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But he (Rujano) hasn´t done much since his 3rd Place some years ago. He even was released from ISD last year. I personally think Rujano is a risky pick (and worth 2 points
).
Because if for example someone forgot (or holidays, ill etc.) that he takes part in this game, i have time to send a "Reminder-PM" to the player, can wait for his answer. If nothing comes, i still have time to invite a player from the waiting list. That all has to be done in 24 hours. So i can´t move the time-table more backwards. But i think 48 hours before the Giro-Start, the complete Giro-Rosters will be announced. And if some strange things happen to riders, every player is still allowed to change the certain pick... That will/would be enough stress for the last 24 hours. So i have to leave that "last-24-hour-space" open.Cobblestoned said:Yeah, yeah, IN too.
I will suck for sure, since I always suck when you have to pre-predict so much stages. I am more the Analysator-type and specialist for breakaway stages.
But conditions are same for all gamers. Hard !
btw, why the 48h deadline ?
Can always happen something, cause its cycling, but I would at least wait till medical checks are over, or why not just......start of Giro (start of first team in TTT) as deadtime ?
I mean, its hard enough...![]()
at work, wasted most of the day deciding my prelimary top 20.Ferminal said:Ok, can I please play?
Nothing like wasting time researching for these games![]()
I'm spending a ton of time on the CQ website to prep for the 2012 season. Hopefully all that time will pay off.Ferminal said:Ok, can I please play?
Nothing like wasting time researching for these games![]()
I agree, i dislike the idea of some riders being worth more points then others.Tuarts said:For the changes being proposed I think keep it simple. Its all about your skill in luck for picking the winner, be it a favourite or outside favourite. As soon as you bring in subjective "he's a favourite 1 point, he's not 2 points" scoring into it then it detracts, however impartial you try to be.
Imo, the only change should be the "prize money". It's a nice gesture to offer to part with your hard earned but this is an online forum and a mini game on that forum. We're all just in it for fun.![]()
Ferminal said:It's so very difficult to pick the stage winners, given that you're only allowed one choice, and that you have to all stages before the first stage.
I've started by selecting three favourites in order for each stage. So far for stage wins I have
Cavendish (3)
Petacchi (3)
Contador (3)
Ventoso (2)
Visconti (2)
Anton (2)
Farrar
Di Luca
Rodriguez
Rujano
Pinotti
I would be happy if I managed to get three stage winners correct. Going conservative and just picking big names I feel is the best option. Contador might not win three stages, but he will probably get one or two, so if you pick him across three stages you have a chance of getting one of them correct.
Jancouver said:I'm in ... I mean I shouldnt be even asked to sign up and you should hand me the prize right over![]()
aarnold517 said:foxy count me in if you have room!
Timmy-loves-Rabo said:i would like to join if there are any spots left![]()
Ferminal said:Ok, can I please play?
Nothing like wasting time researching for these games![]()
The Amateur said:Sign me up please.
You are all registered. 3 Spots still left.Von Mises said:would like to join if there are spots left
Thanks for some hints.Ferminal said:It's so very difficult to pick the stage winners, given that you're only allowed one choice, and that you have to all stages before the first stage.
I've started by selecting three favourites in order for each stage. So far for stage wins I have
Cavendish (3)
Petacchi (3)
Contador (3)
Ventoso (2)
Visconti (2)
Anton (2)
Farrar
Di Luca
Rodriguez
Rujano
Pinotti
I would be happy if I managed to get three stage winners correct. Going conservative and just picking big names I feel is the best option. Contador might not win three stages, but he will probably get one or two, so if you pick him across three stages you have a chance of getting one of them correct.
By 'virtually' do you mean we won't actually get that? There must be some kind of incentive, as I don't think CN will allow the 50$.FoxxyBrown1111 said:If this is not allowed (i accept the rules of cyclingnews.com) the winner will virtually be awarded this:
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