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SRL: Introducing "Free Agency"

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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH Member Posts: 17,929
    edited May 2011

    Lol ur a right bunch of girls u lot, he's putting alot of effort in to try and organise something new/different and u have a pop.

    If I were him I'd say stuff ya, and turn up on my PTP night, play the tsp classic, say gg, then log off.

    Moaaaaaaan Moaaaaaaaaan Moaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnn !!!

    ;)
  • aussie09aussie09 Member Posts: 8,033
    edited May 2011

    it is a level playing field.  i guess that people are thinking about what is best for them personally, not what is best for the tournament.  the twist is probably against my interests, the tweak is probably against my personal interests too.  but let's start thinking more clearly and safeguard the interests of all not just one person.

  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,649
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    it is a level playing field.  i guess that people are thinking about what is best for them personally, not what is best for the tournament.  the twist is probably against my interests, the tweak is probably against my personal interests too.  but let's start thinking more clearly and safeguard the interests of all not just one person.
    Posted by aussie09

    Well I was thinking on the overall situation for ALL the players TBF. The 'twist' will only benefit a couple of individuals and hinder more. Go figure.
  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan Member Posts: 2,756
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency" : Well I was thinking on the overall situation for ALL the players TBF. The 'twist' will only benefit a couple of individuals and hinder more. Go figure.
    Posted by MAXALLY
    Alan - the "twist" will (potentially) benefit eight players each week for four weeks.  That's 32 players.

    Please remember that this is only the first week of the league!

    Now, do you want to request a trade, or not? :-)

  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan Member Posts: 2,756
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency" :    And go into a random draw ! Poker or Lotto,what's it to be ?
    Posted by chrispip
    A random draw is a level playing field!!!

    Yes, there's an element of chance...just like in a poker tournament (AK vs 77, anyone?)

  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,649
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency" : Alan - the "twist" will (potentially) benefit eight players each week for four weeks.  That's 32 players. Please remember that this is only the first week of the league! Now, do you want to request a trade, or not? :-)
    Posted by J-Hartigan

    Can I trade with Glitterbabe?...his a/c for mine thanks! Cheers.

    BTW James, contrary to JJ's belief, I do appreciate you  running this league and the late night updates you do. I am just offering some 'opinion' on it; that's all. 
  • YOUNG_GUNYOUNG_GUN Member Posts: 8,948
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency" : Can I trade with Glitterbabe?...his a/c for mine thanks! Cheers. BTW James, contrary to JJ's belief, I do appreciate you  running this league and the late night updates you do. I am just offering some 'opinion' on it; that's all. 
    Posted by MAXALLY
    +1 again JJ is obviously just brown nosing....

    Valid point 32 people will benefit so not all, it shouldnt be like that it should be 1 per person for everyone or no one

    i shouldnt really keep on because i wont be taking a trade and will still play it all, i can see why its been introduced but it just doesnt appeal to me, surely it does someone though :)
  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan Member Posts: 2,756
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency" : Can I trade with Glitterbabe?...his a/c for mine thanks! Cheers. BTW James, contrary to JJ's belief, I do appreciate you  running this league and the late night updates you do. I am just offering some 'opinion' on it; that's all. 
    Posted by MAXALLY
    And I thank you for sharing your opinion, Alan.

    There have been a lot of points-based leagues on Sky Poker recently.  I just wanted to do something different.  But I appreciate it's not to everyone's taste.

  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan Member Posts: 2,756
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency" : +1 again JJ is obviously just brown nosing.... Valid point 32 people will benefit so not all, it shouldnt be like that it should be 1 per person for everyone or no one i shouldnt really keep on because i wont be taking a trade and will still play it all, i can see why its been introduced but it just doesnt appeal to me, surely it does someone though :)
    Posted by YOUNG_GUN
    What if, hypothetically speaking, you bust early in both of next week's tournaments (variance can be a cruel mistress!) and I make two final tables?  Would you not be tempted...?

  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan Member Posts: 2,756
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency" : Re:Your edit to op, If a player was unable/couldn't be bothered to play last night they  can apply for your score ? If a player is unable/can't be bothered to play any of the next three weeks they  cannot apply for your score ?               L e V e L     ?                                                             
    Posted by chrispip
    The key difference being...

    They now KNOW that they won't be able to trade in future weeks.  So, if they're "unable/can't be bothered" to play in the next three weeks, they're now aware that they won't be able to improve their scores.

    And, now they've been warned, they may wish to follow in the footsteps of hurst05 (i.e. if they're unable to play, they can register for both tournaments and be blinded out).

  • imberimber Member Posts: 1,334
    edited May 2011
    Thankfully you weren't that far ahead of me this week James - but I will be watching in future because my luck will run out - let's hope it's not the same week as you!!!
  • BARBIE59BARBIE59 Member Posts: 580
    edited May 2011

    ILL ask for a trade JH had an ok finish in the deep stack, but busted early in the BH so hurt my score alot.
  • loonytoonsloonytoons Member Posts: 4,270
    edited May 2011
    Who's hat are you using to select the 'random' players?
  • JockBMWJockBMW Member Posts: 2,653
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    Who's hat are you using to select the 'random' players?
    Posted by loonytoons

    I think we should use this one.  Largearce wont mind  ;o)

  • leon621leon621 Member Posts: 266
    edited May 2011

    i would like to request a trade please

    if its drawn at random then fingers crossed i run better than last night

  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan Member Posts: 2,756
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    Who's hat are you using to select the 'random' players?
    Posted by loonytoons
    I have a variety of baseball caps.  I'll select one and get my two-year-old daughter to pull names out of it :)

    It's odds-on that she selects Machka - even if he doesn't request a trade!

  • RAB642RAB642 Member Posts: 417
    edited May 2011
     

    ok i will opt for a trade cause i flopped pretty bad in the bounty and cant be so bad again.
  • SoLackSoLack Member Posts: 2,737
    edited May 2011
    So the twist doesn't in fact save me from bottom score next week when I am on holiday, as you suggested it would do.
  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan Member Posts: 2,756
    edited May 2011
    In Response to Re: SRL: Introducing "Free Agency":
    So the twist doesn't in fact save me from bottom score next week when I am on holiday, as you suggested it would do.
    Posted by SoLack
    If you read back through the last 40+ posts, Paul, you'll see that I "compromised" and amended the rules after several players voiced their dissatisfaction with the original format.

    However, I'm willing to make an exemption in your case, as you mentioned your holiday in advance.  I assume that you wish to apply for a trade next week, regardless of my results?

  • JAEGERBOMBJAEGERBOMB Member Posts: 1,516
    edited May 2011
    I am so tempted to trade, as i think numbers might be lower next few weeks..........and theres no way i can do that bad again/james get so lucky................................however already 2 or more from north hav traded.........hmmmm decisions decisions Argghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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