Monster's Survey: Points for Missed Events

[nuraknu]

A rule change has been proposed that would allow points to be awarded for missed events:

Players who missed an event should get some points to keep them active in the season. For example, the lowest score minus two points could be given to those who miss an event to allow it not to end a season.

I second it. I'm not doing that shitty bellator event and I want my welfare points

Just to start the discussion off, here are some pros/cons/points of consideration:

-No one is totally out of the long game for the season if they miss posting picks for an event

-If applied to players that join mid-season, they can catch up and still be competitive

-In a close race, someone could choose to skip the last event and coast to a championship without putting it all on the line

-Players could choose to skip picking for events they are uninterested in or unsure about, and end up with more points than they otherwise would have

-People have always been able to post mid-event as long as it's clear what they've missed. This might make for some arguments about the lowest scorer

-Someone could be a champion for a season after missing making picks 20% or more of the time (in 5-event season for example)

-Awarding free points might be disheartening to other players

 

[RaginCajun]

Let's not over overcomplicate this fun game. I say if you miss events than we just chalk it up to missed. I have missed events and I just move on with zero points.

 

[ShatsBassoon]

I propose loser of the season has their screen name changed for the duration of the following season. Chosen by the rest of the participants.

Would give some incentive not to miss an event.

 

[nuraknu]

One other thing is of course that people have always been able to pop in and out for single events if they wanted to, so this could create a bit of confusion with them.

 

[Robbie Hart]

Survey says

 

[Sex Chicken]

If you miss an event and want still want points, you should be able to get equal to 2 fewer points than the lowest scorer, but you have to paypal everyone 2 dollars and post a video of you slamming your penis in the refrigerator door.

 

[Big Dummy]

 

[txstr1986]

 

[Dick Niaz]

I regularly take part, but am currently sitting this one out because I would not be able to tune-in live to 3 of the events. I still check the thread and comment, and I know that if I want to get in on the action I can hop in for single events. I wouldn’t want to go along for the ride and get points for doing nothing. It just doesn’t seem necessary and would over-complicate a pretty straightforward competition. IMHO.

 

[Lukewarm Carl]

and post a video of you slamming your penis in the refrigerator door.

I regularly do that anyway so I'm fine with that rule.

 

[Rambo John J]

Shit out of luck IMO

make picks to get points

no make picks, no get points

enough participation trophies in the world