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by InvadErGII
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: Super ACRONYM 4 - The Last Online Mirror: Sunday, March 10
Replies: 8
Views: 1104

Re: Super ACRONYM 4 - The Last Online Mirror: Sunday, March 10

Hey all - if you're planning to sign up for this, please do so in the next day or so, so I can finalize the schedule and get logistics sent out. Thanks!
by InvadErGII
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 17: Global Announcement
Replies: 9
Views: 5436

Re: ACRONYM 17: Global Announcement

Absolutely, yes.
by InvadErGII
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 17: Global Announcement
Replies: 9
Views: 5436

Re: ACRONYM 17: Global Announcement

Alkres wrote: Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:24 pm Will this be run at MSNCT or HSNCT?
Not this year, no.
by InvadErGII
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: Super ACRONYM 4 - The Last Online Mirror: Sunday, March 10
Replies: 8
Views: 1104

Re: Super ACRONYM 4 - The Last Online Mirror: Sunday, March 10

Barring something unexpected, I am planning on a 9am central start.
by InvadErGII
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: Super ACRONYM 4 - The Last Online Mirror: Sunday, March 10
Replies: 8
Views: 1104

Super ACRONYM 4 - The Last Online Mirror: Sunday, March 10

Per the results of the recent poll, we are running one more mirror of Super ACRONYM 4 via Zoom on Sunday, March 10.

Registration will be $100 per team. You can sign up as a team, as a free agent, or as a staffer here.
by InvadErGII
Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 17 @ CCCT (February 24)
Replies: 1
Views: 510

ACRONYM 17 @ CCCT (February 24)

After the conclusion of the CCCT, we will be running a mirror of ACRONYM 17 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. This is expected to run from about 4:30pm to around 10pm. You can sign up for this event here . If you're looking for teammates, we have set up a free agent spreadsheet here . Please note that th...
by InvadErGII
Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: One Last Super ACRONYM 4 Mirror - Interest / Date Poll
Replies: 0
Views: 457

One Last Super ACRONYM 4 Mirror - Interest / Date Poll

We'd like to run another mirror of Super ACRONYM 4, and are hoping some others feel the same. We're looking at a few different dates, and want to know which one(s) work for you. We'll keep this poll open for a week and then pick a date.
by InvadErGII
Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 17 Premiere: February 18 @ Macalester
Replies: 2
Views: 805

Re: ACRONYM 17 Premiere: February 18 @ Macalester

UPDATE - this will be at Macalester College! We're pleased to be bringing MACRONYM back for another year.
by InvadErGII
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 17 Premiere: February 18 @ Macalester
Replies: 2
Views: 805

ACRONYM 17 Premiere: February 18 @ Macalester

MACRONYM is back! Play Quiz Bowl will be running the premiere of ACRONYM 17 on Sunday, February 18 at Macalester College in St. Paul. You can expect a 9am start and ~10 rounds worth of games. Registration is $100 per team. You can sign up for the premiere, or register as a staffer or free agent, her...
by InvadErGII
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 17: Global Announcement
Replies: 9
Views: 5436

Re: ACRONYM 17: Global Announcement

It'll be on Sunday, February 18. Location TBD, hopefully within the next day or so.
by InvadErGII
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: Super ACRONYM 4 Online - September 30 and October 15
Replies: 2
Views: 4563

Re: Super ACRONYM 4 Online - September 30 and October 15

Logistics have been sent out for Saturday's tournament - if you haven't gotten these (or, perhaps, you signed up without providing a contact email), please reach out to me ASAP.
by InvadErGII
Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 17: Global Announcement
Replies: 9
Views: 5436

ACRONYM 17: Global Announcement

Play Quiz Bowl LLC is happy to be at it again with the upcoming set ACRONYM 17. As with previous sets, this is a low-difficulty pop culture set intended for a wide audience, with its primary focus being enjoyable for high school teams. Whose fault is this? Our writing team features myself, Danny Vop...
by InvadErGII
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: Super ACRONYM 4 Online - September 30 and October 15
Replies: 2
Views: 4563

Super ACRONYM 4 Online - September 30 and October 15

Play Quiz Bowl will be running two online mirrors of Super ACRONYM 4, which are scheduled for on Saturday, September 30 , and Sunday, October 15 . Games will be played on Zoom. Registration for both events is $100 per team. In both cases, games will begin around 9am central time, with ~5 prelim roun...
by InvadErGII
Thu May 25, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16 Online: April 16 and June 3
Replies: 7
Views: 6095

Re: ACRONYM 16 Online: April 16 and June 3

tiwonge wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 11:03 pm What's the cap for the June 3 tournament?

I see 22 teams signed up right now.
Good question - I'll cap this at 24 (so if you haven't signed up, please do so ASAP!)
by InvadErGII
Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16 Online: April 16 and June 3
Replies: 7
Views: 6095

Re: ACRONYM 16 Online: April 16 and June 3

Teams of 5 are fine. A team dropped out earlier this week, so there is currently one open spot available for Sunday - if you'd like to take it, I recommend signing up ASAP. We could also use either an additional moderator or a dedicated stats person. If you're interested in either of those, hit me up.
by InvadErGII
Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16 Online: April 16 and June 3
Replies: 7
Views: 6095

ACRONYM 16 Online: April 16 and June 3

Play Quiz Bowl will be running two online mirrors of ACRONYM 16, which are scheduled for on Sunday, April 16 , and Saturday, June 3 . Games will be played on Zoom. Registration for both events is $100 per team. In both cases, games will begin around 9am central time, with ~5 prelim rounds in the mor...
by InvadErGII
Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement
Replies: 20
Views: 10215

Re: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement

A private forum has been set up for discussing this set. Feel free to request access once you've played it!
by InvadErGII
Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16 @ CCCT - February 25
Replies: 1
Views: 3001

Re: ACRONYM 16 @ CCCT - February 25

Registration for this is closing in a couple of days - please sign up soon if you haven't already! We're also gonna need a small handful of moderators, so if you're interested in doing that you can sign up using the spreadsheet in the OP.
by InvadErGII
Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement
Replies: 20
Views: 10215

Re: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement

Mygs22 wrote: Sun Feb 12, 2023 3:50 pm If would like to host ACRONYM 16, how would we do that?

Thank you,
Andrew Amygdalos
GW Quiz Bowl President
PM me here or send me an email (erikhasemail AT gmail).
by InvadErGII
Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement
Replies: 20
Views: 10215

Re: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement

There is still one upcoming mirror of A15, after which this will be posted. I will get SA3 taken care of as well (once A16 is done being edited).
by InvadErGII
Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement
Replies: 20
Views: 10215

Re: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement

There will not be a mirror at HSNCT. We plan to have a couple of online mirrors like we've done the last couple of years - very tentatively, I'm hoping to do one of these in late March and another sometime in June. I'd also encourage any local circuit where there's a good amount of interest in an ea...
by InvadErGII
Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16 @ CCCT - February 25
Replies: 1
Views: 3001

ACRONYM 16 @ CCCT - February 25

PQB will be running a mirror of ACRONYM 16 on the evening of Saturday, February 25, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, following the conclusion of the 2023 CCCT. Registration is $100 per team. You can sign up for the event here . We have a team formation spreadsheet (which is NOT a registration form) here...
by InvadErGII
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement
Replies: 20
Views: 10215

Re: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement

Any chance that at least one Minnesota/Upper Midwest mirror of this could be on a Saturday this year, not a Sunday? Yes. Will there be any online events prior to HSNCT? There will definitely be an online mirror or two again, but the timing will depend on what other mirrors develop (including HSNCT,...
by InvadErGII
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16 Premiere: Minnesota, 2/18/23
Replies: 3
Views: 4157

ACRONYM 16 Premiere: Minnesota, 2/18/23

PQB will be hosting the open-level premiere of ACRONYM 16 on Saturday, February 18 at the University of Minnesota. Again, this is on a Saturday, unlike previous years. Note that this is separate from the local high school event, which is the following Saturday. If you're in high school, you should p...
by InvadErGII
Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: Great Lakes Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: Minnesota 2022-23
Replies: 10
Views: 6268

Re: Minnesota 2022-23

PunaEkka64 wrote: Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:50 pm Does anyone know if Hentzel retired from running the MN quizbowl circuit as well? If he did, who's replacing him?
More info will be going out to teachers next week, but to answer these questions now that the changeover is official:

- Yes.
- I am!

I'm excited to get this season underway.
by InvadErGII
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: Super ACRONYM 4: Global Announcement
Replies: 1
Views: 2493

Super ACRONYM 4: Global Announcement

The 'hard summer trash tournament' arrangement continues to work well, so next year PQB will be producing Super ACRONYM 4 . This will be written by myself, Danny, Ben Weiner, and probably other members of the PQB writing crew (exact details TBA). WHEN? This should be all set by mid July or early Aug...
by InvadErGII
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement
Replies: 20
Views: 10215

ACRONYM 16: Global Announcement

Play Quiz Bowl LLC is thrilled to announce the inevitable existence ACRONYM 16. As ever, this is a low-difficulty pop culture set for a wide audience, with a focus on accessibility for high school circuits. Who is responsible for this? A16 is bringing back the same writing team as last year (myself,...
by InvadErGII
Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2022 CO Trash: Thanks and general discussion
Replies: 17
Views: 3281

Re: Thanks and general discussion

I'm curious to know more about the decision to include a couple of "meta" questions (The Judge, Chad Kubicek). It's been ages since I've heard a tournament have questions like this and have generally found them to be polarizing - I'm not a fan personally, though both of the ones mentioned ...
by InvadErGII
Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26
Replies: 19
Views: 7989

Re: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26

Will the final stats be posted? Yes, here they are . Apologies for how long this took. When will staff info be sent for June 26 tourney? Should be around a week before the tournament. Speaking of which - if you played this in May and are available to read for it on the 26th, please let me know! We ...
by InvadErGII
Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26
Replies: 19
Views: 7989

Re: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26

Alkres wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:27 pm when will the logistics info be sent for May 1?
Emails are on their way now!
by InvadErGII
Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:49 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26
Replies: 19
Views: 7989

Re: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26

That May 1st field is huge--is there enough staff and logistics for such a field? Do we need to do anything else (besides pay) to complete registration? Nothing else needed at this point. I'll be reaching out about payment and logistics as soon as possible after SSNCT editing is done. I'm also gonn...
by InvadErGII
Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26
Replies: 19
Views: 7989

Re: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26

For those in the midwest - I understand there will indeed be a Chicago mirror in mid-May. Stay tuned for the announcement on this shortly.
by InvadErGII
Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26
Replies: 19
Views: 7989

Re: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26

itsliz wrote: Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:07 am June 26 is a Sunday - correct?
It sure is! I've updated that in the OP.

I have also added free agent columns for both days, if you're looking for teammates.
by InvadErGII
Fri Mar 18, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26
Replies: 19
Views: 7989

ACRONYM 15 Online: May 1 and June 26

Play Quiz Bowl will be running online mirrors of ACRONYM 15 on Sunday, May 1 and Sunday, June 26 . Registration for both events is $90 per team. In both cases, games will begin around 9am central time, with ~5 prelim rounds in the morning and some sort of playoff in the afternoon. When registering, ...
by InvadErGII
Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACRONYM 15: Global Announcement
Replies: 6
Views: 4370

Re: ACRONYM 15: Global Announcement

Hey everyone! Thanks for your patience as we sorted out a plan for our official mirrors. First, the bad news - there is not going to be an ACRONYM at HSNCT this year. We're bummed about this, but fully understand that the need for extra time to ensure staff readiness and attendee safety takes preced...
by InvadErGII
Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACRONYM 15: Global Announcement
Replies: 6
Views: 4370

ACRONYM 15: Global Announcement

Play Quiz Bowl LLC is excited to announce ACRONYM 15, the latest in ACRONYM's unending march of fun. This is a low-difficulty pop culture set, primarily for high schools, but with content accessible to college/open types. It will be very fun and you should play it. The A-15 Team ACRONYM 15 is being ...
by InvadErGII
Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5
Replies: 11
Views: 5529

Re: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5

Friday update!

We're still a few staffers short, and due to a late drop out have a spot for one more team. If you can fill any of these spots, please do so ASAP!
by InvadErGII
Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5
Replies: 11
Views: 5529

Re: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5

Logistics info is out! Schedule will be available later this week.

On another note, we're still looking for a handful of additional (paid!) moderators - if you've already played this set or otherwise feel up for reading on Sunday, please sign up on the sheet in the OP.
by InvadErGII
Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5
Replies: 11
Views: 5529

Re: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5

Votre Kickstarter Est Nul wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:08 am Do you know yet what time this is running and when you’d assume it would end?
9am central start. Not positive on an exact end-time yet, but I expect it'll be mid-afternoon.

I will be sending out logistics info tomorrow.
by InvadErGII
Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5
Replies: 11
Views: 5529

Re: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5

Quick update - we'll be capping the field for this at 24 teams. If you haven't registered yet, please do so before it fills! We also need a handful of additional moderators, so please consider doing that if you've already played the set.
by InvadErGII
Tue Oct 19, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5
Replies: 11
Views: 5529

Super ACRONYM 3 Online: Sunday, December 5

Play Quiz Bowl will be running an online mirror Super ACRONYM 3 on Sunday, December 5! Games will be run over Zoom (if you've played one of our online events before, it should be more or less the same). Registration is $20 per player and is open now - you can sign up as a team, as a staffer, or as a...
by InvadErGII
Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Macalester - Sunday, October 17
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Re: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Macalester - Sunday, October 17

Hey all - we really need a few more folks for this. If you're interested, even as just a free agent, please sign up ASAP. We're also lowering the price a bit. Hope to see you there!
by InvadErGII
Mon Oct 11, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Macalester - Sunday, October 17
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Re: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Macalester - Sunday, October 17

This event has been moved to Macalester College in St. Paul. All other info is the same - we hope to see you there!
by InvadErGII
Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:09 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Macalester - Sunday, October 17
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Re: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Minnesota - Sunday, October 17

UPDATE - I believe we have a new venue, and am awaiting confirmation. For now, the plan is still to run this, in person, on the 17th. If you're planning on sending a team but haven't signed up yet, please do so ASAP.
by InvadErGII
Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Macalester - Sunday, October 17
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Re: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Minnesota - Sunday, October 17

Unfortunate update on this event - due to a facilities issue, we are not able to hold this at UMN as we'd hoped. We are currently looking into alternative venues, and plan to make a determination quickly on whether this will be held elsewhere locally or moved to an online format. One way or another,...
by InvadErGII
Thu Sep 30, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Trash
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3: Global Announcement (Early Fall 2021)
Replies: 6
Views: 5813

Re: Super ACRONYM 3: Global Announcement (Early Fall 2021)

Cheynem wrote: Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:08 pm Would very much like to see an online mirror.
This is definitely happening! Should be mid-November.
by InvadErGII
Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Super ACRONYM 3 @ Macalester - Sunday, October 17
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Super ACRONYM 3 @ Macalester - Sunday, October 17

Play Quiz Bowl will be running a mirror of Super ACRONYM 3 on Sunday, October 17 (the day after ACF Fall) at the University of Minnesota Macalester College. We're hoping to make this the "main site" of the tournament and hope to have a good, competitive turnout, as well as a safe environme...
by InvadErGII
Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACRONYM 14: The Last Mirror: Sunday, September 19
Replies: 8
Views: 3519

Re: ACRONYM 14: The Last Mirror: Sunday, September 19

Couple of updates on this Sunday! I'm gonna cap this at 12 teams for the time being - if enough people are interested and we have enough staffers, we'll open it back up. Also - I'll be sending out logistics in the next day or two, but in my infinite wisdom did not include an email column in the sign...
by InvadErGII
Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACRONYM 14: The Last Mirror: Sunday, September 19
Replies: 8
Views: 3519

Re: ACRONYM 14: The Last Mirror: Sunday, September 19

Alkres wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:14 pm Is there a time or venue for this?
It'll all be over Zoom (links will be sent out as we get closer). Should be a 10am eastern central start.

EDIT: 10am central start, not eastern!
by InvadErGII
Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACRONYM 14: The Last Mirror: Sunday, September 19
Replies: 8
Views: 3519

Re: ACRONYM 14: The Last Mirror: Sunday, September 19

9/19 it is! As before, you can register for this one here.