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== Newsletters == | == Newsletters == | ||
− | # <span class=q>Does NASPA have its own newsletter? </span><br /> | + | # <span class=q>Does NASPA have its own newsletter? </span><br /> Yes - NASPA has been sending a weekly electronic newsletter - NASPA News (originally called Tournament Talk) - since April 21, 2016. Previously, NASPA issued the [[NASPA_Bulletin|NASPA Bulletin]] periodically between 2009 and 2012. |
− | # <span class=q>Where can I find the NASPA | + | # <span class=q>Where can I find the NASPA News? </span><br /> You can find an archive of NASPA News issues plus other emails sent to the membership [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/IContact here]. |
− | # <span class=q>My friend doesn’t have Internet access, but is a NASPA member. How can my friend read the NASPA | + | # <span class=q>My friend doesn’t have Internet access, but is a NASPA member. How can my friend read the NASPA News? </span><br /> You may print it for your own personal use and for the personal use of other members. Registered directors are encouraged to do so for their players. |
− | + | # <span class=q>When will the next issue of the NASPA News be published? </span><br /> The NASPA News is published each Thursday. | |
− | # <span class=q>When will the next issue of the | ||
− | == [[ | + | == [[North American SCRABBLE Championship]] == |
− | # <span class=q>When/where is the [[ | + | # <span class=q>When/where is the [[2018 North American SCRABBLE Championship]]?</span><br />August 4–8, with mandatory registration (in person or by proxy) the day before at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY. |
# <span class=q>Who decides the format of the NASC?</span><br />The NASPA [[Championship Committee]] is charged with organizing and running our annual championship tournament. The Championship Committee makes hundreds of decisions with respect to the organization of the NASC. The Championship Committee functions much like the organizers/directors of other NASPA tournaments, choosing a venue, negotiating terms, setting entry fees, establishing division cutoffs, determining pairing format, etc. | # <span class=q>Who decides the format of the NASC?</span><br />The NASPA [[Championship Committee]] is charged with organizing and running our annual championship tournament. The Championship Committee makes hundreds of decisions with respect to the organization of the NASC. The Championship Committee functions much like the organizers/directors of other NASPA tournaments, choosing a venue, negotiating terms, setting entry fees, establishing division cutoffs, determining pairing format, etc. | ||
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# <span class=q>Where can I play SCRABBLE games? </span><br /> You can play the [http://www.hasbro.com/scrabble/en_US/ original game] in person with your friends and family, play [http://www.ea.com/scrabble online with Electronic Arts (EA)], practice for serious competition at our official [[Clubs]] and earn a [[rating]] at our official [[Tournaments]]. | # <span class=q>Where can I play SCRABBLE games? </span><br /> You can play the [http://www.hasbro.com/scrabble/en_US/ original game] in person with your friends and family, play [http://www.ea.com/scrabble online with Electronic Arts (EA)], practice for serious competition at our official [[Clubs]] and earn a [[rating]] at our official [[Tournaments]]. | ||
# <span class=q>What version of EA SCRABBLE does my Apple device support? </span><br /> EA will be making a necessary change to security licenses that will cause SCRABBLE players on Apple devices to be unable to play SCRABBLE versions 3.7.0 and earlier starting September 1, 2016. EA is encouraging all SCRABBLE players on these versions to upgrade to the latest version of the game via the Apple App Store. In order to check what SCRABBLE version you are on, simply go to Options in the Main Screen, tap on About, and scroll to the bottom to see your Version Number. | # <span class=q>What version of EA SCRABBLE does my Apple device support? </span><br /> EA will be making a necessary change to security licenses that will cause SCRABBLE players on Apple devices to be unable to play SCRABBLE versions 3.7.0 and earlier starting September 1, 2016. EA is encouraging all SCRABBLE players on these versions to upgrade to the latest version of the game via the Apple App Store. In order to check what SCRABBLE version you are on, simply go to Options in the Main Screen, tap on About, and scroll to the bottom to see your Version Number. | ||
+ | # <span class=q>My ZMF-II timer does not show overtime but stops when it reaches 00:00. How can I fix this issue? </span><br /> If you ordered the ZMF-II timer from the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store], it should have come configured for sanctioned play for game lengths of 25 minutes, 22 minutes, and 3 minutes. If the timer is not showing overtime, you can follow these [[ZMF-II instructions| instructions]] to configure the timer for SCRABBLE mode. | ||
== Ratings == | == Ratings == | ||
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# <span class=q> Will the next printing of [[OTCWL]] incorporate the published errata from the current edition? </span><br />It will, but it should also include new words yet to be determined. | # <span class=q> Will the next printing of [[OTCWL]] incorporate the published errata from the current edition? </span><br />It will, but it should also include new words yet to be determined. | ||
# <span class=q> Will the next printing of [[OSPD]] incorporate be any different from the current edition? </span><br />That's a question for [[Merriam-Webster]], but in past editions, most new printings within an edition have included minor updates. | # <span class=q> Will the next printing of [[OSPD]] incorporate be any different from the current edition? </span><br />That's a question for [[Merriam-Webster]], but in past editions, most new printings within an edition have included minor updates. | ||
− | # <span class=q> When can I use the latest word lists with Quackle, Zarf, Elise, ...? </span><br /> We are | + | # <span class=q> When can I use the latest word lists with Quackle, Zarf, Elise, ...? </span><br /> The word list is subject to a copyright. We are aware that some people have bootleg copies of the word list that they use with Quackle, Zarf and other unlicensed applications (Aerolith, etc.), but such use is in violation of the copyright and not sanctioned by NASPA, Hasbro or Merriam-Webster. |
== [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] == | == [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] == |
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