[Deptheads] Strategicon: David Hu responds

[Neil Figuracion]

Hey folks,

Here is David Hu's response to the suggestions of suspicious behavior. 

twenty-three-skidoo,

Neil Figuracion
Fad23




> Date: Sat, 7 May 2011 19:07:17 -0700
> Subject: Re: Strategicon: player concerns
> From: davidhu3 at gmail.com
> To: fad23 at hotmail.com
> 
> To my knowledge, only once have I made a mistake in resource
> calculation.  Often I'm counting resources while others verify it.  As
> for top-decking in dominion, all I can say is that I'm not.  If a game
> proceeds fast I might not spend enough time shuffling although it
> seems adequate for randomizing.  In the dominion tournament finals
> decks were cut so I'm not sure what could be done.  If I participate
> in more tournaments I will be much more explicit on any transactions
> or wait for someone else to complete the transaction for me.  I don't
> want there to be any doubt on the legitimacy of my games, if possible,
> I'd like a 3rd party to observe all my games.
> 
> On Sat, May 7, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Neil Figuracion <fad23 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hey David,
> >
> > Thanks for your response.
> >
> > The main issue that has arisen is that these players in general feel that
> > your in-game book-keeping leaves a bit to be desired. That is to say that
> > the reports that I have read and the people with whom I have spoken say
> > similar things about mistakes that you have made in game. For instance,
> > these players suggest that your dealing with the resource banking is a bit
> > confusing and that they have seen you make mistakes with the resources on
> > more than one occasion.
> >
> > Here's an excerpt from one report:
> > " I've played a number of games with David, and observed him in a number
> > more, and discussed his behavior in a bunch more with other people. In all
> > cases, he aggressively splashes/grabs money and/or resources into and out of
> > the supply, in such a manner as to make it difficult to track if he is
> > properly doing the transaction. In a number of cases, where it has been
> > verifiable/calcuable
> > (sic), he has *not* done the transaction properly; either under-paying, or
> > taking too much change. In a close game, filled with good players (of which
> > David clearly is one), that is often enough of an edge to ensure victory."
> >
> > Other folks have suggested that you may be top-decking or using some
> > sleight-of-hand while shuffling in the Mega Dominion tournament.
> >
> > There are enough voices behind these concerns that I feel the need to step
> > in. I have to ask that if you participate in our tournaments that you be
> > very explicit with every transaction you make and that you let other players
> > handle your transactions with the bank. As well I'd like to ensure that
> > shuffling in our card tournaments is completely fair. Do you have any
> > suggestions for how we can ensure this?
> >
> > What are your thoughts on these concerns? Thanks for your time and I look
> > forward to corresponding with you again soon!
> >
> > twenty-three-skidoo,
> >
> > Neil Figuracion
> > Fad23
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 13:07:03 -0700
> >> Subject: Re: Strategicon: player concerns
> >> From: davidhu3 at gmail.com
> >> To: fad23 at hotmail.com
> >>
> >> Hi Neil,
> >>
> >> Sure, I'm happy to discuss any issues.
> >>
> >> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 7:19 PM, <fad23 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Hey David,
> >> >
> >> > Several players have been airing their concerns about competing with you
> >> > in our game tournaments. Please send me a line so that we can address these
> >> > issues.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks for your time.
> >> >
> >> > twenty-three-skidoo,
> >> >
> >> > Neil Figuracion
> >> > Director of Board Games
> >> > Strategicon Conventions
> >> > Fad23
> >> > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hu
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> David Hu
 		 	   		  
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