OT - New Odds and Evens Contest

QuikSand · 09-05-2003, 08:06 AM

Back in the good old days, we had a variety of contests that placed the FOFC mambers into two groups: Odds versus Evens (as determined by your member number... mine is #66, for instance). I was recently thinking about a way to make one of these contests pretty much completely self-executing... and this is what I've come up with.

The poll in this thread will allow each FOFC member to vote once somewhere among the ten options listed. The twist is that there are five separate contests going on simultaneously... and (hopefully) you will be restricted to only one vote from among the five separate contests.

Sunday, I will tally the results - and declare the winner in this thread. The side with the highest vote count in each "round" will receive the score indicated - highest total score wins, of course. If there is a tie in any round, no points will be awarded for that round to either side.

For participants, I have two requests:

-If you post here at FOFC under multiple names, please only vote in the poll with your main name... this game will work much better if it retains its intended integrity

-If you want to post any issues of strategy, I request that you do it in this thread - so we can all see what's being discussed. It's fine to go elsewhere to recruit people to visit this thread... but if you're going to coorindate efforts (suggestin that people come and make particular vote), please do all that within this thread.

If there are any questions of rules or protocol, I will be the final arbiter. I set the poll to be active for 2 days-- meaning that some time on Sunday (QDT) will be the cutoff point. If it's 48 hours on the button, that will be slightly after 9am EDT, but I don't know how these polls really work.

Enjoy.

QuikSand · 09-05-2003, 09:09 AM

Hmmm... approaching 20 views, only one vote, and no responses.

Might have sent the arrow right over the target on this one, eh?

Celeval · 09-05-2003, 09:17 AM

Nah. I just had to go find someplace I posted to see if I was odd or even. :-D

albionmoonlight · 09-05-2003, 09:18 AM

Member # check

Butter · 09-05-2003, 09:22 AM

I had to come back and read this all through again before I understood it. I just plunged in and voted on the (seemingly) most logical one.

Radii · 09-05-2003, 09:42 AM

odd or even?!

VPI97 · 09-05-2003, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Celeval
Nah. I just had to go find someplace I posted to see if I was odd or even. :-D

Ditto

KevinNU7 · 09-05-2003, 10:12 AM

hmmmmmmm

Alan T · 09-05-2003, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Radii
odd or even?!

yes

digamma · 09-05-2003, 11:42 AM

I'm checking as well.

thirdandlong · 09-05-2003, 11:51 AM

I hate all you Odd bastards!

Um unless I hate all you Even Fools!

thirdandlong · 09-05-2003, 11:51 AM

dola,

I am odd and proud of it!

Bee · 09-05-2003, 11:58 AM

I always knew there were quite a few odd folk on this board.

cuervo72 · 09-05-2003, 12:07 PM

Looks like I'm odd too.

sterlingice · 09-05-2003, 12:12 PM

Shameless number check.

SI

Franklinnoble · 09-05-2003, 01:05 PM

Checking my number...

JeeberD · 09-05-2003, 02:38 PM

I think I'm odd...

Yup. sure am.

SplitPersonality1 · 09-05-2003, 02:43 PM

I am odd.

Which should come as no surprise to anyone who reads my posts.

korme · 09-05-2003, 02:56 PM

KWhit · 09-05-2003, 07:35 PM

# check.

RPI-Fan · 09-05-2003, 07:41 PM

# check

Eaglesfan27 · 09-06-2003, 08:45 AM

well, since everyone else is doing it....

# check.

DolphinFan1 · 09-06-2003, 09:41 AM

# check.

What for?

QuikSand · 09-06-2003, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DolphinFan1
# check. What for?

The game pits odds versus evens... if you don't know your member number, you can easily make a post here to see it.

Draft Dodger · 09-06-2003, 09:59 AM

Vince · 09-06-2003, 04:36 PM

I've voted...let's go evens!

General Mike · 09-06-2003, 04:58 PM

number check

ahbrady · 09-06-2003, 08:26 PM

# check

Poli · 09-06-2003, 09:20 PM

Umm, I don't understand. Maybe I shouldn't have stayed up all night to watch Tennessee.

tucker342 · 09-07-2003, 12:38 AM

# check

QuikSand · 09-07-2003, 02:07 PM

So, our first dabbling with this little game turns out 39 votes in 2 days (including a Saturday) - not too bad.

ROUND 1: EVENS 3, ODDS 2 -- 3 points to EVENS
ROUND 2: EVENS 7, ODDS 3 -- 7 points to EVENS
ROUND 3: ODDS 6, EVENS 6 -- No points awarded
ROUND 4: ODDS 4, EVENS 1 -- 1 point to ODDS
ROUND 5: ODDS 5, EVENS 2 -- 5 points to ODDS

FINAL SCORE: EVENS 10, ODDS 6
Total Votes Cast: Evens 19, Odds 20

A few general thoughts. As I expected there were "tactical inefficiencies" in the game - it was not just a matter of which side will generate more votes, it became a battle of which side will place their votes most effectively. Unexpectedly, the EVENS actually managed to win with fewer total votes.

Of course, one more vote for the ODDS side in Round 3 would have turned the tables. Considering ODDS has 2 votes they didn't need in Round 4 -- there might be lessons to be learned here.

I think I will launch this again, probably with an identical structure. Now that we have run it once, maybe there will be more attention to strategic thinking. You're welcome to continue any discussion here in this thread...

cuervo72 · 09-08-2003, 08:42 AM

Oops, I forgot to vote!

JeeberD · 09-08-2003, 11:28 AM

Bastard!

cuervo72 · 09-08-2003, 11:42 AM

I was thinking I could wait until the end to see where my vote would count the most, and forgot to come back to it!

KWhit · 09-08-2003, 11:55 AM

EVENS WIN! EVENS WIN! EVENS WIN!

QuikSand · 09-08-2003, 12:14 PM

Th renewal will have a more convenient stop time - right around noon on Wednesday. I think the wait-and-see strategy is perfectly sensible... assuming you do in fact come back and vote at the end.

View Poll Results: Vote for Odds or Evens in the Round of Your Choice
Round 1 - ODDS win 3 points	2	5.13%
Round 1 - EVENS win 3 points	3	7.69%
Round 2 - ODDS win 8 points	3	7.69%
Round 2 - EVENS win 7 points	7	17.95%
Round 3 - ODDS win 5 points	6	15.38%
Round 3 - EVENS win 7 points	6	15.38%
Round 4 - ODDS win 1 point	4	10.26%
Round 4 - EVENS win 5 points	1	2.56%
Round 5 - ODDS win 5 points	5	12.82%
Round 5 - EVENS win 2 points	2	5.13%
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

09-05-2003, 09:22 AM	#5
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I had to come back and read this all through again before I understood it. I just plunged in and voted on the (seemingly) most logical one. __________________ My listening habits

09-05-2003, 10:12 AM	#8
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	hmmmmmmm __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

09-05-2003, 12:07 PM	#14
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Looks like I'm odd too. __________________ null

09-05-2003, 12:12 PM	#15
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Shameless number check. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-05-2003, 09:09 AM	#2
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Hmmm... approaching 20 views, only one vote, and no responses. Might have sent the arrow right over the target on this one, eh?

09-05-2003, 09:17 AM	#3
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Nah. I just had to go find someplace I posted to see if I was odd or even. :-D

09-05-2003, 09:18 AM	#4
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Member # check

09-05-2003, 09:42 AM	#6
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	odd or even?!

09-05-2003, 11:42 AM	#10
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	I'm checking as well.

09-05-2003, 11:51 AM	#11
thirdandlong Mascot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fresno CA	I hate all you Odd bastards! Um unless I hate all you Even Fools!

09-05-2003, 11:58 AM	#13
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I always knew there were quite a few odd folk on this board.

09-05-2003, 01:05 PM	#16
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Checking my number...

09-05-2003, 02:38 PM	#17
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I think I'm odd... Yup. sure am. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO Last edited by JeeberD : 09-05-2003 at 02:38 PM.

09-05-2003, 02:43 PM	#18
SplitPersonality1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Grafton, WI	I am odd. Which should come as no surprise to anyone who reads my posts.

09-05-2003, 02:56 PM	#19
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	#

09-05-2003, 07:35 PM	#20
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	# check.

09-05-2003, 07:41 PM	#21
RPI-Fan Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Troy, NY	# check __________________ Quis custodiets ipsos custodes?

09-06-2003, 08:45 AM	#22
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	well, since everyone else is doing it.... # check. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

09-06-2003, 09:41 AM	#23
DolphinFan1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Connecticut	# check. What for? __________________ GM of the Milwaukee Muscle Men of the ZFL. The 1st team in ZFL history to have a perfect losing season. I am on a quest to show that the Dolphins can win the Super Bowl. Or should I say Front Office Bowl, with FOF2K7. The revival of an old favorite, FOFC Wrestling Dynasty

09-06-2003, 09:59 AM	#25
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	post __________________ Mile High Hockey

09-06-2003, 04:36 PM	#26
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I've voted...let's go evens! __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

09-06-2003, 04:58 PM	#27
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	number check

09-06-2003, 08:26 PM	#28
ahbrady High School JV Join Date: Apr 2002	# check

09-06-2003, 09:20 PM	#29
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Umm, I don't understand. Maybe I shouldn't have stayed up all night to watch Tennessee. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-07-2003, 12:38 AM	#30
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	# check

09-07-2003, 02:07 PM	#31
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	So, our first dabbling with this little game turns out 39 votes in 2 days (including a Saturday) - not too bad. ROUND 1: EVENS 3, ODDS 2 -- 3 points to EVENS ROUND 2: EVENS 7, ODDS 3 -- 7 points to EVENS ROUND 3: ODDS 6, EVENS 6 -- No points awarded ROUND 4: ODDS 4, EVENS 1 -- 1 point to ODDS ROUND 5: ODDS 5, EVENS 2 -- 5 points to ODDS FINAL SCORE: EVENS 10, ODDS 6 Total Votes Cast: Evens 19, Odds 20 A few general thoughts. As I expected there were "tactical inefficiencies" in the game - it was not just a matter of which side will generate more votes, it became a battle of which side will place their votes most effectively. Unexpectedly, the EVENS actually managed to win with fewer total votes. Of course, one more vote for the ODDS side in Round 3 would have turned the tables. Considering ODDS has 2 votes they didn't need in Round 4 -- there might be lessons to be learned here. I think I will launch this again, probably with an identical structure. Now that we have run it once, maybe there will be more attention to strategic thinking. You're welcome to continue any discussion here in this thread...

09-08-2003, 08:42 AM	#32
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Oops, I forgot to vote! __________________ null

09-08-2003, 11:28 AM	#33
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Bastard! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

09-08-2003, 11:42 AM	#34
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I was thinking I could wait until the end to see where my vote would count the most, and forgot to come back to it! __________________ null

09-08-2003, 11:55 AM	#35
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	EVENS WIN! EVENS WIN! EVENS WIN!

09-08-2003, 12:14 PM	#36
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Th renewal will have a more convenient stop time - right around noon on Wednesday. I think the wait-and-see strategy is perfectly sensible... assuming you do in fact come back and vote at the end. Last edited by QuikSand : 09-08-2003 at 12:26 PM.

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