Baltimore Spring 2010

[masterofthebass]

Still, I've paid less for all 3 nationals I've been to than the $3 an event that I will have to pay for this competition. It just feels like I'm constantly being punished for doing multiple events.

 

[Pedro]

One reason is to try to prevent slow people from doing way too many events and messing up the schedule.

 

[fanwuq]

I originally wanted to do the competition for free. Then the school told me how much I had to pay for the venue. Sorry.
Next adjustment in price will probably be $5 for first event and $2 for each additional event if enough people register. Bring your friends!
Another alternative is refunding a portion of the fees for the competition winners.

 

[flee135]

Oh BLD was added. Could you sign me up for that?

 

[Bob]

I like registration fees to discourage (slower) people from competing in certain events. For my competitions, typically the alternative is to not offer the event at all. If I have people who want to try 4x4 for the first time, and it won't cost them anything, they'll probably do it. Why not, if it's free?

 

[masterofthebass]

I like registration fees to discourage (slower) people from competing in certain events. For my competitions, typically the alternative is to not offer the event at all. If I have people who want to try 4x4 for the first time, and it won't cost them anything, they'll probably do it. Why not, if it's free?

Then perhaps put a more reasonable cap on registration fees. If you are competing in 5 events anyway, I don't see the reason to charge people more for it.

It could also be remedied by harsher cut-offs as well.

 

[Bob]

Yeah, I believe the last time or two I capped registration at $20. I also got "yelled at" for my 5x5 cutoff being lower than the qualification time for US Nationals.

 

[fanwuq]

Yeah, I believe the last time or two I capped registration at $20. I also got "yelled at" for my 5x5 cutoff being lower than the qualification time for US Nationals.

Seems reasonable enough.
I'll cap the registration fee at $20.

 

[cubesolver77]

I am thinking of going i just wanna be sure of the date because if it is on sunday i cant go( Sunday April 18th? )

 

[masterofthebass]

its the 18th on the WCA website, so I would definitely assume its that day.

 

[cubesolver77]

ok that sucks i wonder why he set it up on a sunday though

 

[fanwuq]

ok that sucks i wonder why he set it up on a sunday though

Sorry. That's the only day I could do it. Some people complain about Saturdays, some people complain about Sundays. I can't make everyone happy.

 

[puzzlemaster]

ok that sucks i wonder why he set it up on a sunday though

Sorry. That's the only day I could do it. Some people complain about Saturdays, some people complain about Sundays. I can't make everyone happy.

What was wrong with that Saturday?

 

[masterofthebass]

in the other thread he already mentioned the venue wasn't available.

 

[Kian]

Which is sweet because neither am I. And I'm a delight.

 

[nlCuber22]

Does anyone going have a spare LanLan 2x2?

Mine's missing an internal piece and it's just terrible.
If so, that'd be great. Thanks.

 

[bluecloe45]

i do and i will trade u at the competiton, and may include a set of 2x2 tiles

 

[fanwuq]

50 people registered!

 

[flee135]

Only 2 more weeks!

50 people registered!

Just curious, but will the $20 cap be lowered because of this, or will the cap stay at that amount?

 

[Tim Reynolds]

Yay, I made travel plans. See you all there.