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[Jennifer]

I agree, I have yet to see a really good ranking system.

If you have a good idea for one, feel free to post it in the discussion for next year’s league.

http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=31822.15

[gamerman01]

There is this supposition that all players should be encouraged to play all other players and the ranking system should treat them kindly.  I disagree with this as well.

Also, you should not state that tier 1 or tier 2 players “should not” play tier 3 or tier 4 players (because their PPG will drop, but as I pointed out, and you acknowledged, their PPG will have more staying power).

After all, if you play a tier 1 player and lose, you will only get 2 points.  Play a tier 4 player and win, and you get 3.  I know the system isn’t flawless (what system is?) and yes it was just developed by a guy doing his hobby because there was no strength of schedule component before, but it has proven very effective.

Should a newbie chess player play a grandmaster?  The grandmaster will play the newbie only if he wants to, and rating has little to do with it.  It’s generally a waste of the grandmaster’s time, but maybe he chooses to play because he wants to teach, wants to meet people and make friends, or just wants to plaster somebody.  That’s his prerogative.

Should the newbie (tier 4) expect to be able to get games with the veterans (tier 1)?  I don’t think so.  G40 takes many many hours of time and effort to play - more than chess, the way most people play chess.  Is a tier 1 more likely to accept a game with a tier 4 because his PPG may rise by .02, or if it will drop .02?  I don’t think it matters.  I think the overwhelming consideration is, does the tier 1 player want to spend many hours wiping the floor with a tier 4 player who provides almost no challenge.

You see, it has little to do with how the rating system works - this issue of tier 1 players playing tier 3 or 4.  It’s all about whether it’s fun, not about the rating.  Even if the tier 1 player would gain .02 by beating a tier 4, his time is better spent playing and beating a tier 1 or 2 if he’s really competitive and wants to rise in the rankings.  So the system really doesn’t matter in this case (to encourage tier 1’s to play tier 4’s).

[gamerman01]

I think I’m done, but yeah, we should be posting in that thread.  Thanks, Jenn.  I’d like to know what you think about my posts here about ranking system - Jenn

[Jennifer]

posted in that thread.

[seth4god]

Looking for an opponent. I’ll take any comer regardless of rank. Who’s the victim . . . err I mean opponent.  :evil:

[MagicQ]

Newbie looking for league opponents. PM me if you are available.

[Whackamatt]

Looking for league games?  I am

[Entek]

Anyone looking for a game?  The only two games I have running right now seem to be on hold.

[bmnielsen]

Looking for a game against a tier 1 or 2, PM me if interested!

[Amon-Sul]

@seththenewb:

Looking for an opponent. I’ll take any comer regardless of rank. Who’s the victim . . . err I mean opponent.  :evil:

ready?

[Amon-Sul]

I am looking for a few games.

No tech, 1 unit per territory bid.

PM me if interested.

Tier 2, I think I am.

[JDOW]

Amun, you have mail:)

[JDOW]

And p.s.: I would have the capacity to start 2 games. In case Amun-Sul accepts I could start one more game.
Would seek for Tier 1 or 2.

Please PM :)

[Amon-Sul]

I accept Ur proposal Japan and i am full for now.

4 games to start :)

[JDOW]

Great, replied to your PM!:)

[TheMaster42]

Hello, I would like to play a game against someone.  Preferably an experienced player, though I don’t have many games under my belt myself.

I’ve never played in League before but I read all the stickies.  Do I need to sign up anywhere before starting a game with someone?

[TheMaster42]

Global 1940, sorry.  :oops:

[allweneedislove]

welcome themaster42

there is no sign up needed, just start a game and you are part of the league.

you did the right thing by posting here. you can also send a personal message to others that have posted on this thread looking for games.

[TheMaster42]

Oh my friend and I are also looking for two we can VS. together, or a brave opponent who’s willing go at our two heads combined.  I don’t imagine the League handles real 2v2s, but the PBF forum is so dead comparatively…

[wheatbeer]

Looking for a tier 1 or tier 2 opponent for a match of G40 (with bid’s limited to 1 unit per territory or SZ).