2013 - AAG 40 League

[arathorn]

@seththenewb:

I don’t know whether I should feel proud or embarrassed that 10 of the 11 game/topics that can show under the stickied threads are games I just posted in.

Would’ve had 11 of 11 had Arathorn & JDOW not posted in their game.

It’s because you’re a MACHINE!!! Way to go Seth!

[boldfresh]

@bmnielsen:

That sums it up pretty well, I think. I would add the point about the extra playoff brackets as well - they aren’t really an “official” part of the league and participation is voluntary, so at least for them I think it makes sense to let them count for something.

i, for one, will not be playing in the playoffs if these games do not count toward the 2014 league.

[Hank13]

@Boldfresh:

@bmnielsen:

That sums it up pretty well, I think. I would add the point about the extra playoff brackets as well - they aren’t really an “official” part of the league and participation is voluntary, so at least for them I think it makes sense to let them count for something.

i, for one, will not be playing in the playoffs if these games do not count toward the 2014 league.

You have convinced me - don’t count them!

In all seriousness, it doesn’t really make sense that one year’s games count towards the next (despite the arguments that have been made so far). If playing 4 games over 10 months next year is too difficult, I don’t see why you would want to be considered for the playoffs anyway, but that’s just me. Also, saying that counting these games ensures high-level players compete is a bit redundant as most already play each other, and this can be changed for next year’s league if ppg is how play-offs are decided. I personally don’t care as I probably won’t be playing in the playoffs regardless.

I would suggest that there are 2 simple solutions to this issue - 1. Gamerman/Jenn make an executive decision or 2. have the league members vote on their preference.

[boldfresh]

@Hank13:

@Boldfresh:

@bmnielsen:

That sums it up pretty well, I think. I would add the point about the extra playoff brackets as well - they aren’t really an “official” part of the league and participation is voluntary, so at least for them I think it makes sense to let them count for something.

i, for one, will not be playing in the playoffs if these games do not count toward the 2014 league.

Also, saying that counting these games ensures high-level players compete is a bit redundant as most already play each other, and this can be changed for next year’s league if ppg is how play-offs are decided.

MOST is the key word here.  i would like to stop the practice of allowing a player to hankpick opponents, make it to the playoffs, and do a faceplant.  then do it all again the next year.  now, if a player wants to rack up a record with no losses, but declines to participate in the playoffs, i have no issue with that.  more power to em.  :lol:

[gamerman01]

Playoff games will not count for next year’s league because they never have before.  It will take a joint decision by Jenn and me before November for that to change.

[boldfresh]

@Hank13:

@Boldfresh:

@bmnielsen:

That sums it up pretty well, I think. I would add the point about the extra playoff brackets as well - they aren’t really an “official” part of the league and participation is voluntary, so at least for them I think it makes sense to let them count for something.

i, for one, will not be playing in the playoffs if these games do not count toward the 2014 league.

You have convinced me - don’t count them!

In all seriousness, it doesn’t really make sense that one year’s games count towards the next (despite the arguments that have been made so far). If playing 4 games over 10 months next year is too difficult, I don’t see why you would want to be considered for the playoffs anyway, but that’s just me. Also, saying that counting these games ensures high-level players compete is a bit redundant as most already play each other, and this can be changed for next year’s league if ppg is how play-offs are decided. I personally don’t care as I probably won’t be playing in the playoffs regardless.

I would suggest that there are 2 simple solutions to this issue - 1. Gamerman/Jenn make an executive decision or 2. have the league members vote on their preference.

to clarify hank, i’m talking about the secondary “playoffs” that gamerman has suggested.  not the primary 8 man playoff for the league championship.  i would play in that if i qualified for it, even if the games didn’t count toward the following year’s league record.

[Hank13]

@Boldfresh:

to clarify hank, i’m talking about the secondary “playoffs” that gamerman has suggested.  not the primary 8 man playoff for the league championship.  i would play in that if i qualified for it, even if the games didn’t count toward the following year’s league record.

That makes more sense. I still don’t see an issue for these players to get the required number of games for next year’s playoffs. The argument that there needs to be some reason for them to play doesn’t really hold water - we are playing a board game - the only reward for winning is bragging and trash talk! (Just ask Cow :))

Being ranked 4th under Gamerman’s standings but 12th under win %, I very much agree that players racking up perfect records playing exclusively weaker players needs to be addressed, but I think people smarter than I are already on it.

[gamerman01]

@Hank13:

Being ranked 4th under Gamerman’s standings but 12th under win %

This makes my day.

This is why I started the strength of schedule calculation in the first place - to help players see past the W/L record and get a more accurate picture of the true level of success of his fellow players.

[boldfresh]

@Gamerman01:

@Hank13:

Being ranked 4th under Gamerman’s standings but 12th under win %

This makes my day.

This is why I started the strength of schedule calculation in the first place - to help players see past the W/L record and get a more accurate picture of the true level of success of his fellow players.

Bingo.

[gamerman01]

I will also take this opportunity to point out that players can hover over the Axis/Allies records for each player clear off to the right, and see which players they won/lost against with Axis/Allies.  This can help you get a clearer picture of the capabilities of the player in question.  :-)

[Hank13]

@Gamerman01:

@Hank13:

Being ranked 4th under Gamerman’s standings but 12th under win %

This makes my day.

I’m not sure if I should be offended by this or not…

I’m assuming you mean you are happy that your system is superior, rather than being happy at the fact that I suck when playing good players (or too often, against regular players)

[gamerman01]

:?
I’m happy that my system makes a difference and helps accurately rate players.
Offended??  You should take it as a compliment that I believe your 4 ranking is more indicative than 12th under win%

This has nothing to do with you sucking when playing good players or regular players.  Rather, the fact that you’re 4th in ranking but 12th in win% means you play better opponents than many of the players above you in win %

It wasn’t about you personally at all.

[Hank13]

@Gamerman01:

You should take it as a compliment that I believe your 4 ranking is more indicative than 12th under win%

Thanks :)

(That was how I took it, it just could have been interpreted the other way).

[boldfresh]

@Hank13:

@Gamerman01:

You should take it as a compliment that I believe your 4 ranking is more indicative than 12th under win%

Thanks :)

(That was how I took it, it just could have been interpreted the other way).

Hank u only suck when u play bolddutch.  :-P

[boldfresh]

who wants to start a 2014 league game?

[Hank13]

@Boldfresh:

@Hank13:

@Gamerman01:

You should take it as a compliment that I believe your 4 ranking is more indicative than 12th under win%

Thanks :)

(That was how I took it, it just could have been interpreted the other way).

Hank u only suck when u play bolddutch.   :-P

The 2 Russian pilots that I shot down say I only suck against Dutch thank you very much.

[boldfresh]

@Hank13:

@Boldfresh:

@Hank13:

@Gamerman01:

You should take it as a compliment that I believe your 4 ranking is more indicative than 12th under win%

Thanks :)

(That was how I took it, it just could have been interpreted the other way).

Hank u only suck when u play bolddutch.   :-P

The 2 Russian pilots that I shot down say I only suck against Dutch thank you very much.

those two russian pilots you so badly wanted to kill are what lost this game for you.  thank YOU very much.  :wink:

[seth4god]

My brother, who I haven’t seen in 3 years, is in town for a couple of days. Expect slower posting if you’re an opponent of mine.

[Jennifer]

SIX (6) WEEKS LEFT OF REGULAR LEAGUE PLAY

7a - The Regular Season for each league will start on 2 Nov. 2012 and end on 1 Nov. 2012 and the standings will then be posted.  Games must be completed prior to this date in order to be counted for the 2012 season.

~ Page 1, Post 1 of this thread

Just a friendly reminder.

[Hank13]

For those of us who are new to league play, what happens to games that are not finished by this deadline?