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From: Roger Thomson <roger@kbw.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Indoor Finals Shmindoor Finals
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At 10:31 20/03/97 +0000, a very acerbic student type wrote:

>	ahhhhhh, you're breaking my heart. If you are seeded 1 and 2 in
>your pool, then you have already demonstrated that you as a team have
>skill  and should therefore finish high up. Consequently in theory (note:
>in *theory*) it shouldn't matter a toss when you play. If it does, then we
>are not taking our National Championships at all seriously, are we?
>And the only "crunch" factor is that you have a slightly easier route to
>the final if you finish 1. If you finish 2, you still go through.
>Admittedly you could have a mare against the number 3's but we are talking
>*in theory*

I think this shows just how little attention Paul must have been paying to
tournament formats. These games make big differences and can lead to easy
or difficult routes to finals. I don't think that anyone whose been on the
scene for long would dispute that. Sammy and I don't agree on much, but we
agree on that, as would most other players I think. 

> Sammy's other point about saving
>> the most important games 'til later for suspense and excitement is also a
>> very good point.
>
>	agreed. that is valid. But suspense and excitement for who?
>Spectators? 

I think we meant for the players Paul, after all they represent 98% of the
people at tournaments - unless you've seen some very large crowds that I
haven't.

>	But I guess the Status Quo must be upheld (and at their age, I'm
>not surprised.)

At least, despite all your bleating Paul, you've got some common sense.
Next time just roll over and save me the trouble of sending so many mails.

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>Kryten: sir, you must forgive Mr Rimmer, he's suffering from a stress- 
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and now that you've found your common sense I don't think you need my
advice about what to do with this signature.

Roger
SHOTGUN