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by PadraigF
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Protobowl...
Replies: 13
Views: 7132

Re: Protobowl...

Alright so here is my take on this. There is almost no valid reason to be using Protobowl. According to the front page/pop up of their website, Protobowl "includes over 90,000 questions". According to Qbreader, they currently have 267 thousand questions (from 527 sets). Thus Qbreader has a...
by PadraigF
Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Databases and Quizbowl Software
Topic: Announcing Finsheets' Personal Quizbowl Category Stats Generator!
Replies: 3
Views: 3117

Announcing Finsheets' Personal Quizbowl Category Stats Generator!

Ever finished a tournament, and felt disappointed or frustrated that the host could not provide category stats (or catstats) for you or your team? Well, you're in luck, cause I have got you covered ! After working for over one week, I'm happy to introduce the Finsheets Personal Quizbowl Category Sta...
by PadraigF
Fri Aug 11, 2023 2:14 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: QB classification test?
Replies: 9
Views: 5617

Re: QB classification test?

I actually get what Elliot is doing. He's trying to create a system similar to a Myers-Briggs type indicator to make a general, coded picture of a Quizbowler that, in theory, would tell someone what they need to know about a player very quickly (say, while you're scouting your opponents at Nats). L...
by PadraigF
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Single-Subject Events
Topic: GEOELITE SUMMER TOURNAMENT 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 4602

Re: GEOELITE SUMMER TOURNAMENT 2022

Do you know when GeoElite will be starting back up both with tournaments and the daily quizzes!?

Thanks,
by PadraigF
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: So You Want To Write A Tournament
Replies: 10
Views: 7686

Re: So You Want To Write A Tournament

Thank you so much Eric! I found this guide very helpful and I’m sure many others did. Do you know if there is a specific guide somewhere on how to write better toss-ups specifically?

Thanks
by PadraigF
Sun May 07, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Middle School Quizbowl Announcements & Discussion
Topic: 2023 MSNCT Predictions
Replies: 22
Views: 7457

Re: 2023 MSNCT Predictions

1. Chenery If I had to bet a million dollars on the winner of the 2023 MSNCT, I would choose Chenery Middle School. The 2022 IPNCT second place finisher -- and a seventh grader, Andrew Gao, is probably arguably the best individual middle schooler this year . And if you think Andrew carries, your wro...
by PadraigF
Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Is science cardable?
Replies: 6
Views: 4603

Is science cardable?

As many of us may know, Science is one of the hardest subjects to study and card for.

What areas/specific common indicators are cardable in science?
by PadraigF
Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Few questions on how to study for quizbowl
Replies: 5
Views: 6504

VFA Cards

This seems odd but I didn't want to make a whole new post for this but I guess here is my question :)

When making cards on VFA, is it logical or acceptable to use paintings as clues/the front of your card?

Any tips for how to card VFA?
by PadraigF
Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: What to bring for an in-person tournament?
Replies: 3
Views: 3544

What to bring for an in-person tournament?

Hello, Being a Quizbowl player from Washington, where our circuit is unfortunately small, I have zero knowledge of how in-person tournaments are run and what peoples routines are. Those of you who have attended numerous in person tournaments, what are some items that you normally bring to your event...
by PadraigF
Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 31487

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

These podcasts are amazing! I can't thank you enough for putting all this hard work in and enriching the quizbowl experience even more. Everything you guys add in the podcasts are incredibly interesting!! I hope to see more in the future and the coming 2023 MSNCT.

Padraig
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