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The_Murker



Joined: Jan 30, 2011

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 16:40 Reply with quote Back to top

I was playing a few people recently who are determined to finish their 60 game run in the BBT, despite the bad dice they have been getting. I find myself respecting that, and wishing their was some form of 'reward' or acknowledgement for completing a sprint.

One idea that came to mind..

There are 32 entries into the post-season tournament, one for each winning race, and then compensation entries of other high scoring teams.

I think it would be great if at least one or two of the compensation entries were chosen at random from all of the squads that finished a 60 game run. In this way a coach gains a little something as reward for their perseverance.. a roughly 1 in 45 chance of making it into the tournament. The coach who won that 'lottery' would enter the team on their squad with the best result.

In BBT 10, 9 & 8, I count 44, 43, and 50 completed runs. To determine a winner, one could roll a d50 in DISCORD and count up from the bottom to see which coach matched the roll.

Example: BowlBot rolls a 15 on 1d50, so the 15th worst scoring squad of completed runs would have a team make it into the tournament.

Just an idea. I do admire coaches who finish what they start, and who add true diversity to the box by playing their lower tier teams to completion. Cheers.

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Garion



Joined: Aug 19, 2009

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 18:18 Reply with quote Back to top

Wildcard is a fun idea.

They have them in Wimbledon... why not fumbbl

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Nelphine



Joined: Apr 01, 2011

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 18:22 Reply with quote Back to top

I like this idea as well
spelledaren



Joined: Mar 06, 2004

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 19:38 Reply with quote Back to top

I like this. So seconded!

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Drrek



Joined: Jul 23, 2012

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 20:05 Reply with quote Back to top

I'm all for this idea, gives me a chance to actually qualify!
BaronBucky



Joined: Jun 07, 2023

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 20:24 Reply with quote Back to top

I love this idea.
Nightbird



Joined: Aug 02, 2003

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 22:31 Reply with quote Back to top

This is a great idea for us middling coaches!

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DoctorMidnight



Joined: Jul 07, 2022

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 22:34 Reply with quote Back to top

Murker's right!
Excellent idea.

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crunchbunch



Joined: Jun 09, 2019

Post   Posted: Jun 21, 2024 - 22:43 Reply with quote Back to top

Great idea!
Carthage



Joined: Mar 18, 2021

Post   Posted: Jun 22, 2024 - 02:49 Reply with quote Back to top

Ok fiiiiine murker, I'll play my damn high elf games so my ego can get deflated Wink
MerryZ



Joined: Nov 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Jun 22, 2024 - 08:55 Reply with quote Back to top

Aint the idea of gauntlet that its not for all and just for winners ?

I think theres enough tournaments already that are open to all.

(Personally never get even 15 games in so dont compete there)

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Garion



Joined: Aug 19, 2009

Post   Posted: Jun 22, 2024 - 09:50 Reply with quote Back to top

MerryZ wrote:
Aint the idea of gauntlet that its not for all and just for winners ?

I think theres enough tournaments already that are open to all.

(Personally never get even 15 games in so dont compete there)

A wildcard is fun my silly Goblin friend!

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MerryZ



Joined: Nov 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Jun 22, 2024 - 11:31 Reply with quote Back to top

Or make gauntlet open for every BBT team, more fun ?

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koadah



Joined: Mar 30, 2005

Post   Posted: Jun 22, 2024 - 12:05 Reply with quote Back to top

There are already Majors open to every BBT team.

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DaCoach



Joined: Jul 22, 2004

Post   Posted: Jun 22, 2024 - 12:08 Reply with quote Back to top

Nice idea. Steel Trophy does feel like an open competition turning into a closed party sometimes.
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