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Gauntlet VIII Format Discussion: The Scoring System
The FTR Gauntlet VIII will be up and running shortly. Huzzah!
If you're unfamiliar with how the Gauntlet has run in the past, read the rules from the previous seasons here: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...te-t60313.html
There have been a number of comments in the past on needing to revise the scoring system. Previously, the scoring system was as follows:
The season's leaderboard standings are determined by a point system based on this formula:
Points = 10 * [sqrt(n)/sqrt(k)] * [1+log(b+0.25)]
n is the number of entrants
k is the place of finish (k=1 for the 1st place finisher, and so on)
b is the buy-in amount in dollars (excluding entry fee).
ALL players of each game receive points for participating. This system rewards excellent performance and frequent play.
Proposed changes to the above scoring system include:
1) Deriving an average points/game system (with a required minimum number of games played). Currently, those with no life who can make all of the events have an advantage. This proposal seems to get around that issue. Input on what such a system would look like would be appreciated.
2) Total profit for the season. This idea also rewards excellent play without requiring a participant enter most of the events. However, as payout schedules are generally top heavy, early success by one or two players might be impossible for those further back on the leaderboard to overcome.
3) Bonuses for success in more than one poker variant.
Other ideas? What say you, FTR?
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