the blonde Virgin Team Challenge

[AndrewT]

Do you want to join us Matt?

on this note

3. Any players not participating in a round will be awarded points equal to the total number of players in that round plus 10.

Surely this has an advantage to those teams with 3 in them?  If I have a team of 5, there's more chance that someone can't make an event so the team will suffer max points plus 10.  Also, with only the best three entries counting two are always surplus.  Would a better idea not to have teams of up to 5 but you must field at least 3 players otherwise you forfeit to get the max points plus 10?

OK I haven't explained it well but you get the idea

Only the three best scores count. So the three member team are at a disadvantage - if one player can't make it they're in trouble (as that player will incur a ten point penalty). A five member team can have two people not show up with no penalty.

[Graham C]

Ah ty Andrew, I read it as all 5 had to turn up if there were 5 in a team.  This is good news now, means we can have weeks off if need be.

[AndrewT]

Ah ty Andrew, I read it as all 5 had to turn up if there were 5 in a team.  This is good news now, means we can have weeks off if need be.

Judging from your team, I wouldn't be taking too much time off if I were you.

[Leggy 11]

boo - just typed a long message and it got lost

In summary - I like the idea in theory, but I'm not keen on the points scoring system, which, IMO, too heavily penalises those who are unable to play some of the games for whatever reason.  I would favour a top heavy scoring system (such as the one used in the blonde league), with zero points being awarded to players who are unable to take part.

With the system as it stands, there is potential for teams whose players do very in a number of event to lose simply because they couldn't commit to as many games as some other teams.

With it being a team event I, personally, (even though I would love to) don't think I could take part as things stand, as I know I will be away on some of the dates and unable to make a couple of others - I would not wish to ruin my team's chances.  A points system along the lines I have suggested would, in my opinion, encourage greater participation, which must be a good thing?

Oh, and Andrew and Kin - GFY

Hi guys,

I manage the Virgin poker room and helped put this promo togeter. It's certain that your combined poker knowledge outweighs ours so we'll try and take on board all the comments about the structure and format and where possible tweak the promo for future months to make it as player friendly as possible.

Therefore please continiue to offer your suggestions and we'll see what we can do.

Joe

[Graham C]

Ah ty Andrew, I read it as all 5 had to turn up if there were 5 in a team.  This is good news now, means we can have weeks off if need be.

Judging from your team, I wouldn't be taking too much time off if I were you.

lol, I shall be there to support, but I think we've got a pretty good side.  Are you in a team Andrew?

[AndrewT]

Ah ty Andrew, I read it as all 5 had to turn up if there were 5 in a team.  This is good news now, means we can have weeks off if need be.

Judging from your team, I wouldn't be taking too much time off if I were you.

lol, I shall be there to support, but I think we've got a pretty good side.  Are you in a team Andrew?

Not yet - I'm waiting till Ironside's team is full before I get involved.

Can't be too careful.

[Graham C]

lol

[The_nun]

I do not really think your CV is quite up to scratch just yet Andrew for our team..keep practising-

[Colchester Kev]

Ah ty Andrew, I read it as all 5 had to turn up if there were 5 in a team.  This is good news now, means we can have weeks off if need be.

Judging from your team, I wouldn't be taking too much time off if I were you.

lol, I shall be there to support, but I think we've got a pretty good side.  Are you in a team Andrew?

Not yet - I'm waiting till Ironside's team is full before I get involved.

Can't be too careful.

LMFAO POST OF THE MONTH ... stop the contest, we have a winner !!! 

[Ironside]

andrew you aint got the balls to be in a good team as you know that teh chances of you being the top player in the team is nil

infact with me and the nun in the team anyone looking to be player of the team will need to be something speical and i dont think anyone is capable of being that good

[tikay]

Ah ty Andrew, I read it as all 5 had to turn up if there were 5 in a team.  This is good news now, means we can have weeks off if need be.

Judging from your team, I wouldn't be taking too much time off if I were you.

lol, I shall be there to support, but I think we've got a pretty good side.  Are you in a team Andrew?

Not yet - I'm waiting till Ironside's team is full before I get involved.

Can't be too careful.

Just brilliant!

[tikay]

Due to my upcoming Vegas trip (i-Poker does not "go" in USA), & some diary clashes, I can't in fact play any of the Events in Month One, July, so I'm sulking a bit.

But I wish all the Teams well. Especially the blondes!

[AndrewT]

andrew you aint got the balls to be in a good team as you know that teh chances of you being the top player in the team is nil

infact with me and the nun in the team anyone looking to be player of the team will need to be something speical and i dont think anyone is capable of being that good

The bB4 quiz scars run deep.

[Ironside]

well if you knew anything about music we would of won that damm quiz i could only varry you so far

[ItsMrAlex2u]

Morning all

Anyone got a space in their team that I could join please? I fancy playing this.

ta muchly