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'''FTP''' in a [[packet]] stands for "for ten points." It can be placed anywhere in the last sentence where an adverb can go, according to flow considerations. The main significance of FTP is to mark the beginning of a [[giveaway]] in the opinion of the question writer. It serves no other purpose in [[ACF]], because everyone ought to know how much [[tossup|tossups]] are worth in modern [[quizbowl]]. In [[NAQT]] play or other formats with "blind [[powers]]", the FTP is the latest point in the question where the power mark can possibly be (though this rule is sometimes broken, e.g. in the [[Westbrook Experiment]]). In the [[PACE NSC]] format, stretch round tossups are always worth a 20 point power before or during FTP, and 10 points after.
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The acronym '''FTP''' in a [[packet]] stands for "for 10 points," and marks the beginning of the [[giveaway]] clue to a question.
  
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In NAQT and ACF, a buzz before the FTP signals a good (or at least decent) buzz. In [[CBI]], such a buzz is often impossible, because nothing before the FTP is real or worthwhile knowledge.
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Due to its potential for confusing newer moderators, official ACF, NAQT, PACE, and HSAPQ tournaments all forbid the usage of the acronym "FTP" in questions, forcing teams to write out "For 10 points" wherever it would appear. Other writers are strongly encouraged to do so as well.
  
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Official ACF and NAQT tournaments both forbid the usage of the acronym "FTP" in questions due to its potential for confusing newer moderators, forcing teams to write out "For 10 points" wherever it would appear. Other writers are strongly encouraged to do so as well.
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In [[NAQT]] play or other formats with "blind [[powers]]", the FTP is the latest point in the question where the power mark can possibly be placed, though some tournaments (usually super-hard tournaments) either place the power mark after FTP or replace it with a phrase such as "For 15 points" or "For 20 points" (e.g. the [[Westbrook Experiment]]).  
  
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==Other Acronyms==
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==Related Acronyms==
  
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FTPE - "For Ten Points Each"
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FTPE - "For 10 points each"
  
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FTSNOP - "For The Stated Number Of Points"
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FTSNOP - "For the stated number Of points" (now out of use; this indicated the start of a bonus where parts had varying point values)
  
 
==Elsewhere==
 
==Elsewhere==
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[[Category: Quizbowl basics]]
 
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[[Cateogry: Quizbowl lingo]]
 
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Revision as of 02:45, 11 July 2013

The acronym FTP in a packet stands for "for 10 points," and marks the beginning of the giveaway clue to a question.

Due to its potential for confusing newer moderators, official ACF, NAQT, PACE, and HSAPQ tournaments all forbid the usage of the acronym "FTP" in questions, forcing teams to write out "For 10 points" wherever it would appear. Other writers are strongly encouraged to do so as well.

In NAQT play or other formats with "blind powers", the FTP is the latest point in the question where the power mark can possibly be placed, though some tournaments (usually super-hard tournaments) either place the power mark after FTP or replace it with a phrase such as "For 15 points" or "For 20 points" (e.g. the Westbrook Experiment).

Related Acronyms

FTPE - "For 10 points each"

FTSNOP - "For the stated number Of points" (now out of use; this indicated the start of a bonus where parts had varying point values)

Elsewhere

In the British language, FTP is pronounced "Starter for 10." Cateogry: Quizbowl lingo

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