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Originally Posted by Stinkhammer
It is a shame that they decided to count x's. I have never herd an elk or deer say "that was an x"! This scoring will cater to the seasoned 3d archers and make sure they still win, IMO.
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It was felt the X would count as a differential in score so there would be less folks with a tie. If the X,10,8 all score the same there could be a giant tie with many shooters. As it is there will likely be a tie for one or more of the podium spots. An X is only a +1 to an 8/10 which both scores a 1. Scores are going to be very low....on 20 targets, 40 is the highest possible score.
For the final there is a "shootout-shootup" style playoff, hopefully folks have fun with.
1-3 and possibly 4,5 will be recognized with a medal, certificate or plaque. Prizes in the class will be distributed via random draw....so all shooters have an equal chance at winning a prize regardless of the placing you finish in.
Those who want to shoot for fun don't even have to keep score! Just turn in a card with your name on it for the draws.
With some thing like this it is difficult to cater to everyone. The 3d committee felt this format was the best way to get people participating again with a little bit of flavor for everyone.
One of the main complaints we had was "3d has become too competitive" all the fun is gone, we try to bring the fun back....but it seems that maybe folks are still stuck on the competitive nature and not the fun....we need to worry less about the score and put the emphasis on making a shot that would be considered an ethical killing shot.
Some of the kill zones on the targets are not representative of a "true" mortal wounding shot....Eg. some are square on the shoulder. We have to work with what we have
. Honestly I don't know where the vitals are on a real life Duck Billed Dinosaur or a mosquito
LC