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From the FoG web site, Julian is ranked 2nd in the Spanish rankings, 3rd in the World rankings. He's not seeded at Britcon - maybe it's based on UK rankings only.david53 wrote: TBH this will not change, and I'm sure there are some very good players who have'nt been seeded.
Julian really should be seeded but he only switched to FoG at the very last moment when POW was cancelled. We may change the seeds accordingly before the start. As I have said before the seeding is not exactly significant and there are a lot of good players who aren't seeded.peterrjohnston wrote:From the FoG web site, Julian is ranked 2nd in the Spanish rankings, 3rd in the World rankings. He's not seeded at Britcon - maybe it's based on UK rankings only.david53 wrote: TBH this will not change, and I'm sure there are some very good players who have'nt been seeded.
For what it's worth, I didn't use them at the IWF/EIC in Roma (although I did ask if I was obliged to use them).
We normally seed 25% of a period. Seeding means that the 'better' players are more likely to play each other in the second round. There is probably a tiny advantage to being seeded but compared with the other randomness it is not really significant.david53 wrote:As Hammy said at the club quite a discussion about seedings.
Of course the seedings do help the seeded players or way elese do it.
I've been told that people might play for a draw if two top seeders play, now I can see that happening not example last night Dave and Phil neither played for a draw or I've never seen Hammy play for a draw I know a club game is different but. To be honest a stright draw would'nt stop the top players winning it might make it harder for them though. Too me it gives easier games to top players thats fine but say that then don't hide behind other reasons.
If your going to have seedings why such a high properation in the early period 44 players 10 seeded players 23% seeded seems a tad high.
TBH this will not change, and I'm sure there are some very good players who have'nt been seeded.
Shh! It's a secret. But its not quite 40 bases.... Perhaps I spent to much on the support troop?lawrenceg wrote:Is that the "charge straight ahead with 40+ bases of cavalry superior armoured lancer swordsmen" plan, or another one?philqw78 wrote: And anyway this year I have such a wily plan you could pin a tail on it and call it a coyote.
That would explain things with Julian.hammy wrote:
Julian really should be seeded but he only switched to FoG at the very last moment when POW was cancelled. We may change the seeds accordingly before the start. As I have said before the seeding is not exactly significant and there are a lot of good players who aren't seeded.
FWIW I have won tournaments as a non seed and finished below half way when I have been seeded.
I think the underlying assumption is that whoever wins in the end will have won all his games. In rounds 2 to 6 he will have played opponents who have also won all their games up to that point, so are difficult opponents. In round 1 with a random draw, some seeds will get a hard game against another seed, while others get an easy game. The ones with the easy game get an advantage as they can win by playing 1 easy and 5 hard games instead of 6 hard games. Giving all seeds an easy game ensures that none has an unfair advantage. It also means that a very good unseeded player does not get an unfair advantage, although he has a chance of getting an unfair disadvantage if he has to play a seed.david53 wrote:As Hammy said at the club quite a discussion about seedings.
Of course the seedings do help the seeded players or way elese do it.
I've been told that people might play for a draw if two top seeders play, now I can see that happening not example last night Dave and Phil neither played for a draw or I've never seen Hammy play for a draw I know a club game is different but. To be honest a stright draw would'nt stop the top players winning it might make it harder for them though. Too me it gives easier games to top players thats fine but say that then don't hide behind other reasons.
If your going to have seedings why such a high properation in the early period 44 players 10 seeded players 23% seeded seems a tad high.
TBH this will not change, and I'm sure there are some very good players who have'nt been seeded.
A bit unfair Dave. IIRC Matt Haywood is the BHGS webmaster and I don't believe he frequents any FOG lists. therefore he relies on those who do to pass him the information to post. Like any information system it's only as good as the information provided.dave_r wrote:Not any more. There isn't much of interest on there. Somebody should take responsibility and get the site updated.don't you guys ever read anything on the BHGS website
I did sent mt applicaction for in 2008 before dublin ...no answr, filled it in at dublion, no answer...and filled another one 2-3 month ago ...well I am amused to waiting now 
yes amused ... There I was, hoping to join the FOG competition incognito and pretend I hadn't got a clue to lull my opponents into a false sense of security and Peter comes along and blows my cover. Thanks a BUNCH!peterrjohnston wrote:From the FoG web site, Julian is ranked 2nd in the Spanish rankings, 3rd in the World rankings. He's not seeded at Britcon - maybe it's based on UK rankings only.david53 wrote: TBH this will not change, and I'm sure there are some very good players who have'nt been seeded.
For what it's worth, I didn't use them at the IWF/EIC in Roma (although I did ask if I was obliged to use them).
bahdahbum wrote:Dear Hammy,
We met some years ago in Belgium at belleghem and never played with each other . I hope we will have some more time to discuss and so you can explain while I pay the beer , well the first beer anyway
Nathan will drink ice tea
jlopez wrote: Having said that, I WILL be upset if I'm not given a proper valuation for the only competition that matters at Britcon: the Fantasy Wargames League.
Julian
Having not attended Britcon for a while, I was really looking forward to that!nikgaukroger wrote:No Fantasy League this year - it had ceased to be popular I'm afraid.
As soon as I posted this, I realised the mistake I made. In no way was the comment I made related to Matt - I was thinking of a more complete re-organisation than just the stuff Matt does on a daily basis to keep the site going.A bit unfair Dave. IIRC Matt Haywood is the BHGS webmaster and I don't believe he frequents any FOG lists. therefore he relies on those who do to pass him the information to post. Like any information system it's only as good as the information provided.
Also like the rest of us he does have a demanding job that eats into his wargaming time!
You need to send your application form to me please if you want to join the BHGS. There isn't an on-line application function via the web-site if that is what you have tried.If Matt Haywood is the BHGS webmaster perhaps he can explain why i am not a member of that highly regarded association Very Happy I did sent mt applicaction for in 2008 before dublin ...no answr, filled it in at dublion, no answer...and filled another one 2-3 month ago ...well I am amused to waiting now Razz yes amused ...
