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Sat January 11, 2020 at 3:35 AM EDT
Whats up guys, Im hype to judge this tournament and I'm here to watch great rounds and hear good debates. This paradigm is just going to be over a few brief points that are important for round and I would appreciate you knowing them before round starts.
First, I'm not a parent judge, I know what I'm talking about and can sniff out BS. Ive competed in local, national, and international circuits and am blessed to be a state champion in PF. With that being said lets get into what the round should look like.
1. Argumentation
- LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS, I cannot stress enough the importance of links!!!! If you want me to buy into your argumentation then you have to show me your train of thought and why your contention links to your impact.
- Either as important if not more, weighing is big for me in the round. Tell me why your impacts are more important than theirs. Weighing gives me a reason to care for your argument. Depending on if your opponent does the same, weighing could be the reason why a round is won or lost, not in consideration of what was said.
- I DECIDE ROUNDS ON THE LAST TWO SPEECHES, SUMMARY AND FINAL FOCUS ARE VERY IMPORTANT. Do not think of it as a time to slack off, these two speeches are the key to simplifying the round and telling me why you have won. (small tip, I would highly suggest using a good chunk of time in FF to weigh, that would be sweet)
- With the above being said, if it was a piece of evidence, contention, or turn that is brought up in FF that was not brought up in Summary, consider it dropped. New logic is always welcomed, but if you want me to decide the round with it, it needs to be in both speeches.
- I dont flow cross
2. Evidence
- Evidence is cool, but if you don't tell me why its important or how it works for you then whats the point? Be sure to use evidence beyond just saying the year and last name.
- I dont like cheating, its mad lame. To prevent any claims of it, please have your evidence ready. Cards should be cut and ready to show within like 2 min if its called out. If it takes an abnormal amount of time, the evidence gets dropped from my flow.
- Dont be surprised if I call for cards, a lot of people BS evidence and thats not cool.
3. Speaking
- I can handle fast speeds but please be clear, I would rather a moderate speed speech that is clear than a speech that is fast and jumbled.
- I value the art of oratory, I give speaks based on the logic of the argument, flow, and confidence. Make yourself present and look like you belong.
4. Sportsmanship
- Dont be a dick
- Jokes in round are cool, just make sure their funny cause if they're not it'll be awkward.
- Cross should be a battle of wits, not who can take up the most time.