thegroover wrote:denominator wrote:Wait... there are no longer banned maps? These maps were banned for a reason. I would like to withdraw from this tournament given this significant change to the rules.
Yes me too. I'm out for the same reason which is a shame.
Some maps are very complex and give a massive advantage to the better players who know them well. They also take a lot longer to play. Which was why the average move chart was introduced, again a fair and good idea.
But then I suppose the better players need an advantage don't they...........
Interesting that the change was made without consultation or any discussion what-so-ever. Under new management it seems.
This tournament is a memorial for a player who played everything and never shied away. It's not about a massive advantage, it's about honoring his memory. Thanks for considering joining

The original TO was making it about something else, and we are glad its being shifted to be focussed on our friend who passed on and played everything, and never turned down a game due to map, settings, or type!