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Title: Fridays 3 - On Trial....
Post by: diane on July 30, 2006, 11:01:03 PM
Since the current time seems to be difficult for a lot of regular tourney players to attend - we have decided to trial some other times and see what works best.  For August and September, Fridays3 will change times and run at 16.00 UTC.  If this works out - it may become a regular slot - or we may look at other times.  Come and participate and lend your support if you would like to see this tourney run at a time when more players can take part. See ya at 1600 UTC next Friday  :D  :D

Now all that remains is for me to remember  :D  :D  :D  
Title: Fridays 3 - On Trial....
Post by: adrian on August 01, 2006, 08:05:48 PM
After two years I have a chance to play Fridays 3!

Tx Diane!  
Title: Fridays 3 - On Trial....
Post by: diane on August 06, 2006, 09:02:43 PM
So adrian - where were you....  :(

The time seemed to attract more players - we shall see how this goes over the rest of the trial period - and keep posting opinions please - we are interested to try other practical times.
Title: Re: Fridays 3 - On Trial....
Post by: diane on October 06, 2006, 06:28:27 AM
OK - this seems to be a more popular time all round, and is certainly easier to TD. As a result, fridays3 will be held at 16:00 UTC regularly (well up until the next daylight savings time - when it will move, so you dont have to  ;))

We will also be following the bago example - and adding the 1 pt for taking part feature.  It is hoped this might help reduce play off situations, and also mean no one goes home with nothing  :)
Title: Re: Fridays 3 - On Trial....
Post by: socksey on October 06, 2006, 01:45:32 PM
Normally, this would be a good time for me, but lately other things have been hampering my Fibs time all around.  I'll try to play today. 

I like the 1 pt rule.  I may start using that in Mini-Matches also.  We seem to be having lots of ties lately. :dry:

socksey



"To avoid situations in which you might make mistakes may be the biggest mistake of all." - Peter McWilliams
Title: Re: Fridays 3 - On Trial....
Post by: Zorba on November 19, 2006, 11:39:08 PM
Okay thanks for the pointers in the other thread diane! So, just to be sure, I take it normal f3 times are for now:

Registration opens:

17:00 UTC = 17:00 GMT (UK), 18:00 MET/CET (W-Europe), etc.

Tourney starts 20 minutes after that.

:kaffeepc:
Title: Re: Fridays 3 - On Trial....
Post by: diane on November 19, 2006, 11:51:46 PM
Quote from: Zorba on November 19, 2006, 11:39:08 PM

17:00 UTC = 17:00 GMT (UK), 18:00 MET/CET (W-Europe), etc.

Tourney starts 20 minutes after that.

Yup  :), the times are also shown on the fibsleaguegammon site - with the explanation that it changes as daylight savings times change to keep constant times for players.