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Originally Posted by Theseusgoats
I knew my post would cause some controversy. I'm simply saying that, since there are so few teams in Indiana to begin with, for teams to be superseded by Michigan teams would actually affect their district points overall. Due to the margin of district points being so low, at least judging from last year, every point counts.
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Unless the Michigan teams somehow rank 1-8, then all pick each other, then proceed to have only their alliances in the semi's the impact will hopefully be minimal.
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Originally Posted by Theseusgoats
Not only that, teams may create specific strategies, specifically during elims that really only apply to the MI teams. This not only wastes time, but resources as well. .
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Do you not plan on having to deal with the 82 minimum Michigan teams if your team goes to champs? Because all things being equal about 1/5 of all the teams at North Champs will be from Michigan meaning most likely you will have a Michigan team in every match. Call me crazy but getting a taste before hand of what to expect at champs (like we did this year seeing both 118 and 16 at Rocket City and Newton) is crazy valuable down the line.
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Originally Posted by Theseusgoats
Obviously we want as many teams as possible to keep the event interesting, but it would be a shame if the level of play for IN teams just because we have so many MI teams going. Again, I respect all the teams coming.
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I think there is a word missing here, but my big pet peeve about all this, is before inter-district play sign up all the open slots became waitlisted, I am guessing the event runner would have prioritized Indiana teams if they signed up. So either not enough wanted a 3rd play or they couldn't afford it. If it is the former then unfortunately the only way to solve this is to grow the district so there is less waitlist spots. If it is the latter then the out of district teams will help raise funds within the district to hopefully eventually lead to the district offering financial aid to the teams.