I figured we should try something new, a little different from the norm. Instead of another JDC season, what would you guys think about the following idea? I haven't considered all the technicalities yet, but it would basicall go like this:

- Players register before the tournament. Sign-ups close before the start.

- The tournament is divided into various phases of dueling. During each phase, players will duel in a style much like JDC, except with some stricter regulations (ex: all duels to 5 roasts/flags).

- Each phase will have a different set of rules. These rules will determine the game type (battle/CTF), scoring method, and skill bonuses/penalties.

- Players will duel relentlessly for one or two weeks during each phase (with a reasonable limit, say 20 duels).

- Scoring is mainly based on wins/losses.

- After the end of each phase, a certain numer of players will be cut from the ladder (20% or so), depending on their cumulative score. These players are forfeit from winning, and cannot participate in future phases.

- To keep the cut players amused, they will be able to vote on the rules for the phases they cannot play. The scoring/bonus/penalty options will become more diverse (and evil ) in later phases.

- The final phase will consist of a JDC-style event held at some convenient time (weekday afternoon/evening), where the remaining players will compete, and one will stand the winner. Once you make it to the final phase, points are worthless and discarded, as the final event will determine the winner.

This idea is not for the light-hearted; the game will get more intense as it progresses, and non-dedicated players will eventually be weeded out of the ladder.