Competitive Debating
Competitive Debating
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
- RestfulPhysical
- IndoorsOutdoors
- SolitarySocial
- PracticalCreative
- InstinctiveTechnical
- Hands-offHands-on
- RelaxedCompetitive
- CautiousDaring
- Quick winsPatient
- PrivatePerformer
- MinimalistCollector
- Just do itStudious
- Low-kitGear-heavy
- AnalogDigital
- ObjectsLiving things
Building and rebutting arguments in a timed format, often on a side you were assigned rather than chose.
~$46Cost to start
SteadyDifficulty
Mostly indoorsWhere
2 setup steps, ~$46 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.
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The path15 quests
ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$10
- Find a club, because you cannot debate alone
- Get a timer and something to record with
Then the quests
- Give a full timed speech without running over
- Make a case with claim, warrant and impact
- Give a short speech on a motion
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