I recently played in a tournament, about 25% of people didn't show up. This was pretty lame for the first round, as it meant a ton of tables were just cancelled.
This could be easily remedied with a "check-in" feature at the start of the tournament. Players would have to confirm their participation. Players could then be let into the tournament off the waitlist, if available. Only then would the players be assigned to tables, so the effect of those who don't show up is minimized (most players still get a table in the first round).
This could be easily remedied with a "check-in" feature at the start of the tournament. Players would have to confirm their participation. Players could then be let into the tournament off the waitlist, if available. Only then would the players be assigned to tables, so the effect of those who don't show up is minimized (most players still get a table in the first round).