eokkoe
17-02-06, 12:31 PM
As we prepare to send forth OzOne pairs to compete in the best events available, we can't ignore the fact that Moscito-based systems are going to create problems for us, maybe bigger ones than for the opponents.
The issue is being permitted to use them. Both ACBL and WBF will be inclined to bar them from pair events and perhaps short-board-round team events like the Reisinger and open BAM, maybe even Swisses. And the Cavendish will be even less keen to allow them. Why? Well, apart from a hopelessly irrational fear of the unknown, there are the real issues of (a) delaying each round just long enough for pre-alerts and explanations to put the table in danger of falling hopelessly behind; (b) creating at least the appearance of leaving the opponents at a disadvantage due to unfamiliarity; and (c) when adding in the time to explain relay auctions, permitting Moscito will strike event organizers as bad for the game.
Even if we can convince organizers to carry explanations and defenses in therir Daily Bulletins and/or pre-circulate needed info on these methods, this is too hit-and-miss to satisfy the need or perceived need for full and timely disclosure.
Thus, we have to be prepared to accept grim reality that Moscito won't be allowed in important events other than the Bermuda Bowl and its Zonal qualifying playoffs and certain more liberal special tournaments.
If this is so, it's not too soon for us to start developing strong and resourceful systems that we can play everywhere. Moscito might evolve into strong club cum canape or something like Roman Club with one-bids forcing, or we might go natural and scientific. In any case, it's ostrich-like for us to pretend the issue will just go away and all will be well.
As both Dallas and the Cavendish are shortly upon us, and we have not yet received replies from relevant sponsoring organizations, we're behaving more hopefully than rationally in pretending we can just go and play.
Gentlemen, please consider alternatives.
The issue is being permitted to use them. Both ACBL and WBF will be inclined to bar them from pair events and perhaps short-board-round team events like the Reisinger and open BAM, maybe even Swisses. And the Cavendish will be even less keen to allow them. Why? Well, apart from a hopelessly irrational fear of the unknown, there are the real issues of (a) delaying each round just long enough for pre-alerts and explanations to put the table in danger of falling hopelessly behind; (b) creating at least the appearance of leaving the opponents at a disadvantage due to unfamiliarity; and (c) when adding in the time to explain relay auctions, permitting Moscito will strike event organizers as bad for the game.
Even if we can convince organizers to carry explanations and defenses in therir Daily Bulletins and/or pre-circulate needed info on these methods, this is too hit-and-miss to satisfy the need or perceived need for full and timely disclosure.
Thus, we have to be prepared to accept grim reality that Moscito won't be allowed in important events other than the Bermuda Bowl and its Zonal qualifying playoffs and certain more liberal special tournaments.
If this is so, it's not too soon for us to start developing strong and resourceful systems that we can play everywhere. Moscito might evolve into strong club cum canape or something like Roman Club with one-bids forcing, or we might go natural and scientific. In any case, it's ostrich-like for us to pretend the issue will just go away and all will be well.
As both Dallas and the Cavendish are shortly upon us, and we have not yet received replies from relevant sponsoring organizations, we're behaving more hopefully than rationally in pretending we can just go and play.
Gentlemen, please consider alternatives.