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by db0wman
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
Topic: SCT @ UIUC
Replies: 1
Views: 522

Re: SCT @ UIUC

Congratulations to Chicago A for winning D1 and Chicago D for winning D2. Stats are mostly up here https://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/8727/ except for the D2 final, which I should have up later today.
by db0wman
Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: How can quizbowl support writers?
Replies: 9
Views: 5448

Re: How can quizbowl support writers?

Pay us more The two main ways that money leaves the college qb community are 1) paying writers/editors/staffers and 2) transport & lodging for teams and staffers at national tournaments. The ways money enters the community are direct funding from universities and hosting high school tournaments...
by db0wman
Sat Feb 11, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: How can quizbowl support writers?
Replies: 9
Views: 5448

Re: How can quizbowl support writers?

1. Compared to a decade ago, discourse on the forums has vastly dissipated and migrated elsewhere, mainly Discord. While these servers are more informal, there are dozens of these chatrooms where information is hard to search from and is often intermixed with day-to-day discussion. The forums are n...
by db0wman
Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:10 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: WORKSHOP @ UIUC; Apr. 30, 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 893

WORKSHOP @ UIUC; Apr. 30, 2022

The University of Illinois will be hosting the Midwest mirror of WORKSHOP on April 30th 2022. The tournament will be directed by Justin Wytmar. Teams can email me, the registration liason, at dcbowma2@illinois.edu to register. The tournament will be held at David Kinley Hall. $120 base fee -$30 for ...
by db0wman
Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2022 SCT @ Illinois, 2/5/22
Replies: 2
Views: 1235

Re: 2022 SCT @ Illinois, 2/5/22

I've sent out an email containing the invoice and more tournament information to all teams currently registered through NAQT. If you did not receive this email, please let me know.
by db0wman
Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2022 SCT @ Illinois, 2/5/22
Replies: 2
Views: 1235

Re: 2022 SCT @ Illinois, 2/5/22

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by db0wman
Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2022 SCT @ Illinois, 2/5/22
Replies: 2
Views: 1235

2022 SCT @ Illinois, 2/5/22

Overview I am pleased to announce that the Academic Buzzer Team will be hosting the Midwest site of the 2022 NAQT Sectional Championship Tournament on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The tournament will take place at David Kinley Hall at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I, Dylan Bowman, ...
by db0wman
Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:41 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: HARI Illinois Mirror - Dec. 4th
Replies: 2
Views: 1940

Re: HARI Illinois Mirror - Dec. 4th

Just a reminder to teams that HARI is in less than two weeks, and still accepting registrations. Hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving!
by db0wman
Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site
Replies: 17
Views: 6686

Re: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site

Congratulations to BHSU for their victory in an advantaged final over "If the morrow plots are so good, why is there no tomorrow?". Ohio State placed third and Abu Lahab Fan Club placed fourth. The stats can be found here , though the ordering does not perfectly reflect final placement. Fo...
by db0wman
Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site
Replies: 17
Views: 6686

Re: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site

To everyone who doesn't have it--here's the schedule for today.
by db0wman
Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site
Replies: 17
Views: 6686

Re: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site

Was a decision made on the Sunday event? As of right now, we aren't planning on running any side events due to lack of interest. If this changes, we're flexible since I've already reserved the rooms in advance. I'll double-check with teams closer to the tournament date. I responded to you via email...
by db0wman
Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site
Replies: 17
Views: 6686

Re: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site

Megachile dupla wrote: Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:44 am Was a decision made on the Sunday event?
As of right now, we aren't planning on running any side events due to lack of interest. If this changes, we're flexible since I've already reserved the rooms in advance. I'll double-check with teams closer to the tournament date.
by db0wman
Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 Penn Bowl Specific Question Discussion
Replies: 41
Views: 4844

Re: 2021 Penn Bowl Specific Question Discussion

I remember being confused at the "Thor's children" bonus part and missing it, due to the indicator being (as I recall) "these people" (which I took to mean a large/general group). Would I be able to see that bonus? This question could also use an answerline directive on Thor's s...
by db0wman
Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:54 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 Penn Bowl Errata
Replies: 4
Views: 379

Re: 2021 Penn Bowl Errata

If I recall correctly, there was a tossup on the Andes in packet 2 followed by a bonus part with answerline Andes in packet 3.
by db0wman
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Coaches in Each State
Replies: 13
Views: 4770

Re: Best Coaches in Each State

Chris Butler, the former coach of Uni, was a great coach for my teammates and I. Unlike many other coaches, he wasn't involved in teaching us how to improve at quizbowl. Instead, he taught us how to be intellectually curious people and he guided us in being courteous and sportsmanlike towards our op...
by db0wman
Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 Penn Bowl Specific Question Discussion
Replies: 41
Views: 4844

Re: 2021 Penn Bowl Specific Question Discussion

Could I see the bonus on markdown/documentation/Python? I thought it was very easy but would like to see it before I make any other critiques, since my team wasn't the one that received it. This language uses a triple backtick to create a code block. For 10 points each: [10h] Name this lightweight ...
by db0wman
Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 Penn Bowl Specific Question Discussion
Replies: 41
Views: 4844

Re: 2021 Penn Bowl Specific Question Discussion

Could I see the bonus on markdown/documentation/Python? I thought it was very easy but would like to see it before I make any other critiques, since my team wasn't the one that received it.
by db0wman
Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ARCADIA at Northwestern (11/20/21)
Replies: 7
Views: 3061

Re: ARCADIA at Northwestern (11/20/21)

Is there a field listed somewhere? Thanks.
by db0wman
Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: HARI Illinois Mirror - Dec. 4th
Replies: 2
Views: 1940

Re: HARI Illinois Mirror - Dec. 4th

Field (12/16)
Chicago (x2)
Illinois (x2)
Indiana (x2)
Michigan (x2)
Purdue (x3)
WashU (x1)
by db0wman
Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: HARI Illinois Mirror - Dec. 4th
Replies: 2
Views: 1940

HARI Illinois Mirror - Dec. 4th

The Academic Buzzer Team at the University of Illinois is happy to announce the Midwest mirror of HARI (Hari's Academic Regional Invitational) on Saturday, December 4th, 2021. The questions are approximately two dots out of four (medium-difficulty) on Ophir's difficulty scale. The tournament will ta...
by db0wman
Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 ACF Fall - Specific Question Discussion
Replies: 8
Views: 3935

Re: 2021 ACF Fall - Specific Question Discussion

There were two bonus easy parts with the answerline "banana" in packets A and C (which went poorly at my site since we skipped packet B). One of the parts played comically easily by giving "peelable yellow fruit" while the other proved difficult for several rooms, only giving &qu...
by db0wman
Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 ACF Fall at UIUC (10/16/2021)
Replies: 1
Views: 1424

Re: 2021 ACF Fall at UIUC (10/16/2021)

Congrats to Purdue A for their victory over WUSTL A in a close finals match (also the UG finals). Truman State placed first in Division II. Thanks to everyone for coming out, especially the staffers!
by db0wman
Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Why Doesn't Quizbowl Use Citations?
Replies: 11
Views: 4429

Re: Why Doesn't Quizbowl Use Citations?

I remain skeptical that there are people out there that are motivated enough to want to understand where a clue came from but can't figure this out from Googling. I'm not opposed to a set including citations if it doesn't affect any other aspect of polishing the set, making it easy to parse answer ...
by db0wman
Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Why Doesn't Quizbowl Use Citations?
Replies: 11
Views: 4429

Re: Why Doesn't Quizbowl Use Citations?

I'm going to bump this thread because I think it's an important conversation that didn't get the attention it deserved when initially posted. 3. Citations make it easier for players to research the question topics. Not only do citations make it easier for players to research the topic, but it gives ...
by db0wman
Sun Oct 03, 2021 12:05 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site
Replies: 17
Views: 6686

Re: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site

The main post of this thread has been updated to indicate that we will be using bouncebacks at this tournament, though we will not be requiring other mirrors of Illinois Open to use them.
by db0wman
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Why does ACF have children do its work?
Replies: 6
Views: 3919

Re: Why does ACF have children do its work?

I'm inclined to agree with Naveed here. At the very least, high school ACF editors should not be offered provisional membership, or at least not until they graduate high school.
by db0wman
Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site
Replies: 17
Views: 6686

Re: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site

Field (10/12)
Alston et al.
BHSU
Chicago
If the Morrow plots are so good why is there no tomorrow?
Ill, annoyed, hopin’ (for a tossup)
Minarik et al.
MN Champaign
MN Urbana
Ohio State
Timmy, Johnny, and Spike
by db0wman
Wed Sep 22, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Illinois Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: 2021-22 Illinois Discussion
Replies: 12
Views: 9906

Re: 2021-22 Illinois Discussion

Earlybird may or may not happen this year. If we're able to secure the date soon, it will be on October 30. The issue is that we weren't able to register the date until late in the summer and the university also has new requirements regarding events featuring minors. I'll confirm the status of Earl...
by db0wman
Wed Sep 22, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 11/13 - Illinois Open main site
Replies: 17
Views: 6686

11/13 - Illinois Open main site

I am pleased to announce that the main site of Illinois Open will be occurring on November 13, 2021 at the University of Illinois. More details about the set can be found here . The tournament will be held at David Kinley Hall (1407 W. Gregory Dr. Urbana, IL 61801) and will start at 9AM. The tournam...
by db0wman
Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:18 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 ACF Fall at UIUC (10/16/2021)
Replies: 1
Views: 1424

2021 ACF Fall at UIUC (10/16/2021)

I am excited to announce that the Midwest site of 2021 ACF Fall will be held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The tournament will take place at David Kinley Hall (1407 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801). The opening meeting will begin at 8:40 AM CT and ga...
by db0wman
Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Another spring novice?
Replies: 5
Views: 2945

Another spring novice?

Are there any plans for a spring novice for this season? Last year's seemed to be very successful.
by db0wman
Tue Sep 07, 2021 2:09 am
Forum: Illinois Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: 2021-22 Illinois Discussion
Replies: 12
Views: 9906

Re: 2021-22 Illinois Discussion

Earlybird may or may not happen this year. If we're able to secure the date soon, it will be on October 30. The issue is that we weren't able to register the date until late in the summer and the university also has new requirements regarding events featuring minors. I'll confirm the status of Early...
by db0wman
Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:44 am
Forum: New Collegiate Teams
Topic: Starting a team at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa
Replies: 10
Views: 6081

Re: Starting a team at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa

Hi Luke, welcome to the midwest circuit! The University of Illinois is about a 4 hour drive from Mount Vernon, and we host a lot of tournaments for the region. Since the wider quizbowl community is cautiously transitioning back into in-person quizbowl, there have been very few tournament announcemen...
by db0wman
Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite 2 (April-May 2021)
Replies: 5
Views: 3125

Re: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite 2 (April-May 2021)

13 months after production on the set commenced, I can finally say that both halves of the Southeast-Midwest Housewrite are clear for discussion . Special thanks to the moderators, scorekeepers, and playtesters, without whom none of this could have happened. Congratulations to Scalene Triangle for t...
by db0wman
Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2021 PACE NSC Discussion
Replies: 13
Views: 6453

Re: 2021 PACE NSC Discussion

You also run into the problem of people answer blitzing as the moderator scans the answer line (i.e. incorrect answer -> moderator pause -> correct answer). I know some moderators instruct the players to remain silent while they read a complex answerline. Telling all moderators to do this would hel...
by db0wman
Sat May 22, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite 2 (April-May 2021)
Replies: 5
Views: 3125

Re: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite 2 (April-May 2021)

Just a reminder that while collegiate mirrors of both SMH1 and SMH2 have concluded, the set is NOT clear, since it is being used at the AQBL's ONCT. We anticipate posting it soon after the ONCT concludes.
by db0wman
Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite 2 (April-May 2021)
Replies: 5
Views: 3125

Re: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite 2 (April-May 2021)

Mike Bentley wrote: Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:13 pm Is that open mirror still happening on 5/1?
It's looking like the mirror will be delayed to a later date. A post will be up shortly.

EDIT: Post is up here.
by db0wman
Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

Re: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror

The field has expanded to 14, which will be the final cap barring any unforeseen circumstances. Teams should expect an email containing tournament information within 24 hours of this post.
by db0wman
Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:17 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

Re: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror

I've lowered the field cap to 12. It will increase according to staffer availability. Staffers can register here; pay for the day is $40!
by db0wman
Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 NAQT ICT: online, April 10
Replies: 29
Views: 13507

Re: 2021 NAQT ICT: online, April 10

NAQT’s Integrity Policy is intended to ensure that its national championships occur without cheating and—almost as importantly—without the suspicion of cheating. The policy has two parts. First, all active players need to have their faces and both hands visible on camera at essentially all times. S...
by db0wman
Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

Re: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror

A few questions/observations here: Why is this a combined Southeast/Mid-Atlantic mirror when the first mirror of this set got a full field just in the Southeast (not sure about the size of the Mid-Atlantic field)? While I doubt there’s much overlap between players that want to play this and the COO...
by db0wman
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:53 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 WORKSHOP: Specific Question Discussion
Replies: 43
Views: 4991

Re: 2021 WORKSHOP: Specific Question Discussion

The tossup on masks is marked as Geo/CE/Other despite it being primarily composed of art clues. In the tossup on the halo effect, the bottom 60% of the question seems to all be restating the same clue with different coats of paint. In the tossup on motion in philosophy, the clause "most famous&...
by db0wman
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:43 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 WORKSHOP: Thanks and General Discussion
Replies: 18
Views: 1954

Re: 2021 WORKSHOP: Thanks and General Discussion

I thought this set was quite well-done. I had a lot of fun playing. The art content was enjoyable, especially the world art, although it tended hard at points. The two jazz tossups that I heard both seemed very difficult ("Art" as a first name and Esperanza Spalding). I'd be interested in ...
by db0wman
Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:16 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

Re: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror

Current Field
Carnegie Mellon
Duke (x2)
Florida
Georgia Tech
Gettysburg
Kentucky
Penn (x2)
Rutgers (x2)
UNC (x2)
Vanderbilt

(14/14, final)
by db0wman
Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

17 April 2021 - SMH2 Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Combined Mirror

Overview This is an announcement for the Mid-Atlantic & Southeast collegiate site of SMH2, which will take place on April 17th, 2021. This tournament will cost $70 per team, with discounts outlined below. I, Dylan Bowman, will be directing this tournament through Discord. I can be contacted at ...
by db0wman
Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite 2 (April-May 2021)
Replies: 5
Views: 3125

Southeast-Midwest Housewrite 2 (April-May 2021)

This is a global announcement for collegiate mirrors run on the second Southeast-Midwest Housewrite set (henceforth “SMH2”). We plan to run these in April and early May after ICT. Please fill out this form or send to your club leadership to help us decide on when to host our tournaments. Information...
by db0wman
Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:38 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 3/20/21: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite OPEN
Replies: 4
Views: 2912

Re: 3/20/21: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite OPEN

Congratulations to Chang et al. for first place at this tournament, defeating Sims et al. in a one game final. Full stats can be found here . Category stats can be found here . A reminder that despite the first 10 packets of this set having concluded their collegiate mirrors, the set is not clear.
by db0wman
Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:35 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2021 WORKSHOP Midwest @ UMN - 3/27/2021
Replies: 14
Views: 4518

Re: 2021 WORKSHOP Midwest @ UMN - 3/27/2021

Justin's idea to combine the fields seems like the best move for both my team and the three teams currently in the Lower Midwest field. 16 is also a nice number with which to run an 8, 9, or 10 round tournament. If for some reason this isn't feasible, Illinois B can register for the Lower Midwest mi...
by db0wman
Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 3/20/21: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite OPEN
Replies: 4
Views: 2912

Re: 3/20/21: Southeast-Midwest Housewrite OPEN

The information email has been sent out to all registered teams and staffers. We're currently at 9 teams, so I'm going to keep the field open until Thursday, March 18 in case any teams would like to register to fill out the field.