For starters, I offered (to Rich) to create a new Roulette tracker thread so that he is not solely responsible for updating the OP. This does not appoint me as 'Jingle.boy: Roulette cop', I'm just trying to help keep this OP updated. However, I will offer a few pointers and guidelines for everyone that I think should be acceptable to the masses.
First, some FAQs for noobs:
What is a roulette? The concept of a 'Roulette' was introduced by Orcus
here, as a way for members to share music in a fun and game-like format.
What is the format of a Roulette? Organizers chose. The basic premise is to pick/invite some contestants, each submits one song per round, and the songs get ranked/scored by the organizer. Number of rounds (usually anywhere between 5 and 10), scoring scale, themes, limitations etc.. is at the organizer's discretion.
How do I sign up for one? Just ask. Rich or I will add you to the list.
Suggestions for Organizers: Be considerate of your participants, and those 'Up Next'.
1) Keep the pace moving at a reasonable pace. 1 week per round seems to be the usual expectation. Faster if you want to; slower if/when real life gets hectic - but let your participants know if that's the case. Don't expect your participants or those on the waiting list to be too thrilled if you're consistently running weeks or months between rounds.
2) There's no reason a complete competition should run longer than 2 months. If does, you're probably running too many rounds, too slow, or both. If you can't consistently commit a couple of hours a week to listen to the songs submitted, rank/score them, and write a couple of sentences on your thoughts, you're not ready to run a roulette.
3) Before it's your turn, try to have your participants lined up and ready to go.
4) Make it FUN!
Suggestions for Participants:1) Be attentive. If you can't be at DTF to follow the competition every few days and submit songs in a timely manner, you're not ready to participate in a Roulette. Don't take 2 weeks to think of a song to submit. Be considerate of your organizer, fellow competitors, and those on the waiting list.
2) If/when the real world gets in the way, and you can't/won't be at DTF to check up on the competition (example - vacations), let your organizer know, and see if you can pre-submit some songs.
3) Have FUN!
Above all else.....
HAVE/MAKE IT FUN!!
Topic: The Song Roulette Tracker Thread 2.0 - v. Always bet on black (Read 30807 times)