Let me try one more time to sell this idea: This was conceived as a social event, not a serious competition. (Nothing wrong with changing that focus if it's what the participants want, but it's my preference.) I would not like for anyone to be prevented from playing either because he (or she!) couldn't get there Fri nite, or because of not knowing for sure enough ahead of time to commit, and not making a 32 limit.
Lots of byes would b nice to avoid, but they would give us more time to spectate and bullshit.
I'm coming if you guys decide that we have to wear leopard leotards and take a shot of Tequila between innings (but that would give Hendy a big advantage... plus, he may be the only one who has leopard leotards that still fit.
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If we do round 1 Friday night and have more than 32 players, we can manage a few people not getting there until Sat AM and let whoever draws them wait until Sat for their first match.
I'd rather have problems to sort out after we get there than to prevent people from coming. If Frank is OK with 15 tables for all the daylight hours on Sat, we can make it work with more players. Just my $.02