I figured that since its a game for fun then why not make sure as many people as possible can have a chance to play.
And Tim, can you low blow me any harder man, compare my game to the countdown...thats just mean
well sure i could pj...but this is the mater and some might cry
but, in my opinion you took something that was fun and something where the rules were pretty simple to follow, traditional, excessable and changed it. The time in which the game closes is up in the air. Maybe its midnight-maybe its 3am...its based off the mythical server space time continuem.
You changed it to be more exciting, and made it on a different website where its difficult to make picks For some people. In essence...you did exactly what NHRA did when they changed the points system. Took something that was not broken and changed it.
I am making this post from my phone, which has unlimited internet access for $10. But, i can not make my picks from this phone on your page because the browser on this phone does not upload the magic pencil to click on. I used to post daily on the MATER. Used to be in the chat room every monday, and even did play by play with Karl during the sunday eliminations for those who could not get the audiocast. I cancelled my home account a few months ago which was $50 because it was just too expensive. I guess you can say that i started the season strong, built a good points lead only to lose my lead because of losing my funding.
Last week my friend offered to post those picks on your page for me, but i cant ask him or anyone else to do that every week.
You say you want more people to be able to play, but shorter entry time will limit your entries. You said it yourself. Most people seem to forget that there is a race until friday sometime. Under your original rules how many people would have DNQ'D today? If more entries and FUN are your objective then open the parameters, dont limit them.
Since the server is on auto pilot, make the deadline midnight server time sunday morning before eliminations. That way those who want to handicap the RACE after qualifying can. Those who want to submit their entries before the EVENT starts can as well. Everybody wins.
After qualifying you have a good idea who is running well, plus you will have all 5 of your 'dogs in the hunt'
I know the countdown is something you despise...and you Hate the fact that i compared YOUR GAME to it. Dont take it personally but that argument holds water. Like you felt NHRA did when they 'changed the game' for weird reasons, i think you did the same. The game was fine. Some like it now...some do not. That is the effect when you change things. I am one of those who dont. Its just not my cup of tea. I have options...the NHRA fantasy game which is like throwing darts at a board, and the longest and most unique game (which you won last week if memory serves me correct) on deepstage which requires skill, knowledge of all classes and strategy. Just like racers who dont like NHRA and their countdown have options...IHRA, ADRL nostalgia racing, outlaw brackets...even racing in other countries.
I like you PJ, and you do some awesome work for charity like the polar plunge. But i dont have the tools needed or the desire to compete in the new game. Nothing personal at all. I wish you luck in you new game. Your just going to have to deal me out.
