[FSPA] PinBaltimore Tournament Info & Registration Cap Announcement

Wed Aug 29 20:22:28 EDT 2018

Herb-style just means best game. We will be using the Neverdrains software,
so if you are familiar with their model, that is how it will work. Same
format as Magfest and PAPA qualifying.

Modified just means top three aren't linear e.g. non-modified is 1st place
on a game = 100, 2nd = 99, 3rd = 98, etc. With modified, (just a
hypothetical) 1st = 100, 2nd =95, 3rd =90, then it is linear, 89, 88, 87,
etc.

I won't know what the final delineation of points will be quite yet.
Depends on how many pre-reg we get.

On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 7:04 PM, Steve Peck via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
wrote:

> What's Modified Herb qualifying?
>
> is the $2 per-attempt?
>
> On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 9:40 AM, Jake Peterson via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org
> > wrote:
>
>> Hey Everyone,
>>
>> PinBaltimore and the Baltimore City Pinball Championship are coming up in
>> less than 3 weeks to Holy Frijoles (9/14 - 9/16). I wanted to send along
>> this announcement because the event has been getting a lot of attention and
>> we will be capping the number of entrants in the competition to avoid long
>> wait times / log jams. I also wanted to pass along some info for
>> competitors and answer some common questions. I think you will be pleased.
>> We have been giving the event a lot of thought and we are pouring our
>> hearts into making this happen. Players from all the different leagues and
>> associations are coming together to do something special.
>>
>>
>> *Cap Details*
>>
>> * The FSPA is getting an advance announcement. If you would like to
>> compete, I highly recommend you pre-register (buy an advance ticket) here
>>  IMPORTANT: You must add a FREE Competition Entry Ticket to your cart along
>> with PAID event ticket in order to compete.  *
>> https://www.pinbaltimore.com/register -  If you already purchased a
>> ticket prior to this email but did not add this competition ticket, don't
>> worry. We have you covered. We simply had to add this additional step as we
>> are running out of tickets and need to do inventory control.
>>
>> *Not only will this guarantee you a slot, but it is the cheapest way to
>> buy a ticket to the fest. A ticket covers three days of full access to the
>> competition room, bands and freeplay areas.*
>>
>> If we sell out of competition slots, but you want to compete, fill out
>> this form. We will notify you if / when we open up more competition slots.
>> See below for more info on that. https://drive.google.com
>> /open?id=154G_onxDkgEmzAM3_PUHB8SBUwz6Di7t-B6G41QOtT8
>>
>>
>> *As of right now, the plan is to cap at 80 competitors with ~10 machines
>> for the main and 5-6 for classics. HOWEVER, we may lift the cap if we can
>> get more pins donated for the weekend. If you donate a pin, you are
>> guaranteed a slot even if you missed the 80 cap. Also, for each 4 pins
>> donated, we will increase the amount of players allowed in the competition
>> as well as the number of pins for qualifying. See more info about donating
>> below.*
>>
>> *Questions Answered*
>>
>> *There's a bunch of bands and casual players at this thing right? Sound
>> like it will make competition annoying / not fun. *
>> No worries! There is a secret, private room at Holy Frijoles not
>> regularly open to the pubic. This will be the dedicated competition room
>> and will be distraction free. Also, we are taking the tables out of the
>> dining area at Frijoles and expanding so there is plenty of room for the
>> free play area too!
>>
>> *What's the Format / cost for entries?*
>> There are three tournaments. The Baltimore City Championship, Classics 1
>> (Fri), Classics 2 (Sat). More info here. https://www.pinbaltimore
>> .com/competition
>>
>> Main is 2 days of open qualifying (Modified Herb) + match play head to
>> head finals (think state championships for finals). Entries for competition
>> are $2 and are transferable between main and classics. Same format
>> for Classics, except there will be a separate tournament each day for
>> Classics. We are also working with Karl DeAngelo to implement SMS into
>> Neverdrains, which will run the qualifying.
>> Two divisions of play (A and B division). Top 24 players qualify for A
>> division playoffs on Sunday, 25 - 40 qualify for B division on Sunday.
>> There is no B division for Classics.
>>
>> *How Can I Help?*
>>
>> *1) Donate Pins - *We are insured, we have volunteers to police /
>> protect your pins, and may be able to handle pickup / dropoff. We have
>> plenty of room and are trying to pack the place full. Donating pins gets
>> you free entry for the weekend and a guaranteed slot in comp even if you
>> miss the cap. More info here - https://www.pinbaltimore.com/donate-pins
>>
>> *2)* *Volunteer - *We still could use some volunteers. If you can help,
>> fill out this form to let us know contact info and shifts you could work. 1
>> shift gets you a day pass. 2 shifts gets you a free weekend. Everybody gets
>> a PinBaltimore Staff shirt and a meal with each shift. More info here -
>> https://www.pinbaltimore.com/volunteer
>>
>> *Neighborhood / Parking*
>> If you've never been to Frijoles, this will be in the Hampden
>> neighborhood of Baltimore. Hampden is know for it's eccentric eclectic
>> personality and bustling 36th street commercial district (AKA "The
>> Avenue"). Lots of shopping, restaurants, and bars outside of Holy Frijoles
>> to enjoy. There are also several nearby hotels, etc. if you decide to make
>> a weekend out of it. No, you can't crash in my guest room. Parking can be
>> easy or a lil tough depending on when you arrive. Paid parking on The Ave,
>> free parking on adjacent streets.
>>
>> *What is the deal with the bands and stuff?*
>> Fri and Sat will feature bands, DJs, movies, music videos, and a few
>> other really cool surprises. Nearly every band / DJ is in a pinball league
>> or avid player from the Baltimore pinball community. Many pinball players
>> have other talents too ;-) More info on that here.
>> https://www.pinbaltimore.com/schedule
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your time and eyeballs everyone! Please let me know if you
>> have any questions.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jake Peterson
>> *Arsenal Studios*
>> *Online Marketing Mgr.*
>> *(412) 377-1648*
>>
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