Cheers. If it weren't a condition of entry then anyone opting out would have an unfair advantage, though? In that other competitors would need to navigate out of the game to check on his/her progress?
I very much doubt it'd be a problem with our current entrants. You're all here for the love of the game.
(Less than $10 prize money for 24 hours of intense focus is hardly going to bring out the worst in people)
That said, if Steem hits $20, and each of the class prizes is worth $400; I'd rather not have people disadvantaged by their good sportsmanship.
If there's no technical reason that a player would be unable to send and receive friend requests and it makes the process easier for everyone, then I'd rather make it mandatory from the get go.
We still have a few months, though. I'm very much open to suggestions.