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Subject: Have a couple questions for a tournament my friend is going to run
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Alright, this is the deal. My friend runs a small anual Tournament called Gamers for a Cure. Basically all money raised (yes, all) goes to purchasing toys for a children's hospital. Last year it was card games and table top games like Warhammer 40k, but this year he wants to include a Halo 2 tournament this year. Now I've run lan parties with friends, but nothing like this, so I was hoping for some feeback and what you've guys done before.

First of all, what prizes would you be interested in or get you motivated to play and win. This can't be a monetary prize because all proceeds go for the gifts for the hospital. We were thinking RvB DVDs and maybe pooling money for a Nightmare Armor helmet which I personally wouldn't mind winning. What do you guys suggest?

Secondly, we can't have team games because we can't have like four prizes for each team player and such, so it's only going to be games like free for all. Do you suggest 8 player matches or 16 player matches? Personally I think 8 is good because it wouldn't be as hectic and perhaps more skill might be required than 16 players all at once, but what do you guys think?

I really don't know how many people to expect, but I don't think you guys can help me with that unless you know the area, which you most likely wouldn't. I don't mean any offense at this, but I'm sure not many people would know of the area at all. We are trying to make online presign ups to get a rough idea to prepare, but that isn't up yet. This won't be until May, but we are trying to plan for it now.

So, do any of you have any answers or general suggestions about this? This is our first time with a Halo 2 tourney and we'd like to do it right. Any feedback is welcome ^.^

  • 11.19.2004 7:40 AM PDT
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Is this the wrong place to ask this? If so, where should I ask?

  • 11.20.2004 3:37 AM PDT
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Thanks a lot for the feedback, I appriciate it ^.^

I really want to make this a really good tournament and want a good turnout, I mean it is for a good cause and all. I just don't want people to come only to be dissappointed. I want them to remember it, ya know? Plus this is going to be an annual thing, and want them to come back the following year.

Does anyone else have anything else to suggest?

  • 11.21.2004 8:13 PM PDT
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ok...
prizes: red vs blue dvds is great and mayb add a free subscription but mayb for like 3rd place
1st could be a bluetooth wireless controller and communicator
2nd could be a subscription card to xbox live

games: 2 xboxes per game for ffa...16 players would be too much

and good luck running the party...hope it turns out fun

  • 11.21.2004 9:39 PM PDT
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I think that you could give away upgrades for the xBox (headsets, XBL memberships, that sorta thing) or other fan based stuff, hell, ask the bungie guys if they might sponsor that part of the tourney.

Second question: You should have it set up for both 8 and 16 and use whitchever turnout suggests...if you have alot ofguys then go 16 if not stick with the 8.

Good luck with the charity thing

  • 11.22.2004 12:53 AM PDT