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2016 Haru - THE UNDERDOG GAME (TUG) - TORIKUMI & STANDINGS

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Now - Who made the CUT?

The maximum points available for grab on Senshuraku are 32.

So, the CUT line is 161 - 32 = 129 points.

Meaning that the Top-6 Gamers after Day 14 made the CUT.

These Gamers are:

FlohruAchiyamaScreechingOwlGaijingaiSuwihutoPitinosato

As I made the CUT, I'll send my picks to Jejima (who is KOSHO) and Oshirokita (former TUG Gamer) before I post the Senshuraku Torikumi.

These 5 Gamers MUST send their picks to me PRIVATELY - either by PM (on Sumoforum) or by e-mail.

All other Gamers (although I prefer the picks to be sent privately) CAN send their picks privately (as described above) or post them publicly on Sumoforum as we did from Day 1 through Day 14.

Good luck to everybody with your last picks!

Shouldn't the cut be 167-32=135?

There's a chance of a golden bonus point too isn't there?
Good point, Suwihuto.

You are right.

In this case the CUT should be:

161 - 37 = 124

But looking at the Standings Table after Day 14, the CUT line still should be drawn after Pitinosato, because the next Gamer Reijinguoshan has 123 points after Day 14.

But I'll have in mind next basho to subtract the highest possible score + 5 from the score of the 2nd placed Gamer after Day 14.

Yes I reread your post after suwihuto's reply and knew it.

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Since everybody decided to post their pick on the forum I will do the same .

Day15:- Oosunaarashi (Shohozan)

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Here are the Unofficial Final Standings:

Flohru Aoiyama (Osuanaarashi) 167 + 22 = 189 (1)

ScreechingOwl Shohozan (Tokushoryu) 155 + 25 = 180 (2)

Suwihuto Hidenoumi (Akiseyama) 136 + 32 = 168 (3)

Gaijingai Daieisho (Aoiyama) 137 + 25 = 162 (4)

Achiyama Osiunaarashi (Aoiyama) 161 + 0 = 161 (5)

Gernobono Tokushoryu 114 + 22 = 136 (6)

Pandaazuma Daieisho (Tokushoryu) 107 + 25 = 132 (7)

Pitinosato Osunaarashi (Aoiyama) 131 + 0 = 131 (8)

Gurowake Hidenoumi (Mitakeumi) 93 + 32 = 125 (9)

Reijinguoshan Osunaarashi (Shohozan) 123 + 0 = 123 (10)

Itachi Hidenoumi (Asikeyama) 84 + 32 = 116 (11)

Fujisan Did Not Play 114 + 0 = 114 (12)

Andonishiki Daieisho (Osunaarashi) 86 + 25 = 111 (13)

Chishafuwaku Mitakeumi 84 + 24 = 108 (14)

Wamahada Mitakeumi (Osunaarashi) 82 + 24 = 106 (15)

Jakusotsu Daieisho (Mitakeumi) 81 + 25 = 106 (15)

Mmikasazuma Osunaarashi (Tokushoryu) 98 + 0 = 98 (17)

Kuroimori Osunaarashi (Ikioi) 90 + 0 = 90 (18)

Senkoho Tokushoryu (Mitakeumi) 68 + 22 = 90 (18)

Sokkenaiyama Daieisho (Mitakeumi) 65 + 25 = 90 (18)

Tenshinhan Did Not Play 79 + 0 = 79 (21)

Shokikogi Daieisho (Osunaarashi) 48 + 25 = 73 (22)

Profomisakari Osunaarashi (Daieisho) 50 + 0 = 50 (23)

McBugger Did Not Play 45 + 0 = 45 (24)

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Hello Supporters of TUG,

That's it! One more basho is behind us!

I think this basho was one of the best until now with 15 Gamers (62.5%) scoring on Senshuraku. I don't recall this had ever happened before.

The unofficial Standings (I don't expect any changes with the exception of the order of those gamers with the same score, which might change a little bit when I apply the tie-breaker rule) are as shown in the previous thread.

The finalization of the Standings won't affect the Winners, so here they are:

Flohru after a masterful defense is the 2016 Haru Yusho winner (First prize...) with 189 points

ScreechingOwl with a bold, but smart pick, is the 2016 Haru Jun-Yusho winner (Second prize...) with 180 points

Congratulations to the Yusho and Jun Yusho winners - Flohru and ScreechingOwl. Great job!

Congratulations to Suwihuto for his bold move on Senshuraku allowing him to jump to 3rd place!

Congratualtions and warmhearted "thank you" to all supporters of TUG and participants in the game!

Special thanks to Fujisan and Sokkenaiyama, who joined the TUG community!

The official Standings and the Sansho will be posted later, most probably on Monday.

Regards,

Achiyama

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Wow, it is a great honour to win a yusho in this intriguing and difficult game! Going into the final day with a small lead, it took me forever to decide on a pick. After Hidenoumi won, I was pretty sure I had lost the yusho, but apparently none of my pursuers went for the big points - and Aoiyama even got me some unexpected golden bonus points... Thanks a lot Achiyama for the great game idea and for maintaining it. Hopefully there will be an automation in the future, as TUG really deserves more players!

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Thanks Flohru for your kind words.

It was really a very exciting basho for TUG, I would say the most exciting for the entire short existence of the game.

The thing I liked is that the Winners were undecided till the very end. All Top-6 Gamers who made the cut had a chance for the Yusho or the Jun Yusho.

Let's see how the things went down, analyzing the decisive bouts:

1.) The bout of visiting Juryo Yusho Winner J1e OSUNAARASHI (13-1) against the M14e DAISHOMARU (7-7):

Here is the big mistake I made choosing the undisputed "beast" Osunaarashi, who was cruising through Juryo division and had already secured his Yusho. Same mistake was made by Pitinosato and 4 (four) more Gamers - Reijinguoshan, Mmikasazuma, Kuroimori and Profomisakari. I didn't have the chance to see the bout, but something didn't go right and Osunaarashi lost, and Daishomaru secured KK and staying in Makuuchi for another basho.

The result - Achiyama and Pitinosato were out of contention.

Lesson learnt!

2.) The bout between M7e TAKEKAZE (5-9) and M14w DAIEISHO (9-4):

Daieisho was picked by 6 Gamers - Gaijingai, Pandaazuma, Andonishiki, Jakusotsu, Sokkenaiyama and Shokikogi. Great choice because the 14-years younger Daieisho showed high spirit defeating the veteran Takekaze. The Gamers who had picked him got 25 points each. Among the smart pickers were Gaijingai and Pandaazuma who accumulated enough points, Gaijingai to surpass Achiyama and land at 2nd place with 162 points, and Pandaazuma to bump Pitinosato out of Top-6 with 132 points.

3.) The bout between M5e KYOKUSHUHO (6-8) and M12e TOKUSHORYU (7-7):

Tokushoryu, who fought hard for KK and won, was picked by Gernobono and Senkoho, who had been awarded with 25 points each. Gernobono's smart pick allowed him to find himself at 6th place with 136 points, pushing Pandaazuma out of Top-6.

And now the 3-way battle for the Yusho and Jun Yusho:

4.) The bout between M12w HIDENOUMI (6-8) and M1w TAKAYASU (5-9):

The Underdog with the maximum points for grab - 32, was picked by 3 Gamers - Suwihuto, Gurowake and Itachi (I expected more Gamers to pick him). And did he deliver? Oh yeah! Hidenoumi defeated the underperforming joy-jin Takayasu.

The well calculated pick by Suwihuto allowed him to grab the Lead with 168 points.

What was gonna be the answer by ScreechingOwl and Flohru? Next:

5.) The bout between M5w SHOHOZAN (3-11) and Sanyaku K1w TAKAKARAFUJI (6-8):

The disappointing Shohozan managed to show his dominance over Takarafuji, who lost all 5 (five) previous bouts against Shohozan. The latter won his last battle and awarded 25 points (including 5 Golden Bonus points) to ScreechingOwl who was the only one to trust Shohozan. Trust or just a risky pick? It doesn't matter. This bold strategic move allowed ScreechingOwl to seize the Lead with 180 points.

Isn't there enough suspense? What was Flohru's final word?

6.) The bout between Joy-jin M3e AOIYAMA (6-8) and Sanyaku S1w TOYONOSHIMA (3-11):

This pretty balanced duel (6-6 in all previous bouts between the two Sekitori) between the well performing joy-jin with a chance for the "best" MK and the terrible underperforming Sekiwake was the bout to decide who the Yusho Winner of TUG would be.

Flohru chose my compatriot Aoiyama for his most important pick this basho. And I am proud that Aoiyama was the reason Flohru to become the 2016 Haru Yusho Winner.

Flohru was the only one to pick Aoiyama, so he also got Golden Bonus points for that. By the way, Andonishiki had picked Aoiyama at first, but later he changed his pick with Daiesho who in his case brought him more points.

7.) ScreechingOwl is the Jun Yusho winner - again.

8.) Suwihuto is the last Gamer to climb the podium.

Some observations:

1.) The only non-winners (I don't like the word "losers", not that I am among them. Although a non-winner is a loser :-) ) were only the 6 (six) Gamers who picked Osunaarashi.

2.) The irony is that 5 (five) of those Gamers would have been winners with their back-up picks: Achiyama (Aoiyama), Pitinosato (Aoiyama), Reijinguoshan (Shohozan), Mmikasazuma (Tokushoryu) and Profomisakari (Daieisho).

3.) The only one who shouldn't be mad at himself is Kuroimori whose back-up pick Ikioi lost as well.

4.) While during the basho it's not crucial if you miss a day or two, it's important to make a pick on Senshuraku. Any pick of an Underdog who won 25+ points would have allowed Fujisan to be in the Top-6.

What a basho?! I hope everybody enjoyed TUG and hopefully we get more supporters and sumo fans, who would be willing to give this game a try during the future tournaments (basho).

I'll do my best to create an automated Entry Form, which I believe, will attract more Gamers.

I know several sumo fans who said that they would try the game if it is automated, or some quit playing, but assured that they will play if it is automated.

I'd greatly appreciate any feedback, opinion or constructive critique. Do you think TUG has a potential to become a SB game?

Best Regards,

Achiyama

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Expect the final Standings and Sansho soon.

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The final Standings and all Sansho are determined.

I'll post them tomorrow.

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Day 15 (Senshuraku):

Excellent scoring day for Senshuraku 15 Gamers (62.5%) got points. Compare to Senshuraku scoring last basho (2016 Hatsu) when only 4 Gamers (17%) scored points.

Pick of the day: - Hidenoumi - 32 points, picked by Suwihuto, Gurowake and Itachi. Excellent job!

2 (two) Gamers - ScreechingOwl and Flohru - got Golden Bonus points. Congratulations!

So, for the first time since the start of TUG there was at least 1 (one) Golden Bonus points winner every day! Good job!

Standings for Day 15:

Player Pick Points GBoP Total
Gurowake Hidenoumi 32 0 32
Suwihuto Hidenoumi 32 0 32
Itachi Hidenoumi 32 0 32
Andonishiki Daieisho 25 0 25
Gaijingai Daieisho 25 0 25
ScreechingOwl Shohozan 20 5 25
Sokkenaiyama Daieisho 25 0 25
Shokikogi Daieisho 25 0 25
Pandaazuma Daieisho 25 0 25
Jakusotsu Daieisho 25 0 25
Wamahada Mitakeumi 24 0 24
Chishafuwaku Mitakeumi 24 0 24
Flohru Aoiyama 17 5 22
Gernobono Tokushoryu 22 0 22
Senkoho Tokushoryu 22 0 22
Pitinosato Osunaarashi 0 0 0
Fujisan 0 0 0 0
Mmikasazuma Osunaarashi 0 0 0
Reijinguoshan Osunaarashi 0 0 0
McBugger 0 0 0 0
Achiyama Osunaarashi 0 0 0
Profomisakari Osunaarashi 0 0 0
Kuroimori Osunaarashi 0 0 0
Tenshinhan 0 0 0 0
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The Official Final Standings for 2016 Haru basho are:

Place Player Points
1 Flohru 189
2 ScreechingOwl 180
3 Suwihuto 168
4 Gaijingai 162
5 Achiyama 161
6 Gernobono 136
7 Pandaazuma 132
8 Pitinosato 131
9 Gurowake 125
10 Reijinguoshan 123
11 Itachi 116
12 Fujisan 114
13 Andonishiki 111
14 Chishafuwaku 108
15 Jakusotsu 106
16 Wamahada 106
17 Mmikasazuma 98
18 Senkoho 90
19 Sokkenaiyama 90
20 Kuroimori 90
21 Tenshinhan 79
22 Shokikogi 73
23 Profomisakari 50
24 McBugger 45

The 1st tiebreaker was applied for:

Wamahada and Jakusotsu and this is the final order:

Jakusotsu 73 points

Wamahada 62 points

Kuroimori, Sokkenaiyama and Senkoho and this is the final order:

Senkoho 72 points

Sokkenaiyama 68 points

Kuroimori 62 points

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Unfortunately Ozeki Kuroimori will be Kadoban during 2016 Natsu.

I am sure he will be defending his Ozeki rank fearlessly.

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THE UNDERDOG GAME (TUG)

(Zabuton flying...) 2016 HARU WINNERS & SANSHO (Zabuton flying...)

YUSHO: Flohru 189 points (Yusho winner...)

JUN YUSHO: ScreechingOwl 180 points (Second prize...)

KANTO-SHO:

Achiyama 26 points [(8 (d6) + 8 (d10) + 10 (d12)]

GINO-SHO:

Suwihuto 79 points [(25 (d4) + 22 (d11) + 32 (d15)]

SHUKUN-SHO:

Flohru 56 points

ACHIYAMA-SHO:

Flohru 20 points (4 days with Golden Bonus points, d2, d6, d8 and d15)

KAIZEN-SHO

Flohru 83 points improvement from 2016 Hatsu basho

KOUJOU-SHO

Flohru 11 scoring days

Gaijingai 11 scoring days

ScreechingOwl 11 scoring days

KOURITSU-SHO

Gurowake 20.83 average points/day

Congratulations to the 2016 Haru Yusho and Sansho winners !!!

Thanks to all participants for your support and participation in TUG.

Hope to see you all in May at 2016 Natsu Basho!

New participants are always welcome !!!

Best Regards,

Achiyama

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Sorry Achiyama for missing my entry on day 15 but I knew I couldn't enter a

straightaway and by the time you was ready for entries I forgot...

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Sorry Achiyama for missing my entry on day 15 but I knew I couldn't enter a

straightaway and by the time you was ready for entries I forgot...

It's o.k. Fujisan,

I liked how quickly you got into the game and I was sorry to see your absence the last day. You needed just 2 points to get a KK.

Hope you'll continue playing TUG in the future.

Best Regards,

Achiyama

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