Prediction League - New Season with new ideas for points scoring.

[Brin]

First round of cup isn’t until November so if there were a large number of entrants maybe we could eliminate those who haven’t entered any predictions for the previous 4 rounds before the fixtures are set. 4 rounds would allow for any holiday absences.That would stop any accusations of unfair match ups from opponents no shows.

pip_y, I see what your point but, I will be running the PL like all other leagues. If you fail to post on any given set of fixtures so be it. There will be no reduction for say missing out because of family commitments, holidays, even for illness like poor Nez Millers last season.

You either predict or simply miss out. I know this sounds unfair and someone may forget to post but the onus is on the participant not to forget, I should know as I forgot on at least 5 occasions to post in a a league I 'paid' to enter

[pip_y]

pip_y, I see what your point but, I will be running the PL like all other leagues. If you fail to post on any given set of fixtures so be it. There will be no reduction for say missing out because of family commitments, holidays, even for illness like poor Nez Millers last season.

You either predict or simply miss out. I know this sounds unfair and someone may forget to post but the onus is on the participant not to forget, I should know as I forgot on at least 5 occasions to post in a a league I 'paid' to enter

Brin I didn’t mean the PL just the 1st rd of the cup as some might have an unfair advantage being drawn against someone who has stopped playing after a few weeks. 4 rounds before November seems a fair cut off point which would mean all those who have played a least in October. I fully understand your point about the PL.

[caytonmiller]

Well 27 people have read this thread so I guess that's a good rough indication

I've had to read it 5 times to understand the rules so only really 23 😉

[Brin]

I've had to read it 5 times to understand the rules so only really 23 ��

It''s okay we understand you

[Brin]

Anyone with any last minute suggestions that may be considered in helping form the new and upcoming Prediction League before I post it tomorrow?

Thanks to all who have inputted and hopefully we can see some good numbers of people wanting to have a go at it.

[CAMiller]

At the risk of upsetting Lol with my 'moaning', I've said it before Brin that I think you are asking a lot to expect people to turn up for 46 sets of fixtures without missing the odd one due to forgetfulness, illness, happenstance...etc. and I think setting a limit to the number of games played (e.g. 36 from a possible 46) would give people a chance to join late or miss weeks and still be in with a shout of lifting the imaginary trophy.

[Brin]

CAM it’s me you are upsetting with your ‘moaning’ We have this issue every year so why repeat it pal?

There are countless PL’s run up and down the country and their rules are the same. Miss your predictions at your choice.

Once again I’ll be in a ‘paying’ league and I missed 5 occasions last season for whatever reason and it cost me as I had a great chance of winning the monthly prize, my fault no one else’s.

Our own Nez the Miller missed out last season through illness when he was in a great position to make an impact but, we never heard him complain. Let it go, if folk drop out because they’ve not posted so be it.

[CTMilller]

CAM it’s me you are upsetting with your ‘moaning’ We have this issue every year so why repeat it pal?

There are countless PL’s run up and down the country and their rules are the same. Miss your predictions at your choice.

Once again I’ll be in a ‘paying’ league and I missed 5 occasions last season for whatever reason and it cost me as I had a great chance of winning the monthly prize, my fault no one else’s.

Our own Nez the Miller missed out last season through illness when he was in a great position to make an impact but, we never heard him complain. Let it go, if folk drop out because they’ve not posted so be it.

Keep your chin up, Brin. CAM is nothing if not logical and I believe his opinions are offered constructively and with positive intentions.

It's the grit that makes the pearl - as the saying goes!

[clarkey1974]

Just an idea and a late one so one to consider if not for this season maybe next…we should do away with the draws scenario…it would save people forgetting about it and people having to edit posts and brin checking ,I found it a bit restrictive also,maybe that’s my betting interest coming out…so I think we should pick any result we want and no limit…scoring is one point per correct prediction,but can name a “star” or “nap” selection with an insert at side....and if you get that one right you get maybe 3 or even 5 points….I know the joker as been installed and we can still keep that as it’s of single use and for all the points.which I think is a good addition…just a thought that’s all..

[Brin]

Just an idea and a late one so one to consider if not for this season maybe next…we should do away with the draws scenario…it would save people forgetting about it and people having to edit posts and brin checking ,I found it a bit restrictive also,maybe that’s my betting interest coming out…so I think we should pick any result we want and no limit…scoring is one point per correct prediction,but can name a “star” or “nap” selection with an insert at side....and if you get that one right you get maybe 3 or even 5 points….I know the joker as been installed and we can still keep that as it’s of single use and for all the points.which I think is a good addition…just a thought that’s all..

Clarkey, I think this is what CAM wanted to do with all games earning a maximum of 1 point, thing is the table becomes too clogged with many on the same score and it becomes boring and stale, hence why I think some pack it in as no headway can be made to break away.

Incentives had to brought in to split the pack so to speak. Will maybe give your suggestion some thought for next season. cheers.