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Div. 3 problems are basically Div. 2 problems
By nomoreplayer, history, 2 years ago, In English

In the recent Div. 3 contest there were 8 problems. 3 problems were rated >= 2000.

Why you think it's reasonable to have so many +2000 problems in Div. 3 contest?

Even if contestants have maximum rating 1900 and they ended up having -200 or -300 it's still not good enough reason for so many problems above 1900. I suggest to limit all problems just to below 1800 +- 200. I think the maximum focus for Div. 3 problems should be for those rated newbie-1500 +-300. For example 2 problems 800-900, two problems 1000-1200, and two problems 1200-1500. Maybe one problem is 1500-1800. Otherwise now the only difference between Div.2 and Div. 3 contest is just one more easy problem.

Thanks.

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2 years ago, # |
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When I was really about 1800, I solve two 2100 problems in a single div.2 contest.

A problem which rates over 2000 doesn't mean that a user rates about 1800 can't solve it in any case. Sometimes they just need to push themselves and then they can achieve a higher level.

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    Perhaps having one 2000* problem is suitable for a div.3 contest? :-)

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      2 years ago, # ^ |
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      When you were 1800 Div. 2 contest was perfect for you. Div. 3 main focus should be for those 1600 and below, imho. It doesn't mean that you cannot participate in Div. 3 contests, it just means that for you it will be quite easy and you can compete in Div.2 and later in Div.1 rounds if your rating grows.

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        2 years ago, # ^ |
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        Um....

        Then how do you think about 2700+ problems in div.2? :-_

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This is just my perspective, but i find problem ratings from div 3 problems much higher than their actual difficulty, when compared to div 1 problems of the same rating. I agree that this last div 3 was harder than usual, but for instance problem F wouldn't be more than 1600 if it was in Div 1/2 IMO.

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    2 years ago, # ^ |
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    It is quite well known that the ratings of the last few problems of div3s are inflated, most of the time.

    Also, I think that if a div3 contest has 7-8 problems, it is not unreasonable for the last 2 or so problems to be difficult for div3 participants. It is usually the same for div2 participants as well.

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Difficulty aside div.3 problems are getting interesting these days, and one can learn a lot from them, so I guess we should focus on that!

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