Achiyama 1,272 Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Dear Sumo Gamers, The 2015 Haru is quickly approaching and I'd like to invite you to participate in the second basho of The Underdog Game (TUG). As I didn't have time to organize eventual automation of the game I'll manage it again MANUALLY. I pretty much kept the format from the inaugural basho the same, as most of you liked it that way, of course I did some small changes. As I am going to extend the invitation to the sumo fans on the Sumo mail list, who, most of them, are not Sumoforum members I want all of you to know that the proper method of submitting your daily entries is e-mailing to: angelstoyanov55(at)yahoo(dot)com You can also send a PM on Sumoforum (but be sure that you see a message that "The PM was submitted" as the mailbox volume is not very large). I will submit my entry to my time zone neighbors Oshirokita and Itachi, before I post the daily Torikumi with the corresponding points for grabs. Here are the Rules for TUG for 2015 Haru Basho. The Underdog GameRules Deadline: The deadline is 15:00 JST every day. Submitting the Entries: For 2015 Haru basho the prefered method of submital of the daily entries is sending an e-mail to: angelstoyanov55(at)yahoo(dot)com PM at Sumoforum is also acceptable (be sure to see the message the the "PM has been sent" as the mailbox could easily be filled up). Daily Entry This is a simple game to play: Just chose one Underdog every day from Makuuchi division, who you think will bring you most points. The Torikumi with the corresponding points for grab will be announced as soon as the official torikumi is available. It will be posted on Sumoforum and will be sent to the sumo mail list as well. Daily Points for Grab: A. Basic points (BaP): 5 points for every win by an Underdog. B. Rank points (RP): 1.) Maegashira - Each rank counts for 1 (one) point: M16W wins over M16E = +1 point M16W wins over M15W = +2 points M16W wins over M15E = +3 points M16E wins over M15W = +1 point M16E wins over M15E = +2 points etc. until M1E 2.) Juryo Spank Toy, visiting Makuuchi division – Same as (1) 3.) Equality of Sanyaku ranks: M1E wins over either Komusubi = +2 points M1E wins over either Sekiwake = +4 points M1E wins over either Ozeki = +7 points M1E wins over either Yokozuna = +10 points Either K wins over either Sekiwake = +2 points Either K wins over either Ozeki = +5 points Either K wins over either Yokozuna = +8 points Either Sekiwake wins over either Ozeki = +3 points Either Sekiwake wins over either Yokozuna = +6 points Either Ozeki wins over either Yokozuna = +3 points C. Bonus Points (BoP): 1. Kinboshi (Maegashira defeats Yokozuna) – 10 points. 2. Ginboshi (Maegashira defeats Ozeki) – 7 points. 3. Douboshi (Maegashira defeats Junior Sanyaku – K or S) – 4 points. 4. JS-Y bonus (Junior Sanyaku - K or S defeats Yokozuna) – 6 points. 5. JS-O bonus (Junior Sanyaku - K or S defeats Ozeki) – 4 points. 6. O-Y bonus (Ozeki defeats Yokozuna) – 3 points. 7. M13-M16 defeats M1-M4 – 7 points. 8. M13-M16 defeats M5-M8 – 5 points. 9. M13-M16 defeats M9-M12 – 3 points. 10.M9-M12 defeats M1-M4 – 5 points. 11.M9-M12 defeats M5-M8 – 3 points. 12.M5-M8 defeats M1-M4 – 3 points. 13.Juryo Spank Toy defeats Maegashira – 3 points. Tie-breakers for Yusho Winners: If several players have equal number of points at the end of the Basho, the following tie-breakers are in force to differentiate them: 1. The largest sum of the 3 best daily scores; 2. The largest sum of the 4 best daily scores; 3. The largest sum of the 5 best daily scores; 4. The largest sum of the 6 best daily scores. Fusen Fusen wins for the Underdog are allowed - getting 2 (two) Basic points (BaP). Sansho To be in contention for a special prize, a kachi-koshi (eight wins or more) is required. In case of more than 1 players have the same amount of points - all are declared co-winners. Kanto-sho The Fighting Spirit award goes to the player with the most daily bonus points achieved in 1 (one) day. Gino-sho The Technique Prize goes to the player with the most daily total points achieved. Shukun-sho The Outstanding Performance Award goes to the player with most bonus points achieved during the whole basho. Promotion to Ozeki Sekiwake rank on the recent two tournamentsKachi-koshi result on the recent four tournamentsAt least 31kekka points on the recent 3 (three) tournamentsConditions of promotion are examined only by results of active tournaments, so the player will not lose his chances for the promotion if he/she has to leave out a basho because of any reason, but only if he/she has previously sent a note about his/her absence. If an ozeki gets a Make-koshi result on a tournament, he will receive a kadoban status for the following basho. If he finishes this basho with Make-koshi, too, then he will lose his rank. But, if he can get at least 10 wins on the third tournament, he will get his Ozeki rank back. Promotion to Yokozuna Ozeki rank on the recent two or more banzukeKachi-koshi result on the recent four tournamentsat least one yusho (by kekka, not points) in his/her career at least 22 kekka points on the recent 2 (two) tournaments, or must have won the last 2 (two) tournaments in a row. Conditions of promotion are examined only by results of active tournaments, so the player will not lose his/her chances for the promotion if he/she has to leave out a basho because of any reason, but only if he/she has previously sent a note about his/her absence. Unlike in real sumo, a Yokozuna can be demoted to Ozeki, if he/she gets 3 (three) makekoshi records in a row. An ex-Yokozuna will be reinstated as a Yokozuna, if he/she wins at least 10 bouts in the tournament following the demotion. It will be good to know who'd be willing to play TUG during 2015 Haru basho. Edited March 1, 2015 by Achiyama 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chishafuwaku 476 Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) chishafuwaku Edited March 1, 2015 by chishafuwaku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnie 221 Posted March 2, 2015 I'm in. Gawasukotto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teo_heel 33 Posted March 2, 2015 Of course I'm in as eightenberg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenshinhan 1,612 Posted March 2, 2015 I want to play. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuroimori 1,634 Posted March 2, 2015 I throw my non-existing hat in as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 4,154 Posted March 2, 2015 I will participate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Profomisakari 915 Posted March 2, 2015 Let me play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mmikasazuma 12 Posted March 3, 2015 I would like to play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,272 Posted March 5, 2015 16 Sumo Gamers replied that they'll be participating in TUG. There is no requirement to declare your participation, I just wanted to see whether there is still an interest in this game. Here is the list with the participants till now: Chishafuwaku Gawasukotto (aka Ronnie) Eightenberg (aka Teo_heel) Tenshinhan Pandaazuma Kuroimori Wamahada Gurowake Gernobono Profomisakari Fuseigou Mmikasazuma Jejima Holleshoryu Gaijingai Achiyama Thank you very much for participating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chishafuwaku 476 Posted March 6, 2015 For me, I prefer the ancient presentation because the most important are the possible points to win. I see no need of you being with the work to include other information. Who are curious can get informations on the websites sekitori-toto game and sumodb. I prefer you to stay well and not tired chishafuwaku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,272 Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks, Chishafuwaku. After Day 2 I am sure that I'll go back to the old format because I'll be posting the Torikumi late at night and I won't have time for these fancy Tables. :-) Regards, Achiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,272 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) The Daily Torikumi with the points for grab and the Standings will be posted in a seperate Topic: "2015 Haru THE UNDERDOG GAME - DAILY TORIKUMI & STANDINGS" I have received already the FIRST entry from KUROIMORI. THNX (Cheers...) Edited March 6, 2015 by Achiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,272 Posted March 7, 2015 Here are the entries I have received till now: Achiyama Kuroimori Gawasukotto (aka Ronnie) Eightenberg (aka Teo_heel) Tenshinhan Pandaazuma Wamahada Gurowake Profomisakari Mmikasazuma Jejima Gaijingai Flohru Itachi Jakusotsu Randomitsuki Reijinguoshan (a new participant) Welcome to TUG! (Welcome...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,272 Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Here are the entries I have received till now: Achiyama Kuroimori Gawasukotto (aka Ronnie) Eightenberg (aka Teo_heel) Tenshinhan Pandaazuma Wamahada Gurowake Profomisakari Mmikasazuma Jejima Gaijingai Flohru Itachi Jakusotsu Randomitsuki Reijinguoshan (a new participant) Welcome to TUG! (Welcome...) Oshirokita Shimodahito Holleshoryu Fuseigou Pitinosato Chishafuwaku Edited March 8, 2015 by Achiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chishafuwaku 476 Posted March 8, 2015 Done Thanks for remember chishafuwaku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
