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Post by Oblong on Jan 4, 2015 20:16:35 GMT -5
I can't help but see people posting their scores for tournaments PRIOR to the official reveal dates (cut on Friday and final results on Sunday). I know everyone is itching to tell their stories but IMHO it would be much better for the site and add much excitement and mystery if we didn't know what people shot until the official reveal dates.
I realize currently in game you can see the tourney leaderboard for your system, that in itself is odd because for tours you can only see the leaderboard for as far as you yourself have played. It should be that way for tournaments also.
As it stands now, I think I've basically already heard who is going to win the 1st Euro tourney and know 1/2 dozen full 4 round scores. Wouldn't it be much more exciting on Friday to have no clue if you will make the cut and only know the winner when the tourney officially ends and is posted by TGCT? My feeling is that the Press Tent shouldn't open until the cut has been posted in which golfers can discuss their 1st 2 rounds only. After the final scores are posted Sunday then players who made the cut can openly discuss their final 2 rounds.
Yes, I know there will still be some sharing their rounds privately, and I am going to send a request to HB to consider hiding tournament leaderboards and only release that info for viewing each round as you are completing each round if people think this is something worth supporting. I can at least speak from experience from running a golf tournament website for years and can say without question everyone there much preferred to see the leaderboard progress as they themselves progressed...just like a real life tournament.
Thoughts?
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Post by mrtweek1 on Jan 4, 2015 20:25:17 GMT -5
I agree.'I haven't played a round yet and I already feel like why bother there's guys talkin 40 or 50 under or better already..took the fun right out of it for me already knowing I have to stand on my head to get forevermore I even take a swing...
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Post by dlw1964 on Jan 4, 2015 20:25:54 GMT -5
In principle I agree. But I like to talk ( not good at keeping secrets ) lol Plus if I play good I want to brag  And when I play bad I got to get my excuses out and take my lumps quickly  You got to know I'm not quite right if I blame my dog for my bad playing. Lol On a serious note a good idea. |
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Post by misternic on Jan 4, 2015 22:18:32 GMT -5
The hard part here is there is no way to keep people from talking. And I dont think we have seen a sure set Euro winner yet. A lot of people holding back... The other part here is that it generates buzz and that helps the league (and selfishly, the reporters).
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Post by Mitchblue on Jan 5, 2015 0:56:00 GMT -5
And it's not like you didn't know the leaders would be -40 or so under par.
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Post by Tim on Jan 5, 2015 5:51:28 GMT -5
Another ideal is to have a PLAYERS LOCKER ROOM thread where people can publish practice rounds news etc. Now this I LOVE... ^^ -- Believe me, we will have some guys who just want to jump on the tournament as soon as it's publish and play all 4 rounds. Some want to take a more realistic approach like myself. I think we will create this locker room forum for this reason -- and anyone who wants to talk about their rounds or post scores do it here. Again, great idea! |
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Post by Oblong on Jan 5, 2015 7:21:43 GMT -5
There you Gary, a great solution to have an area to spill the beans if you want while those who want to play like a real tournament can continue following the press tent as the rounds are published.
Also, I see my timing was off in my original post. 1st round scores can be discussed in the Press Tent starting Monday as scores are revealed and then 2nd round scores on Wednesday I believe.
All I wish for is to not know anyone's final score before I choose to do so. If moderators can help move any early posts to this Locker Room it would be most appreciated, thanks for listening.
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Post by Oblong on Jan 5, 2015 11:21:06 GMT -5
Something to thing about for those telling their final scores early...you are potentially helping your competitors by doing so. Say you shoot -17 in the 1st round. If that is all most of your competitors are aware of then they are likely going to bear down, feel some pressure, and possibly make some mistakes trying to do hero shots. Now say you have also tipped them off that you only shot a -6 in the final round or give your full round total. Now your competitors can ease up and play their game knowing you won't be a factor.
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Post by firstblitzer on Jan 5, 2015 15:37:03 GMT -5
Something to thing about for those telling their final scores early...you are potentially helping your competitors by doing so. Say you shoot -17 in the 1st round. If that is all most of your competitors are aware of then they are likely going to bear down, feel some pressure, and possibly make some mistakes trying to do hero shots. Now say you have also tipped them off that you only shot a -6 in the final round or give your full round total. Now your competitors can ease up and play their game knowing you won't be a factor. Rubbish, if you aren't teeing it up with the goal of making the lowest possible number you can possibly make, every single round regardless of what others players score, the top players have ZERO reason to be concerned about you. |
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Post by Oblong on Jan 5, 2015 16:10:26 GMT -5
Something to thing about for those telling their final scores early...you are potentially helping your competitors by doing so. Say you shoot -17 in the 1st round. If that is all most of your competitors are aware of then they are likely going to bear down, feel some pressure, and possibly make some mistakes trying to do hero shots. Now say you have also tipped them off that you only shot a -6 in the final round or give your full round total. Now your competitors can ease up and play their game knowing you won't be a factor. Rubbish, if you aren't teeing it up with the goal of making the lowest possible number you can possibly make, every single round regardless of what others players score, the top players have ZERO reason to be concerned about you. You must not watch much golf on TV because knowing the score you have to beat absolutely influences how pro golfers play their last few holes and I have little doubt it would work the same way in video game land. I won't call your opinion rubbish like you did mine, but I will agree to most firmly disagree. |
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Post by thebleedingred21 on Jan 5, 2015 17:39:01 GMT -5
I agree, people posting is keeping me from checking certain parts of this site. It is absolutely no fun to spoil that. I think a simple forum as mentioned to post this separate from things would be okay and user fault if spoiled. Otherwise, I think there needs to be a rule, people can just wait until it is officially posted before talking about their round.. This really will become no fun if it continues, just my two cents though.
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Actually, my proposal would be banning talks of round scores BEFORE deadline.. so round 1 scores can be posted and talked about soon as finished, round 2 would have to wait until after ALL round 1's are posted.. etc.. This way you do not know the final round score before you even play round 1. This would be a little better..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2015 18:29:26 GMT -5
Personally, I think not only should you not be able to talk about the next round until everyone post their first round scores.
In addition, I wished there was a 24 hour clock for each round - meaning, you have only 24 hours to play each round, and you cannot play your next round until the next 24 hour cycle has started. If you want realism ... tighten up the rules to make it more REAL ...
ONE Round Per Day ...
But that's me ... I know some will hate this but, I feel its not right to play all 4 rounds in one day ...
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Post by thebleedingred21 on Jan 5, 2015 19:09:17 GMT -5
DDawg, While that would be cool, some people cannot play once per day.
Maybe a window like say, Saturday-Monday Round 1, Tuesday-Thursday Round 2, Friday-Saturday Round 3, Sunday-Monday Round 4 etc.. just a rough idea not actual time frame.
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Post by Oblong on Jan 5, 2015 19:21:14 GMT -5
Ddawg, in principle I am 100% behind your idea, but practicality I think it would be too much of a strain for most with work and family. I am just hoping there would be a way to keep the info on later rounds not be almost unavoidable to see for those wanting to keep things somewhat real.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2015 19:40:30 GMT -5
Ddawg, in principle I am 100% behind your idea, but practicality I think it would be too much of a strain for most with work and family. I am just hoping there would be a way to keep the info on later rounds not be almost unavoidable to see for those wanting to keep things somewhat real. Look ... most of us have family and a job ... it takes about 30 to 40 minutes to play a round ... tour professionals have the same issues ... so if your serious about playing the "Tour" ... I think everyone can spare, or find time to play their "round" per day. Or do not commit ... And "STRAIN" ... I hardly doubt it ... it's priorities ... some sit and play hours of games, watch TV, read the paper ... any of those could be dropped to play your one round ... anything else is and excuse ... unless the net went down/ power outage, or a death of family member ... LOL ROTFLMAO .... |
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