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Forum DTD changes

Sky_PokerSky_Poker Member Posts: 2,715
edited April 2015 in Poker Chat

Hi all

We just wanted to let you know that we will be making some changes to the Monday night DTD from next week. The first thing to say is that we will continue to help run this and support for the community. We know it's fun for a lot of people and we're happy to help that.

Anyway, what are the changes? Basically, all the three events will be 100% fee free. You will still earn poker points despite this so it's a win-win on both counts.

We are considering changing the name of it but would like feedback before doing that. We hope that wouldnt cause upset but we're happy to get feedback.

Why change it? Well basically so that it doesn't cause people confusion and so that other people might understand it more. Unfortunately, as many of you will know, DTD is obviously known elsewhere in the world of poker and it has been know for people to contact us asking if these games are some sort of DTD promotion or qualifier.

We thought something like 'Sky Community (or Forum) 1, 2 & 3'. That change can wait for now but we'll chat to the guys who help run it soon.

We hope you like the change and continue to enjoy this fun community event.

Thanks
Sky Poker
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  • The_Don90The_Don90 Member Posts: 9,817
    edited April 2015
    by fee free, do you mean its a freeroll or no rake?
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    by fee free, do you mean its a freeroll or no rake?
    Posted by The_Don90
    Come on Don, all that Irn Bru has frazzled your brain. No rake innit.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,667
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    by fee free, do you mean its a freeroll or no rake?
    Posted by The_Don90
    "No reg fee" Don.

    So the £5.50 cost will become £5. Players can use the £0.50 they save to buy a pint of beer, a plate of egg & chips, or stick a gallon of petrol in the car.
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  • aussie09aussie09 Member Posts: 8,033
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    by fee free, do you mean its a freeroll or no rake?
    Posted by The_Don90

    hi don,

    you forgot to ask if you win a mercedes for a hole-in-one.





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  • The_Don90The_Don90 Member Posts: 9,817
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes : Come on Don, all that Irn Bru has frazzled your brain. No rake innit.
    Posted by hhyftrftdr
    ha yeah i thought tht just thought id be a plonker and ask anyways lol
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  • FlashFlushFlashFlush Member Posts: 4,494
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes : hi don, you forgot to ask if you win a mercedes for a hole-in-one.
    Posted by aussie09
    The prize for a hole in one at the Volvo China open this week. How cool is that!

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  • Matt237Matt237 Member Posts: 1,785
    edited April 2015
    Hi a DTD admin here, sure DTW will be in touch soon but what is happening regarding prizes?

    Whilst prizes are bonuses to some, it gives players an extra incentive to play all 3 games and compete in the monthly individual league where there are bigger prizes up for grabs. We all know what has caused this change and I for one am not very happy.

    Whilst an assumption is made here by me, the fact you are eliminating rake makes it clear you have no plan to reimplement these prizes. They are an important aspect of the competition so I hope you reconsider.

    The only prizes you need to consider (imo) are for the monthly team league in which the top placed team get a main seat and 2nd-5th get a mini. The same 5 teams win these prizes month in month out with an alternate winning team although it's been dominated by 1 recently. Removing the individual prizes is a big mistake
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  • LmfaoAllinLmfaoAllin Member Posts: 1,213
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes : "No reg fee" Don. So the £5.50 cost will become £5. Players can use the £0.50 they save to buy a pint of beer, a plate of egg & chips, or stick a gallon of petrol in the car.
    Posted by Tikay10
    #oldschool #inmyday #allfields ; )
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  • Ice_TigerIce_Tiger Member Posts: 1,533
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    Hi a DTD admin here, sure DTW will be in touch soon but what is happening regarding prizes? Whilst prizes are bonuses to some, it gives players an extra incentive to play all 3 games and compete in the monthly individual league where there are bigger prizes up for grabs. We all know what has caused this change and I for one am not very happy. Whilst an assumption is made here by me, the fact you are eliminating rake makes it clear you have no plan to reimplement these prizes. They are an important aspect of the competition so I hope you reconsider. The only prizes you need to consider (imo) are for the monthly team league in which the top placed team get a main seat and 2nd-5th get a mini. The same 5 teams win these prizes month in month out with an alternate winning team although it's been dominated by 1 recently. Removing the individual prizes is a big mistake
    Posted by Matt237
    This post is spot & in line with what I had been thinking.

    Take out the team prizes but continue with the weekly & monthly individual prizes. As Matt says, it encourages players to play all three competitions & to play every week throughout the month.

    Additionally, this would emphasise that it is an individual competition & that the only team element will be purely for bragging rights.

    I have enjoyed these tournaments for several years now & would hate to see them marginalised by taking away the individual prizes.
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited April 2015
    Tears will definitely be shed in my household if the individual weekly and monthly prizes are binned :(
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  • bbMikebbMike Member Posts: 3,722
    edited April 2015
    It's not entirely spot on.

    The prizes for the team comp were changed a couple of months back when j3ono took over the running of it from Hitman. The new system was that there would be a Freeroll MTT after 6 months with seat prizes and would have around 40 runners comprising of the top 24 players who had scored the most team points over the period and some captain picks. I believe this was posted on a thread in team talk where j3ono was keeping the team score updates, but this thread was started by Hitman and so has been deleted.

    The changes were made off the back of some feedback in the FOSP group asking for fewer regular prizes for bigger more infrequent ones.
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  • Ice_TigerIce_Tiger Member Posts: 1,533
    edited April 2015
    Should have added, "Monday Community Game" as a decent name for the competition.


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  • BoxsterBoxster Member Posts: 4,462
    edited April 2015
    SKY agree to the name change but please confirm the prize situation for weekly and monthly.
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  • dumb_blonddumb_blond Member Posts: 308
    edited April 2015
    the blond one goes from last to first and all **** breaks loose lol
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH Member Posts: 17,929
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    the blond one goes from last to first and all **** breaks loose lol
    Posted by dumb_blond
    Did you like the_don90s impression of you earlier in the thread? :D
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  • dumb_blonddumb_blond Member Posts: 308
    edited April 2015
    yes dohhhhhhh but i think your impression of "Mr glum" the man with no sense of humour is way better lighten up.
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  • suzy666suzy666 Member Posts: 221
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    SKY agree to the name change but please confirm the prize situation for weekly and monthly.
    Posted by Boxster
    @ sky, please confirm prize changes for DTD

    while your at it, can you confirm why/ what is happening with the thurs PL08 league. you've stopped the prizes mid month without warning or explanation,
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  • bbMikebbMike Member Posts: 3,722
    edited April 2015
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes:
    In Response to Re: Forum DTD changes : @ sky, please confirm prize changes for DTD while your at it, can you confirm why/ what is happening with the thurs PL08 league. you've stopped the prizes mid month without warning or explanation,
    Posted by suzy666
    Please also confirm on other prizes such as the Mastercash spin up challenge and DYM challenge.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,667
    edited April 2015


    Morning all.

    Hospital pass received. ;)

    No, there will not be any prizes, going forward, for the Monday night "DTD" (as was) trio of MTT's, & these will be re-named. I'm not sure of the new name, but I gather something like "Sky Community 1/2/3" or similar.

    However, the reg fees on these have been removed, & this will remain the case indefinitely.

    I think they felt it right to give at least something, in acknowledgement to Michael, & his team of helpers who organise it, & all the loyal players who turn up every week.  
     
    Financially, it is not an exact match, but prizes are generally ex-gratia, so at least it's something.  
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,667
    edited April 2015


    Several other questions were raised, as to various prizes for PLO8, MasterCash & DYM Challenges.

    I was & am unaware of any changes to these, (not that I necessarily would), but I'll ask The Man this morning what the position is, & respond on the thread as soon as I hear back - hopefully this morning.
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