Rust Never Sleeps - Page 2

MathBandit · 01-05-2023, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Syd Thrift

If it’s a play-in, OK, but if it’s the first round of the regular playoffs, as in 4v1, I don’t think I wish to eat that pie today sir.

I do 2v3 in a modified Bo2 WC round with the winner getting to face 1 from the other division in the DS.

pauwoo · 01-05-2023, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MathBandit

I do 2v3 in a modified Bo2 WC round with the winner getting to face 1 from the other division in the DS.

I want to experiment with this... is the attached how you set it up?

MathBandit · 01-05-2023, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pauwoo

I want to experiment with this... is the attached how you set it up?

Yes (though not for the LCS in my case). I like it because it puts a big boost to each seed to emphasize the regular season: 1 gets a bye, 2 gets two chances to win one game at home, and 3 has to go win 2 straight on the road.

Syd Thrift · 01-06-2023, 01:12 AM

FWIW the WNBA used to run an extended version of this in their playoffs, perhaps it was just for the COVID season, I don’t know. But the 5 seed (I think is where it started) had to beat the 4 seed, then the 4 seed had to beat the 3 seed, and so on. It’s an interesting idea at least, especially with basketball where (presumably) getting rusty doesn’t matter as much as with baseball.

I still say that, especially in a fictional league, if you really, really want the playoffs to show who’s the best, do long series. Why stop at best of 7? Your sims don’t care if you play into December. Do a best of 21.

David Watts · 01-06-2023, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MathBandit

Yes (though not for the LCS in my case). I like it because it puts a big boost to each seed to emphasize the regular season: 1 gets a bye, 2 gets two chances to win one game at home, and 3 has to go win 2 straight on the road.

Thanks for posting this. Going to set this up when I get home.

David Watts · 01-07-2023, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MathBandit

Yes (though not for the LCS in my case). I like it because it puts a big boost to each seed to emphasize the regular season: 1 gets a bye, 2 gets two chances to win one game at home, and 3 has to go win 2 straight on the road.

Again, Thank you so much for this suggestion. Also thanks to pauwoo for the screenshot that showed me how to go about it. I just finished out my first season and that 1 game advantage really makes the battle for 2nd place interesting to watch. I love having access to all your minds and imaginations.