Multi-Tx
events have many layers!
These are added
so that beginners and experts can compete against each other, all with
some chance of winning.
Your
first event is all about learning how to use the radio,
getting
to know what a Triffid looks like, and collecting points.
The Organiser will act as a guide until you are confident.
With
the Organiser available to advise, there is no need to
read any of what
is below, but if you are curious, the links in green boxes
will
provide useful prior knowledge. The ones in red are probably
best
left for later when you have been to a few events and wish to progress.
The 'Triffids' are hard to spot in the foliage!
This to add a bit of fun but much more imortant it is to prevent
'enthusiastic' competitors running round the course and ending up
exhausted; searching for the Triffids forces them to get their breath
back. It also gives the non-runners with a keen eye for a Triffid a
chance of winning.
When
you know how to track down a Transmitter and associated Triffid,
the game becomes one of strategy, how to complete the
course with
a minimum
of walking is the first thing to consider. Being the first to
find a particular Tx gives you lots of points, can you plan a way
around the course that is less popular with other competitors, thus
grabbing some early high point scores? The layout of
the Txs
and the
behaviour of other competitors, who will be reacting to what you do,
creates a fascinating game for those with a competitive
nature. For others it may be an excuse to experiment with
radio
circuits, a motivation for some exercise, or just a way to stimulate a
thirst ready for the pub afterwards!
New
If you are not
competitive by nature
but might enjoy using a radio to find some Triffids you can opt out of the competition.
You
will not be awarded points
but after the event you will be able to see the times
you
found the Triffids at. These times can be kept private or
added
to the web report - your choice. There
will be nothing
to stop you comparing your times with others for amusement but of
course you won't win any prizes.
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