2017 League General Discussion Thread

[simon33]

Back then the allies only got a 9IPC start! What chance did they ever have.

[gamerman01]

@simon33:

Back then the allies only got a 9IPC start! What chance did they ever have.

Well, there were a lot of differences…… Berlin had a minor complex and not a major, and there was no complex in Ukraine (for the Germans to take), so that helped the Allies.

[gamerman01]

@Karl7:

Just curiosity, is MrRoboto still the most games played champ at 70 in a league season?

No, he’s a piker!  Simon has 81 going into New Years’ Eve!

Also, Gamerman, you might want to correct the league champion stats.  There was a 2012 champion playoff.  Mistergreen won, with me 2nd.  I think that was the first official year of the G40 playoff.

to wit: https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=28928.0

I’ll check that out

[simon33]

@Gamerman01:

@simon33:

Back then the allies only got a 9IPC start! What chance did they ever have.

Well, there were a lot of differences…… Berlin had a minor complex and not a major, and there was no complex in Ukraine (for the Germans to take), so that helped the Allies.

Ok. I didn’t know it was first edition. Never played that version but it sounds like that’s a good thing.

[gamerman01]

@simon33:

Ok. I didn’t know it was first edition. Never played that version but it sounds like that’s a good thing.

Yes, it was like a rough draft!  The most ridiculous things I remember were the scramble rules (couldn’t scramble from London, but could from Tokyo, and scramble was only allowed from islands and not coastal territories.  Also, no limit of 3 planes - was unlimited) and the imbalance of fighters in the Pacific theater compared to the European.  Japan had like 24 fighters and tacs and Germany had like 7.  Something like that.  And yes, Berlin only having a minor complex - what in the WORLD.  Yeah, you didn’t miss out.

[gamerman01]

@Karl7:

Also, Gamerman, you might want to correct the league champion stats.  There was a 2012 champion playoff.  Mistergreen won, with me 2nd.  I think that was the first official year of the G40 playoff.

Good point - I added a line to the bottom of the 2012 league results post in the league history thread that makes it clear Mistergreen was the champion of the playoff, with you as the runnerup

[gamerman01]

2017 playoff brackets are set!!

Higher ranked players can open the bidding, or have the option to defer the opening bid to their opponent.
Most players will want to play the balanced mod.  Make sure your opponent agrees before you start bidding.  If one player refuses to play balanced mod, you will have to play the standard G40 2nd edition with him, per league rules set 1 year ago.

See the matchups on the new 2017 playoff tab of the rankings spreadsheet.  You may begin.

The 2nd bracket involves 9 players.  I decided to have 1 play-in game because the #9 player is Giallo, who was only .03 PPG behind Amon-Sul and completed 45 games during 2017.  Therefore he clearly earned a right to play for the 2nd playoff.
Amon-Sul and Giallo - since you drew a play-in game, everyone in the 2nd playoff bracket will appreciate it if you can play your game at a good pace.  Wittman can’t play his first playoff game until yours is done.  It would be great if you can manage to complete your game in one month or less, though there is no time limit.

There is a 3rd playoff of 4 players this year.

This is exciting - all of the matchups in the first round look amazing!!
Hopefully some new friendships are made, and no one has any conflicts!  I’m here if you have any questions or problems with your opponents!

GAME    ONNNNNN!!!

All games reported from now on, regular season and playoff games alike, count in the 2018 league standings!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

[Amon-Sul]

7 - The 2017 Regular Season starts on 1 Jan. 2017 and ends on 31 Dec. 2017, midnight, Hawaii time.  Games must be completed by 31 Dec. 2017 in order to be counted for the 2017 season.  All game results reported between 1 Jan. 2017 and 31 Dec. 2017 will be included in the 2017 league standings.

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Hey, I thought i can still post a game for 2017.

It`s 22:51 in Hawaii , 31st december  :-D

[Omega1759]

1 Me1945, USA (Texas), 45
8 Farmboy

4 JDOW, Germany, 40
5 Omega1759

3 Rubioton
6 Axis-Dominion

7 Gargantua
2 JuanSpain, Spain, 42

Drawing JDOW, ouch!

I guess they would all be hard to beat, great draw!

[farmboy]

I was just curious if each round of the playoffs is one game or a best of. I’m assuming the former but wanted to double check. And sorry if I missed this info somewhere.

I’m looking forward to this. And good luck everyone!

[Omega1759]

One game per round. Otherwise it would take four years to get a champion :)

[Amon-Sul]

@Omega1759:

One game per round. Otherwise it would take four years to get a champion :)

yeah, my idea was that the players simultaneously start 2 games against each other, 1 as axis, 1 as allies. and if it is 1-1, then a third game with bid occurs.

but it would simply take much time.

[Amon-Sul]

@Amon-Sul:

@Omega1759:

One game per round. Otherwise it would take four years to get a champion :)

yeah, my idea was that the players simultaneously start 2 games against each other, 1 as axis, 1 as allies. and if it is 1-1, then a third game with bid occurs.

but it would simply take much time.

maybe in the final game? hm?

[aequitas-et-veritas]

How do we tag the playoff games??

P17 G40 BM3 …. (X) vs …(L)??

[Witt]

Aequitas: Start it: Play Off game; rest as normal.

[aequitas-et-veritas]

Ahh, thanks.  Apreciate your quick response…as usual. :-)

[Amon-Sul]

@aequitas:

How do we tag the playoff games??

P17 G40 BM3 …. (X) vs …(L)??

aev, wait.

If Gamerman tonight decides my 2 post game results will count to 2017 league, U go to 2nd playoff, and I go to the third one.

[gamerman01]

Yes, Amon is right, I should have waited for Hawaii’s New Year per my own rules

8th place for 2nd playoff is now Giallo at 4.22 PPG
However, AeV has 3.93 PPG and 43 games played

Because AeV’s record is somewhat similar to Giallo’s and he has completed over 40 games, and because we have 13 players to fit in 2 brackets (an 8 and a 4), I think AeV has earned the right to decide whether he wants to challenge Giallo for the 8 spot against Wittman via a play-in game OR be the #1 seed in the 3rd playoff and let Giallo have the #8 in the 2nd playoff without a fight.  There would then be a play-in game for the 4 spot in the 3rd tourney, which would make sense because it’s already 2 games to the championship instead of 3.

So Wittman and everyone in the 3rd playoff - hold on for AeV’s decision please

[gamerman01]

And yes, each playoff game is to be one game and not a series.

[aequitas-et-veritas]

@Gamerman01:

Yes, Amon is right, I should have waited for Hawaii’s New Year per my own rules

8th place for 2nd playoff is now Giallo at 4.22 PPG
However, AeV has 3.93 PPG and 43 games played

Because AeV’s record is somewhat similar to Giallo’s and he has completed over 40 games, and because we have 13 players to fit in 2 brackets (an 8 and a 4), I think AeV has earned the right to decide whether he wants to challenge Giallo for the 8 spot against Wittman via a play-in game OR be the #1 seed in the 3rd playoff and let Giallo have the #8 in the 2nd playoff without a fight.  There would then be a play-in game for the 4 spot in the 3rd tourney, which would make sense because it’s already 2 games to the championship instead of 3.

So Wittman and everyone in the 3rd playoff - hold on for AeV’s decision please

I am ok with the way it is and taking the #1 seed in the 3rd Playoff bracket.

Giallo, Good Luck!!