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by jij03
Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: LOGIC General Discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1022

Re: LOGIC General Discussion

I played LOGIC at WHIT, and even took the packets home to back up my claims. I have looked through all of the packets excluding tie-breaker questions. The 2 main things that stood out to me were a) the large variance in the Difficulty of the questions and b) the repeat of subject matter and answer l...
by jij03
Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:46 am
Forum: Databases and Quizbowl Software
Topic: Introducing YellowFruit.
Replies: 106
Views: 95076

Re: Introducing YellowFruit.

I think i can speak for the entire Missouri Circuit at this point This Application has been quite useful to the circuit this season, our stats recording and uploading processes have been overall more efficient and quick. I enjoyed using it for FORKAST and Three Trails. Though there are a couple of h...
by jij03
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Missouri 2019-20
Replies: 25
Views: 10144

Re: Missouri 2019-20

So... we need to add College Heights Christian to our list. I wholeheartedly agree with this. Gabe has made a massive improvement over the summer and has filled in the Gap left by Will S. Quite well. I'd like to see him pitted up against players in the Columbia and St Louis areas, and I look forwar...
by jij03
Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Databases and Quizbowl Software
Topic: NEG 5 uploading to HSQB/NEG 5 vs. SQBS
Replies: 1
Views: 3268

NEG 5 uploading to HSQB/NEG 5 vs. SQBS

Hi folks,

For me personally, score keeping in NEG 5 is much easier to do than on paper, but we use SQBS for every tournament. Is there a way to upload NEG 5 stats to HSQB? If not, is there a similar Score sheet system to NEG 5 that would work with SQBS?

thank you.
by jij03
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Missouri 2019-20
Replies: 25
Views: 10144

Re: Missouri 2019-20

I remember their crosstown counterparts Liberty North having some good underclassmen (Max Hodes, Rachel Kim, Zach Rodick) last year. Could they end up better than the OG on Blue Jay Drive? Unfortunately, I'm still of the belief that the metro that gave Jeff and me our start remains behind the curve...
by jij03
Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Missouri 2019-20
Replies: 25
Views: 10144

Re: Missouri 2019-20

Thanks for the mention, Kyle. Id like to add to the list. Liberty (Original) - Liberty has made a comeback this year, making a large jump in improvement from January to the Late march tournaments in Smithville and at NKC. Putting up pretty decent stats at the NKC Varsity tournament, Liberty went und...
by jij03
Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Literature "Progression"
Replies: 3
Views: 6056

Literature "Progression"

So, thanks to QB, and the help that I've received on here, I have a restored love of reading. So much so that I got a Kindle and I've essentially ditched my phone for entertainment purposes. I've read a couple of QB cannon books, but it's all just kind of been grab and go with titles. Books I have r...
by jij03
Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:43 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: (Cancelled) FONS V Playtest (College Freshman and Above)
Replies: 4
Views: 5146

Re: FONS V Playtest (College Freshman and Above)

I don't know if any of you have seen the forum post, but fans has been canceled unfortunately. Thanks for your volunteering anyway.
by jij03
Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: (Cancelled) FONS V Playtest (College Freshman and Above)
Replies: 4
Views: 5146

(Cancelled) FONS V Playtest (College Freshman and Above)

Hi folks, Due to many complaints being made about our novice set, I have arranged with my coach to hold a Playtest. This Playtest will take place online via Discord sometime in September. This will help us iron out issues before it is released for play. The restriction is due to FONS been run at a v...
by jij03
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: FONS V (Novice) (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Replies: 12
Views: 7606

Re: FONS V (Novice+)

Hey Folks,
Feel free to PM me with questions, Try to be brief. Or talk to me over discord.
by jij03
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: FONS V (Novice) (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Replies: 12
Views: 7606

Re: FONS V (Novice+)

Is there a reason that science is 4/3? It's actually 5/4. See the last two lines. Also, the total is 22/21, but the post says the total is 22/20. I think the post implies that they will be "subtracting a bonus", so it will be 22/20...if we're really entertaining this thought The thought i...
by jij03
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:01 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: FONS V (Novice) (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Replies: 12
Views: 7606

Re: FONS V (Novice+)

Pedro/HCHS wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:12 am Experienced editor?
So far, Matt Mitchell, Eric Mukherjee, and David Dennis (Washington MO) have agreed to assist me in evaluating the set. I am not sure if they will be on staff (paid), but I will make sure the packets go through them after editing occurs. and get a mention if they do help out.
by jij03
Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: FONS V (Novice) (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Replies: 12
Views: 7606

Re: FONS V (Novice+)

Why is there 2.5/2.5 geo? Pedro, Here's what I can tell you We reduced the number of Geo because of the complaints that arose when we had 3/3. My coach enjoys writing Cross link questions (your example). I can't confirm that there will be an effort to reduce the number of tossups in that style, but...
by jij03
Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Dealing with Toxicity in QB
Replies: 5
Views: 5893

Re: (No signature for Anonymity Reasons) Dealing with Toxicity in QB

You should make sure that your coach/teachers/other authority figures are aware that this happening, because this is coming across like bullying. If you’ve made them aware and they aren’t willing to step in, perhaps question them why? It seems your experience is being directly affected by this. You...
by jij03
Thu Apr 25, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Dealing with Toxicity in QB
Replies: 5
Views: 5893

Dealing with Toxicity in QB

This has been an issue since I started. Several members of my team are like this. But. There is a Particular member on my team that repeatedly chooses to be blatantly rude and condescending towards me nonstop at QB practice and tournaments. It is definitely a hindrance on by play (I do well at tourn...
by jij03
Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:01 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Preparing From Benet's and Masterpieces of World Literature
Replies: 7
Views: 7144

Re: Preparing From Benet's and Masterpieces of World Literature

I Need to clarify that I am speaking of Masterpieces of World Literature and not Masterplots (although i have access to a set)
by jij03
Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:28 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Preparing From Benet's and Masterpieces of World Literature
Replies: 7
Views: 7144

Re: Preparing From Benet's and Masterpieces of World Literature

ValenciaQBowl wrote: Wed Jan 09, 2019 7:59 pm kind of a paper Wikipedia rabbit hole. but they're a start when one is just learning about literature.
Understood. Thanks for the advice!
by jij03
Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Preparing From Benet's and Masterpieces of World Literature
Replies: 7
Views: 7144

Re: Preparing From Benet's and Masterpieces of World Literature

Eh. At least i've got heavy things to work out with at home.
by jij03
Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Preparing From Benet's and Masterpieces of World Literature
Replies: 7
Views: 7144

Preparing From Benet's and Masterpieces of World Literature

Hi folks,

I have access to a copy of both of the titles above. How would one study from these? And if you've used these, how did you do it? thanks
by jij03
Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Geography Only Question Set (FOHS HÀNGEO)
Replies: 2
Views: 2020

Re: Geography Only Question Set (FOHS HÀNGEO)

Disregard this post. If still interested, look at the FOG I thread under mirror requests.
by jij03
Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: FOG I Geography Set
Replies: 0
Views: 1491

FOG I Geography Set

Hi there! I am pleased to announce FOG I (Mysteriously Located) Production Details: For now, his set is written and edited by myself. I will add others if they help. I plan on being done in February Set Details: There will be 6 packets in this upcoming set. Target audience is High school players. Po...
by jij03
Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Geography Only Question Set (FOHS HÀNGEO)
Replies: 2
Views: 2020

Geography Only Question Set (FOHS HÀNGEO)

I'm writing a question set that is geography only. I plan on having it done by sometime in February. The set will contain 6 packets and if I sell it, Cost will be 5 dollars per individual packet, and 15 dollars for the whole set. This specific set is intended for practice. If you like this set I wil...
by jij03
Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Participating in Online Tournaments
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

Re: Participating in Online Tournaments

A Very Long Math Tossup wrote: Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:55 pm In addition to full tournaments, people read old packets on the quizbowl Discord from time to time.
A-ha! Thank you for that info. that's what i was looking for
by jij03
Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Your Worst Moment In Quizbowl
Replies: 16
Views: 11662

Re: Your Worst Moment In Quizbowl

My whole freshman season due to some bad-mannered teamates (Which I have learned to ignore, and unfortunately I have to be on a team with them again) These 2 folks really like/liked to bring up my short-comings at every chance they can get. And just demoralize(d) me. At one point i just lashed out a...
by jij03
Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Participating in Online Tournaments
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

Re: Participating in Online Tournaments

From your signature, I'm assuming that you're in HS, and in a well-developed quizbowl area, so personally I think you should focus your resources on attending physical events You'd be right that I'm in HS. Granted, One could argue that the KC area is absolutely horrendous, but really there are 3 sc...
by jij03
Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:28 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Participating in Online Tournaments
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

Participating in Online Tournaments

Hi. I see a lot of Online tournament mirrors and was curious as to how one would go about participating in one of these types of tournaments. Also, how does one go about beginning to play online games on Skype and Discord?
by jij03
Mon Dec 31, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: How to Approach Literature
Replies: 7
Views: 7633

Re: How to Approach Literature

ganman0305 wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 2:08 am
EDIT. I didnt even know PMs existed til i got FZ'ed. Sorry 'bout that. *megafacepalm*
by jij03
Mon Dec 31, 2018 2:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Art History Cannon in QB and Reading Reference Materials
Replies: 7
Views: 6230

Re: Art History Cannon in QB and Reading Reference Materials

This thread blew up (in a good way). I am Thoroughly thankful for all of your inputs.
by jij03
Mon Dec 31, 2018 2:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out
Replies: 15
Views: 9038

Re: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out

Jangar wrote: Mon Dec 31, 2018 2:26 am
TL;DR: Study what you want, but arts and lit may be best.
Thanks for the Input! I appreciate how in-depth. You were definitely in my shoes. I came to that conclusion as well. Hence why I created a thread for Art History Cannon.
by jij03
Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:39 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Art History Cannon in QB and Reading Reference Materials
Replies: 7
Views: 6230

Re: Art History Cannon in QB and Reading Reference Materials

You might want to take a look at my list of books and other resources If you're looking for an actual book, Thanks for the response! I have troved through that list at various times, including at 3 AM at one point. It is ridiculously valuable. As for a book I'm not so much interested in that. Smart...
by jij03
Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Art History Cannon in QB and Reading Reference Materials
Replies: 7
Views: 6230

Art History Cannon in QB and Reading Reference Materials

Thanks to folks on my "Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out" thread, Art History was one of the recommendations. Going back through previous threads, Michael Powers had found a site called Smart History for art history study, but that begs the question, Where should I sta...
by jij03
Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out
Replies: 15
Views: 9038

Re: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out

Hey, so I also started out as a geography specialist and expanded from there (though I was a generalist once I reached high school). I'd strongly encourage you to study history (what grade is your teammate in? If he's a senior then you'll need to replace those points next year) Hi there, I see you ...
by jij03
Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out
Replies: 15
Views: 9038

Re: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out

Unlike geography, in which one specialist can rather easily power half the questions, history is a subject that you can always have multiple specialists in, due to its distribution and other factors. Even if your teammate gets the lion's share of history questions, there will always be gaps on toss...
by jij03
Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out
Replies: 15
Views: 9038

Re: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out

The above advice all holds true - there should be nothing wrong with you also specializing in history. To provide a more direct answer to your original question, based on your interests, it seems like other aspects of fine arts might be an easy access point for you (art and history are interwoven i...
by jij03
Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out
Replies: 15
Views: 9038

Re: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out

There's no such thing as "stealing" points. Whoever buzzes first gets them. That's always good for your team—you increase your chance of beating another team to the question. (It's of course fair for your teammate to think that your efforts would be better spent in another part of the dis...
by jij03
Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out
Replies: 15
Views: 9038

Re: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out

joshxu wrote: Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:16 am In general, if you feel there is a subject that you are interested in (especially if it's one of your team's weaknesses), that would be a good subject to branch out to.
I have taken this advice to heart! thank you.
by jij03
Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out
Replies: 15
Views: 9038

Re: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out

If this keeps happening, either you, your coach, or your captain needs to have a talk with him and tell him that shadow effects exist and he's not entitled to points. Oh trust me, I have had various talks with my coach. I've got 2 teammates who are quite "Pissy" with me, every "wrong...
by jij03
Sun Dec 23, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out
Replies: 15
Views: 9038

Generalist/Geography Specialist Desiring to Branch Out

Greetings, I am currently a Sophomore player affiliated with a team involved in MOQBA. I am a Generalist for sure, but fall under the "Specialist Level Knowledge in Multiple Subjects" type. Those would include Geography, History, Music, and Neuroscience" The issue is, Geography and Ne...