No problem, just spoke to Christian, he is on it, you should receive an email shortly 
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And really glad you can make it Will, it's going to be an awesome event, just wish I could be there with you all!
Just got home to this thread, sounds like it's already sorted but if I can help in any way give me a shout.
Genotime
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You can come along Matt
Will probably just about makes the cut on his UK open points so you can take the UK exception spot based on UKCS. @Matt Vince on tour!
I got the invite but being the weekend before Texas i had already booked for the pin masters in Chicago on the same weekendAh I've just seen @Jem is already in! Nice!! (I mean, of course he is, is there a tournament the UK number 4 doesn't go to?
With PinFest around the corner I thought now would be a good time to update you all with the current UKCS standings:
With the top 64 players qualifying for a chance at next years comp for a spot at the IFPA World Championships, there is lots still to play for!!
The standings are always available to be viewed at https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/custom_view.php?id=386&t=50&p=2
With the top 64 players qualifying for a chance at next years comp for a spot at the IFPA World Championships, there is lots still to play for!!
The standings are always available to be viewed at https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/custom_view.php?id=386&t=50&p=2
Interstingly i seem to be both 306th and 478th in this list... https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/country.php?country=165&t=100&p=5
Lecari
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Looks like your name was entered Paul Brook by mistake by @Arv for the classics - he should be able to email the IFPA and get the two records combined. And you'll jump up a bit too!Interstingly i seem to be both 306th and 478th in this list... https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/country.php?country=165&t=100&p=5
PinFest and the UK Open will obviously massively shake this up; curious as to what happens with the likes of say, a Raymond or Escher who could easily pick up 100+ points from the UKO and notionally qualify. Do you just skip overseas players or those who otherwise can’t make the UKCS event and keep going until you have 64 in attendance?
I need to play a lot more (and get considerably better!) to be able to do that!!
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But if the IFPA combines the two names you'll increase your points - without having to play anything elseI need to play a lot more (and get considerably better!) to be able to do that!!
So they would be able to play in the event if they chose to but wouldn't be able to take any UK spots at the World Championships.
It's true, you should be 292ndBut if the IFPA combines the two names you'll increase your points - without having to play anything else
Hi @Matt Vince,
Do we now have a date and venue for the UKCS finals? As we are nearing the end of the year and as it's the top 64 qualifying, I'm guessing we might need quite a few alternate spots, so would be good to know a date to work towards so people can plan. Also has the format been finalised? With 64 players, copying the IFPA world's format would be amazing!
Cheers, Craig
Do we now have a date and venue for the UKCS finals? As we are nearing the end of the year and as it's the top 64 qualifying, I'm guessing we might need quite a few alternate spots, so would be good to know a date to work towards so people can plan. Also has the format been finalised? With 64 players, copying the IFPA world's format would be amazing!
Cheers, Craig
Yeah using the IFPA format would be really cool.
In the interim I counted around 64 UK based names from the current standings (including Ulf Rokkan - because, of course) and the cut line at the moment with 1.5 months left seems to be around number 112 - Tim Thornton (@yellowreggae )
In reality it is very unlikely everyone is able to accept their UKCS place as it will be a 2 day event (I believe) - so getting to know that date and planning ahead will be key.
I think it is quitr likely that anyone in the current top 150 will be able to attend (see below) - probably higher (almost half the top 150 are foreign based players).
A lot of speculation at this stage, but something to talk about. It will be a huge 250% TGP event with a world championship spot on the line - that I am pretty sure of...
In reality it is very unlikely everyone is able to accept their UKCS place as it will be a 2 day event (I believe) - so getting to know that date and planning ahead will be key.
I think it is quitr likely that anyone in the current top 150 will be able to attend (see below) - probably higher (almost half the top 150 are foreign based players).
A lot of speculation at this stage, but something to talk about. It will be a huge 250% TGP event with a world championship spot on the line - that I am pretty sure of...
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What format does the IFPA world's use Craig?
Highly likely to be at Croydon as that's the only venue suitable for a two day event of that size!
15th and 16th February is looking empty... @Matt Vince lets get going on this so everyone has ample time to plan
15th and 16th February is looking empty... @Matt Vince lets get going on this so everyone has ample time to plan
Format for worlds is epic.
8 rounds of group matchplay, each round consisting of 3 games (old,mid,new). So in total, before the cut takes place, everyone plays 24 matchplay games. 7,5,3,1 scoring.
The top 32 make the cut. Top 8 get a double bye, 9-16 get a single bye.
17-32 then playoff in a best of 7 H2H match. Each player gets to choose a game before the match takes place, from each category (old,mid,new). First to 4 wins progresses. If it gets to 3-3, then it goes to a best of 3 (first to 2 wins) and you can choose from any category of games with no era restrictions. In all cases the higher seed gets to pick second and would also get pick the 2 games if it goes to the sudden death best of 3.
This format then repeats.
8 winners join the single byes
8 winners join the double byes
Elite 8
Final 4
Final 2
Its by far the best format I have ever played in. The idea of having a UK world championship is so exciting! It obviously requires lots of time, but the winner will definitely have earned it! And with a world championship spot on the line, they definitely should have to earn it! Hopefully Matt will be able to provide more info and whether this is actually the plan
But I love the idea of the top 64 players in the UK getting to experience this amazing format that only a few of us in the UK have had a go at
This sounds bloody awesome. Hope it falls on a weekend I am freeFormat for worlds is epic.
8 rounds of group matchplay, each round consisting of 3 games (old,mid,new). So in total, before the cut takes place, everyone plays 24 matchplay games. 7,5,3,1 scoring.
The top 32 make the cut. Top 8 get a double bye, 9-16 get a single bye.
17-32 then playoff in a best of 7 H2H match. Each player gets to choose a game before the match takes place, from each category (old,mid,new). First to 4 wins progresses. If it gets to 3-3, then it goes to a best of 3 (first to 2 wins) and you can choose from any category of games with no era restrictions. In all cases the higher seed gets to pick second and would also get pick the 2 games if it goes to the sudden death best of 3.
This format then repeats.
8 winners join the single byes
8 winners join the double byes
Elite 8
Final 4
Final 2
Its by far the best format I have ever played in. The idea of having a UK world championship is so exciting! It obviously requires lots of time, but the winner will definitely have earned it! And with a world championship spot on the line, they definitely should have to earn it! Hopefully Matt will be able to provide more info and whether this is actually the plan
Same! It does sound awesome - Matt was saying before he hoped the format would be something like what Craig described. With possibly half the field qualifying for the playoff cut- that is a reasonable (but tough) target for everyone who comes. And then - if you do make it to the big time, how far can you go in the head to head battles? Exciting stuff.
Hope there will be enough interest to fill the entire 64 slots - if we can get this off the ground soon!
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Need a date! and soon so fair on everyone to make it
I like the look of thatFormat for worlds is epic.
8 rounds of group matchplay, each round consisting of 3 games (old,mid,new). So in total, before the cut takes place, everyone plays 24 matchplay games. 7,5,3,1 scoring.
The top 32 make the cut. Top 8 get a double bye, 9-16 get a single bye.
17-32 then playoff in a best of 7 H2H match. Each player gets to choose a game before the match takes place, from each category (old,mid,new). First to 4 wins progresses. If it gets to 3-3, then it goes to a best of 3 (first to 2 wins) and you can choose from any category of games with no era restrictions. In all cases the higher seed gets to pick second and would also get pick the 2 games if it goes to the sudden death best of 3.
This format then repeats.
8 winners join the single byes
8 winners join the double byes
Elite 8
Final 4
Final 2
Its by far the best format I have ever played in. The idea of having a UK world championship is so exciting! It obviously requires lots of time, but the winner will definitely have earned it! And with a world championship spot on the line, they definitely should have to earn it! Hopefully Matt will be able to provide more info and whether this is actually the plan
I can tell mate. Look at this happy face!
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This is exactly the format!Format for worlds is epic.
8 rounds of group matchplay, each round consisting of 3 games (old,mid,new). So in total, before the cut takes place, everyone plays 24 matchplay games. 7,5,3,1 scoring.
The top 32 make the cut. Top 8 get a double bye, 9-16 get a single bye.
17-32 then playoff in a best of 7 H2H match. Each player gets to choose a game before the match takes place, from each category (old,mid,new). First to 4 wins progresses. If it gets to 3-3, then it goes to a best of 3 (first to 2 wins) and you can choose from any category of games with no era restrictions. In all cases the higher seed gets to pick second and would also get pick the 2 games if it goes to the sudden death best of 3.
This format then repeats.
8 winners join the single byes
8 winners join the double byes
Elite 8
Final 4
Final 2
Its by far the best format I have ever played in. The idea of having a UK world championship is so exciting! It obviously requires lots of time, but the winner will definitely have earned it! And with a world championship spot on the line, they definitely should have to earn it! Hopefully Matt will be able to provide more info and whether this is actually the plan
TBC
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Probably been answered already but can anyone play in this or is there a ranking criteria?
It's the top 64 players from this list
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That's a wppr tally over every UK based tournament this year. Inevitably most/all of the non UK based players won't come for the event, plus a decent number of UK based players, so it will go a long long way down that list I would imagine. So I reckon you will have a shot of getting in Glen