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- Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
- Topic: 2023 Festivus (12/23/23)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8695
Re: 2023 Festivus (12/23/23)
Could not be more excited for the possibility of a Magin X-Files packet!
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:25 pm
- Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
- Topic: SuMO VIII at Pellissippi State, Knoxville (7/8/2023)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4992
Re: SuMO VIII at Pellissippi State, Knoxville (7/8/2023)
This was an absolute blast!!
It takes a significant amount of preparation, effort, and mental energy to direct a tournament - *Huge* thanks to Chuck for making this a great weekend, and to all the staffers for volunteering their time.
It takes a significant amount of preparation, effort, and mental energy to direct a tournament - *Huge* thanks to Chuck for making this a great weekend, and to all the staffers for volunteering their time.
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: Trash
- Topic: SuMO Trash at Pellissippi State, Knoxville (07/09/2023)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3998
Re: SuMO Trash at Pellissippi State, Knoxville (07/09/2023)
Some of us might be But seriously looking forward to everything regardless of format!TusculumPearson wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 11:33 am We’ve gotten enough registrants to put us over 10 full teams, but nobody is enthusiastic about the prospect of a full 11-team round robin.
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 5:05 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Announcement: Dede Allen Audio Film Tournament (Online, Asynchronous Audio Tournament)--October 18 to October 29
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8844
Re: Announcement: Dede Allen Audio Film Tournament (Online, Asynchronous Audio Tournament)--October 18 to October 29
Hi, friendswomen, fire and dangerous things wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:43 pm Seeking a teammate who knows non-artsy movies and who knows the names of actors.
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: 10 July 2021 - SuMO VI: The Rise of Franklin (in person, Greeneville TN)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5345
Re: 10 July 2021 - SuMO VI: The Rise of Franklin (in person, Greeneville TN)
Hopefully 5 seconds to answer after you've buzzed, but not bounceback bonuses. I'm sure everyone wants to get some sleepGallatinGOAT2020 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:57 am Will this tournament be run on a NAQT ruleset, or PACE, as the creators of STASH recommend?
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:26 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Computer monitor at ICT?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 249
Computer monitor at ICT?
(I *think* this type of post is allowed but please remove if it isn't) I find myself with an extra (brand new) monitor I'm looking to get rid of - https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Monitor-Refresh-Compatible-Display/dp/B075KFPJ5C I have the same one, so I can attest to its quality. I figured ICT might hav...
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Great Sci-Fi
- Replies: 0
- Views: 201
Great Sci-Fi
I just finished Cixin Liu's Three Body Problem trilogy and it was some of the best sci-fi I've ever read (you should check it out if you haven't!)
Does anyone have any recommendations for books of a similar nature?
Does anyone have any recommendations for books of a similar nature?
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ICT Side Events
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6332
Re: ICT Side Events
Should we finally consider using the five rounds of 20-tossup packets of film questions by former Valencia player Sean Platzer? I reckon that would only take 90 minutes or so if run as a shootout, a little longer with duo teams or something. Whatever! It's done and ready if people think that would ...
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:44 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: The Birth of a Nation: Slapdash Michigan Shootout Day (July 6)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11296
Re: The Birth of a Nation: Slapdash Michigan Shootout Day (July 6)
So where are we meeting for this?
*Ah, I've read the updated first post. See everyone tomorrow!!
*Ah, I've read the updated first post. See everyone tomorrow!!
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:59 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: The Birth of a Nation: Slapdash Michigan Shootout Day (July 6)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11296
Re: Interest in Slapdash Michigan Shootout Day (July 6 or 13)
Does anyone have a buzzer set they can bring? I have on old Judge with somewhere between 4-6 functioning pedals.
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 3:27 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: The Birth of a Nation: Slapdash Michigan Shootout Day (July 6)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11296
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:54 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: The Birth of a Nation: Slapdash Michigan Shootout Day (July 6)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11296
Re: Interest in Slapdash Michigan Shootout Day
I'm absolutely interested in this! Either weekend works for me.
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:07 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: CANCELLED: Trash Side Events Weekend at Purdue -- July 6/7, 2019
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17523
Re: Trash Side Events Weekend at Purdue -- July 6/7, 2019
I would love to play that and crush Connor Teevens into dust. Who got the Star Trek and Star Wars TUs at SOUNDTACK again? :wink: But seriously, everyone I've talked to about Star Bowl http://hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=22217 has raved about it and only 15(?) people have it heard ...
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:14 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: CANCELLED: Trash Side Events Weekend at Purdue -- July 6/7, 2019
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17523
Re: Trash Side Events Weekend at Purdue -- July 6/7, 2019
Is anyone interested in mirroring STARBOWL for this tournament? That would greatly increase my chances of attending.
- Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:41 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: STAR BOWL (2019 Spring and Summer Side-Event)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16296
Re: STAR BOWL (2019 Spring and Summer Side-Event)
Set phasers to fun!!! I'm beyond excited for this.Victor Prieto wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:37 pm
1 Star Trek: TOS + films 1-8 + 2009 reboot series
1 Star Trek: TNG + films 8-11
1 Star Trek: VOY + Star Trek: ENT + Star Trek: DIS
1 Star Trek: DS9
1 Star Trek common link
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:50 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: SOUNDTRACK playtesting at ICT
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7284
Re: SOUNDTRACK playtesting at ICT
Definitely one of the most enjoyable quiz bowl experiences for me. Bravo to the writers!
- Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:26 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MSU NASAT/Cambridge Open Mirror (7/15-16)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7659
Re: MSU NASAT/Cambridge Open Mirror (7/15-16)
Is there official pricing information for the NASAT portion yet?
- Mon May 08, 2017 2:43 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Northmont Pre-Nationals Tournament
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6757
Re: Northmont Pre-Nationals Tournament
Ben, you forgot about IMSA. More out-of-state and in-state teams should come! IMSA can't come because silly Pranav staffed ICT That never stopped Indiana teams from playing the same set in the past Citation? I could see it happening, but that's pretty outrageous nevertheless. In 2010–2011 Andrew Va...
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:46 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: "YO, Pass the AUX Cord, You'd Better Not Read" TRASH Set
- Replies: 80
- Views: 39328
Re: "YO, Pass the AUX Cord, You'd Better Not Read" TRASH Set
Vissi d'arte wrote:I would be interested in playing this at SSNCT.
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:10 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: CO Trash Skype mirror: Sunday, October 16
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8820
Re: CO Trash Skype mirror: Sunday, October 16
What time is the tournament expected to start?
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:04 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Bride of the Guerrilla Tournament (Film 2016)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12670
Re: Bride of the Guerrilla Tournament (Film 2016)
Has this set been posted?
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:02 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACRONYM IX @ HSNCT - May 29, 2016
- Replies: 45
- Views: 26292
Re: ACRONYM IX @ HSNCT - May 29, 2016
Will this set be released publicly?
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:54 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: EFT Skype Tournament - 9/17/16
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15584
Re: EFT Skype Tournament - 9/17/16
Any change at a slightly earlier start time? I want to try to get through as many rounds as possible before I have to work at six.Periplus of the Erythraean Sea wrote:Since I've been asked by some people, we will probably start this tournament at 11AM Eastern/8AM Pacific time.
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:30 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Chicago Open Trash 2016 (July 24, 2016)
- Replies: 131
- Views: 72943
Re: Chicago Open Trash 2016 (July 24, 2016)
Is there any interest in running a Skype tournament on this set?
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:16 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: 2015 CO Visual Arts
- Replies: 131
- Views: 73493
Re: 2015 CO Visual Arts
Been looking forward to this all year. Seeking teammate.
- Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:14 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2015 March Madness Invitational @ MSU - April 4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5662
Re: 2015 March Madness Invitational @ MSU - April 4
Due to issues securing rooms, we've had to push the tournament back to April 4th.
- Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:11 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12746
Re: MUT mirror at uWaterloo (March 22nd)
MSU will be bringing 3 teams with one buzzer system. Who should I email to officially register?
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:44 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2015 March Madness Invitational @ MSU - April 4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5662
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:44 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2015 March Madness Invitational @ MSU - April 4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5662
2015 March Madness Invitational @ MSU - April 4
Greetings, I'm pleased to announce that Michigan State's annual March Madness Invitational Tournament will be held on March 28. We will be using NAQT's IS-144. Questions will follow standard NAQT rules, without timed halves. Full rules can be found at http://www.naqt.com/rules.html We will be seedin...
- Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:27 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Texas QB Camp Tournament mirror @ Michigan (August 10)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9306
Re: Texas QB Camp Tournament mirror @ Michigan (August 10)
grapesmoker wrote:this is quizbowl, ergo i will play quizbowl
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:31 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: VCU Open mirror at Michigan (August 9)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 17638
Re: VCU Open mirror at Michigan (August 9)
Ukonvasara wrote:I'd like to play this and I'd definitely stick around for Sunday events.
- Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:24 am
- Forum: Trash
- Topic: Clearinghouse for Random Packet Announcements
- Replies: 577
- Views: 457214
Re: Clearinghouse for Random Packet Announcements
I wrote a music packet (mostly rock) that I can read after this if people want.women, fire and dangerous things wrote:I wrote another film packet (with a mystery theme), which I will read tomorrow at 11:00 Eastern, if there are no objections.
- Sun Mar 16, 2014 4:24 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MUT at Ohio State (3/22/2014)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5572
Re: MUT at Ohio State (3/22/2014)
MSU is fielding a team for this. Other schools should too!
- Sat Mar 15, 2014 1:26 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: March Madness Tournament @ MSU - March 15
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4331
- Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:47 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Ottawa Hybrid Tournament-March 8, 2014
- Replies: 38
- Views: 19415
Re: Ottawa Hybrid Tournament-March 8, 2014
Thanks to Jordan and co for producing the set and hosting; everyone from MSU had a blast playing and hanging around Ottawa. It was definitely worth the drive!
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:26 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Leonard Maltin Game Test Run
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6327
Re: Leonard Maltin Game Test Run
I've been compiling a spreadsheet of LM game categories in preparation for my team's eight-hour drive for Ottawa Hybrid this March. I'd be happy to moderate some on the IRC sometime if anyone's interested.
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:39 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: March Madness Tournament @ MSU - March 15
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4331
Re: March Madness Tournament @ MSU - March 15
Final Field
Brighton (3)
St. Catherine of Siena Academy
Utica Academy (2)
Bay City Western (2)
Olmsted Falls
Lansing Homeschoolers
Grosse Pointe North
Redford Thurston (2)
Cabrini
North Farmington (2)
Detroit Catholic Central (4)
Ionia
Okemos
White Cloud
St. Joseph
Brighton (3)
St. Catherine of Siena Academy
Utica Academy (2)
Bay City Western (2)
Olmsted Falls
Lansing Homeschoolers
Grosse Pointe North
Redford Thurston (2)
Cabrini
North Farmington (2)
Detroit Catholic Central (4)
Ionia
Okemos
White Cloud
St. Joseph
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:12 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: March Madness Tournament @ MSU - March 15
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4331
March Madness Tournament @ MSU - March 15
Greetings, I'm glad to announce Michigan State's annual March Madness Invitational Tournament. We will be using NAQT's IS-134. Questions will follow standard NAQT rules, without timed halves. Full rules can be found at http://www.naqt.com/rules.html We will be seeding teams; all teams should expect ...
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:40 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Eyes That Do Not See V - 11/23/13
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6698
Re: Eyes That Do Not See V - 11/23/13
Will this be happening?Mike Bentley wrote:I'll probably schedule this for sometime on Thanksgiving weekend.Yeah, that's a thing wrote:Mike Bentley wrote:I could potentially do an online mirror of this where I share my screen if there's interest.
This is a good idea!
- Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:32 pm
- Forum: Trash
- Topic: Clearinghouse for Random Packet Announcements
- Replies: 577
- Views: 457214
Re: Clearinghouse for Random Packet Announcements
I'm writing a packet of 20 power-marked tossups (mostly TV and movies) for my family this Thanksgiving. I can read it this weekend.
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:41 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Eyes That Do Not See V - 11/23/13
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6698
Re: Eyes That Do Not See V - 11/23/13
Mike Bentley wrote:I could potentially do an online mirror of this where I share my screen if there's interest.
This is a good idea!
- Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:05 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Ottawa Hybrid Tournament-March 8, 2014
- Replies: 38
- Views: 19415
Re: Ottawa Hybrid Tournament-March 8, 2014
MSU will most likely send a team to this.
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:01 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Announcement: TAMIL - Visual Trash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4403
Re: Announcement: TAMIL - Visual Trash
With this last mirror and the Virginia (?) mirror not happening, I should be posting this set to the wastebin soon.
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:29 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: UTC's Open Mirror of NAQT HS NCT 8/3/2013
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2815
Re: UTC's Open Mirror of NAQT HS NCT 8/3/2013
We are open to hosting a trash tournament on Sun., Aug. 4, but that’s contingent on having any questions. If you are interested and willing to write a round, or if you know of a trash set being produced this summer that we could mirror, please let me know. TAMIL is still available for mirrors. http...
- Sat Jun 01, 2013 11:35 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Missouri Open mirror @ Waterloo (07/13/13)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 12751
Re: Missouri Open mirror @ Waterloo (07/13/13)
Is there interest in playing a second side event (like the tossups from TAMIL)? If there is interest, will we still have access to the rooms late into Saturday night or on Sunday morning? TAMIL is all tossups, and is still open for mirrors of five dollars per player. Depending on how you format it ...
- Tue May 28, 2013 6:08 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Missouri Open at Virginia Tech : 7/6/13
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9160
Re: Missouri Open at Virginia Tech : 7/6/13
Shameless self-promotion: TAMIL has gotten excellent reviews at its three mirrors so far!fett0001 wrote:Would people be interested in some side events? Possibly CAHOOTS, TAMIL, or both?
- Tue May 14, 2013 10:08 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Announcement: TAMIL - Visual Trash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4403
Re: Announcement: TAMIL - Visual Trash
Although I've had to cut it down to nine rounds, TAMIL is now finished and ready to play!
- Wed May 01, 2013 4:11 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Announcement: TAMIL - Visual Trash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4403
Re: Announcement: TAMIL - Visual Trash
The tournament is now 75% complete, and will be played at the May 18th mirror of CAHOOTS. I'm quite happy with how this set has turned out; I think it would be a good attachment to CO or VCU Open if time permits. I suppose if people want to get together at the HSNCT to play it they could, provided t...
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:47 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: 2013 ICT DI specific question discussion
- Replies: 73
- Views: 27948
Re: DI specific question discussion
Yeah, I figured the clue was about "Don't Get Lost In Heaven," which contains the lyric "And fire coming out of a monkey's head" explicitly, rather than any of the many places mentioned in the previous song on that Gorillaz album, whose title is "Fire Coming Out of A Monkey...
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:10 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: 2013 ICT DI specific question discussion
- Replies: 73
- Views: 27948
Re: DI specific question discussion
Can someone please post the tossups on Death of Socrates and Heaven?