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by jtachicago
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Quizbowl
Topic: Fun Practice Formats
Replies: 3
Views: 1078

Re: Fun Practice Formats

quizbowlchamp1 wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:47 pm I didn't feel like there was any other good place to post this, so I'm posting it here.

My team has some difficulties practicing, so I was wondering if you guys know of any fun practice formats.
https://www.qbwiki.com/wiki/Fun_practice_formats
by jtachicago
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Middle School Quizbowl Announcements & Discussion
Topic: MSNCT Predictions Top 50
Replies: 11
Views: 5470

Re: MSNCT Predictions Top 50

quizzical1 wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 3:30 pm I am doing the MSNCT, and I want to know the best players. Who are they in your opinion?
1. It's mid-October. There's no reason for anyone, especially a middle schooler, to worry about who the "top players" are at this point in the season.

2. Look here.
by jtachicago
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: A New Protobowl
Replies: 6
Views: 3084

Re: A New Protobowl

To all quiz bowlers, I propose a new protobowl, called BuzzUp. This will have a interface with stats, rooms, leaderboards, and others. Also, moderation similar to protobowl that actually works and new questions. Other ideas are greatly accepted. This essentially already exists: https://www.qbreader...
by jtachicago
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: Notable Buzzers
Replies: 32
Views: 21039

Re: Notable Buzzers

I recently read an article on Reddit talking about these systems. Do any of you have these? Do they work well? https://www.theverge.com/23852814/jeopardy-signaling-device-delcom-practice-buzzer-button-of-the-month I believe Rohan Ganeshan, along with a few other players in the high school circuit, ...
by jtachicago
Tue May 30, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: National Tournaments
Topic: 2023 HSNCT discussion
Replies: 21
Views: 7428

Re: 2023 HSNCT discussion

Thank You for helping to run yet another successful iteration of this tournament!

May I please see the tossup on “Invisible Man” from Round 17, as well as the tossup on Lake Michigan from Round 25?
by jtachicago
Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: Single-Subject Events
Topic: Geography Circuit GeoBee
Replies: 3
Views: 4218

Re: Geography Circuit GeoBee

Congratulations to all of those who participated in this competition and helped make it possible! It was great seeing a diverse collection of people from seven different states. Special thanks goes to the following winners of this competition: Winner: Srinidhaya Vempati from New Jersey 2nd Place: As...
by jtachicago
Mon Nov 28, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: Single-Subject Events
Topic: Geography Circuit GeoBee
Replies: 3
Views: 4218

Re: Geography Circuit GeoBee

Is there a registration fee? No, there is no registration fee. The tournament is completely free to enter. Could you provide a brief description of game and tournament format for anyone who's not familiar with the no-longer operating NatGeo Geography Bee? The preliminary rounds will be given orally...
by jtachicago
Fri Nov 25, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: Single-Subject Events
Topic: Geography Circuit GeoBee
Replies: 3
Views: 4218

Geography Circuit GeoBee

Hello Everyone, We are excited to host the first Geography Circuit GeoBee! This single-subject event will be conducted over Zoom on Saturday December 10 at 10 AM PST and will last for around 2.5 hours. There will be two divisions, a middle school division intended for grades 6-8 and a high school di...