Author Topic: Rule Proposal: Change to Booster Draft (Read 4972 times)

The Guardian · « **Reply #25 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:32:27 PM »

I think even an "every two pack" review period would be helpful enough without adding that much more time. Thirty seconds after the first two packs, then thirty seconds after the second two packs and then after that the draft should be done (unless it's a traditional draft with more than 6 packs, but that could be up to the host's discretion to determine if another review period is needed).

One thing to consider however is that when the tournament has multiple tables, the tables typically end up drafting at different rates. That could make it challenging for a host to keep track of each table to make sure they aren't taking more than the allotted time for reviewing.

Professoralstad · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2014, 02:34:30 PM »

At most tournaments I have been to (especially smaller tournaments with no more than 5-6 tables--which is pretty much every tourney except Nats) there is a host-designated table leader, who could keep track that players are not taking too much time. But it is pretty rare that players strictly adhere to any of the "time-limits" for card selection/deck building/etc. anyway, so I don't think it would be a huge deal if one table got 18 seconds. Just so long as everyone is satisfied with their review, and everything keeps moving.

Isildur · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:17:27 PM »

To the people who downvoted my previous comment I would like to point out that I am only opposed to Hobbit's proposed "multiple pile" suggestion...

Now I wouldnt mind the proposed review period between rounds as long as the review period is under a minute.

TheHobbit13 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:31:22 PM »

Personally, I would rather have a review period. I was just throwing ideas out there.

Knoxyouthpastor · « **Reply #29 on:** January 14, 2014, 11:58:03 AM »

I think a review period would be fare...especially for younger or less experienced who do not know all the cards yet. With us having many new players in our group, I know they would like this change as well.

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #30 on:** January 15, 2014, 10:03:36 AM »

If there is to be a review period, it should be no longer than 1 minute each round.

Knoxyouthpastor · « **Reply #31 on:** January 15, 2014, 11:03:55 AM »

Quote from: Westy on January 15, 2014, 10:03:36 AM

If there is to be a review period, it should be no longer than 1 minute each round.

Agreed...maybe even less in earlier rounds...

Professoralstad · « **Reply #32 on:** January 15, 2014, 11:06:50 AM »

I think it should be even less. Just enough time to go see what colors you have, and what characters you still need to use enhancements you drafted, etc.

TheMarti · « **Reply #33 on:** January 15, 2014, 11:11:52 AM »

15 to 20 seconds is sufficient; imo

TheHobbit13 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 15, 2014, 11:47:23 AM »

I think 10 seconds max would be best. I will talk to the tournament host in my area and will hopefully be able to try this out and give feed back. Let's get the ball rolling people! Try it out in your playgroups and see how it goes!

Knoxyouthpastor · « **Reply #35 on:** January 15, 2014, 01:27:41 PM »

I'll get Crashfach to do this for our next Booster as well.

The Guardian · « **Reply #36 on:** January 15, 2014, 04:15:59 PM »

I vote 30 second review after every other pack.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #37 on:** January 15, 2014, 08:54:02 PM »

Quote from: The Guardian on January 15, 2014, 04:15:59 PM

I vote 30 second review after every other pack.

I would rather have 15 seconds after every pack.

Quote from: TheHobbit on January 15, 2014, 11:47:23 AM

Try it out in your playgroups and see how it goes!

As I mentioned earlier, we tried this at the last Florida District. We did not set specific time parameters, but my table never needed more than 10-15 seconds in review. For me, I just wanted to know what color characters I had.

RTSmaniac · « **Reply #38 on:** January 16, 2014, 10:57:56 AM »

Quote from: Knoxyouthpastor on January 15, 2014, 01:27:41 PM

I'll get Crashfach to do this for our next Booster as well.

Maybe have an open tourny? all the tournament host around me have been hosting closed tournaments lately...

Knoxyouthpastor · « **Reply #39 on:** January 16, 2014, 01:16:29 PM »

Quote from: RTSmaniac on January 16, 2014, 10:57:56 AM

Quote from: Knoxyouthpastor on January 15, 2014, 01:27:41 PM
I'll get Crashfach to do this for our next Booster as well.

Maybe have an open tourny? all the tournament host around me have been hosting closed tournaments lately...

Yeah, our last one was closed...however I think Chris would allow you to come up regardless. We're planning on having a tournament this weekend, but we're playing sealed & T1

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #40 on:** January 16, 2014, 02:02:34 PM »

Quote from: RTSmaniac on January 16, 2014, 10:57:56 AM

Maybe have an open tourny? all the tournament host around me have been hosting closed tournaments lately...

We're planning on having an open improptu local on Feb 7th with T1-2p, T1-mp, and TEAMS.

We're also planning on having either District or KY State on Mar 28th (although I know that's way down the road).

We'd be glad to have you (and anyone else) come to either of those

RTSmaniac · « **Reply #41 on:** January 17, 2014, 09:41:46 AM »

Good to know guys, thanks alot.

Blisstake · « **Reply #42 on:** January 22, 2014, 02:12:18 PM »

What about using a piece of paper, marking down by only one way of organization (disincluding name), like brigade, or what book the card refers to?

Knoxyouthpastor · « **Reply #43 on:** January 23, 2014, 12:00:36 PM »

So we ended up playing booster this past weekend and I allowed my group to look at there cards in-between rounds. It never took more than 15 secs for them to do so if they even chose to...even with one first timer and the other two it was only their second time playing booster. We had and blast...and I placed first in booster...beating Crashfach in our second game. Good times!

Crashfach2002 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 24, 2014, 10:57:29 PM »

Quote from: Knoxyouthpastor on January 23, 2014, 12:00:36 PM

So we ended up playing booster this past weekend and I allowed my group to look at there cards in-between rounds. It never took more than 15 secs for them to do so if they even chose to...even with one first timer and the other two it was only their second time playing booster. We had and blast...and I placed first in booster...beating Crashfach in our second game. Good times!

Ah! Now I know why you were able to beat me, you didn't say you were looking at the cards too. Cheater!

Knoxyouthpastor · « **Reply #45 on:** January 25, 2014, 10:04:49 AM »

I believe I ended up looking twice.

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