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- Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:12 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
Alright, looks like we're at 10 people and ready to go for tomorrow ( Sunday, Oct. 4, 1pm EST ). If anyone wants to join last minute, you'll need to let me know by 10am tomorrow, as that's when I'll be sending out the Zoom invite and payment information ($20 through PayPal). The room will open at 12...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:08 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: ReachTime!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1375
ReachTime!
Hey everyone, get ready for ReachTime! I, in partnership with Reach for the Top (Canadian high school trivia format), am presenting a new (free-to-try) subscription trivia game weekly through this fall. Every Wed. evening at 7:30pm EST we'll be running 100-snapper games (speedcheck-style) covering 1...
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:56 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
Just gonna give this a bit of a bump; we've got a few people signed up so far, though I'm hoping we'll have about 8-10. If you're interested and available to play this coming Sunday afternoon, gimme a shout! If you're interested in playing but unable to make that time, please let me know too and if ...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
Alright, I'm settling on this coming Sunday, Oct. 4, @1pm EST. If you're interested in playing, send me an email or pm me, as we'll be running this over Zoom with a virtual buzzer set.
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:53 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
Sorry for jumping back in here late; learning how to teach online and in class simultaneously is not as fun or straight forward as it sounds. Anyways, given circumstances, let's say either October 2 (evening), October 3 (evening), or October 4 (afternoon/evening) . I have no preference out of those ...
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:47 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
After narrowing down dates a bit, here's what we have to work with (please let me know what works and if you intend to play; it would be nice to have at least 8-10 players!) Sept. 13 (evening) Sept. 20 (afternoon/evening) Sept. 26 (afternoon/evening) Or else sometime in October if we can't get enoug...
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:27 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
Sorry for the prolonged absence and neglect of this thread! I've been spending all summer busy doing non-trivia things... However, seeing as it is unlikely that there will be any live tournaments anytime soon (or at least any that I would be able to attend outside of Canada due to COVID-related trav...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:52 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: SuMO VI General Announcement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3572
Re: SuMO VI General Announcement
I'm in, whenever and wherever this is happening!
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
Well, I think it goes without saying (although I forgot to post on here!)... GHOTIer must be postponed for the timebeing. Hopefully we can run this sometime this summer when we've gotten through this whole COVID-19 business. On the plus side (or minus, depending on your perspective), I have written ...
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:57 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
The set is complete! I just need to have it playtested at least once more, and would like to write a Reach for the Top-style seeding pack to kick off festivities. I'm thinking we'll start at 8:30 on the Saturday of ICT, if that works for people. Also, I'll definitely be attending in person, so you c...
- Tue Mar 03, 2020 5:08 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
I can aim to try to get this done for ICT weekend, if that makes it easier. Also, increasingly looking likely that I'll actually be able to attend in person. Although hopefully there is enough interest that I may need 1 or 2 potential staffers, and therefore 2-3 rooms. I think about 10ish people pla...
- Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:09 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Re: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
*UPDATE* So, I have 6/7 packets written and pretty much ready to go (I'd like to do at least one more test run with them). I will likely have this done for ICT, but this is not a 100% certainty due to a variety of reasons, not the least of which being that I'll probably not be able to make it to IC...
- Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:59 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7301
Even GHOTIer (GHOTI II 2020 Announcement)
Hey everyone, for those few of you who enjoyed GHOTI a couple years ago, I am pleased to announce that I will be running a new set of historical geographical insanity! :party: I have already written 5 of 7 packets (21 tossups each, no bonuses), with a seeding pack of speedcheck-style questions to fo...
- Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:36 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Age of Empires 2 (Summer 2021)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6231
Re: Age of Empires 2 (Summer 2020)
Very much looking forward to this! The first iteration of this was awesome :D
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 10:09 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: 2019 Chicago Open (8/3/2019) at Northwestern University
- Replies: 79
- Views: 46373
Re: 2019 Chicago Open (8/3/2019) at Northwestern University
Hey all, I just figured out that I'm available for CO now, having formerly been committed elsewhere. If anyone has room for an extra teammate, that would be awesome! Otherwise I guess I can staff. Hmu if you have a spot for Canadian pleasantry and a love for historical geography that might approach ...
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:39 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GOLBEZ -- A Video Games Tournament (Saturday Night @ ICT and HSNCT 2019)
- Replies: 73
- Views: 38504
Re: GOLBEZ -- A Video Games Tournament (Saturday Night @ ICT and HSNCT 2019)
Is it too late to sign up for this? I was told by Andrew Wang that I needed to play this, and am currently very excited to give this a shot!
- Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:54 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: EFT @ Carleton University (October 13th, 2018)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3821
Re: EFT @ Carleton University (October 13th, 2018)
I can staff CO Trash since I've already played it :)
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:30 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GEOCACHE (Summer 2019)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2531
Re: GEOCACHE (Summer 2019)
Looking forward to this! GEODUCK was great :)
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:37 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Carleton Side Event Weekend (Aug. 25/26)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4762
Re: Carleton Side Event Weekend (Aug. 25/26)
Count me in for all of these. Just trying to find people to drive up for the weekend!
- Tue May 08, 2018 10:04 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MacVanity V - Semper Ubi Sub Ubi (August?)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2129
MacVanity V - Semper Ubi Sub Ubi (August?)
Keep reminding yourself, "Remember, it's for the kids!" *Due to a lack of interest and packets having been submitted, this event will be moved until at least August! Check back for more details later* Welcome to the FIFTH iteration of MacVanity, to be held TBD (likely contemporaneous with ...
- Wed May 02, 2018 11:22 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Canadian Player Poll 2018
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16965
Re: Canadian Player Poll 2018
Remember to account for both prelims and round robins at a number of the tournaments (like CO or ICT), some people are sleepy in the morning, but pull a Frampton in the afternoon and vice versa!
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:04 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10353
Re: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
Hey all, we have set up shop in Dulles, on the lobby floor near the NAQT check-in, and we'll be starting by 10:15.
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:45 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10353
Re: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
Hey everyone, so I'm ok pushing this til 10pm. I'll be down by the elevators on the main floor (where the lobby is) by 9:30 though so if you wanna hangout there prior, then cool. If you don't know who I am by now, I'm the Canadian with red hair and glasses, and am wearing a Harry Potter shirt. If yo...
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:10 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10353
Re: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
Hey all, if there's any interest in doing this set at ICT this weekend, I'll be available Saturday evening. hmu if you're interested in racking your brains even more after the main event! I'd be happy to do this Friday evening; there's a big side event Saturday evening already. Ah yes, I see that n...
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:49 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10353
Re: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
Hey all, if there's any interest in doing this set at ICT this weekend, I'll be available Saturday evening. hmu if you're interested in racking your brains even more after the main event!
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:00 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Canadian Hybrid Tournament at Queen's (March 18, 2018)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2947
Re: Canadian Hybrid Tournament at Queen's (March 18, 2018)
Depending on how my Smash Bros tournament goes on Saturday, I may actually show up for this. That being said, I won't know until Saturday evening. I'm trying to convince some people to come up with me on Sunday in the event that I am coming to this.
- Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:49 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACRONYM 11 @ McMaster (March 4, 2018)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3753
Re: ACRONYM 11 @ McMaster (March 4, 2018)
I'll be a free agent
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:00 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: NAQT SCT@UWaterloo (3/2/2018)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4571
Re: NAQT SCT@UWaterloo (3/2/2018)
Don't forget that I'll be running GHOTI immediately following the tournament tomorrow, for anyone interested in spending $10 to flex their history and/or geography muscles!
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:24 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10353
Re: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
So far, unconfirmed mirrors are (subject to change): Florida (Jan 20) Waterloo (Feb 3) Still looking for more takers! Otherwise, I could bring this to ICT or something, if there's no room in the tournament schedule from now til April. The whole set should take about 3-4ish hours to play through, dep...
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:09 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10353
Re: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
GHOTI is now complete! (see edited announcement above) I'm going to get the last couple packets playtested in the next few days, and am hoping to have created some sort of seeding/tiebreaker pack to accompany this that will consist of 1-2 line questions along the lines of "What was the capital ...
- Wed Nov 29, 2017 4:26 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10353
Re: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
*UPDATE* I have just completed Packet 3 for this tournament (which I am about to playtest with some of my students), and have started planning out Packet 4. After having playtested the first two packets, feedback has been generally along the lines of "I'm glad I was able to get some things&quo...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:26 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: DonDeLillo (WAO II) @ University of Waterloo (18/11/2017)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2829
Re: DonDeLillo (WAO II) @ University of Waterloo (18/11/2017
Hey, is there a field update for this? Or is it really just 2 teams?
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 5:16 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10353
GHOTI - Another Geo Side Event (Winter 2017/18?)
Hey everyone! Like many of you, I have recently thoroughly enjoyed playing Kenji's GEODUCK set. Like a possibly smaller set of you, I have always enjoyed playing Geography Monstrosity. And like what I can only imagine would be a significantly smaller set of you, I have felt inspired by my love of ge...
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 4:35 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GEODUCK - Geography Side Event (NEW: Online Mirror Update)
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22131
Re: GEODUCK (Geography Side Event)
Very much enjoyed this! Thanks for writing the set :)
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:50 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: WORLDSTAR
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16099
Re: WORLDSTAR (Nats 2018)
Me gusta! Lookin' forward to this :)
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:48 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4443
Re: MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
Sweet! $500 is awesome :D
Thanks for doing stats and booking the rooms and whatnot, Peter.
Thanks for doing stats and booking the rooms and whatnot, Peter.
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:32 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4443
Re: MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
Hey all, so this is still a go for tomorrow...
But so far I only have 3 packets, one of which is mine. Please get those packets into me ASAP!
And we'll see all of you bright and early, 2nd floor of MUSC (8:45ish).
But so far I only have 3 packets, one of which is mine. Please get those packets into me ASAP!
And we'll see all of you bright and early, 2nd floor of MUSC (8:45ish).
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:31 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4443
Re: MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
Hey all, We are definitely a go for this coming Saturday (June 24). I have heard from a number of people about attendance and pack-writing, but am currently looking for confirmations. Please either post on here, PM me, or send me a Facebook message to confirm A. if you are writing a pack, and B. if ...
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:47 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4443
Re: MacVanity IV @McMaster - *LIKELY* June 24, 2017
Works for me!
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:48 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4443
MacVanity IV @McMaster - June 24, 2017
Hey everyone, it's that time again! I, Jay Misuk, in association with McMaster Quizbowl, am pleased to announce MacVanity IV , which should be taking place in the McMaster University Student Center (MUSC) on June 24, 2017 . As with the previous iterations, we're going guerrilla-style, with a loose d...
- Sat Apr 15, 2017 6:15 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Attain the Summit 2 @McMaster - April 15, 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6540
Re: Attain the Summit 2 @McMaster - April 15, 2017
Thank you all so much for coming out today! From the looks of things, people seemed to enjoy themselves, and no team went either undefeated or win-less. We had some people playing for the first time, and others who had excessive amounts of experience. I would like to thank all of you who either subm...
- Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:39 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Attain the Summit 2 @McMaster - April 15, 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6540
Re: Attain the Summit 2 @McMaster - April 15, 2017
FIELD UPDATE: Team Retired Westmount Intermediates ADR et al. Martingrove 1 Martingrove 2 Central RH 1 Central RH 2 Central RH 3 Challen (possibly short-handed) Breslie (possibly short-handed) White Oaks Alumni Westdale This gives us 12 teams, and at least 2-3 free agents (from what I've heard so fa...
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:29 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Attain the Summit 2 @McMaster - April 15, 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6540
Attain the Summit 2 @McMaster - April 15, 2017
Hey everyone, This is short notice, but this idea was only really born in the last week, and our rooms were only confirmed this week. NEVERTHELESS!!! You are all cordially invited to our very open, house-written Reach-style trivia event, which will be happening in under 2 weeks (Apr. 15)! The set is...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 1:15 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACRONYM X Mirror @ U of T (March 11th, 2017)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4697
Re: ACRONYM X Mirror @ U of T (March 11th, 2017)
Can I register a team of me and Mac people? I can bring buzzers, too.
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:45 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACRONYM X Mirror @ U of T (March 11th, 2017)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4697
Re: ACRONYM X Mirror @ U of T (March 11th, 2017)
I think Jess and I will either be free agents, or help to form a team if necessary. Definitely down to play!
- Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:53 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: NAQT SCT at Carleton University: Feb. 4, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3236
Re: NAQT SCT at Carleton University: Feb. 4, 2017
Thanks for the helpful update, Nick! #9AM
- Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:34 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACF Fall @ University of Waterloo (05/11/16)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9896
Re: ACF Fall @ University of Waterloo (05/11/16)
I must take responsibility, as it was my mistake entirely. I had not thoroughly understood the eligibility requirements, and had not yet sought confirmation of eligibility because I did not think that it would have been an issue. Because I fully intend to be taking classes at Toronto in 2nd semester...
- Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:56 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Delta Burke @ McMaster (Nov. 27, 2016)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5896
Re: Delta Burke @ McMaster (Nov. 27, 2016)
Are stats going to be posted for this?
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:20 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: (This) Tournament is a Crime weekend - 2/25-26/17 - Michigan
- Replies: 70
- Views: 42642
Re: (This) Tournament is a Crime weekend - 2/25-26/17 - Mich
There'll be some sort of Canadian delegation attending that I'll be driving down, likely consisting of mostly (if not all) UofT players. We'll try to confirm numbers ASAP, but there'll be at least 2 of us, and we'll definitely have a buzzer set, and possibly a staffer. Thanks!
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:45 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Delta Burke @ McMaster (Nov. 27, 2016)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5896
Re: Delta Burke @ McMaster (Nov. 27, 2016)
Thanks for hosting both this and Terrapin this weekend! I think we all had a lot of fun charging through the 24 packets, and I feel as though this was a good way to end this semester (quizbowl-wise, at least).