Shane Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I think ass and Gen are also choosing pretty much the same players as me. It would be really tough for me to get to the top unless they make some tactical mistakes. Also' date=' the teams behind are pretty close as well. Fingers crossed and hope for a lot of luck.[/quote'] That ass is goin down baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karteekmvs Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I think 15 would have been ideal. 10 makes it easier for teams who make sure they change the team every day after the toss. However, I also think that the current system is ideal for real addicts who work on their tactics well and ensure they get a balanced team for every single game. But as most people have said, I missed one game and am behind the leader by 130 points, and can never catch up with them until they make a really bad move or I gamble by not picking the non-favorites banking on their performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I think 15 would have been ideal. 10 makes it easier for teams who make sure they change the team every day after the toss. However' date=' I also think that the current system is ideal for real addicts who work on their tactics well and ensure they get a balanced team for every single game. But as most people have said, I missed one game and am behind the leader by 130 points, and can never catch up with them until they make a really bad move or I gamble by not picking the non-favorites banking on their performance.[/quote'] The rain can throw a spanner in the works, shawn has had his team partly subbed with some players who are later to play today, im still waiting for some confirmation about the rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karteekmvs Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The rain can throw a spanner in the works' date=' shawn has had his team partly subbed with some players who are later to play today, im still waiting for some confirmation about the rain[/quote'] Its all over buddy. No more game today. Even the Mumbai-Rajasthan game could to be called off. If only Gayle had got another ball to face, he would have gotten to his 50 and I could have grabbed the bonus points with both my hands. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suraj Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I think 15 would have been ideal. 10 makes it easier for teams who make sure they change the team every day after the toss. However' date=' I also think that the current system is ideal for real addicts who work on their tactics well and ensure they get a balanced team for every single game. But as most people have said, I missed one game and [b']am behind the leader by 130 points, and can never catch up with them until they make a really bad move or I gamble by not picking the non-favorites banking on their performance. This is the problem with just 10 points- I think the damage has already been done; lets say those who picked the max of their players in the first game (CSK vs RR) and established a lead without planing for the long term; now it becomes hard for those lagging to catch up as the penalty points are too low to dissaude the leaders from constantly switiching players and keeping the distance. Of course there will be a shift among the top 10-15 but the rest have been marginalized in the early round itself; with 200 participants and a longer tournament it takes the fun out of the contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suraj Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Its all over buddy. No more game today. Even the Mumbai-Rajasthan game could to be called off. If only Gayle had got another ball to face' date= he would have gotten to his 50 and I could have grabbed the bonus points with both my hands. :( Methinks he is on everyone's team so wudn't make a difference in rankings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapioca Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I might be able to do it Varun/Tapioca. Send me a reminder PM though. Open it, please. The first match has officially ended. PM is on the way. TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajan Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 ok, time to open the window for substitutions now, plz send a PM to punter......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suraj Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 ok' date=' time to open the window for substitutions now, plz send a PM to punter.........[/quote'] But is the second match even going to take place?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 suraj pai, i changed my tactics on Sunday after the first two games, after watching the prof do it :winky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Opened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Don't make subs just yet. If the game gets washed out, you lose points for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suraj Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Opened! Can we keep it open till it is confirmed that the match will indeed take place?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Till when is it opened ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I can only keep it open for another hour - have a meeting after that. I'll close it around 11:15 EST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajan Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 it is raining heavily, very dark, looks bleak............................................. at Bangalore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suraj Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 It's been an overcast day in Durban, and the first game was decided using the Duckworth-Lewis method with Kolkata emerging winners against Punjab. Though there is a lot to offer in this particular draw, with Sachin Tendulkar facing off against Shane Warne, but given the persistent rain, it may be a while before the game could get underway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karteekmvs Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I think the damage has already been done; lets say those who picked the max of their players in the first game (CSK vs RR) and established a lead without planing for the long term; now it becomes hard for those lagging to catch up as the penalty points are too low to dissaude the leaders from constantly switiching players and keeping the distance. I tend to disagree with you. I am the best example for that. As I mentioned earlier, I have not had any players for the daredevils and Punjab team and I still managed to get to 140 points behind Shane, the current leader, and that too by the end of just the 6th game. The average score per game seems to be about 130-150 and as dinakar mentioned, if you are lucky, you can get upto 400 points. Having said that, this is my first time playing SS here and I have not completely come into terms with the way it works yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinx - the Jinx Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I can only keep it open for another hour - have a meeting after that. I'll close it around 11:15 EST. What is it in Indian Standard Time bhai??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViruRulez Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 What is it in Indian Standard Time bhai??? 8.00 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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