As we enter into the beta test season of Weather Warrior, I wanted to write a few comments to address the game.
In our chat rooms, we had several comments made by an anonymous visitor that were, to say the least, unprofessional and do not represent the views of the Weather Warrior Administration in any way. These comments were insulting and have no place in the game. If any person, a true visitor or logged-out member wishes to identify themselves, administration would be interested in speaking to you.
This season was always meant to be a beta test. Anyone who signed up for the game should know this. Questions about format, both current and future, are being asked daily. We have ideas that could change the entire game, hopefully for the better. We are looking to get more meteorology students, weather novices, but especially professionals into the game. We want the game to be fun for everyone, but also simple to understand. If people can't play, we understand. However, we don't want to alienate an entire crowd's worth of people because it takes up too much time.
Incoming for the third (or is it second?) season of Weather Warrior in November is what I'm calling the Weather Warrior Constitution. It will outline the future format of the game, selection procedures for the playoff, and most notably, expected conduct. Most players already hold themselves to a standard higher than would be given as a minimum in the Constitution. Administration would like to applaud their efforts to maintain the integrity of Weather Warrior. However, to avoid future issues concerning accusations of administration "playing favorites" to or against certain people, we want to create cut and dry rules and expectations of conduct. Any concerns from then, will be with the rules that each competitor agreed to, and not with a set of arbitrary feelings.
Now, to something lighter.
Weekend league has begun. All ten teams did eventually have at least one pick. We are concerned, however, about players who signed up for the game and have not made any picks in either the full game or Weekend League. If you do not make any picks by Wednesday, August 12th without an explanation to administration, you may be removed from your current Weekend League team and put into a re-draft. This re-draft will occur Thursday 8/13, beginning at 6 pm. Captains who made no picks are also eligible to be redrafted and replaced. Within this, we believe we have enough players to make a fourth round of drafting, so teams will now consist of five players, with the top FOUR scores averaged together for the team's score.
Weekend League Round Two, scheduled for the Weekend of August 14-16 has been postponed to October 9-11 to allow all of these changes to occur.
I look forward to continuing this season on a positive note. To everyone going back (or who has gone back) to school in the next few weeks, please stay safe, and good luck in your studies. If anyone has any concerns regarding the game, or just needs an ear, I am always available. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Andrew Terry
Weather Warrior Daily Editor, Weekend League Founder
Twitter: @aterrywx
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