Lux WTA Alternate Ranking System

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:23 pm

Moli is going to take an initial stab at a Winner Takes All ranking system. Something basic. Enokrad has agreed to host some rooms as well. Moli and I both agree that this will work the best if a group of Luxers contribute to this project.

What Moli has whipped up so far: http://www.roguepack.com/lux/

What kinds of contributors are needed to make this work:
1. Design
2. Writers(literary, not code)
3. Hosts

Anyone who gets involved as an active supporter will get a plug on the "Contributors" page.

If you are interested, please drop me a pm.

Darth Rellek · Post by **Darth Rellek** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:47 pm

ewww, doesnt think he wants a clown plug hehe

molideha · Post by **molideha** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:06 pm

pm Nim! he is our executive director.

Mo (simple programmer)

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:07 pm

Something to keep in mind folks. This is not going to be done overnight. Moli has a lot of work to do on the initial structure. Then there will of course be corrections to make to the system. A big thank you to those of you who are already volunteering to help.

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:42 pm

Design Needs:

molideha wrote:design has 2 elements;

1) design of the ranking system itself...we'll start with a simple +5,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1 for 6 human games only...but it will need to evolve...so, we'll want a consensus on how to improve on the simple design...we'll probably run 2-4 weeks on the simple design...during the same time discuss potential improvements (read introduce more complex scoring).

2) web design...ok, so we have all this Lux game data...what shall we do with it...how should a ranking page look and feel...you've seen my FH wins page..i'm a black and white guy..i code functionality, not design "pretty pages"...been doing it for 30 years..i'm a coder, not a designer.

Post by **hoodie** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:02 pm

hoodie likes this.

ratmouse · Post by **ratmouse** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:27 pm

I am behind you though I have no skills to offer you

WhirlPlaid · Post by **WhirlPlaid** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:31 pm

Moli wrote:
"Bringing back the old ways where players play to win."

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:17 pm

February 1st should be the launch of the initial Winner Takes All Weekly competition. It will be Sunday through Saturday.. At this stage only fh games will be used. Reset will be Saturday at midnight Eastern time. There will be a weekly, monthly, and yearly medal. So remember to play for first Luxers!

THE J-Dude · Post by **THE J-Dude** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:56 pm

Sweeeet!!!

(Yes... "THE J-Dude Is... JUDE!!!")

WhirlPlaid · Post by **WhirlPlaid** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:15 pm

I already only play for first, but it seems that I only get to play maybe one to three games a week. Do you think I can medal?

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:08 am

Minimum game requirement:
Weekly: 7
Monthly: 30

This is for the initial roll out and may change in the future.

ratmouse · Post by **ratmouse** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:09 am

so is there going to be a dedicated host for this alternative system?

at least a room up enuff to give people a decent chance to get the games in?

Deep Blue · Post by **Deep Blue** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:19 pm

If there is nobody else im willing to host the bio version

Enzo1997 · Post by **Enzo1997** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:27 pm

I'll host for you guys...

molideha · Post by **molideha** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:53 pm

beta ranking page is up and running

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:11 pm

Every host in the tracker will count. The only difference is that instead of using Dustin's RAW system we're using the one moli is working on. So play as usual, just don't play for second.

Blind Willie · Post by **Blind Willie** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:10 pm

Just a suggestion, but you might want to consider using unranked games for this. Seems like you're going to have a low signal-to-noise ratio by mixing in players who are actually trying the new system with folks who are still playing for place and chase. Best of luck.

WhirlPlaid · Post by **WhirlPlaid** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:07 pm

The site looks great, the rankings are awesome...............but not all info is posted. Right now, the rankings page is cut in half and doesn't show the point accumulation.

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:11 pm

Looks fine on my end Whirly.

molideha · Post by **molideha** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:49 pm

are you viewing the site on an itouch whirl?

either widen your browser horizontally or use the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom...you are definitely viewing the site on a small window if the center panel is squeezing in.

***
thanks for your kind words,
mo

WhirlPlaid · Post by **WhirlPlaid** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:56 pm

Problem solved.

Thank you.

CyNd3r · Post by **CyNd3r** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:57 pm

I'm using a NetBook, moli.. And the same thing is happening to me.. Yes, It is a small screen.. but its not THAT small... might want to consider fixing this

molideha · Post by **molideha** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:07 pm

please post me a screen shot Cyn.

I have tested the site using IE8, IE8 compatibility mode, Firefox 3...Firefox 3 in theory covers compatibility with opera, safari and google chrome....i can't fix what i can't see.

thx

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:08 pm

Here's a comparison of the top 20 Luxers:

Morts · Post by **Morts** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:09 am

Minimum game requirement:
Weekly: 7
Monthly: 30

This is for the initial roll out and may change in the future.

What is the minimum now? Was 7 then appeared to be 15 now something else.

P.S. how do i copy text from other posts like everyone else does??

Morts · Post by **Morts** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:29 am

•Weekly : Players are required to have 3 games per elapsed day to be ranked
•Monthly : Players are required to have 2 games per elapsed day to be ranked
•Yearly : Players are required to have 1 game per elapsed day to be ranked

Just read this.....so today is the 6th day so 18 I guess is the answer!

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:48 am

Morts · Post by **Morts** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:58 am

I was wondering if it would be better to show all players scores regardless if minimum games have been played. Players who have reached required games in green and others in red as in the Manic Monday table on Mentors site.

This way a player is aware of closet rivals. A player could be one game shy on the last day and no-one would know about it. Could spring a nasty surprise!

nimrod7 · Post by **nimrod7** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:50 pm

Comparison number two: