Given the dispute (Yohanes had 49-15, Sharon had 48-16 and Eddie has 48-15), I have a suspicion there was probably an empty square at the end of the game...
I'm wondering why empty squares don't go to the winner in the US scoring system, since the only arguments I can think of favour empty squares going to the...
Well, there are 3 systems in use that I know of: 1. Actual Final Score (American System) - empties go to noone. Technically, this is the "most correct" score...
I agree entirely, giving the winner any empty discs makes the most sense to me too. It makes it much easier to double-check on my spreadsheets ("=f13/64" for...
I like the "winner takes all empties" system, too. Much simpler. But in the Thor database I wish the actual score on the board was shown in the database...
... Thanks to Randy for raising this interesting point. I would like to make things even clearer about the American System. What is the tie-break used in U.S....
Disk differential does have a (secondary) impact on USOA ratings. Since disk differential does offer some information about the relative strength of the ...
What persuades me in favour of winner takes all empties is this: For the sake of our scoring system we accept that all else being equal a 44-20 win is likely...
PS My last email seems a bit redundant now - I should have checked my mail before sending it. Also, please ignore the bit at the bottom, which got left over...
My understanding is that we use total disks for tiebreaks (ie 32-31, you got 32 disks), but we use disk differential when computing ratings change (ie 32-31,...
Your example isn't a problem under the current system...but your point is well taken. A 30-24 win is rated as a 6 disk differential (exactly the same as a ...
... This means that in some cases, you might have to choose between playing the best move for your tie-break in the tournament or the best move for your...
There is an old copy of Othello Quarterly with tournament rules which I have always used. It has a red cover and was issued around 1984 or so. I don't have a...
A while back, we discussed the day 2 format of our tournaments. We have been using an elimination format. However, discussion in this group was 100% in favor...
While we are at it, let's also get rid of the following: 1. The electoral college system. 2. Half sacks in football. 3. Ties in chess. Whoever wins the...
Jonathon Leffler
reallyjkleffler@...
Mar 22, 2007 5:14 pm
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Jonathon, I have to ask if you're kidding. Please re-read my previous post. If you were serious, or don't say anything, I feel I have to respond to this pile...
This member has been removed for attempting to infect my computer with a virus. Anyone who is concerned about how this came about can email me personally....
In the interest of fairness and transparency, I wanted to comment further on this matter, not that anyone has shown great concern. If you are completely...
The requested file or directory is not found on the server. _____ From: NAOthelloTourneys@yahoogroups.com [mailto:NAOthelloTourneys@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
I see that, it's cutting off the end of the link. Try this<http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAOthelloTourneys/files/Miscellaneous/>. If that doesn't work,...
All, I haven't read the entire word document but would like to answer 1 of Eddie's questions. The post from Jonathan about spreadsheets and sports examples is...
All, About the link. On my computer it does not run automatically. When I click 'find' it directs me to the Real Player website. I don't like Real Player yet I...
All, I read the entire word document, what a text... About the scoring. I read both Eddie's and Jonathan's arguments. I must admit that both sound reasonable...
Just my two cents here. I judge close to twenty games played at the same time on Tuesdays in my beginning Othello class and I only have a few minutes to check...
The way I look at empty squares is simple. A 23-0 wipeout is worth just as much as a 64-0 wipeout. Hence empty squares should be appointed the winner. (Any...
It's easier to believe that it's a genuine file now than in the context I originally received it. The "rude awakening" line sounded like something more...
