Hi guys,
I wanted to share with you one interesting experience I recently had as a tournament organizer.
Organizing AoE tournaments is something I am not really good at but I enjoy a lot doing. So I keep organizing competitions for the video game I decided to marry: Age of Empires.
Scheduling, in my experience, is the toughest when it comes to the sine qua non stuff you need to get done. For the last few years, I coordinated scheduling for many competitions via forums at different sites, via discord, via Facebook groups, Facebook chat groups, and even via Whats App. None of these options have resulted in a more satisfactory experience as something I recently tried: Doodle.
I would like to thank the guys who on the "user side" have been open to test such crazy idea at EULC. Without people willing to try new stuff, no progress is possible.
My view comes from the admin side, so, I leave it open for users and free thinkers out there to share their own experiences and thoughts. For me, it has simplified the process A LOT. It works more or less like this:
STEP 1 - Admin´s turn
1. Create a poll per match and add requests for users input. Select the time frame and time slots in different days for users to choose / click on.
2. Send the poll link privately to the players.
3. Duplicate the poll, edit and send the link to the rest of the players.
STEP 2 - User´s turn
1. Open the link.
2. Click on the time slots you are available.
3. Send.
STEP 3 - Admin´s turn
1. Close the poll by choosing the slot they have in common.
2. Handle communication in the application chat.
3. Publish the results.
This isn´t rocket science, as you can see. It is also something that could be handled perfectly via other platforms. Or embedded on a website somehow. The positive things are then the following:
* There´s an cool app where you can create, manage and follow up the polls LIVE.
* Time time slots allow everyone to choose something concrete very easily and reduces unnecessary communication.
* It makes it easier for admins to participate in the poll, since you input your own data and select the definitive time, allowing you to manage your time for streaming and moderation.
* Admins and players receive notifications and reminders instantly, so it is very easy to follow up.
I wanted to share with you one interesting experience I recently had as a tournament organizer.
Organizing AoE tournaments is something I am not really good at but I enjoy a lot doing. So I keep organizing competitions for the video game I decided to marry: Age of Empires.
Scheduling, in my experience, is the toughest when it comes to the sine qua non stuff you need to get done. For the last few years, I coordinated scheduling for many competitions via forums at different sites, via discord, via Facebook groups, Facebook chat groups, and even via Whats App. None of these options have resulted in a more satisfactory experience as something I recently tried: Doodle.
I would like to thank the guys who on the "user side" have been open to test such crazy idea at EULC. Without people willing to try new stuff, no progress is possible.
My view comes from the admin side, so, I leave it open for users and free thinkers out there to share their own experiences and thoughts. For me, it has simplified the process A LOT. It works more or less like this:
STEP 1 - Admin´s turn
1. Create a poll per match and add requests for users input. Select the time frame and time slots in different days for users to choose / click on.
2. Send the poll link privately to the players.
3. Duplicate the poll, edit and send the link to the rest of the players.
STEP 2 - User´s turn
1. Open the link.
2. Click on the time slots you are available.
3. Send.
STEP 3 - Admin´s turn
1. Close the poll by choosing the slot they have in common.
2. Handle communication in the application chat.
3. Publish the results.
This isn´t rocket science, as you can see. It is also something that could be handled perfectly via other platforms. Or embedded on a website somehow. The positive things are then the following:
* There´s an cool app where you can create, manage and follow up the polls LIVE.
* Time time slots allow everyone to choose something concrete very easily and reduces unnecessary communication.
* It makes it easier for admins to participate in the poll, since you input your own data and select the definitive time, allowing you to manage your time for streaming and moderation.
* Admins and players receive notifications and reminders instantly, so it is very easy to follow up.