(Jan. 09, 2011 12:24 AM)Pockyx3 Wrote: I've seen multiple instances when "attendees" didn't show.
And, when everyone registers at a tournament, everyone is given a number, then everybody is divided into blocks with one block "leader" in each.
The block leader is in charge of the beybattles in his/her block, and he/she records the results by using the person's number (Example: #3 and #5 is called to the stadium by the block leader, #1 wins and is recorded.)
At the end after all the battles are done in the block he/she reports it to the tournament host. Depending on attendance, a certain number goes on to Semi finals, and process is repeated. This is how we do things in Toronto.
Basically a number is used for organization and it would be a lot more hectic without it.
Oh, in NY we just do names, which would essentially be the same thing.
I'll give you an example of what I mean. Here's a (fictitious) list of confirmed attendees for a (fictitious) tournament:
Bluezee
Deikailo
Redcom001
Shining Blaze
Cye Kinomiya
jonnb
lilhobohunter
metal wolf
So then let's say we do a block tournament, making the list like this:
Deikailo vs. shining blaze
redcom001 vs. bluezee
cye kinomiya vs. jonnb
lilhobohunter vs. metal wolf
EMPTY vs. EMPTY
That block format would be determined one or two days before the tournament. You'd keep blank spots for the maybes or anyone who will show up unannounced. Then, we're going to say that I (Deikailo) didn't show. I'd lose my match via forfeit along with my beypoints. Shining Blaze would advance.
This would encourage more commitment. To any tournament organizer, it's a terrible feeling knowing people don't show up to your tournament. I'd also suggest keeping the entire list private, only to be shared between committee and organizer to cut back on anyone who would be scared (God forbid) of facing a strong challenge who they believe will overpower them to the point where there'd be no point in trying.