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by mhyee
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: 2022 Canadian Circuit Player Poll
Replies: 28
Views: 14257

Re: 2022 Canadian Circuit Player Poll

I want to make it clear that my attitude towards these polls is strictly academic. Regardless of this, every single one of these players seems to value quizbowl very highly and will insist on taking my money if I win, because I feel pretty good when I win. No matter what difficulty level someone is ...
by mhyee
Sun May 16, 2021 12:00 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 Canadian Circuit Player Poll
Replies: 27
Views: 14344

Re: 2021 Canadian Circuit Player Poll

I haven't been involved with CanQB (or quizbowl in general) for some time now, but I have always enjoyed reading the ballots in the Canadian Circuit Player Poll. I recognize fewer and fewer names each year, but I'm thrilled to see that the circuit is thriving with a new generation of quizbowlers! Th...
by mhyee
Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Boston Summer Open I
Replies: 59
Views: 30487

Re: Boston Summer Open I

Are there many people who wouldn't be able to attend the weekend of Aug 4-5? I would love to attend, but that weekend doesn't work for me. Unfortunately, I could only attend if the tournament is July 7 or earlier, or August 18 or later. I'm not going to get my hopes up for a drastic date change, but...
by mhyee
Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NASAT + Side Events at MIT (July 29, 2017)
Replies: 15
Views: 7670

Re: NASAT + Side Events at MIT (July 29, 2017)

Also looking for teammates. I know science things and classical music things.

I'll staff the side events.
by mhyee
Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Gauging Interest in New England NASAT Mirror
Replies: 8
Views: 4074

Re: Gauging Interest in New England NASAT Mirror

I'm interested in playing. If there are side-events, I can staff those.

The best day for me is July 29/30, but I could probably do August 5/6. I don't think I'll be available after that.
by mhyee
Wed Mar 01, 2017 11:40 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: This Tournament is a Crime at Harvard (3/4/17)
Replies: 7
Views: 5311

Re: This Tournament is a Crime at Harvard (3/4/17)

I already volunteered to staff this, but since 7 is a terrible number and there are enough staffers, I'm willing to play. (Just don't expect me to get many questions.)

EDIT: Northeastern won't be sending anyone else, because it's spring break.
by mhyee
Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2016 ACF Fall New England at Brown (November 5, 2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5464

Re: 2016 ACF Fall New England at Brown (November 5, 2016)

MIT A cleared the field to win outright. They also won the undergraduate and DII titles. Boston College finished second overall and are also undergraduates.

I've passed the scoresheets and the stats file back over to the Brown team.
by mhyee
Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Canadian MYSTERIUM Mirror@UWaterloo (April 23,2016)
Replies: 15
Views: 8658

Re: Canadian MYSTERIUM Mirror@UWaterloo (April 23,2016)

I'm looking for teammates, with a preference for people I haven't played with (at least not recently). I know computer science and classical music, and also other science things.
by mhyee
Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)

Both McGill teams cleared their fields to win outright. Top DI scorers were Dennis (Ottawa), Derek (McGill), and Aayush (Waterloo). Top DII scorers were Ian (Ottawa), Cameron (Carleton), and Gilbert (McGill). There are many people I need to thank for making this tournament possible. First of all, Is...
by mhyee
Sat Feb 06, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)

In Division I, McMaster A defeated Waterloo A in a half-game tiebreaker, to advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs. In Division II, Carleton B defeated Toronto B in a half-game tiebreaker, to advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs. Playoff stats are being posted here: Division I and Divi...
by mhyee
Sat Feb 06, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)

A few drops caused Toronto to reshuffle their teams -- essentially, Toronto C has dropped. To avoid a bye, we added Waterloo B as a second house team.

We are posting live stats: Division I and Division II.
by mhyee
Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)

double round robin, for 10 games in 10 rounds Since there's like 16 packets to work with and the games are timed, we should rebracket (4/2 or 3/3) after the double round robin. DII was like this last year. I have approval from NAQT to do a 4/2 rebracket after the double round robin (since this isn'...
by mhyee
Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)

Hi everyone, Please meet at 9:00 AM in MC 4045 for registration on Saturday. Have your money ready -- after you check in with me, Nick and Faith will collect payment. Isaac will tell you which rooms to set up your buzzers and clocks. We will start games as soon as possible, so please be on time! Si...
by mhyee
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:28 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)

Just a brief update -- a detailed logistics email will follow tomorrow or Thursday: Registration has now closed. To avoid a bye, we will be fielding a house team. With six teams in both divisions, each division will play a double round robin, for 10 games in 10 rounds. Tournament headquarters will b...
by mhyee
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: NAQT SCT @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)

Field

DI (6)
Carleton A
McGill A
McMaster A
Ottawa A
Toronto A
Waterloo A

DII (6)
Carleton B
McGill B
McMaster B
Ottawa B
Toronto B
Toronto C
by mhyee
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

NAQT SCT Canada @ uWaterloo (2016/02/06)

The University of Waterloo Quiz Bowl Club is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the NAQT Canada Sectional on February 6, 2016. I will be serving as tournament director. If you have any questions, feel free to email me (see my profile). Location and Time The tournament will be held on the 4t...
by mhyee
Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Waterloo Undergraduate Tournament, Nov 8th
Replies: 4
Views: 2814

Re: Waterloo Undergraduate Tournament, Nov 8th

After the round robin , Toronto and Waterloo were tied with 6-2 records. Aayush (Waterloo) was the top scorer. In the one-game final, Waterloo defeated Toronto to win the tournament. Congratulations! Final stats are here. Thanks to our club exec, Aayush and Faith, for handling the administrative det...
by mhyee
Sat Sep 26, 2015 4:44 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU novice at uWaterloo (9/26)
Replies: 3
Views: 3154

Re: VCU novice at uWaterloo (9/26)

Toronto A cleared the field to win the tournament. Paul (soloing as Toronto C) was the top scorer.

Final stats are posted here.
by mhyee
Sat Sep 26, 2015 2:23 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU novice at uWaterloo (9/26)
Replies: 3
Views: 3154

Re: VCU novice at uWaterloo (9/26)

We ended up having only a single Waterloo team. Wilfrid Laurier University registered a team.

Stats are being posted here.
by mhyee
Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:24 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

Stats for We Have Never Been Modern can be found here . Today we played all ten rounds of SHEIKH, all eight rounds of VICO, and the remaining Tricon packets (except for the eleven-question packet). We played a shootout. Rein, Aaron, Faheem, and I read for various parts of the day. Scores for SHEIKH ...
by mhyee
Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

Since a number of people can't make it tomorrow, Aaron read his Tricon packet. (We'll play the remaining packets tomorrow.) It looks like there were 30-point and 20-point powers. Scores (30/20/10/-5 Total): Aayush 1/1/5/1 95 Christine 1/0/5/1 75 Nick 0/1/3/0 50 Erik 0/1/2/1 35 Kira 1/0/0/0 30 Rein 0...
by mhyee
Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

We formed four teams of three and played a double round robin. Patrick, Aayush, and I cleared the field. Stats will be up later (hopefully tonight). EDIT: Stats are delayed. There's a game where a get and a neg weren't properly recorded (but the final scores are correct). It happened in one of my ga...
by mhyee
Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

After the quadruple round robin, #BUY1989ONITUNES (Aayush, Patrick, Christine) cleared the field to win outright. Angkor Wot, m8? (Rein, Aaron, Chris, Adam) came second. Aayush was the top scorer. Full stats are here . Please let me know if there are mistakes; I'm keeping the scoresheets for about a...
by mhyee
Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:41 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

We played classical music over lunch, with the following scores (10/-5 total):

Faheem 22/1 215
Aaron 19/13 125
Ming-Ho 12/1 115
Meghan 8/0 80
Patrick 7/3 55
Paul 2/0 20
Kira 0/3 -15
by mhyee
Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

As Dennis and Ian couldn't make it, there was a little shuffling of the teams.

Stats from the first round have been entered. I will be posting stats here as they come in.
by mhyee
Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

Hi everyone, Please meet at 8:30 AM in MC 4059 (same HQ we used for NASAT/DB) for registration on Saturday. We will start as soon as possible since it's going to be a long day. In the interest of time, we will not be playing with bouncebacks. Here's the Saturday schedule: VCU Open with classical mu...
by mhyee
Sun Aug 09, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

OK, let's consolidate information here. VCU Open Saturday Based on interest levels, I'm expecting four teams, maybe six. For now, I'm capping the field at six teams, since we'll probably be short on buzzers and staffers. Regarding bouncebacks, please continue to submit your opinions (note: these are...
by mhyee
Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)
Replies: 36
Views: 19049

Re: VCU Open mirror at uWaterloo (15th August)

I'll be staffing the main event (EDIT: Apparently I've been appointed TD), but I'm interested in playing the following side events (ranked): 1. We Have Never Been Modern 2. Classical music (for reference, the questions Joe Su mentioned here ) I'll gladly staff the other side events. For scheduling, ...
by mhyee
Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:38 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VETO at the University of Toronto (2015-07-25)
Replies: 82
Views: 44753

Re: VETO at the University of Toronto (2015-07-25)

I had a great time today, despite ( or in spite of? or because of?) the idiosyncrasies of VETO, and having to leave early. Thanks to everybody who made that possible (Rein for TDing, Rico for staffing, and everybody else for writing/reading/being opponents, and anyone else I should specifically name...
by mhyee
Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:16 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VETO at the University of Toronto (2015-07-25)
Replies: 82
Views: 44753

Re: VETO at the University of Toronto (2015-07-25)

This is totally selfish, but since I'd like to play classical music and I have to leave early (my family made plans for the evening), I would prefer music to be during lunch. But if it's better for the schedule or people prefer to run music at a different time, I'll just be a little sad and complain...
by mhyee
Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)
Replies: 16
Views: 8170

Re: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)

Wes Mack Presents Uptown Funk (Aayush, Brian, Jordan, Kira, and Faith) cleared the field to win outright. The Reply of the "Jay"porizhian Cossacks (Jay, Joe, and Luka) came second. Derek (Gap Band) was the top scorer (again). I'll be holding onto scoresheets, so let me know if there are er...
by mhyee
Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)
Replies: 16
Views: 8170

Re: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)

Stats are being posted here. Second round stats are up and third round scoresheets are coming in; there was a delay because I was reading the first two rounds.

EDIT: Playoff stats are being posted here
by mhyee
Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)
Replies: 16
Views: 8170

Re: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)

I'm pushing back the start time. Please meet at 9:00 AM tomorrow in MC 4059, so we can start games no later than 9:30.

See you tomorrow!
by mhyee
Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MÖRE WEIGHT
Replies: 41
Views: 21040

Re: MÖRE WEIGHT

We read 7 pack et s, by Jordan, Adam, Peter C., Rein, Joe, Paul (Google Translated from Polish), and Derek (not actually MOREWEIGHT, since the questions were hard but not impossible visual art). Here are the results (10/-5/-10 total): Derek 4/0/0 40 Erik 4/2/0 30 Jay 3/1/0 25 Peter L. 3/1/0 25 Aidan...
by mhyee
Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Trash Side Event at uWaterloo (27th June)
Replies: 5
Views: 3960

Re: Trash Side Event at uWaterloo (27th June)

We formed six teams, each with 4-5 players. After a round robin and 3/3 rebracket, Team 6/F defeated Team 2/B in a one-game final. Brian M. was the top scorer.

All stat reports can be found here.
by mhyee
Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)
Replies: 30
Views: 14808

Re: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)

Grapes and Wrath (Jordan, Aayush, and Adam) defeated Potsdam Giants (Sebastian, Derek, Daniel, and Joe) in a one-game final. Derek (Potsdam Giants) was the top scorer. Final stats can be found here . I'll hold onto all scoresheets for about a month, so let me know about any mistakes in the stats. I'...
by mhyee
Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)
Replies: 30
Views: 14808

Re: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)

The first round stats have been uploaded here. I will continue to update stats as they come in.

EDIT: Playoff stats are being posted here.
by mhyee
Thu Jun 25, 2015 12:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)
Replies: 30
Views: 14808

Re: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)

McGill, McMaster, and Huma have agreed to form 3 teams. With the addition of a house team, the field now has 8 teams. So the schedule will be a RR and 4/4 rebracket, giving everyone 10 games. There's still room for last-minute free agents; by my count, there are 4 open spots. Sunday has a similar si...
by mhyee
Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)
Replies: 16
Views: 8170

Re: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)

This is a friendly reminder to register if you haven't already. From the people who have expressed interest but haven't registered yet, I would expect 2-3 more teams. (Again, 7 teams is not good.) Please register by 6PM EDT on Tuesday June 23. As with NASAT, I'd like to ask teams that have registere...
by mhyee
Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)
Replies: 30
Views: 14808

Re: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)

Right now we're at 6 teams, so the schedule looks like a double RR, giving everyone 10 games. I'm not expecting any more teams, but I will continue to accept registrations until 6PM EDT on Tuesday June 23. (An 8-team schedule is a RR and 4/4 rebracketing, also giving 10 games. 7 teams does not work;...
by mhyee
Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)
Replies: 30
Views: 14808

Re: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)

Is there going to be a flood of last minute teams(?), 'cause 4 is kind of a small number... Aayush and I have contacted a few other clubs, so we might get some more registrations. But based on previous summer tournaments we've hosted, I would expect 5-8 teams total. If the field grows to say 6-7 te...
by mhyee
Thu May 28, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)
Replies: 16
Views: 8170

Re: Delta Burke mirror at uWaterloo (28th June)

Shamelessly quoting from the other thread, because all the information is still valid. I will be serving as TD for this tournament. To register, please email me the following information: your team roster, number of staffers, number of buzzers, and a phone number I can call in the morning if somethi...
by mhyee
Thu May 28, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)
Replies: 30
Views: 14808

Re: NASAT mirror at uWaterloo (27th June)

I will be serving as TD for this tournament. To register, please email me the following information: your team roster, number of staffers, number of buzzers, and a phone number I can call in the morning if something goes wrong. It's easier for me (and we can start earlier) if teams are formed before...
by mhyee
Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)
Replies: 21
Views: 12701

Re: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)

After the round robin, Michigan State A and Waterloo A were both tied at 10-1. Waterloo defeated Michigan State in a one-game final to win the tournament. Kenji (Michigan) was the top scorer. Congratulations! Stats for all games can be found here . Please let me know if there are any mistakes; I wil...
by mhyee
Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)
Replies: 21
Views: 12701

Re: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)

The first round has completed and the stats are now up. I will continue to update stats as the scoresheets come in.
by mhyee
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)
Replies: 21
Views: 12701

Re: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)

Copied (and edited) from my logistics email. With 12 teams, I expect to run a full round robin, so everybody gets to play 11 games. Also, I believe this is one of the largest fields we've hosted, so thank you all for your interest! Again, tournament headquarters will be in MC 4045 , with games begin...
by mhyee
Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)
Replies: 21
Views: 12701

Re: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)

This puts our field at 11 teams. Unless a twelfth team registers at the last minute (and I'm not expecting any), I will merge our house teams to bring the field down to 10. Any team that wants to register at the last minute must do so by 6PM EDT tomorrow (Friday March 20). I am also capping the fiel...
by mhyee
Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)
Replies: 21
Views: 12701

Re: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)

Posting in this thread counts as registering, but if you'd like some confirmation, you can email me. As an update, we've got rooms booked in our usual location, the Mathematics and Computer building (MC). More details to follow when we know the exact number of teams attending. This is also a reminde...
by mhyee
Sat Sep 27, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ICCS @ uWaterloo (September 27th)
Replies: 9
Views: 4211

Re: ICCS @ uWaterloo (September 27th)

After the round robin, the top two teams were Toronto (6-0) and Waterloo A (5-1). We played an advantaged final, where Waterloo A won the first game, and then Toronto won the second game, thus winning the tournament. Congratulations to Toronto for winning Waterloo's mirror of ICCS. Thanks to all the...