msc 18,512 Posted January 19, 2021 44 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Well... on the odd occasion I have to explain dead pooling to a complete novice I say it's a bit like football or cricket in that the main rules and ideas are the same but different versions of the game require really different skills. Fuck knows why but I struggle in the DL Cup and seem lucky in the HPDP. Obviously, you get out what you put in but there is a massive luck element too. Hey I created the Cup and am yet to reach the Quarterfinals! Luck plays a huge role, but imo in the HPDP quantity matters not so much as quality with the bonuses. One day that morris dancing panto star drummer guilty of war crimes will fall into a swimming pool... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,673 Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, msc said: Hey I created the Cup and am yet to reach the Quarterfinals! Luck plays a huge role, but imo in the HPDP quantity matters not so much as quality with the bonuses. One day that morris dancing panto star drummer guilty of war crimes will fall into a swimming pool... It's a thing about your own dead pools isn't it. My Deathracing this year was - basically - pathetic; though at least it shows conclusively I didn't cheat by nicking everyone else's nailed-on local heroes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,748 Posted January 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: It's a thing about your own dead pools isn't it. My Deathracing this year was - basically - pathetic; though at least it shows conclusively I didn't cheat by nicking everyone else's nailed-on local heroes. Ha, bet I'm still last. It's clear that my decision to actually do some deadpools is some considerable way short of competing in them. See this one even has suggestions, a form guide no less, but, sadly for me that's just a ruse. It's not those people that win. Also, just picking whoever is on the main DL and/or most commented isn't going to cut it either. More work required. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 19, 2021 7 hours ago, An Fear Beag said: I hate to piss on your parade, Banana, but it wouldn't have made a difference had he died a day earlier . You would still have needed Paul Varelans to get over the line, and since I had him as well, that would have put both of us over the line at the same time. But I still would have had the score advantage. The early hit is a real killer in this game. Its like the away goal in football - an opponent needs two scores to overtake you. On a completely pointless note, I think the final scoreboard has you 50 points short of what you should be. You bring up a very good point oops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 22, 2021 Another one of my picks Yudi Dukes has died https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/yehuda-yudi-dukes-dies-after-10-month-battle-with-covid-656338 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,673 Posted January 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, Banana said: Another one of my picks Yudi Dukes has died https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/yehuda-yudi-dukes-dies-after-10-month-battle-with-covid-656338 A creditable second place, confirmed then Close - but no charitable donation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 25, 2021 And another of my picks Dana Johnson is dead. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gods-hands-now-2nd-cobb-teacher-dies-covid-19-another-icu/Z5KS7VE23RG3FBM76EZ3Q7BYHQ/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,673 Posted January 25, 2021 53 minutes ago, Banana said: And another of my picks Dana Johnson is dead. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gods-hands-now-2nd-cobb-teacher-dies-covid-19-another-icu/Z5KS7VE23RG3FBM76EZ3Q7BYHQ/ Aye, Banana - like me you've got a first round bye in the DL Cup, right? If your cup team is trawling the same talent pool that saw you to second place here you might not have a squad in March By contrast - I picked my DL Cup XI about ten days back and they're all still alive! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 907 Posted February 17, 2021 Rush Limbaugh is a hit for me here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,673 Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, markb4 said: Rush Limbaugh is a hit for me here. Erm, yeah Mind, I think the crowd's gone home now! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,037 Posted February 17, 2021 I see, my Star Wars Instagram fan Brett Ferencz, died last week. Was he allowed in the Cup, I wonder? https://whiskeyreviewer.com/2021/02/whisky-influencer-brett-ferencz-passed-away-age-42-021621/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 907 Posted February 17, 2021 22 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Erm, yeah Mind, I think the crowd's gone home now! Whoops, didn't realize this was over already. Never mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,673 Posted February 17, 2021 1 minute ago, markb4 said: Whoops, didn't realize this was over already. Never mind. Relax, you're just early for next year 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,255 Posted February 17, 2021 35 minutes ago, gcreptile said: I see, my Star Wars Instagram fan Brett Ferencz, died last week. Was he allowed in the Cup, I wonder? https://whiskeyreviewer.com/2021/02/whisky-influencer-brett-ferencz-passed-away-age-42-021621/ Can confirm someone tried to pick him, but I determined he wasn't famous enough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
