d2k6?

Somehow I like the sound of that.. sounds like R2D2. Heh.

Any preliminary thoughts about the DX 2k6?

Let's talk about this over our email thread.. but this is just to get the ball rolling, so to say.

We've got to learn from our mistakes, so:
DX 2k5:

Our first event ever, so was a bit chaotic and certain unforeseen things happened, crossword questions were not prepared in advance etc.

DX 2k5 Respawned:

Being right in the middle of the rush all through, I think it went off just fine, not to the "Great Expectations" but it just went by fine. Only glaring issue was with the Quiz system. We tried to innovate with a challenge-based prelim rounds having 1-on-1 five minute rounds. The idea was nice and well planned, but when the time came, no team wanted to challenge. And when finally a few did challenge, all except 3 teams found the questions way above their league. And simple questions like identifying the Tux (mascot-thing of Linux) were real tough ones for them.

Another minor issue was that only 4 teams entered for programming as it was on RoboCode using Java, and despite our best assuarances, most teams got scared and didn't send any programmers.

Obviously now all the ground-level work will have to be done by you guys, we're well and out. Maybe we can help with questions etc..

Whatever format this event may take, let's keep in mind that DX events should always be innovative. If we are going to host Yet Another Run-of-the-Mill Event, then there's no point hosting it in the first place. But as we learnt from DX-Respawned, we need to keep reality in view and plan for all eventualities.

End.

PS: (Just kidding) Sid, please don't delete this post claiming that other schools will read this post and get hold of confidential info. ;-)

posted by Shashank Shekhar @ 3:05 AM