Sunday, July 30, 2006
This 1 is for you Junior
i Got an email from a player who raised some points i totally agree with and here is an excerpt from that letter..... So what if a great wordox player doesn't like certain formats? That doesn't make him any less great and that's why ice cream comes in different flavors. . . not everyone likes the same thing. For Junior to say that a "true champion must be able to win at all formats" is like saying a great track star has to be able to win at sprints, hurdles, and distance races or he's not a true champion. Well said!! Wish i had thought of it first lol. Anyway that being said i will consider possibly playing in some of the "gimmick" tourneys just because my day isnt complete without a few headaches.
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*deep breath*
To this anonymous commenter, I first wish to thank you for your response; I appreciate a good-natured debate!
Now, into the good stuff:
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"true champion must be able to win at all formats"
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I did not intend for anyone to take it that I was saying you have to play every single game and format to be signified as a champion. I said it earlier, and I'll say it again: I am merely defending variety tourneys. I want people to give them a chance and not pass them by because they aren't the norm; they are every bit as challenging as a game of normal ox can be.
I cede the point that a great ox player can specialize in a certain thing. All I'm asking is that all players take a look at a tourney and decide whether or not they would like to play, and not childishly drop out once they've started because they hate the options, or refuse to play based on the notion that it is an anomaly in the land of Ox.
I ask that everyone respect the creativity and ingenuity I and many other TD's put into creating new formats for players to test out. (In addition, a little verbalization of this wouldn't hurt, either. If you know there's a TD in your league that spices things up with variety, let them know that while you may or may not enjoy their variety tourneys or whatnot, you still appreciate their efforts. A little encouragement can go a long way.)
To use the track analogy (and I am woefully ignorant in this area, so please excuse me if I misspeak regarding any terminology and whatnot), when an aspiring star first joins the team, does he not feel out all the events and find the one he enjoys the most and can do well in? Of course. Thusly, does he not respect and admire his teammates' ability in the other events (e.g. a sprinter is envious of the marathon runner)? Of course.
That's all I'm asking. Don't give up on a frill tourney because it runs against the norm. Don't dismiss it immediately; think over the format before you click the little red X.
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Lastly, I want to apologize for using your blog as a sort of "battleground", Perrin. I truly had not intended on it, and I apologize if it's caused you (or anyone else for that matter) any aggravation or affront on the premise that I may be intruding somehow.
All right, I'll shut up now, as I'm sure anyone who's still reading is thankful for. Thanks again for the comment, anonymous one, and I applaud your well-made points.
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