That is true, the server that we all know and love is, well let's face it, almost unplayable at times. This will affect both contestants equally. We can all hope it will be not so bad though. In the OP I recommended that all contestants use 1.12 as this is the version the server is based in and I have experienced the 1.15 door glitch myself and since contestants will enter through a single iron door, they should use 1.12. The example you gave of combat delay is further reason why participants should use 1.12. I set the rules to put all players on an equal playing field to determine who has some good combat skills with the most basic of weapons. Let me know if your consideration leads to a definitive yes and I will get you signed up!
Hate bumping my own posts but I gotta do what I gotta do... Looking to get this thing happening! Tomorrow 9pm Eastern Daylight time (New York) I'll be on tonight, basically all night promoting this event in game, if you see me give me a pm to come collect your payment, need 7 more to fire this thing!