Just one more match day before the playoffsy things:
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OK Barm, time for the dead vs. delf. Here are my OK start times for the week (all times CEST/GMT+2):
- Tuesday 19-20.30
- Wednesday 18-21
- Thursday 18.30-20
- Sat almost any time
Let me know, if any of those suit you, sir. If nescessary, Sunday should also be OK, I'll have one thing to do at some point of the day but that'll take only couple of hours, so I'm open to time suggestions.
Golden, I can start the following times in CEST:
Today 20:00+
Wednesday 18:00+
Thursday 18:00+ (I think, may be home slightly later)
Unfortunately, that's pretty much it this week. Leaving straight from work Friday and staying away without internet access until Monday evening. Could possibly do late Monday if that's the only way we get to play this.
Quote from: J-Reedy on May 21, 2012, 04:30:20 AM
OK Barm, time for the dead vs. delf. Here are my OK start times for the week (all times CEST/GMT+2):
- Tuesday 19-20.30
- Wednesday 18-21
- Thursday 18.30-20
- Sat almost any time
Let me know, if any of those suit you, sir. If nescessary, Sunday should also be OK, I'll have one thing to do at some point of the day but that'll take only couple of hours, so I'm open to time suggestions.
The best times for me are probably Thursday 19.00 and early/late Sunday. I might be able to play tomorrow (tuesday) at 20.30, but it's kind of a long shot so I'll let you know if that option opens up. So let's say Thursday at 19.00 with an option for tomorrow night if possible?
Quote from: Barmution on May 21, 2012, 08:14:02 AM
The best times for me are probably Thursday 19.00 and early/late Sunday. I might be able to play tomorrow (tuesday) at 20.30, but it's kind of a long shot so I'll let you know if that option opens up. So let's say Thursday at 19.00 with an option for tomorrow night if possible?
That's a deal. I'll be online tomorrow until about 15.00 and then I'll disappear into woods for few hours, so would be great if you can let me know about tomorrow before that.
Quote from: kvasilad on May 21, 2012, 08:03:46 AM
Golden, I can start the following times in CEST:
Today 20:00+
Wednesday 18:00+
Thursday 18:00+ (I think, may be home slightly later)
Unfortunately, that's pretty much it this week. Leaving straight from work Friday and staying away without internet access until Monday evening. Could possibly do late Monday if that's the only way we get to play this.
That's ok, I can play tonight. Lets say 20.00 then?
Quote from: The Golden Arrow on May 21, 2012, 09:15:07 AM
Quote from: kvasilad on May 21, 2012, 08:03:46 AM
Golden, I can start the following times in CEST:
Today 20:00+
Wednesday 18:00+
Thursday 18:00+ (I think, may be home slightly later)
Unfortunately, that's pretty much it this week. Leaving straight from work Friday and staying away without internet access until Monday evening. Could possibly do late Monday if that's the only way we get to play this.
That's ok, I can play tonight. Lets say 20.00 then?
Excellent! See you then :)
Hello, fellas.
What's the deadline for this week's match? This week I'm moving back home after 9 months in another country and I won't be able to play until Friday if I'm lucky (and if my computer gets there alive... let's pray to UPS), and maybe Monday if I'm not. That would mean I'd have to forfeit this match (which wouldn't like at all, matches are meant to be played!). I'll keep you posted on this issue, I just wanted you to know that if I don't show around much next week is because I'm quite busy.
I wouldn't want to delay the start of the play-offs so if I don't make it in time just admin me a loss, but if there's a chance of playing next weekend (or even Monday/Tuesday), please tell me so I can try to hurry things up when I settle back home.
Cheers.
Quote from: J-Reedy on May 21, 2012, 08:31:51 AM
That's a deal. I'll be online tomorrow until about 15.00 and then I'll disappear into woods for few hours, so would be great if you can let me know about tomorrow before that.
No problem, I'll probably know by tonight. Don't get lost in the woods, I hear there's wolves about... ;D
The deadline is usually sunday night (ie next sunday). If you have a game sheduled and both can play monday or so that should be ok though.
Quote from: Luiggi on May 21, 2012, 11:59:13 AM
Hello, fellas.
What's the deadline for this week's match? This week I'm moving back home after 9 months in another country and I won't be able to play until Friday if I'm lucky (and if my computer gets there alive... let's pray to UPS), and maybe Monday if I'm not. That would mean I'd have to forfeit this match (which wouldn't like at all, matches are meant to be played!). I'll keep you posted on this issue, I just wanted you to know that if I don't show around much next week is because I'm quite busy.
I wouldn't want to delay the start of the play-offs so if I don't make it in time just admin me a loss, but if there's a chance of playing next weekend (or even Monday/Tuesday), please tell me so I can try to hurry things up when I settle back home.
Cheers.
Hi.
I can play on friday after 19:00 and monday (both today and next week) after 19:00. During weekend, I'm not sure but either saturday or sunday should be completely free, if anyone suits you better, let me know so I can plan my weekend.
I really hope we can manage to play something, I would rather play and lose when not playing and win.
By the way what happens if a match is not played with regards to victory, SPP, gold, etc?
/Håkan
And another question.
How is the playoff seeded? Completely random? Within the pools? Based on TV, based on points, first seed 1 in the shark vs 8th seed in tuna, etc?
Might be good to know too see if it is better to win or to lose but preserve the team...
/Håkan
If you get a walkover, ie an admined win, you get assigned 2 random TDs, 2 random MVPs and double winnings.
The play-off seedings are lowest ranking vs highest ranking between the groups, ie: 1st Shark vs 4th Tuna, 2nd Shark vs 3rd Tuna etc.
Ok, thanks for the replies.
I have another game scheduled for today but in case that one gets cancelled, I'd be free to play you today (that'd save us a lot of trouble). If not, I'll have to wait until my computer gets back to Spain and see if everything is OK to play on Friday or Monday.
Hey J-Reedy!
A plan got cancelled so I'm keen on a match tomorrow night at 20.30 CEST if it still suits you.
Ok Mr. with a big B :)
Lets get this heavyweight norse battle going!
My ok starting time this week is:
Tuesday: 21.00-22.00
Wednesday: 21.00 - 22.00
Thursday: 19.00 - 22.00 (Preferable)
Friday: 20.00 - 00.00
Saturday: All day until 17.00 (Preferable)
Sunday: 14.00 - 19.00
See you on the pitch! :D
/Gnaarkill
Quote from: Barmution on May 21, 2012, 06:18:33 PM
Hey J-Reedy!
A plan got cancelled so I'm keen on a match tomorrow night at 20.30 CEST if it still suits you.
All righty, it's a go-go today at 20.30. See'ya on the field!
Quote from: Gnaarkill on May 21, 2012, 09:25:43 PM
Ok Mr. with a big B :)
Lets get this heavyweight norse battle going!
My ok starting time this week is:
Tuesday: 21.00-22.00
Wednesday: 21.00 - 22.00
Thursday: 19.00 - 22.00 (Preferable)
Friday: 20.00 - 00.00
Saturday: All day until 17.00 (Preferable)
Sunday: 14.00 - 19.00
See you on the pitch! :D
/Gnaarkill
Hi there, let's try today then, I'd guess it's cest time.
Let's aim for a starting schedule at 20:30, shall we?
Hey Mr.B!
Yes, the times are CEST.
I have training tonight so unfortunatly I cant make it to 20.30. 21.00 is ok though.
/Gnaarkill
Quote from: J-Reedy on May 22, 2012, 05:40:32 AM
All righty, it's a go-go today at 20.30. See'ya on the field!
Great, be sure to bring your mutts - we've got the leashes and lashes!
Yo B!
Seems like our match didnt work out like scheduled. I saw you online on BB but couldnt contact you.
Maybe we can play tomorrow @21.00 CEST instead?
I will check the forum a little bit more, i can play until around 22.30 CEST today.
See you!
/Gnaarkill
Wow... the Wolf-Whistlers really culled my weak. 2 rookies dead in a seriously intense match were DSS eked out a victory, severly helped by a crowd rioting in their favor in turn 16. Thanks for the match, J. Some strong play there, and the win didn't feel entirely fair, but a Dark Elf takes what is put on the table. ;)
Quote from: Gnaarkill on May 22, 2012, 09:44:44 PM
Yo B!
Seems like our match didnt work out like scheduled. I saw you online on BB but couldnt contact you.
Maybe we can play tomorrow @21.00 CEST instead?
I will check the forum a little bit more, i can play until around 22.30 CEST today.
See you!
/Gnaarkill
Hi again Mr.B!
Unfortunate to say, i cant make it to the match today @21.00 CEST?
Are you able to make it another day this week?
/Gnaarkill
Quote from: Gnaarkill on May 23, 2012, 09:28:52 AM
Quote from: Gnaarkill on May 22, 2012, 09:44:44 PM
Yo B!
Seems like our match didnt work out like scheduled. I saw you online on BB but couldnt contact you.
Maybe we can play tomorrow @21.00 CEST instead?
I will check the forum a little bit more, i can play until around 22.30 CEST today.
See you!
/Gnaarkill
Hi again Mr.B!
Unfortunate to say, i cant make it to the match today @21.00 CEST?
Are you able to make it another day this week?
/Gnaarkill
Hm, strange my mind was agreed on a game today....
Sorry about this.. my fault.. so sunday should work.. and i'd guess
saturday evening also, friday evening..whats best?
cheers
B
Ok guys, me and my computer are safe and sound back in my home town. From now on I'll have shitloads of work to do but I think I'll still keep most evenings free, so I'll see if I can continue playing next season. As for this one, I can only kick-off on Saturday (kick off between 16.00 and 18.00) and Sunday (between 16.00 and 20.00). All times are GMT +2. If these do not work go ahead and tell me of any time in which you would be available so I can try to reschedule some stuff and get the game played.
See you, and sorry for warning you so late but I just got my computer (it went faster than expected, yeah!).
Quote from: Mr B on May 24, 2012, 07:19:27 AM
Quote from: Gnaarkill on May 23, 2012, 09:28:52 AM
Quote from: Gnaarkill on May 22, 2012, 09:44:44 PM
Yo B!
Seems like our match didnt work out like scheduled. I saw you online on BB but couldnt contact you.
Maybe we can play tomorrow @21.00 CEST instead?
I will check the forum a little bit more, i can play until around 22.30 CEST today.
See you!
/Gnaarkill
Hi again Mr.B!
Unfortunate to say, i cant make it to the match today @21.00 CEST?
Are you able to make it another day this week?
/Gnaarkill
Hm, strange my mind was agreed on a game today....
Sorry about this.. my fault.. so sunday should work.. and i'd guess saturday evening also, friday evening..whats best?
cheers
B
Sunday should work. What about 13.30 CEST on Sunday?
/Gnaarkill
Quote from: Luiggi on May 24, 2012, 09:34:45 PM
Ok guys, me and my computer are safe and sound back in my home town. From now on I'll have shitloads of work to do but I think I'll still keep most evenings free, so I'll see if I can continue playing next season. As for this one, I can only kick-off on Saturday (kick off between 16.00 and 18.00) and Sunday (between 16.00 and 20.00). All times are GMT +2. If these do not work go ahead and tell me of any time in which you would be available so I can try to reschedule some stuff and get the game played.
See you, and sorry for warning you so late but I just got my computer (it went faster than expected, yeah!).
Ok, lets say saturday 16:00 then. Let's have the other possible times (all work for me) in reserve if needed
/Håkan
Hi again Mr.B!
Im sorry, ive had a very busy week. Things have come in the way all the time. This also happens on Sunday im afraid. Im going to visit my brother on his birthday at around 13.30. Pretty bad timing ;)
Though I am available on Sunday evening. So, new time.
How about 19.00 CEST on Sunday?
Sorry for all the time changes!!
/Gnaarkill
CEO of "society of people with heads under their arms" ;)
hehe, NP.. that time fits my schedule better :o
Quote from: hakos on May 25, 2012, 04:48:57 PM
Ok, lets say saturday 16:00 then. Let's have the other possible times (all work for me) in reserve if needed
/Håkan
Cool, I'll see you in a few hours.
We could finally play the match and it ended 2-0 in my favor. The mercenaries that hakos hired to compensate for the team value did not play their best and could not make a difference, and the orcs put all their skills to good use. Though it could have ended in a disaster for the humans (only 1 MNG), they withstood some damage and most of their players only got KO'd.
Thanks for the game and good luck working up that TV... with such a difference is nearly impossible to snatch a victory. Well played though.
Quote from: Mr B on May 26, 2012, 08:45:55 AM
hehe, NP.. that time fits my schedule better :o
Cool! See you tomorrow B.
/Gnaarkill
Reporter: I'm standing here with the coach of Getingarna. Nice of you to join us.
Coach: Well I had to, the reporter's area the only place where the angry fan's can't reach me
Reporter: Understandably, 0-3, not a great start
Coach: Well, it's not surprising, the other teams have significantly more experience.
Although I had some hope to win against Vinterlegionen, but they played really well
Reporter: It seems the mercenaries did not help?
Coach: They did, too much in fact. They had to do a lot of the heavy and brutal work and they seemed to also get the most out of it. They got almost 40% of our SPP which really have slowed down the development of the team
Reporter: Seems to be some techincal term there that I do not understand but Otto seems to be a rising star?
Coach: Yes, our thrower Otto is definitely the star of the team. He have done our only TD, two good passes of 3 in total and seriously hurted one opponent. It was a well deserved MVP he got as well.
Reporter: So, now it is time for the play-off and a new loss for you?
Coach: Of course not. Why do you say that?
Reporter: Well, you are 0-3, your opponent won the shark group with 3-0 and they are even more experienced than all teams you have met so far. Seems quite obvious too me
Coach: And that's why we will win. In a good story the underdog will rise and strike back when everything seems to be lost.
Reporter: Yes, but I will go with the safe bet anyway and place my money on your opponent. One more question
Coach: Ok, no wait, gotta go, see you later
Angry fans: There he is, get him, kick him, maim him, let's get a coach who knows how to win
You've had to work uphill all season, Hakos. No shame in losing a bit when starting at such a disadvantage. If it's any consolation Druchii Smuchii Schmoo was sent out of the cup by their first opponent last season, so you've got statistics on your side ;)
Keep on keeping on!
-Barm
I have no problem with losing. I joined this league for two reasons. First to be able to play more than in my other league and secondly to see first hand how the inducement system would work in extreme cases with ~500 in TV difference.
My feeling is that the inducement works quite well to create a balanced single game. I definitely had some good chances of drawing or even winning with just a little bit more luck in some critical situtation. On the other hand, I had to play more on chances than normal due to having less useful skills in the team.
The big problem, as I see it, is that the mercenaries tend to hog many of my SPP and thus my team is getting better more slowly than usual, and that will continue for a long time. I think that at least the MVP should only go to a regular player in the team. That would make it much more feasible to start with a new team in a medium/high TV league.
Another thing that I learned is that in this league I should have started with an ogre in the team, and no catchers. The starting lineup I used would have been more useful in a league with only beginner teams. But, live and learn!
It has been a blast playing against all the teams and coaches have all been very nice so I will definitely stay on for another season.
Good to hear that you are enjoying your matches here :) I agree that the coaches in NUL are pretty awesome people, very little bemoaning of poor rolling and great sportsmanship in general.
I also agree with your sentiment that an Ogre would've been better in your starting line-up, but I think that is general advice more than specific for starting against higher TV teams: Humans just need that extra bit of strength/roadblock qualities that an Ogre bring. And yeah, it sucks when a mercenary sucks up the SPP but losing a highly skilled player ain't that much fun either ;)