--- In c4countdown@yahoogroups.com, "Conor Travers"
<kooperparakarry@y...> wrote:
From when it has been talked about on MSN, most people would probably
prefer a group-stage, probably with 3 people to stop it dragging on,
and then a knockout stage. THe number of entrants would almost
certainly depend on what format.

-16 would lend to a group stage, 4 per group, then a knockout.
-24 would lend to a group stage, 3 per group, then a knockout
-36 would lend to 2 group stages, 3 per group each time, then
a
knockout, (36, then 24, then 16,8,4 etc.)

However if other people would like a different format, then feel free
to comment as it would probably be best if we went with the most
popular format.

I think if we gather an estimated number of entrants now, then we
could plan ahead. If you are interested in playing email me at my
Yahoo
address with your MSN address. If you are interested in playing, but
do
not have MSN then you can download it at http://www.msn.co.uk and
then
click on messenger. Make sure your computer is at or more than the
requirements.

Conor

--- In c4countdown@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Howe" <p_s_howe@y...> wrote:
> --- In c4countdown@yahoogroups.com, "mistersooreams"
<mrsooreams@h...>
> wrote:
> > Conor was suggesting just that a few days ago. I'd be happy to
help
> > organise it.
>
> Top stuff. Format wise, I'd be happy with COLT's groups then
knockout
> stages but it would be good to hear other ideas. Maybe some people
> prefer a format where everyone gets to play the same number of
games,
> a la COLIN, especially if someone could figure out a way to reduce
the
> total number of games to be played and ensure noone plays each other
> twice. Maybe a completely different format would be better. Maybe
> noone really cares? Be sure to reply if you've got a good idea.
>
> Cheers,
> Paul
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