Quoted from j_m_:the tourney @ expo used the ticket format this year, but a comment was made that I think also holds merit. if need to qualify 6 games and you have 12 tickets, it would be nice if the player could decide where they wanted to use those additional 6 tickets (all on one game or spread them around). the software would just need to be changed to ensure that each play is captured (regardless of score) so that after 12 games total are played, the player is locked out. similar in nature to pump and dump, but with a set number of total plays.
I loved the set 12 qualifying attempts on 6 games at the Chicago Expo this year for the main Flip Out Tournament. No waiting in line all weekend, but most importantly an even playing field for everyone during qualifying...the way it should be. Trent said it was almost universally praised and that he planned on using it again next year.