[BSgutshot]

Originally Posted by TriptreysNJ

I see your point and it makes sense. But think about how many people actually play the buy-in....not many, so it's not hard to get points, basically everyone will. And to me, thats ok b/c they participated more, but it doesnt necessarily mean they have to play well to get points. you can just sit out and take points. the tourney is so short. It would make more sense for the buy-in, to cut the points awarded in half since theres only about half as many people who played the freeroll.

My point is if that we make the number of people in the final match smaller, more people will be inclined to play in the buy-in event in order to gain points. This would be great because the number of people in the buy-in event hasn't been impressive.

I am looking in the best interest of the league. If people can't shell out $2 for a buy-in event, maybe they shouldn't take part in our freerolls either. They can play for free, but they can't trust their abilities when their mney is on the line?

Cut the points in the buy-in!?!?! Are you nuts? That would be the worst decision yet. We should keep it exactly how it is, doubled of what the freeroll is. That way people who actually care enough about the league to play in the buy-in event are rewarded.

[BBP Guru]

Originally Posted by TriptreysNJ

It would make more sense for the buy-in, to cut the points awarded in half since theres only about half as many people who played the freeroll.

Basically thats how the points are given currently. Unless there's 20 participants in the buyins, the points are not doubled..

[TriptreysNJ]

Originally Posted by BSgutshot

That way people who actually care enough about the league to play in the buy-in event are rewarded.

Well if thats the case, then why even bother giving people points for the freeroll?

[BSgutshot]

Originally Posted by TriptreysNJ

Well if thats the case, then why even bother giving people points for the freeroll?

Way to twist my words. The buy-in and freeroll are both parts of the league. The buy-in should just be the bigger part.

[AGreen]

The Final Tourny is going to be strange because I had originally suggested it be a two table tournament with the top 20 point earners but we aren't getting enough support for the buyins which threw everything off because buyin events aren't worth twice as many points, which was originally intended*. As to who the "League Champion" turns out to be, I believe that the final tournament will have a much more weighted point-structure than the buyins and freerolls. It's hard to suggest a number now because we don't know what everything is going to look like in a couple weeks, the point value we suggest now could be too great or too small. I'd like it to be that if you can consistently place in the regular events and then win in the Final, you should win the whole thing.

*- I think we should still make the buyin events worth double, even if it's only a STT

[track1697]

Originally Posted by AGreen

The Final Tourny is going to be strange because I had originally suggested it be a two table tournament with the top 20 point earners but we aren't getting enough support for the buyins which threw everything off because buyin events aren't worth twice as many points, which was originally intended*. As to who the "League Champion" turns out to be, I believe that the final tournament will have a much more weighted point-structure than the buyins and freerolls. It's hard to suggest a number now because we don't know what everything is going to look like in a couple weeks, the point value we suggest now could be too great or too small. I'd like it to be that if you can consistently place in the regular events and then win in the Final, you should win the whole thing.

*- I think we should still make the buyin events worth double, even if it's only a STT

I agree with you Agreen, I'd like to see the buy-ins worth double. Maybe that will encourage some of the freerollers to make it out to the $2 dollar buy-in. Maybe even Iceberg can even talk his wife to let him play

I'd rather see the final event worth a little bit more then the normal events, but not a substantial amount. Maybe double?

[Yearbookpoker]

I also agree with Agreen. If somone (meaning me) has so much more points than any one else going into the final event they shouldn't be able to be caught very easily. Meaning if someone has a 40 + point lead they should have to finish last and the second place guy would have to win to take home the big prize. Thats just the way I see how things should go. Whatever the prizes are is also a factor, but hopefully too the winner gets a lot better prize...just because I like a difference btw first and second place in any competition.

[TriptreysNJ]

Originally Posted by AGreen

As to who the "League Champion" turns out to be, I believe that the final tournament will have a much more weighted point-structure than the buyins and freerolls. It's hard to suggest a number now because we don't know what everything is going to look like in a couple weeks, the point value we suggest now could be too great or too small. I'd like it to be that if you can consistently place in the regular events and then win in the Final, you should win the whole thing.

Ok, I just have to word it another way so I can understand it fully.

basically, we stick to the points system we're using now, which is fine. Then at the final tournament, create a new points system that would give the people who consistently placed during the season, the best opportunity to win if they take the final tourney down.....correct?

[spresso81]

Is the big final game still going to have a bigger prize or is it only going to be the same prize but for only the 10 people?

It would be nice to have both, a smalll field and a bigger pize but I would simply be happy to make it at this point.

[track1697]

Who cares about the prizes. It's about the bragging rights of being the 1st BBP Poker League Champ. I say we end the season now!