"HCI aren't tt invincible after all ..." As quoted from Yick Loong's (ex-AJ player) blog. Yeah, this yr's R-cup has proven tt statement ... HCI team A and B got 2nd and 3rd respectively =( . The main problem was that we had no strategy in team formation, tt's why we couldn't get champ this yr ...

Well, after a long chat with my senior, Fang Tao and Yick Loong, I suppose we shouldn't place too much blame on our feeder. A feeder strategy is to ensure both teams stand a better chance while the chances of getting the top is lower. Haiz, hence the 2nd and 3rd result wasn't unexpected ... Upon much consideration, part of the blame lies with us for agreeing to this strategy when we were actually aiming for champion in the first place. Furthermore, using a feeder strategy means that we must always be prepared to lose a board every round... I apologise if the previous entry sounded offensive, I just couldn't help feeling pissed after that day of competition.

From this competition, I have realised that while the skill of the players is important in a team competition, team formation is just as important, tt's why AJ outdid us this year. If we are aiming for champion, then the feeder strategy isn't feasible, hence for important competitions, all the strong players should form a team to stand a better chance. For not so important competitions, where the main objective is for players to gain experience and improve, then the feeder strategy can be adopted. Furthermore, in adopting a feeder strategy, the stronger players have the responsibility of guiding the feeder and helping him in any way they can. For example, teaching them how to pull off a draw against players of a higher standard.

The previous entry was posted in a fit of anger after 3 nightmarish draws and being overtaken by AJ. I apologise for any unhappiness caused.

Zixian and Leslie have also posted unpleasant entries on their blogs yesterday ... I suppose they were just too angry at tt point of time ... Hence, for anyone who has read their blogs, pls understand and dun let this incident harm the harmony of the club.

Well, tt's tt. We got an amazingly number of seconds this time round. The high school team category got 2nd, Zixian got 2nd in blitz competition, JC team category got 2nd and Liu Yang got 2nd in girls' individual as well. Wow, the morning announcements are gonna be interesting. Nvm, we shall change all the 2nds to 1sts next yr ...

As the new captain and vice-captain, Zixian and I have a lot on our hands to improve the overall quality of our players. As such, the JC and high school sections will be having combined training sessions (YAY!).

Haiz, competition's over, time to start doing the econs essay =( . To be handed in by 10th June, feeling a bit zhai now, plus got PW stuff to do by tmr ... Argh.

{/3:54 AM}

Posted by innocent boy