Jejima 1,300 Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) To play this game, just say that you are playing, and that's it. NB This needs to be done for every basho that you wish to play. Before the start of the next basho, I will make a random draw of all Ozumo sekitori (rikishi in Makunouchi and Juryo) to be given to the active players of this game. You will then score the same as that drawn rikishi. New / Returning players to the game, will be given a rikishi from Jonokuchi (this used to be Makushita) to represent them in Mae-zumo. Rule to be aware of.... If your sweepstake rikishi declares himself intai during a basho (as Tochinoshin did in May 2023), then so do you (as poor Djodjoyoshi found himself doing, thanks to the aforesaid Tochinoshin.). Currently, we are excluding Ozumo rikishi who do not appear on the day 1 torikumi. However, if we ever have 70 active players, this will no longer be the case - and you may find yourself sitting out of a tournament, nursing an injury, for Covid, or because you were caught gambling when you were not meant to, and so are being punished accordingly. Your next banzuke position will be based on what happens to your sweepstake rikishi. So, if you get a 'resting' Yokozuna or someone with Covid, you are likely to keep your rank. If, you get a rikishi being punished, or having to pull out for an injury (and they are not 'Yokozuna'-protected), you will score 0-0-15, and drop accordingly. There might even be an instance when there is a greyed out spot on the banzuke, due to a late 'banishment' for a serious offence (or a belated intai) when we make the draw for the '70'. If you get that rikishi - you are also 'banished' or have declared a late intai. It's all pure luck New players are welcome to join the fun - but they will have to start in mae-zumo. They will be given a random Jonokuchi rikishi in the Sweepstake. Edited October 3, 2023 by Jejima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) New Banzuke for November 2023 Comments: Holleshoryu will be kadoban in November, and will need a KK to keep his rank. chishafuwaku is on Ozeki watch going into November. 12 wins will give him the 'magic 33'. lilfox needs a zensho basho (15-0) to get the 'magic 33'. Yusho winner Tetsuba is also on Ozeki promotion watch - he 'merely' requires 10 wins to get the numbers required. Of course, if the Ozeki trio all under-perform in November, the guidelines will probably become a little laxer. Makunouchi Takanorappa (O1E, 9-6) O1 Kaba (O2E, 9-6) Holleshoryu (O1W, 7-8) O2 chishafuwaku (S1E, 9-6) S1 lilfox (S1W, 9-6) S2 Tetsuba (M5E, 13-2)Yarimotsu (K1W, 9-6) K1 Flohru (K1E, 8-7) Oshirokita (K2W, 8-7) K2 Ryoshishikunin (M4E, 10-5) M1 Joaoiyama (M3E, 9-6) Bunbukuchagama (M9E, 12-3) M2 Jakusotsu (M4W, 9-6) Sumo Spiffy (M3W, 8-7) M3 Suwihuto (M5W, 9-6) sumojoann (M7E, 9-6) M4 Wamahada (M7W, 9-6)Baku (M1E, 6-9) M5 RaeucherLax (M1W, 6-9) Kaito (M2W, 6-9) M6 Athenayama (M12E, 11-4) Hoshotakamoto (M10W, 10-5) M7 Jejima (M6E, 7-8) Gernobono (M11E, 9-6) M8 Chijanofuji (M14W, 10-5) Karasukurai (M13E, 8-7) M9 Reonito (J3W, 11-4) Getayukata (M15W, 8-7) M10 Kotononami (M16E, 8-7)Gansekiiwa (M17W, 8-7) M11 Henshu-sha (J1E, 8-7) #1HENKAFAN (M8W, 5-10) M12 Djodjoyoshi (J4E, 9-6) Hakuhonofan (M10E, 5-10) M13 Chiyotasuke (M8E, 4-11) Meletyoshi (M14E, 7-8) M14 Seiyashi (M11W, 5-10) Ganzohnesushi (M9W, 4-11) M15 Benihana (M15E, 6-9)Gaijingai (M2E, 0-0-15) M16 Kimyama (M16W, 7-8) Sakura (M12W, 4-11) M17 JuryoKaminariyuki (M13W, 3-12) J1 Terarno (M6W, 0-0-15)WAKATAKE (J2E, 6-9) J2 Katooshu (M17E, 5-10) Rokudenashi (J3E, 6-9) J3 Fujiko (J1W, 5-10)Gusoyama (mz, 6-1) J4 TheGunbaiHolder (mz, 5-2)Ack! (mz, 2-4-1) J5 Banzuke-gaiIgiski (J2W, 0-0-15) Edited October 2, 2023 by Jejima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,254 Posted September 24, 2023 Please count me in as well! This is fun!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chishafuwaku 469 Posted September 24, 2023 or but present Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 498 Posted September 24, 2023 Yes, please! Ganzohnesushi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotononami 86 Posted September 24, 2023 Yes, please! Kotononami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karasukurai 165 Posted September 24, 2023 Please put me in for November. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted September 24, 2023 Jejima, Fujiko, Baku and Ozeki Kaba are all ready to play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 926 Posted September 24, 2023 Djodjoyoshi, Kimyama, Meletyoshi and I are in, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fashiritētā 154 Posted September 24, 2023 Please count me in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,738 Posted September 24, 2023 Applying for a fork to sweep my steak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarimotsu 513 Posted September 24, 2023 What's the reason to change new players to Jonokuchi representatives instead of Makushita? Surely this adds increased risk of 0-0-6 or 0-0-7 scores and generally disinteresting results for the newcomers to our game? Also thanks for asking, I'd love to play again in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Yarimotsu said: What's the reason to change new players to Jonokuchi representatives instead of Makushita? Surely this adds increased risk of 0-0-6 or 0-0-7 scores and generally disinteresting results for the newcomers to our game? There are reasons . Nobody would get 0-0-7 records, as you get to draw another player if yours is declared kyujo. I don't think there is a greater risk of 0-6 or 0-7 records (and if there is, it won't be by much) compared to Makushita, as rikishi in the lower divisions generally get matched up against others with the same record. At some stage in the next few years, we might have a full Juryo and Makunouchi (70 active players), in which case, we will have to use Makushita for 'normal' players. Jonokuchi is a MUCH smaller division than Makushita, which makes it easier for me when allocating the rikishi, and possibly to Athenayama too, when checking the results. It's only for one basho, and we seem to only have a few players each time as mae-zumo. Even if your rikishi is 0-6, it won't make much difference on the next banzuke *look where the (2-4-1) landed compared to the (6-1) for the past basho* - and I for one, would be cheering on that rikishi to get at least one win! Finally, this game isn't really about getting high scores - it's about chance, the luck of the gods etc. Anybody who might get upset with a 0-7 (or 0-15 record, for that matter), probably shouldn't be 'playing' this game Edited September 24, 2023 by Jejima 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaiowaka 10 Posted September 24, 2023 Please count me in for the Kyushu basho, i am new ^^ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetsuba 32 Posted September 24, 2023 I'm in! Let's see if I can go further up on the banzuke. (first sumo game of Kyushu 2023 done!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumo Spiffy 522 Posted September 24, 2023 I'm in. I like undeserved success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaito 272 Posted September 24, 2023 Sign me up. Hopefully for someone that's not boring and bad next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oshirokita 173 Posted September 24, 2023 I'm in and hope my KK streak continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,254 Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, #1HENKAFAN said: Hit me! I hope your rikishi gets henka'd every day! (Joking!!) I'm not a fan of henka! (Not joking!!) But we can agree to disagree and still have fun playing this game. Good luck! Edited September 24, 2023 by sumojoann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,804 Posted September 25, 2023 I'm in. Games for which I have no actual input I seem to KK at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
