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zygote · 07-19-2013, 12:06 AM

The two future possible topical tournaments have been merged. Sign in here by expressing your interest with some comment. Find below the FAQ which will be included in every mag and will be expanded if any more questions are frequently asked. The tournament will be organized by Split8, MikeWrecka and myself. Round 1 magazine will be uploaded and the process will begin in 7/8 days if a sufficient amount of competitors enter.

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General Information and FAQ.
How many weeks will the Tournament go for?
There will be 8 weeks of standard competition, and a special 9nth week tiebreaker week in the event of tied rankings.
How are rankings and record calculated?
All wins are awarded 2 points. A loss is awarded 1 point. If you “No show” you are awarded 0 points. Tied matches at the end of the voting period are awarded 1.5 points each.
Tied matches at the end of the voting period?
Voting periods will not be extended beyond the deadline, tied outcomes are O.K.
What are the voting regulations?
Standard 3 required votes any less than 3 results in a vote deduction from your contest.
What are the voting guidelines?
Long paragraphs etc are not required, any justification of your vote is sufficient, it can be simple, as long as it is not arbitrary or unexplained.
What will get me banished from the tournament?
Plagiarism, double accounts, editing your submission after your opponent has also submitted or voting has commenced, any unnecessary comments creating bias for your contest.
What are the deadlines for writing?
Weekly Magazines containing the Weekly Memo (general theme) will be released, along with the specific pages containing your writing task instructions (specific topics). Then you will have 3 days standard +1 day if required extension period to complete your writing. Voting can begin whenever the contests both have writing submissions, and will stay open for votes until the next Weekly Magazine. The scheduled process will not take more than 7 days.
What should I write?
Whatever you want, the aim of the writing challenge topics is to stimulate not restrict. There are no min or max line limits.
How are contest competitors chosen?
On sign up each competitor will be given a number. Using random.org 2 numbers are paired with each other. Match ups are always randomized rather than based on any system of high-ranking vs high-ranking etc.
What if there is an odd number of competitors for a round?
In the event of an odd number of competitors, the last competitor to sign in will have to compete against Frank’s alternate account. Or it will be a 1v1v1 contest with all standard rules applying,
What are the sign in regulations?
Signing in is open to all for all rounds, 2 required votes for sign in to be effective after week 1 sign ins.

07-19-2013, 12:06 AM	#1
zygote Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 502 Battle Record: 33-12 Accomplishments - OM HOF (2x) Champed - Art of Writing League (3x) Rep Power: 737825	Topical Challenge League sign in. The two future possible topical tournaments have been merged. Sign in here by expressing your interest with some comment. Find below the FAQ which will be included in every mag and will be expanded if any more questions are frequently asked. The tournament will be organized by Split8, MikeWrecka and myself. Round 1 magazine will be uploaded and the process will begin in 7/8 days if a sufficient amount of competitors enter. @dead man @zygote @Frank @Adonis @TopicalDood5 @Vinzr @IamBenT @Figurative @Storyteller @PancakeBrah @ill nik-A @Flo Real @pohfig @Zenland @Witty @Genocide @Mike Wrecka @Nigma @Objective @VERITAS @NYCSPITZ @oats @trap @ZeeDee @athiest @Atheist @Vulgar @Eviscerate @Cashius @Just Write @nO gOoD! @Mr. J @Ric Solar Flair @dagel @TYSON @fenix osiris @Innovator @patrown @Cereal_Killa @oXus @Coup @Ink @exoduzst @Exoduzt @Que @Lars @King Ra. @Xces @EtH @gamblini General Information and FAQ. How many weeks will the Tournament go for? There will be 8 weeks of standard competition, and a special 9nth week tiebreaker week in the event of tied rankings. How are rankings and record calculated? All wins are awarded 2 points. A loss is awarded 1 point. If you “No show” you are awarded 0 points. Tied matches at the end of the voting period are awarded 1.5 points each. Tied matches at the end of the voting period? Voting periods will not be extended beyond the deadline, tied outcomes are O.K. What are the voting regulations? Standard 3 required votes any less than 3 results in a vote deduction from your contest. What are the voting guidelines? Long paragraphs etc are not required, any justification of your vote is sufficient, it can be simple, as long as it is not arbitrary or unexplained. What will get me banished from the tournament? Plagiarism, double accounts, editing your submission after your opponent has also submitted or voting has commenced, any unnecessary comments creating bias for your contest. What are the deadlines for writing? Weekly Magazines containing the Weekly Memo (general theme) will be released, along with the specific pages containing your writing task instructions (specific topics). Then you will have 3 days standard +1 day if required extension period to complete your writing. Voting can begin whenever the contests both have writing submissions, and will stay open for votes until the next Weekly Magazine. The scheduled process will not take more than 7 days. What should I write? Whatever you want, the aim of the writing challenge topics is to stimulate not restrict. There are no min or max line limits. How are contest competitors chosen? On sign up each competitor will be given a number. Using random.org 2 numbers are paired with each other. Match ups are always randomized rather than based on any system of high-ranking vs high-ranking etc. What if there is an odd number of competitors for a round? In the event of an odd number of competitors, the last competitor to sign in will have to compete against Frank’s alternate account. Or it will be a 1v1v1 contest with all standard rules applying, What are the sign in regulations? Signing in is open to all for all rounds, 2 required votes for sign in to be effective after week 1 sign ins.