divisions?
You might want to make the "tile slinger division" have less games maybe?
1 Last thought, I really do think this can work if you make it work. Don't let any naysayers tell you otherwise.
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This better not be a drunk post.

bnjy99 February 17 2010, 04:57:15 UTC

Oh and you should also have a 30 game bailout option. After 30 games, you should be allowed to leave the tournament* if you think you've lost or are about to lose your sanity.
*Those that leave the tournament after 30 games are subject to severe ridicule, mocking, and water-balloons, to name just a few.

kangarau February 17 2010, 05:54:25 UTC

I have to do a lot of number-crunching before I announce the entry fee prematurely. I'd like to keep it at, say $225, but that might not be doable. Obviously I'm going to try to keep costs down - not just for entry fee, but also the hotel package, BUT, there are other considerations to weigh ( ... )

quinquennia February 17 2010, 19:50:26 UTC

some people might start going insane. Others will finish going insane.

key_lime_guy February 17 2010, 05:04:59 UTC

Just to flesh things out, we decided that the Baltimore Inner Harbor would be a great place for this despite the fact that we'll no longer be living here next year for a bunch of reasons ( ... )

cromulentally February 17 2010, 05:09:15 UTC

Pretty much no chance I can attend given the time commitment and my job, but I want to say that this is a phenomenal idea and a great way to promote and extend our tournament scene.

redessence February 17 2010, 05:55:31 UTC

Awesome! I am SO in

kangarau February 17 2010, 05:56:56 UTC

And I will personally be thrilled when you cash!

aphis99 February 17 2010, 06:09:25 UTC

Certainly rendered my ears arrect, but will it be Collins? Might get a glimpse of John Waters as a bonus.

kangarau February 17 2010, 06:13:50 UTC

Yes, I am considering adding Collins. Most definitely. Oh yes, a John Waters sighting is indeed possible. As well as a glimpse of major landmarks. We, for example, live just blocks from the water - and near the famous Homicide: Life on the Streets police station. (A popular detective show if you're not familiar with it.) Quite cool to see up close.