**New Tournament Ideas**

[Dog Soldier]

though from my observations it seems more research into the scenario selection process is needed re play balance.

also I think the scenario's need to be a little bigger so that skill will overcome a lucky streak.

I do not think it a question of researching scenario balance as much as it is problematic to match up opponents. ELO and number of games played is a as good a measure we have here. Yet neither can fully take into account the recent learning or increases in skill a player achieves. This is because there is such a huge pool of players in the club (good thing). Thus a player could be better or less than he seems on paper due to the level of opponents skill and familiarity with any particular title. On the whole it is a crap shoot for the torunament organizer to create exciting match ups. It does happen the tournament directors get it right more often than not, or there would not be such good turnouts, IMHO

My expereince with smaller scenarios is just the oppoisite.
It takes a sound strategy from the start. There is not time to change direction.
Excellent tactical skills are required. One poor move can throw a VP level. There is not time to recover from a mistake.

Dog Soldier