Got your email, just not updating the list until tonight



correct, the 6 man will be winner take all, with the winner getting $30 from the sng itself, and an extra $20 on top of that for the total $50, as well as the points.



Currently, the low will be on either FCP with at least a modified payout, or it will be on Absolute with the exact structure outlined in the rules above

A problem with PSI2 format.

http://cardplayer.com/magazine/article/14491

See

as pointed out that is where the glitch is

the second match is more of getting the stars to align

so as Sexton said, it should be the winners advance or

1st-10
2nd-8
3rd- 5
4th- 3

something like that

You heard it here first. DN will be my substititue.

First, I see I'm listed on the unknown, but I PMed you for the high, zsta. Second, it'd be great if we could get some sort of consensus on the site - FCP (if I can play through PokerRoom), Full Tilt, or PokerStars are my options.

the high will be held on FCP, for sure, 100%. The list will be updated tonight, and I do have you listed as high on my local list here. But, you will only be able to get to them through the FCP client.
As far as the rule problems in the round of 16, The rules will be changed to accomidate PS3's rules, which are the winner of the first match advances, the second match will play three handed, with the winner of that match advancing. The rule sheet has been updated to reflect these changes.

Couple Questions:

Who can we choose for our substitutes? Anyone? So say we're having a match that I can't play, can I find somebody to play for me and I get the points for where he finishes?

Also, what is the buy in for the smaller event? And what is the payout for the smaller event?

I like what I am seeing so far, especially the after Labor Day start date that Bob suggested. That would be very convenient considering everything I have up in the air right now.

Yes, anyone can play as a substitute as long as they have the $5+.5 for the buyin and you give me at least an hours notification before the match. Also note you may only use one substitute.

The buyin for the smaller event is looking like $30 regardless of if it is on FCP or Absolute. However, the payout will be significantly different depending on the site. If the low buyin is held at Absolute, the payout structure will be unchanged, besides the ratio of the payout (rather than $50 for a prelim win, $6... etc... etc (3/25) If it were on FCP, payouts would be no more than a standard sng. In a nutshell, absolute maintains the entire tournament structure, whereas FCP for the low buyin will make it a series of sng with points attached, that's it.

I say we keep it here at FCP for the low buy-in.

So we can use only one substitute meaning one person or one per round or what exactly?

I don't play on FCP or Absolute so I'm not familiar with the sng payouts, if you could break down the low buy in payout that would be great.

and we have the negreanu open for that type of thing

another case for absolute!

one substitute meaning you may use one substitution in one match during the preliminary stage.

Low buyin payouts are still unsure at the moment, so I really cant break it down in detail at this point. I should be able to by this time next week though.

If you're starting some sort of alternates list for the high buy in or if you have enough interest to go back to the qualifying tourney idea, please sign me up...

Oh okay thanks.


Alright thats cool, look forward to seeing them.

I think every effort should be made to keep both the low and high bye-in events on FCP. After all the name is Fcp Superstars!

Though I don't have an account with FCP, I think this would give me a good reason to sign up! I think we should keep both tourneys on FCP. Side note: does FCP offer rakeback?

Do we have enough for the low. I have a guy that might want in if we need another.

i dont think so

in an effort to annoy nickforgot (I don't know why) I vote FCP

I vote FCP

can we still sign up?

yes, since the event will not start until after labor day, I have extended the sign up period.

Cool I just emailed my FCP name so add me. Thanks...what are the buyins/qualifiers/schedule? Or has all that been decided yet?

All known information is in the OP

My schedule generation program is up for you all to play with if you are interested. The program randomly generates 100 weeks of play, then randomly selects 5 of those to use and outputs them. This version uses 1-24 as the players, I will modify mine after we have the final list of players to get the schedule.
Note: You must have java installed for this to run.

You can get it here...
http://home.comcast.net/~zsta2k5/Scheduler.jar

List updated, if you see a problem, contact me immediately

QFT

Well, I have come to a few decisions about the low buyin that will help keep it at FCP, and help maintain an approximation of the payout structure.

1. The low buy in is set indefinately at $50, $20 more than previously announced.

2. Both high and low buy in events will be capped at 32 players.

Also, this is an issue for both events.... since there will be 32 players instead of 24, there will have to be a slight alteration to the structure of the tournament. There will either be an extra round added (instead of 5 prelims playing 6 handed, 3 or 4 prelims playing 8 handed, then that many more playing 6 handed), or the 6 handed prelim tables will play as 8 handed and 20 players will advance to the playoffs.

once the issue above is resolved, I will post a modified rulesheet for both high and low buy in events.

Works for me.

Please make sure I am still in at the $50 level as things progress. If you are having trouble filling the higher limit one I may also join that one. Keep me posted.

ok looks good
looks like i have about a month to make a depsoit on FCP now

do you need to go through all the liscense and security loops if you use firepay, on FCP?

i dont believe so
what do they ask for when u make a netteller account, ive never actually deposited in an online rooom
ty

Final signup pms have been sent for the low buyin. I am now finalizing lists for the high and low buyin events.

Lists, rules, etc. have been updated in the OP. This will most likely be the last set of changes to the rules. Low buy in payout structure has also been included. There are still 2 spots open on the High buyin list, and I have started a Low buy in alternates list for those who are not listed yet.

People listed as unconfirmed/unknown will have until the end of Saturday to contact me with their confirmation or they will be dropped from the list, and alternates will take their place.

I second both of those.

Finalize and confirm me for the low please....Are pay-outs posted for low yet?

So it's 5 $5.00+.50 matches PLUS the $50 entry fee correct? And the winner of the 8 person table takes the $40? Who are we sending the entry fee too, how, and when will it be due? Has match nights and times been determined yet as well? Sorry to be a pain.

Paul

about the $5+.5 matches, they will be refunded to you either every week or at the end of the prelim round. Yes the winner of the table takes the $40. Who to send entry fees has not been determined for sure yet but will more than likely be the FCP poker room, how will be up to them, and it will be due late August. Match nights are monday, tuesday, thursday, and friday, at 10pm EST. You will play on only once a week.

so will we need more then $50 then if we need to pay each week

27.50 no?

that or 5.50, depends on whether FCP pays the buyins back every week or at the end of the round. I'll have more on that once I get more information.

Wouldn't it be easier tojust pay the $50 - the 5 prelim buy-ins? The winner would still get the $40 and nothing would have to be refunded. Does this make more sense to anyone else or I am just losing it?

The way it is being done is to prevent no shows, if you dont show up for your match your buy in won't be refunded to you. Otherwise it would affect the payout for those matches. It could be done the way you suggest, but there would be no insurance against no-shows.
Also, for the prelim-quarterfinal, the tournament fees (the 50 cents) will not be refunded to maintain the current payout structure. If there is a problem with that, I can modify the payout structure in the low, and cut into the consolation prize pool for the high to accomidate those fees for the prelim matches.

Also again, the minisite for this event is up and under construction. To be preemptive, I have 0 skill web designing, I realize this, no need to blast me for it. You can get to it using the following link.
http://home.comcast.net/~zsta2k5/FCPPC/index.htm

Also, as you can see, <insert logo here> doesnt make for a good logo. If someone with decent mspaint/photoshop skills wants to have a go at a logo, it would be much appreciated and credit will be given on the homepage.

Tentative low buyin schedules have been posted on the website. If someone drops out/moves to the high buyin, the alternate will take their schedule.

Also, still need 3 more for the high buyin.

(bump)

Haven't checked this for a week, and now we are at 13 pages, lol. You do have me down for the high buy in, no? I think you do, if you don't pm me please, because I am most definitely in.

I do have you down for the high buyin.

Never mind, I see by the op that we are good. This is going to be fun I think.

Your point is well taken. Good to see someone already thought this through better than I have.