We list them in the Tweak issues and have asked the MFCA reps to keep these dates updated in the forum calendar but it is something new and they are not used to doing it yet on a regular basis.
The interesting thing about rules is they all have a common background or "genealogy". Almost all rule sets have a degree of similarity. I find it no problem to go to Buzzfest, or the Shootout, or the NHFL, or our own TAEFL (All places I have competed) and at the very least compete due to the similarities. I lose out at times because of not knowing some of the obscure differences but most coaches will give you a break initially as you learn.
I am actually glad that there is such a variety. It keeps things always fresh. The one thing that creates the biggest problem is equipment differences. 4.0, 3.2, 3.3 this base allowed, that base not, etc. I don't need a "national" set of rules but I would like us to establish some classes that these rule sets fit under and these could be defined largely by maximum weight allowed. Much like weight classes in boxing. Then however you have to throw in field sizes and actual scale and proportions of men. It has been argued many times but I think for the good of the hobby we should at least set some scale and weight divisions to give ourself some legitimacy in comparison to other tabletop games. This would also help newbies, as they pursue starting in the hobby, a direction to head towards rather then all over the place.
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EM-F-er [ěm -f-er] – noun-abr-slang: Electric Miniature Footballer
1. a person/hobbyist/gamer who creates a representation of American Football in a small or reduced scale for competition or show.
2. the majority of forum users on the website, www.miniaturefootball.org
—Idiom
3. One Bad Em-F-er, negative shout out; pertaining to weirdwolf: There goes one bad EM-F-er. I mean he can’t play and ain’t never win nothin’!
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