[Deptheads] Strategicon: David Hu responds

[Eric Burgess]

Thanks for letting him know, Neil. If there was a genuine problem there, now
he knows that there are people concerned and watching. If it was innocent,
he'll be more cautious about arousing suspicion.

...ERB
www.boardgamebabylon.com
www.strategicon.net


On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 9:34 AM, Neil Figuracion <fad23 at hotmail.com> wrote:

>  Hey folks,
>
> Here is David Hu's response to the suggestions of suspicious behavior.
>
> twenty-three-skidoo,
>
> Neil Figuracion
> Fad23 <http://ideasthatglow.blogspot.com>
>
>
>
>
> > 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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