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The following is taken from the [[Kingdom of Atlantia]]'s MOL Handbook |
The following is taken from the [[Kingdom of Atlantia]]'s MOL Handbook. |
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==Explanation== |
==Explanation== |
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Named for the man who created it, Duke Michael of Bedford, the Bedford Points Tourney is for |
Named for the man who created it, Duke Michael of Bedford, the Bedford Points Tourney is for fighters who love to fight and [[Lists Officer|MOLs]] who are not afraid to do a little addition. This style of tournament works well for moderate to large numbers of fighters and ensures that fighters generally fight individuals of their same skill level. It is also known as a Magic Tournament. |
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fighters who love to fight and MOLs who are not afraid to do a little addition. This style of |
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tournament works well for moderate to large numbers of fighters and ensures that fighters generally fight individuals of their same skill level. |
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| ⚫ | The Bedford Points Tournaments must be run on cards. The number of rounds will be predetermined by the Marshal and may be changed in mid-tournament depending on circumstances. Each fighter’s name should be placed on individual index cards along with a number so you can track the pairings. The initial pairs are achieved by shuffling the cards and pulling them in pairs. This assures an unbiased initial pairing. Each pair of fighters will fight up to three times. The number and sequence of wins and losses determines the amount of points awarded to each fighter. The total amount of points for each round always equals ten (10). When an individual has lost twice the round is over for that pairing. |
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The Bedford Points Tournaments must be run on cards. The number of rounds will be predetermined |
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by the Marshal and may be changed in mid-tournament depending on circumstances. |
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Each fighter’s name should be placed on individual index cards along with a number so you can |
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| ⚫ | track the pairings. The initial pairs are achieved by shuffling the cards and pulling them in pairs. This assures an unbiased initial pairing. Each pair of fighters will fight up to three times. The number and sequence of wins and losses determines the amount of points awarded to each fighter. The total amount of points for each round always equals ten (10). When an individual has lost twice the round is over for that pairing. |
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The scoring is as follows: |
The scoring is as follows: |
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Latest revision as of 11:34, 6 December 2011
The following is taken from the Kingdom of Atlantia's MOL Handbook.
Explanation
Named for the man who created it, Duke Michael of Bedford, the Bedford Points Tourney is for fighters who love to fight and MOLs who are not afraid to do a little addition. This style of tournament works well for moderate to large numbers of fighters and ensures that fighters generally fight individuals of their same skill level. It is also known as a Magic Tournament.
The Bedford Points Tournaments must be run on cards. The number of rounds will be predetermined by the Marshal and may be changed in mid-tournament depending on circumstances. Each fighter’s name should be placed on individual index cards along with a number so you can track the pairings. The initial pairs are achieved by shuffling the cards and pulling them in pairs. This assures an unbiased initial pairing. Each pair of fighters will fight up to three times. The number and sequence of wins and losses determines the amount of points awarded to each fighter. The total amount of points for each round always equals ten (10). When an individual has lost twice the round is over for that pairing.
The scoring is as follows:
One fighter wins the first 2 fights 10 points to the winner; 0 to the loser
A win, a loss, a win 7 points for two kills; 3 for one kill
A win, a loss, a loss 7 points for two kills; 3 for one kill
A win, a double kill 7 points for two kills; 3 for one kill
Double kill, a double kill 5 points/5 points split
A win, a loss, a double kill 5 points/5 points split
External Links
| Tournament Styles in the SCA |
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| Bracket Tourneys: Single Elimination · Double Elimination · Round Robin · Counted Blows Point-Based Tourneys: William Marshall · Bear Pit · Animal Hunt · Bedford Points Other Tourneys: Atlantian Speed · Bertie-Beetle · Challenge |
