Melee on Sunday.

[shags]

So we split the melee in two and divided it by how high you are ranked.

How did everyone feel about this? I think It worked a treat. Our table finished with more than enough time to spare.

[cleverfellow]

Speaking as the first player eliminated, I think it went fine!

But seriously I think it worked well for all concerned. However I'm not sure how the game ended up on the second table.

[rushcutter]

It seemed to work.

Starting with the New Year, I suggest the following format:

Less than 10 players - 1 table

More than 10 players - 2 tables with odd no. moving up

Boosters - 1 to enter, winner on each (or single) table takes half rounded up

To make the scoring simpler, I will design a sheet to be completed by each table(s). A nominated scorer to be decided on the day and someone elected to post the results on this forum each month.

1 point for a kill. 3 points for a win (after all it is pretty impressive to win). I also suggest a Bonus point for taking out the tournament leader, or highest ranked player if tables split (although this is optional).

The new year will start with totally random seating then by points thereafter.

What say you all?

[shags]

Sounds good. Don't know about sniping the points leader though.

[keithdone]

I agree with Shags - I don't like the rules encouraging people to snipe the leader, let people decide to do that themselves as a strategy.

Regards,

Keith

[cleverfellow]

Also, I don't like the idea of seating being fixed by points. Having a totally different table each game in terms of seating is part of what makes grand meless so vaired and fun. I would hate to lose that.

Plus I think 3 points is too much for a win. +1.5 points is good - you basically get your own point, a little bit extra, and, let us not forget, a bunch of boosters too. It risks making it too hard to catch the leader, or worse, every melee becomes a game of 'snipe the leader'.

Split tables is good, but it's nice to aim for a minimum of 6 per table, so you are at least starting outside of one person's range.

[keithdone]

Me to cleverfellow! The Grand Mellee seems to function well except for the timing factor. I think you ascertain who is playing each morning - if 12+ split the group, if 8-11 start at 2.30pm. Also, we can ask to close at 5.30pm which will give us more time.

Also, do peole want these every meeting or every second meeting - just in case the melee is cutting into your time with other games.

Regards,

Keith

[keithdone]

.....killed by infinite damage. It's not right. I feel dirty.

Regards,

Keith

[shags]

Poor keith.

EDIT: btw keith, it's not infinite. It stops when you run out of life.

[rushcutter]

What happened to the circle of protection Keith?

So.. Cleverfellow, do you want to mix the tables each month or still place players according to points? I thought thats what we agreed? You would still randomise once you know what table you are on.

So what were the results on the second table by the way?

[cleverfellow]

No, no I would certainly like to continue dividing the tables according to points.

Note that as we start next year's melee, there will be far more random placing until at least 8 people have a point or more.

I have no idea what the results on the second table were. Terry won, didn't he? Or was it Megan? I think they were the last two.