This is a call for interest AND discussion of format for a Kwartler-edited academic themed submission tournament to be held on Sunday, May 21st 2006 alongside the John Stuart Mill Bicentennial Open Tournament. This would be similar to Iowa's themed tournament, but would be ACF-style. There would also be powers. I don't know if there would be enough packets to have more than one available per round, so it might differ that way from the Iowa format. There is also the question of whether it should be duos or teams (singles is unfeasible for this kind of event). Duos would mean more recombination from the day before, but teams would mean fewer teams and more doable logistics. Opinions are requested on these subjects. I would also like the input of interested parties as to how the tournament should work and what packet guidelines should be, as I want as many people to enjoy the event as possible. Here is what I had in mind: 22/22 academic packets with your choice of one of two packet types: 1. A packet entirely on one subject (for example "Physics" or "Drunkenness in Literature") 2. A packet with a theme and a normal academic distribution (for example "Things referenced in Futurama"). Ideally, they would not include an abundance of clues concerning the packet's subject, especially if it's a trash base like Futurama. I am thinking the tournament difficulty should shoot for regionals or lower. Also, please choose your packet subjects appropriately. The packet has to have at least 20/20 worth of canonical regionals-level answers and they shouldn't all be formulaic. Thus, a packet on say, sub-atomic particles woudl not work, as not only aren't there that many that are tossupable, but also most sub-atomic particle questions look alike. Also, try to keep away from things only a real specialist would be able to get; write "Asian literature" instead of "Chinese literature." I would also appreciate it if you would email me in advance to tell me your packet's subject (to prevent duplicates and to ensure all packets are on appropriate subjects). It will naturally be on a first come first serve basis. The packets can also have 1/1 or maybe 2/2 trash in them but should be primarily academic. Also, in case anyone was wondering, I will most likely be eliciting a bit of editing help, especially on science, and I will be accepting freelance packets in return for the set. Anyway, please let me know if you're interested, and I would appreciate any comments/criticism/suggestions people have. Please confine discussion to private emails and the hsquizbowl.org message board so we don't clog up people's inboxes. Hope to see you all there, Eric (ekwartler at gmail dot com)
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