Search found 313 matches

by Pilgrim
Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)
Replies: 14
Views: 4037

Re: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)

Congrats to Ali Saeed for winning this tournament in a close race over Victor Pavao. Scores for the top room were: Ali Saeed 560 Victor Pavao 525 Taylor Harvey 200 (in 3 rounds) Michael Wu 200 (in 7 rounds) Matt Lafer 195 (in 4 rounds) Ryan Rosenberg 155 (in 5 rounds) Austin Woods 30 (in 1 round) Ma...
by Pilgrim
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:31 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)
Replies: 14
Views: 4037

Re: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)

We're going to be doing a ladder system with three rooms. The first round will be used for seeding to sort people into a top, middle, and bottom room. After each subsequent round, the top 1-2 players in each room will move up and the bottom 1-2 will move down. Final standings are based on total scor...
by Pilgrim
Tue Dec 12, 2023 2:52 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)
Replies: 14
Views: 4037

Re: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)

Reminder that this is happening in less than a week. There are 12 players registered so far: field update. If you don't see your name, you haven't submitted the registration form. Please register ASAP if you want to play.
by Pilgrim
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)
Replies: 14
Views: 4037

Re: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)

Cheynem wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:38 pm Do you know what time this tournament will be?
My current thought is start at 11am EST. If anyone has constraints, let me know and I'll try to accommodate.
by Pilgrim
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)
Replies: 14
Views: 4037

Re: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament

The main mirror of this tournament is happening Sunday December 17 on Discord. It will be free to play. To register, please fill out this form . The format will be singles with some small number of players per room (looking like 2-3 rooms). In the registration form, I'm asking players to vote betwee...
by Pilgrim
Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)
Replies: 14
Views: 4037

Re: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament

Sunday December 17 is currently leading in the poll (by one vote). If that's still true in about a week, I will lock in the date and open up registration. Again, if you're interested in playing, please vote in the poll. If none of the date options work but you would be interested in a mirror at some...
by Pilgrim
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:24 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)
Replies: 14
Views: 4037

Re: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament

The exact format will depend on how many people are interested, but what I'm thinking is a number of smaller shootout rooms (around 6 people each if the numbers work), either as completely separate rooms (maybe a "serious" room(s) and a "casual" room(s)) or with a ladder system w...
by Pilgrim
Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)
Replies: 14
Views: 4037

MEKONS: a rock music audio tournament (online, 12/17/23)

This is an announcement for MEKONS (Musical Evaluation of Knowledge on Ordered Noise Segments), an audio tournament entirely written by myself, Trevor Davis. The main mirror is happening on Discord on Sunday December 17. To register, please fill out this form . If there is interest, another mirror o...
by Pilgrim
Sun May 09, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PAveMEnT: A Remote Cooperation Audio Tournament (Winter 2020)
Replies: 31
Views: 12241

Re: PAveMEnT: A Remote Cooperation Audio Tournament (Winter 2020)

Are there plans for any future mirrors of this tournament? I'd personally be interested in playing something like a shootout on discord. Or, if not, can the questions be released in some format?
by Pilgrim
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MARCATo (Summer 2020)
Replies: 48
Views: 19772

Re: MARCATo (Summer 2020)

Are you intending to publicly release this set in some format?
by Pilgrim
Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:09 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Cheyne movie set online mirror--August 19th
Replies: 13
Views: 6757

Re: Cheyne movie set online mirror--August 18th

I'll play this if only so I can complain about Mike's taste in film.
by Pilgrim
Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Chicago Open Matchmaking...for Those that Suck
Replies: 11
Views: 8810

Re: Chicago Open Matchmaking...for Those that Suck

I'm on the fence about playing or staffing this year, but if you want me on your team, drop me a line.
by Pilgrim
Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: SMT Open Online Test Mirror (2/24)
Replies: 41
Views: 16438

Re: SMT Open Skype Test Mirror (2/24)

I'll sign up a tenth team under the assumption that I can get some other Albertans interested. If I'm wrong about that, I'm willing to play solo or give up the spot, depending on what's most helpful.
by Pilgrim
Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Cal's Mid-Spring Tournament @ Stanford (3/10/2018)
Replies: 4
Views: 5354

Re: Cal's Mid-Spring Tournament @ Stanford (3/10/2018)

What's the field like for this site? What side events are being run?
by Pilgrim
Wed Feb 07, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Cal's Mid-Spring Tournament @ UMN (3/3/18)
Replies: 49
Views: 19832

Re: Cal's Mid-Spring Tournament @ UMN (3/3/18)

I'm considering coming to this. Anybody still looking for teammates?
by Pilgrim
Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:45 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Open summer practices at the University of Michigan
Replies: 19
Views: 9658

Re: Open summer practices at the University of Michigan

I assume these are happening as normal this week? I'm in town for a conference and can hopefully drop in.
by Pilgrim
Sat May 27, 2017 3:13 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: (This) Tournament is a Crime - 02/25/17
Replies: 22
Views: 16089

Re: (This) Tournament is a Crime - 02/25/17

Is there a reason this set hasn't been uploaded to the archive yet?
by Pilgrim
Sat May 27, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2017 ACF Regionals global announcement (2/18/2017)
Replies: 51
Views: 43884

Re: 2017 ACF Regionals global announcement (2/18/2017)

Someone asked me for a copy of the ACF Regionals set; is there a reason why it hasn't been posted yet? If it's still being used for NASAT tryouts, which states is it being used in? It would be nice to know so that we can know whom we can share it with. The questions can be shared; I will post them ...
by Pilgrim
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Eyes That Do Not See VIII - January 2017
Replies: 14
Views: 8251

Re: Eyes That Do Not See VIII - January 2017

Mike Bentley wrote:If anyone else plans on mirroring this, let me know soon. Otherwise I'll post the set.
Can this be posted now?
by Pilgrim
Thu Mar 23, 2017 2:00 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Jordaens Visual Arts
Replies: 36
Views: 23737

Re: Jordaens Visual Arts

I'll play this. I know film and am not a complete buzzer rock for other stuff.
by Pilgrim
Wed Jun 15, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Chicago Open Trash 2016 (July 24, 2016)
Replies: 131
Views: 72683

Re: Chicago Open Trash 2016 (July 24, 2016)

It looks like we have 17 full teams. If we can get to at least 18, we'll expand the field again, and write a 13th packet to facilitate a 9 + 3 format (with one bye, most likely, unless we can expand to 19 or 20). I just emailed a few of the remaining free agents, and I've heard from Jerry that he's...
by Pilgrim
Tue May 10, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes (CO Sunday?)
Replies: 29
Views: 15672

Re: The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes (CO Sunday?)

I'm looking forward to this and will play if I'm at CO.
by Pilgrim
Tue May 10, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Greatest Announcing Calls Bracket
Replies: 93
Views: 7884

Re: Greatest Announcing Calls Bracket

theMoMA wrote:Miracle and tomorrow night.
This is my vote as well.
by Pilgrim
Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Greatest Announcing Calls Bracket
Replies: 93
Views: 7884

Re: Greatest Announcing Calls Bracket

Miracle on Ice
The Giants Win the Pennant
We'll See You Tomorrow Night
Music City Miracle
by Pilgrim
Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Greatest Announcing Calls Bracket
Replies: 93
Views: 7884

Re: Greatest Announcing Calls Bracket

#1 Miracle On Ice vs. #5 MAY DAY MAY DAY #2 Go Crazy, Folks vs. #3 I Don't Believe What I Just Saw STOP IT, MIGGY REGIONAL #1 The Giants Win the Pennant vs. #4 New Home Run Champion #2 Havlicek Stole the Ball vs. #11 The Double COUNTRY STRONG REGIONAL #1 We'll See You Tomorrow Night vs. #4 This Is ...
by Pilgrim
Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Greatest Announcing Calls Bracket
Replies: 93
Views: 7884

Re: Greatest Announcing Calls Bracket

I SEE YOU REGIONAL #1 Miracle On Ice #2 Go Crazy, Folks #3 I Don't Believe What I Just Saw #4 Spectacular Move by Michael Jordan #5 MAY DAY MAY DAY #6 Yes, Sir #10 Johnny the Jet Rodgers #8 Look at Mills STOP IT, MIGGY REGIONAL #1 The Giants Win the Pennant #2 Havlicek Stole the Ball #14 Typical Haw...
by Pilgrim
Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Webcomic recommendations
Replies: 29
Views: 2149

Re: Webcomic recommendations

Is megatokyo still a thing? Why is megatokyo still a thing?
by Pilgrim
Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:05 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Missouri Open - UMN (11/14)
Replies: 14
Views: 7594

Re: Missouri Open - UMN (11/14)

I'm a free agent for this.
by Pilgrim
Fri Sep 25, 2015 2:47 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Missouri Open - Fall 2015 (Regular difficulty)
Replies: 21
Views: 20862

Re: Missouri Open - Fall 2015

For what it's worth, I would almost certainly play a Minnesota mirror on Nov 14.
by Pilgrim
Mon Aug 31, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Preseason Poll
Replies: 43
Views: 38637

Re: Preseason Poll

Sinan is no longer at Alberta. Our only returning members are Mitchell Schultze and myself.
by Pilgrim
Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:06 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open at Michigan - August 8
Replies: 122
Views: 60414

Re: VCU Open at Michigan - August 8

1. History
2. VICO
3. Modern
by Pilgrim
Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: CO History 2015
Replies: 139
Views: 77024

Re: CO History 2015

I apparently forgot to post in this thread, but I am definitely interested in playing.
by Pilgrim
Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:11 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: CO 2015 Matchmaking
Replies: 47
Views: 22471

Re: CO 2015 Matchmaking

I'm looking for a team.
by Pilgrim
Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: RILKE: Chicago Open Literature Singles 2015
Replies: 95
Views: 54226

Re: RILKE: Chicago Open Literature Singles 2015

I'll play this.
by Pilgrim
Sun Jan 25, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2015 Regionals: Specific question requests and discussion
Replies: 49
Views: 22272

Re: 2015 Regionals: General non-specific thoughts and discus

Also, I personally felt that the bonus that went Daksha/Chandra/Kama, even though I got all of them, was too difficult compared to the rest of the Hindu mythology in the set. I'm not sure what the "easy" part of that bonus is supposed to be, and it'd be interesting to see the nationwide c...
by Pilgrim
Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:54 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2015 Regionals: General non-specific thoughts and discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 5964

Re: 2015 Regionals: General non-specific thoughts and discus

I didn't like the number of tossups on economists as opposed to economic concepts, but I suppose those questions are easier for teams to write for packet submission, so I'm okay with that. There were four economics tossups in this set, two on economists and two on concepts. From what I could tell, ...
by Pilgrim
Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Preseason Poll
Replies: 108
Views: 82418

Re: Preseason Poll

Matthew Jackson wrote:
Gonzagapuma1 wrote:Alberta loses Trevor, right? And MIT loses Neil.
As far as I know neither of these things is true either.
This is correct, I'm staying at Alberta for a PhD.
by Pilgrim
Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at Michigan (August 9)
Replies: 30
Views: 17556

Re: VCU Open mirror at Michigan (August 9)

I plan on playing this and am looking for teammates. I hope to stick around for Sunday side events - I am most interested in Imaginary Landscape, though I will probably play whatever is offered.
by Pilgrim
Sat Jun 28, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: This year's sets missing from archive
Replies: 27
Views: 13087

Re: This year's sets missing from archive

I believe SUBMIT hasn't been posted yet.
by Pilgrim
Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Open online mirror of NASAT -- June 21
Replies: 91
Views: 51483

Re: Open online mirror of NASAT -- June 21

I will be playing this with a couple other Alberta people. We probably have room for a free agent to join us.
by Pilgrim
Sun May 04, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: community question clinic
Replies: 95
Views: 92680

Re: community question clinic

In one of these works, the narrator whispers “I love you” as a woman sleds down a hill. Another of these works concludes with a nurse strangling her baby due to the title condition. A character in one of these works claims “Your Diogenes was a blockhead” to his doctor. In addition to works titled “...
by Pilgrim
Sun May 04, 2014 11:42 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: community question clinic
Replies: 95
Views: 92680

Re: community question clinic

Oh yeah, I misremembered that since I wrote the question fairly quickly and mostly from memory. Thanks for pointing that out. However, to my recollection I've almost always heard Jimenez de Cisneros shortened to "Cardinal Jimenez" for some reason; perhaps I'm confusing him with somebody e...
by Pilgrim
Sun May 04, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: community question clinic
Replies: 95
Views: 92680

Re: community question clinic

A canonized king of this name used the sword Lobera as a symbol of royal power and captured the Umayyad capital of Córdoba. Another king of this name was the first to be called Emperor of Spain. A man of this name known as the “felon king” disputed the Spanish throne with Joseph Bonaparte. Another ...
by Pilgrim
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Science Player Poll
Replies: 24
Views: 10298

Re: Science Player Poll

Cody wrote:An unordered list of people I think could reasonably be placed in the top 10, for consideration: Eric M, Tommy C, Billy B, Sriram P, Ashvin S, Aaron R, Adam S, myself, Shan K, Rafael K, Nick J, Andrew W, Austin B, Brian M, Jasper L, Auroni G.
You're missing Sinan
by Pilgrim
Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Fernando Arrabal Tournament of the Absurd: 11/23/13 @ CMU
Replies: 110
Views: 46531

Re: Fernando Arrabal Tournament of the Absurd: 11/23/13 @ TBD

A brief update: this tournament now has rooms reserved. It will take place on the Carnegie Mellon campus (consult the map [pdf] for exact location; Scaife is #23, in the lower-left corner of this map). If you're driving, you can pay to park on Frew Street, which is directly adjacent to the tourname...
by Pilgrim
Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Fernando Arrabal Tournament of the Absurd: 11/23/13 @ CMU
Replies: 110
Views: 46531

Re: Fernando Arrabal Tournament of the Absurd: 11/23/13 @ TBD

For what it's worth, I would probably come to a Minnesota site if it's on the 23rd.
by Pilgrim
Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: CO Miscellany
Replies: 8
Views: 3623

Re: CO Miscellany

I can help out with any more playtesting.
by Pilgrim
Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: General Security Discussion
Replies: 30
Views: 9049

Re: General Security Discussion

Don't send packets to a club account that someone playing the tournament might have access to. I don't think there is any way that using a central question server is going to have enough benefits to outweigh the potential issues. At some point, we have to be able to trust TDs to handle question secu...
by Pilgrim
Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 36-team ICT
Replies: 53
Views: 16226

Re: 36-team ICT

Fred wrote:Why not 3x12 -> 6x6 then?
If the prelim bracket is simply a round robin, increasing the size doesn't really improve the robustness - if only two teams advance, it's likely that the only games that really "matter" for advancement are between the top three teams.
by Pilgrim
Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn-ance: MIT mirror (10/20)
Replies: 25
Views: 10537

Re: Penn-ance: MIT mirror (10/20)

Sinan and I played the myth at KABO, so we aren't interested.

Edit: and I think we plan on sight-seeing in Boston, so we probably won't be available to read.