Wow, it's pretty complicated. I'm usually a fan of the keep it simple school of thought. I'd like to recommend (and maybe I'm the only one who feels this way) that the buy-in games and the league not be tied together. The point system is so complicated that I think it might be a little intimidating to some players. And some players may not be interested in having a bigger buy in to play.
Here's what I think:
Two or three league games a week, with the same point system as before. I agree with those who've said they prefer a weeknight rather than a Saturday afternoon. (Monday, Thursday, Sunday?) Perhaps the starting times could vary, to try to accommocate those in different time zones. Say, one at 8:00, one at 9:00, one at 10:00 or 11:00. I think this would enable the most people to have a fair chance at playing enough games to be in the top three.
I would really enjoy the $5 buy in game, but see it as a separate entity unto itself. What about setting a time for it so people who'd like to participate can plan to attend? Maybe that could be a Friday or Saturday night game?
Whacha think?
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