Joey Russ 7,220 Posted November 12, 2019 That’s the thing though. If it’s not officialized there won’t be any points handed out for her. So, it’d be really annoying regardless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torva Messor 279 Posted November 12, 2019 What constitutes an 'officialized' obituary for alt obituaries dead pool? A celebrity on my list died, I submitted a URL of a news obituary but it didn't have a death date so it wasn't acknowledged, and i remain uncredited. Now Wikipedia has updated with a DoD, and a newspaper has an obit with a DoD. I've been snapped at by the admin in the past for using Wikipedia and, oddly, alt.obituaries sources like film historian James Neibaur (death was a hoax, but neither Neibaur nor I was aware of that at the time) for death citations: where else would one find an acceptable obituary with date of death if not an online newspaper obituary sectionor Wikipedia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted November 12, 2019 I'm not certain about precedent for this. Strictly speaking, there is nothing in the rules that I can see. Deaths have occurred with a disputed date of when it took place, but I've not come across anything about a specific date not being provided being the causal factor for a denial of points. One only needs a qualifying obituary and a guarantee the death didn't occur in a previous year (as would've been the case if anyone had Beth Howland, given her circumstances). Understandable if no bonus points were to be awarded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,945 Posted November 24, 2019 Only one hit in November... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted November 27, 2019 On 24/11/2019 at 07:18, drol said: Only one hit in November... Now it’s two, although I didn’t have him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted November 27, 2019 Clive James is a hit for 17 people, including me. Other top ten players who had him are Gerard Tierney and Deceased Hose. The only change in the top ten, standings-wise, is Deceased Hose breaking a tie for 10th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted December 1, 2019 I dropped Stuart Fraser from my list. However, if no date of birth or age ever shows up, it might not matter anyways... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted December 2, 2019 Mr. Admin gets 34 points off 2 90 year olds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,977 Posted December 2, 2019 I'd say Kirshner's lead over me and Joey is about 2 hits or 1 hit that falls btwn Dec 25-31. Due to bonuses I still think anyone from 11 on up with a Beastmode Dec still has a punchers chance even if it looks like a repeat winner is in the cards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 2, 2019 21 hours ago, Joey Russ said: I dropped Stuart Fraser from my list. However, if no date of birth or age ever shows up, it might not matter anyways... Same here. Seems like longer ago, but it was 2018. Presumably someone still has him because he's not been added to the 'Strikeouts' list. Meanwhile, I also miss with Shelley Morrison, who I had in 2010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted December 13, 2019 For those who haven’t played alt obits before, the submission period is now open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted December 13, 2019 I should probably link the rule page, so here it is: http://www.aodeadpool.org/rules.html Also, make sure you alphabetize your list to something like this (although with whatever names you decide to play) 1. Carter, Jimmy - US president 2. Douglas, Kirk - Hollywood actor 3. Lynn, Vera - Wartime singer 4. Philip, Prince - Duke of Edinburgh 5. Trebek, Alex - Jeopardy Host Should be something like that Oh, and don’t be surprised if some of your picks are rejected. This happens to a lot of us, especially if you are the more competitive player. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted December 13, 2019 Just sent my list. I'm virtually certain several of my picks will be rejected and replaced so I don't really mind sending early. Good luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted December 16, 2019 What happens when several players share the youngest hit, say...cough...6ix9ine? They all getthe bonus, or it's split, or none gets it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted December 16, 2019 Everyone gets it. No split is there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted December 16, 2019 Ah nice, anyone placed above me has him, too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted December 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Ah nice, anyone placed above me has him, too? Chorizo publicly revealed his team, and 6ix9ine is on there. So... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted December 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Chorizo publicly revealed his team, and 6ix9ine is on there. So... Aah, okay, so I must hope that my final very likely death (apart from 6ix9ine) happens in the final week of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torva Messor 279 Posted December 20, 2019 My 2020 list is in. I play for money against a pal per hit so I doubt I will rise above 22nd place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted December 23, 2019 So, after all the wondering about Leah’s point, it has finally arrived. And yes, I was one of the many who picked her this time, although I don’t think she was in my original 40... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted December 26, 2019 My team for 2020 is in! Good luck to everyone else. Unlike last years massacre, this time I only needed to make 4 replacements, the names of which I'll reveal once the new year has arrived. It would have been 3, but I chanced my arm at a really low quality pick just in case it was accepted. It wasn't! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,945 Posted December 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, msc said: My team for 2020 is in! Good luck to everyone else. Unlike last years massacre, this time I only needed to make 4 replacements, the names of which I'll reveal once the new year has arrived. It would have been 3, but I chanced my arm at a really low quality pick just in case it was accepted. It wasn't! 4 for me too. Plus, a pick I thought was very low quality was accepted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etushispushingupdaisies 136 Posted December 26, 2019 35 minutes ago, drol said: 4 for me too. Plus, a pick I thought was very low quality was accepted. Three of my picks (Brandon Sorensen, Jay Allen and Cullan Brown) were rejected and I had to replace them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted December 27, 2019 Can’t say I’m doing as well at the moment. 12 rejected names in round 1. Fun times... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted December 27, 2019 Sent in my list. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
