View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
bullsky
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 20310
Back to top |
|
Richyyy
Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 24485 Location: London
Back to top |
|
pilight
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 67491 Location: Where the action is
Back to top |
Posted: 05/14/07 10:11 am ::: |
Reply |
|
mabell3368 wrote: |
Last year it was a guessing game, but you could still make up ground, however slowly. This year, being able to only use a player once for the season, makes a mockery out of any kind of strategy, other than making sure you don't paint yourself into a corner and leave yourself without any good choices down towards the end. Strategy? HA!, I say. |
I would say there's much more strategy to this than there was to last year's game. Rather than using the same stars over and over while ignoring everyone else in the league, with this game you'll actually have to pick spots to use bench players. 71 days and 13 teams means picking an average of 5.46 players per team over the course of the season. It's also going to reward long term planning, the essence of strategy, over spur of the moment tactical decisions.
I planned out my whole season of picks and almost outsmarted myself. I got to the end of the year and hadn't used Sheryl Swoopes!
_________________ The truth is like poetry
Most people hate poetry
|
|
dtsnms
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 18815
Back to top |
Posted: 05/14/07 10:24 am ::: |
Reply |
|
I have to agree with pilight; there is definitely more strategy. I got bored last year and just stopped. It was tiresome with the same 5-10 each week.
This is going to take some planning...and then contingencies for injuries.
|
|
pilight
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 67491 Location: Where the action is
Back to top |
Posted: 05/14/07 10:34 am ::: |
Reply |
|
It's like the difference between Princes of Florence and Louis XIV. In Princes you have to think right away what you'll be doing 5-6 turns later and plan accordingly. In Louis there's very little you do in one turn that affects what you'll be doing in the next one. Both are fine games, but there's a good reason that Princes is a perennial top 10 at boardgamegeek.com while Louis is ranked down around #70.
_________________ The truth is like poetry
Most people hate poetry
|
|
dtsnms
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 18815
Back to top |
|
RM619
Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 958 Location: Southern Calif.
Back to top |
Posted: 05/14/07 12:08 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Totally agree with what was said. I still have a copy of last seasons leaderboard. There was less than 100 pts separating the top 25 entries. That tells me the more popular players were getting used most often. This year definitely offers quite a challenge as stated.
How could you forget Swoopes? LOL
|
|
dtsnms
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 18815
Back to top |
|
mabell3368
Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 1116 Location: Dallas
Back to top |
Posted: 05/15/07 2:44 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Well, I still don't like it. Last year I could pick Michelle Snow and then after the game, find out she wasn't playing and I could still use her again. This year, if someone is a late scratch, and she's the one I picked. I'm toast. I guess that the only plus here is that the odds of that happening a fairly low. I'm only picking one out of at least 22.
I've made my picks for the year, but it's going to be interesting how to correct for midseason injuries.
One tip that would prevent missing out on using Swoopes: I discovered the "Top 25 playing" link that shows just that. The top 25 people playing on that day and then you know if any of the top players are still available. Of course, LL and Margo show up fairly regularly, and we know LL won't be playing at all, and Margo is having back problems, so even if she does play, it's unlikely she will play to form. Of course I didn't see that until I was almost finished.
_________________ What's not to like about sweaty women in shorts?
|
|
Queenie
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 18131 Location: Queens
Back to top |
Posted: 05/18/07 7:55 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
My cunning plan to use one of my IDs to make ridiculous picks has been foiled. Clearly one part of the system is smarter than the others and recognizes that I cannot be serious in picking Miao Lijie and Hajdana Radunovic for opening weekend.
_________________ "We all have a platform. We all have a voice & they all hold weight. Silence is a luxury."
|
|
Queenie
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 18131 Location: Queens
Back to top |
Posted: 05/19/07 2:06 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Um, am I reading this correctly? You're telling me I can try to pick Zane Teilane, but I can't pick Alana Beard?! I realize that would be pointless today, but what about in August?
_________________ "We all have a platform. We all have a voice & they all hold weight. Silence is a luxury."
|
|
RM619
Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 958 Location: Southern Calif.
Back to top |
Posted: 05/21/07 10:08 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Queenie wrote: |
Um, am I reading this correctly? You're telling me I can try to pick Zane Teilane, but I can't pick Alana Beard?! I realize that would be pointless today, but what about in August? |
Also note: after two days they've managed to screw up the stats. The players from the NY/Chi game are way off. Looks like the 2nd half points are missing.
|
|
Grumps
Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 1054
Back to top |
Posted: 05/21/07 10:50 am ::: |
Reply |
|
RM619 wrote: |
Queenie wrote: |
Um, am I reading this correctly? You're telling me I can try to pick Zane Teilane, but I can't pick Alana Beard?! I realize that would be pointless today, but what about in August? |
Also note: after two days they've managed to screw up the stats. The players from the NY/Chi game are way off. Looks like the 2nd half points are missing. |
If you look at the box on dot.com the play by play stops at 4:19 with the score 35-29...Even though the boxscore total says the final, the individual stats only add up to 35-29...That is why Reb is having trouble getting his game going...First he was having trouble reading the new boxscores and then now they are incomplete...Looks like they have a lot of technical incompetence at dot.com...
Grumps
|
|
RM619
Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 958 Location: Southern Calif.
Back to top |
Posted: 05/21/07 3:53 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Grumps wrote: |
RM619 wrote: |
Queenie wrote: |
Um, am I reading this correctly? You're telling me I can try to pick Zane Teilane, but I can't pick Alana Beard?! I realize that would be pointless today, but what about in August? |
Also note: after two days they've managed to screw up the stats. The players from the NY/Chi game are way off. Looks like the 2nd half points are missing. |
If you look at the box on dot.com the play by play stops at 4:19 with the score 35-29...Even though the boxscore total says the final, the individual stats only add up to 35-29...That is why Reb is having trouble getting his game going...First he was having trouble reading the new boxscores and then now they are incomplete...Looks like they have a lot of technical incompetence at dot.com...
Grumps |
Stats now up to date.
|
|
rebkell Site Admin
Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 4960 Location: East Tennessee
Back to top |
Posted: 05/21/07 4:25 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
RM619 wrote: |
Grumps wrote: |
RM619 wrote: |
Queenie wrote: |
Um, am I reading this correctly? You're telling me I can try to pick Zane Teilane, but I can't pick Alana Beard?! I realize that would be pointless today, but what about in August? |
Also note: after two days they've managed to screw up the stats. The players from the NY/Chi game are way off. Looks like the 2nd half points are missing. |
If you look at the box on dot.com the play by play stops at 4:19 with the score 35-29...Even though the boxscore total says the final, the individual stats only add up to 35-29...That is why Reb is having trouble getting his game going...First he was having trouble reading the new boxscores and then now they are incomplete...Looks like they have a lot of technical incompetence at dot.com...
Grumps |
Stats now up to date. |
You got a link to those up to date stats,(boxscore)? I'm still showing the boxscore that has Thorn with 6 points. Oh wait, I forgot they will post it on their message board first.
|
|
Queenie
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 18131 Location: Queens
Back to top |
Posted: 05/21/07 7:56 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
...okay, I'm surprised the Silver Stars haven't dropped the game master a note saying, 'hi, Sandy Brondello's been on our staff for the last couple of seasons, which means she's not playing for the Storm!'
I almost went with Natalia Zassulskaya for a Comet game, if only because, damn, there's a flashback.
_________________ "We all have a platform. We all have a voice & they all hold weight. Silence is a luxury."
|
|
dabirdyballa10
Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 579 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas
Back to top |
Posted: 05/25/07 12:53 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
i have a question: how do i view the league im in? i havent found a button to click or a link or anything. i dont know if im missing something right in front of me or what. if someone could help id appreciate it.
_________________ Go Storm and Silverstars!
Go SpUrS Go!
Hook 'em! The eyes of Texas are upon you...
"Basketball is life."
|
|
quester
Joined: 01 May 2005 Posts: 398 Location: Galveston, Tx
Back to top |
Posted: 05/25/07 1:22 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
dabirdyballa10 wrote: |
i have a question: how do i view the league im in? i havent found a button to click or a link or anything. i dont know if im missing something right in front of me or what. if someone could help id appreciate it. |
click "standings" on upper right of your team page.
|
|
iverson3ai1
Joined: 09 May 2005 Posts: 54
Back to top |
Posted: 05/29/07 2:20 pm ::: New Yahoo Sports Group For The WNBA Pick One Challenge |
Reply |
|
Are you playing the WNBA Pick One Challenge? If so, there is a Yahoo Sports Group created for the members of the Rebkell's Junkies Group where we talk about just about everything related to the Fantasy Game.
Every day I post an updated Injury Report to try to keep our members from selecting a Player who does not play. At the start of each week, I also post some suggested Picks for each day in the upcoming week. I have just added the wnba.com Team Power Rankings today.
Phil does a lot of Statistical Features including the Most Popular Picks for each Day and the Top Statistical Picks of the Day based on a formula. He also has a lot of files that show the Top Players According to PAR for last season Overall, by Location, by Days of Rest, and by the Day of the Week.
Phil even has a file for the Top Rookies from this year's Pre-Season. Cheryl has the WNBA Schedule posted so that you can check to see which Teams are playing each day. And Cheryl and I are trying to make sure our Group members know whenever there is a Weekday Daytime Game.
Cheryl, par_out, and Erika have all been posting their ideas about Daily Picks as well. In addition I have posted links to Newspapers, Team websites, helpful Sports Links, Player Fan sites and the Players' Personal Sites along with a lot more interesting information.
I really believe that everyone who has checked out our Yahoo Group has been surprised that we have got so much helpful information posted already. So if you are interested in joining us, here is the link to our Group. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Rebkell_Junkies/
One of our current members will need to approve you before you can join so please send me your Pick One Challenge ID or Team Name along with whatever Name you would like our Group members to call you and I will approve you for membership. We all hope that you will check out our Group and like what we are doing.
Iverson3ai1
|
|
pilight
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 67491 Location: Where the action is
Back to top |
Posted: 06/12/07 7:58 am ::: |
Reply |
|
OK, how many of you missed the chance to pick Chamique Holdsclaw? I used her in both entries already!
_________________ The truth is like poetry
Most people hate poetry
|
|
dtsnms
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 18815
Back to top |
|
pilight
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 67491 Location: Where the action is
Back to top |
Posted: 06/13/07 7:29 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Woo Hoo! I'm in the top 10 of the Rebkell group!
_________________ The truth is like poetry
Most people hate poetry
|
|
PUmatty
Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 16516 Location: Chicago
Back to top |
|
dtsnms
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 18815
Back to top |
|
pilight
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 67491 Location: Where the action is
Back to top |
|
|
|