Author Topic: 2013 Apr/May ROOT (Read 15266 times)

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:04:58 PM »

Quote from: jbeers285 on April 13, 2013, 01:38:27 PM

Chris I could play you in a t1 and we could join and record tht score to prof if u wanted

This is a tough one. The typical thing would be for the first person to join mid-week to play (in this case jbeers) the person with the bye (in this case Clift). The typical thing would be for the 2nd person (in this case Chris) to have to wait until the following week.

However, this week my opponent dropped out, so that creates an opening for Chris to play me (which I could probably do tomorrow night after 10pm EST). The only downside would be if Clift weren't able to play. That would mean that the 2nd person joining would get points for playing me, but the 1st person to join would not get any points since they wouldn't have gotten in a game.

This makes me think that it would be better to just let the two of you play each other. But the downside to that is that it sets a precedent that people can join late and simply play each other. I don't think you guys planned this ahead of time, but realistically someone could plan ahead and use that as a way to choose their first round opponent. I naturally don't want to set that precedent.

So I think that the most fair thing is to go back to the standard practice and have jbeers play Clift if they can get a game together, and have Chris wait until next week. That way if any late people joining get points it would be the 1st person to do so.

I wish things could work out differently, but I hope you all understand that I'm trying to do the most fair thing. Thankfully we'll all have games scheduled next week

jbeers285 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:09:15 PM »

I Pm'd Clift a couple days ago but didn't hear anything back from him as of yet. I had not officially joined I ha asked Clift if he would play me and let me join. I guess this gives Chris the 1st option to join prior to me.

Chris · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:34:32 PM »

Mark, I understand and I'll accept that if it's your final decision. I would like to point out there's not really any gain from people going into the tournament late to play each other. The only problem I could see is if two people joined with the intention of one of them winning and the loser dropping out immediately afterwards. Josiah and I are both competitive players (as I recall, we have a more-or-less even track record against each other), and as such, that's clearly not the case. I recognize that it starts to interfere with the randomness of the system on the first round, but the current system (allowing one person to join to replace a bye) does that anyway. It's not a big deal, I just don't see much of a downside to letting Josiah and I play.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #28 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:10:51 PM »

Quote from: Chris on April 13, 2013, 08:34:32 PM

I recognize that it starts to interfere with the randomness of the system on the first round, but the current system (allowing one person to join to replace a bye) does that anyway.

The difference is that a person has no idea who will end up with the bye, so waiting to join late could end up matching you against the best player.

I completely agree with you that in this particular case it would work out really well. You are both top players, and I'm sure would make for a very fair game, and I suspect that you'd both stick around for the whole tournament as well. I'm not at all worried about this specific case. I just don't want a precedent that allows for the possibility that you are correct to think of where 2 people join late with 1 person planning on throwing the game and dropping out.

I guess what I could say is that late joiners can play each other, but if either of them ghosts more than 1 game in the month that the points for that 1st round game would be nullified. That would take care of that problem. I think I actually like that better, so sure how about if jbeers and Chris go ahead and play this week on that condition. Does that sound fair?

Chris · « **Reply #29 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:17:51 PM »

I'm good with that. Thanks Mark.

jbeers285 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:45:02 PM »

Thanks mark I appreciate that. I think we definitely operated here in the spirit of the law rather than the letter of the law.

Master KChief · « **Reply #31 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:29:40 PM »

Dropping out.

The Guardian · « **Reply #32 on:** April 15, 2013, 12:04:09 AM »

KoalaKing won 5-3. Pretty much only difference was he drew SoG and I didn't...

TheJaylor · « **Reply #33 on:** April 15, 2013, 08:25:26 AM »

Confirmed.

Chris · « **Reply #34 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:56:10 AM »

I beat Josiah 5-4. Tense game; I miss how fun these ROOT games are.

jbeers285 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:57:49 AM »

confirm in my rush to beat a mayhem my sog nj only saved one soul due to my own bone headedness lol . . great game though

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #36 on:** April 16, 2013, 05:59:52 AM »

New Rankings and
Match-Ups for
Week 2 Posted!

TheJaylor · « **Reply #37 on:** April 16, 2013, 11:48:16 PM »

I beat the prof 5-1.

Professoralstad · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2013, 12:07:39 AM »

Quote from: KoalaKingoFA on April 16, 2013, 11:48:16 PM

I beat the prof 5-1.

Confirm.

Mageduckey · « **Reply #39 on:** April 17, 2013, 12:39:36 AM »

I beat Drrek 5-1.

Drrek · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2013, 12:40:23 AM »

Quote from: Mageduckey on April 17, 2013, 12:39:36 AM

I beat Drrek 5-1.

confirm. Drawing 2 ECs in a deck that actually uses defense, and 0 speed cards will do that.

jbeers285 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:39:28 PM »

red got me 5-4 good game

Red · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2013, 08:22:08 PM »

RTSmaniac · « **Reply #43 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:08:57 PM »

I won 5-2 against Prof Underwood. SoG/NJ, Mayhem, Falling Away, AotL (which I didnt play) and TGT online for 2 RA in first 5 or 6 turns. I got a good hand.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #44 on:** April 21, 2013, 08:57:38 PM »

Confirmed. I wish I could've made it a better game, but RTSM played great.

Mageduckey · « **Reply #45 on:** April 23, 2013, 09:11:13 PM »

When will the 3rd week match-ups be posted?

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #46 on:** April 23, 2013, 09:51:16 PM »

Quote from: Mageduckey on April 23, 2013, 09:11:13 PM

When will the 3rd week match-ups be posted?

Tonight

Scoobug · « **Reply #47 on:** April 23, 2013, 09:53:07 PM »

I'm sorry this is probably not the right place to ask but, how do I participate in online Redemption? What program(s) do I need and how can I get started?

Mageduckey · « **Reply #48 on:** April 23, 2013, 10:00:44 PM »

Quote from: Scoobug on April 23, 2013, 09:53:07 PM

I'm sorry this is probably not the right place to ask but, how do I participate in online Redemption? What program(s) do I need and how can I get started?

Follow this and you'll be good to go

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #49 on:** April 23, 2013, 10:06:59 PM »

Mageducky has sent you to the right place to get the programs you need. And if you'd like to join our tournament, then you have come to the right place. Just let me know and I'll add you in for a game

News:

Author Topic: 2013 Apr/May ROOT (Read 15266 times)

Chris

Chris

Chris