trustyrusty said:
It's a shame that there are so many - glad I decided not to go this year - folks on here. I had a really good time, and other than the tables being a bit too close to each other and walls, etc., thought the layout wasn't all that bad. Sure, finding some of the tables spread out upstairs (in rooms you had to look into to even know there were matches going on) wasn't perfect...if the spacing were better (plus a bit more spectating room) there wouldn't be nearly as many complaints.
Where I thought the complaints would come from were the TIME issues...draws happening HOURS after what was posted, and players being shown obvious favoritism in regards to showing up on time (sometimes even rescheduling matches for some no-shows). Goes to show what I know.
I would still attend again even if everything was exactly the same next time......
Trusty Rusty, my issues were as a spectator and not as a player. However, I will share my other half's experience.
My husband also attended and played in the 1P division. The following were his observations while playing.
1. Extreme delays in match posting with table assignments. Over 6 hour delay after players were told 11am show up for match assignments the first day the computers went down.
2. Some players were showing no losses after they had lost at least one match or showing more than one buy-back. A little confusing for some...
3. Table favortism for certain players.
4. Table placement in general. Tables were spaced very close together and some tables were placed so close to a wall that it would be impossible to shoot with being jacked up.
5 Certain players were allowed to be extremely late for their matches without forfeiture. One pro player was observed to be over 45 minutes late for his match.
6. One notable player had to tell the TD why was a match called with him and "John Doe" when "John Doe" had already taken 2 losses, one of which was from playing him in an earlier round. Again confusing to those players left in the tournament.
This year's DCC was not without issues and I think players need some time to digest how they feel about the tournament. Some will be fine and not be upset while others will have opposite reactions.
Scott Lee: It is apparent to me from the tone of your reply that you do not respect others' opinions, while holding great value in yours. It is not naivety that formed my opinion, it was simple economics. Others on the forum managed to disagree with my assessment of concession pricing but without the obvious sarcasm and patronizing tone.
The organizers should have feed-back whether it is positive or negative. Would you rather the event go on and participation levels lower or would you rather have them at least know what people experienced so that they might address those issues that they can. Successful events continue through constant and diligent monitoring and making those adjustments where possible. Why? So people will be happy and come back. Pretty simple concept. DCC is a beloved tournament by players and non-players alike. My issues with the rates of the hotel and the concessions are in line with where we are at in our economy today. The pool industry in the US is in crisis if you weren't already aware. Pool rooms across the country are closing, the professionals can't make a living, hardly anyone is making any money off the sport, cue makers are struggling with sales, etc. Adjustments have to be made by everyone and that includes the casino that hosted this event.
Your "suck it up" comment was inappropiate to the overall tone of my initial post. Responses like yours is what keeps people from commenting in general on this forum, I know it doesn't make me want to continue to contribute when I read posts like yours, it's simply not worth my time. Please try and learn to be respectful of others in the future as you continue to post.
