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Glenn Overby II wrote on Fri, Sep 6, 2002 11:15 PM UTC:
On the machines question: No decision has yet been made on whether or not
to permit machine entries.  I have no personal objection to them, but
understand that others do.  If any likely players feel strongly about this
one way or the other, let me know, either here or by email.

Regarding squares and size: Ben is of course right that squares are an
inexact way at best to classify a game.  But number of squares will still
correlate to a certain degree with size and speed.

About voting in general: We have a respectable number of votes in, and the
pack is spreading out.  We also have three unlisted games now which have
significant support for inclusion.  How would those who have voted or are
considering voting feel about cutting the list to 20 or so for a second
round of polls?  Evaluating 42 at once has always been chancy...although
given the huge universe we're drawing from, it was inevitable.  But a
follow-up round might allow for more considered judgements.  We want a
good range of good games as the foundation of a good tournament.

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