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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/04/2008 09:00:03 AM · #376

Originally posted by Judi:

Okay I have a question...(I am too lazy to read all the pages at this hour). Is the scoring going to be based on improvements on your average, like we had in the Above your Average tourney....or is it going to be based on highest scores like the last Olympics was based on?

Right this minute I am working on doing an AVG of your scores (with some mods). I don't like the idea of averaging the last 10 challenges because some have entered some haven't and I don't think that would be a fair fight. If I can't get it set up the way I would like I will revert back to the way we did it last season.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/04/2008 09:01:55 AM · #377

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by Judi:
Okay I have a question...(I am too lazy to read all the pages at this hour). Is the scoring going to be based on improvements on your average, like we had in the Above your Average tourney....or is it going to be based on highest scores like the last Olympics was based on?

Right this minute I am working on doing an AVG of your scores (with some mods). I don't like the idea of averaging the last 10 challenges because some have entered some haven't and I don't think that would be a fair fight. If I can't get it set up the way I would like I will revert back to the way we did it last season.

Why don't you just used their current score average....we all have one of those!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/04/2008 09:10:51 AM · #378

Originally posted by Judi:

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by Judi:
Okay I have a question...(I am too lazy to read all the pages at this hour). Is the scoring going to be based on improvements on your average, like we had in the Above your Average tourney....or is it going to be based on highest scores like the last Olympics was based on?

Right this minute I am working on doing an AVG of your scores (with some mods). I don't like the idea of averaging the last 10 challenges because some have entered some haven't and I don't think that would be a fair fight. If I can't get it set up the way I would like I will revert back to the way we did it last season.

Why don't you just used their current score average....we all have one of those!

What I want to do is let everyone enter the first week of challenges and use that as a base score. Since everyone will be excited about the first challenge most of everyone enters (see past challenges) I will use that score as a base for the following weeks. Depending on the difference of week 2 from week 1 will give the average for each person. The top 5 averages will be the team average.

jeger

Canon EOS-5D

09/04/2008 09:15:53 AM · #379

That seems like a very small sample to get an average from. Also, wouldn't that let people use a mediocre shot their first week so that their 2nd week score would be much better?

ETA: What date does the tournament start??

Message edited by author 2008-09-04 09:24:26.

09/04/2008 09:16:28 AM · #380

READ THIS, READ THIS, READ THIS, READ THIS, READ THIS

All the EXCELLENT photogs not on a team, yet.
Send me a PM AND post here today, and I'll try to form a team.
(I might not see PMs till this evening.)
I missed my invite to the Midwest Team, (No PM sent)

Maybe call it the International "DREAM TEAM"
or the "MYSTERY TEAM", or any suggestions.

Here are just SOME of the Possible Talented Contenders:
2-3 from AUS, 2-3 From TX-USA, 2-UK, 2-ICEland, myself-USA

michaelc

eaglebeck

Intelli

crafty

truegsht

Louisa

Mark-A

Mr_Pants

Ragga2000

biggis

Sigma 70-200 /2.8 APO EX DG Macro HSM II

09/04/2008 09:30:38 AM · #381

Originally posted by jeger:

This is why I didn't want to get into it right now..

What I mentioned was just a summed up explanation of how the scores will work. I PROMISE everyone I will explain the scoring system completely before the season starts. There will be extra points and others numbers that keep people from trying to cheat the system.

Again I don't even know if I can get it all to work right but I will let everyone know on Monday what points system we will be using.

Eyesup

Nikon D300

09/04/2008 09:33:29 AM · #382

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by jeger:
That seems like a very small sample to get an average from. Also, wouldn't that let people use a mediocre shot their first week so that their 2nd week score would be much better?

ETA: What date does the tournament start??

This is why I didn't want to get into it right now..

What I mentioned was just a summed up explanation of how the scores will work. I PROMISE everyone I will explain the scoring system completely before the season starts. There will be extra points and others numbers that keep people from trying to cheat the system.

Again I don't even know if I can get it all to work right but I will let everyone know on Monday what points system we will be using.

So we'll be starting with next weeks challenges?

bobnospum

Sony Alpha a99 II

Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Sony

09/04/2008 09:43:14 AM · #383

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Not sure I follow this entirely, but perhaps if everyone was given a base average of 5.0 to start this would do what you intend. Then everyone either beats or does not beat their average and then their rolling average updates and they have to beat their new average the next week. Otherwise, I am unsure how the first week's scoring works. Just my two cents, I am sure whatever you come up with will work on fine.

Originally posted by jeger:

What date does the tournament start??

You may want to use the DPC date format "Submission: Sep. 1st - Sep. 7th" to remove any confusion on whether it is a "start taking photo" or a "submit photo deadline" date

cynthiann

Nikon D810

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

09/04/2008 09:51:17 AM · #384

Sheesh, keeping up with almost 120 weekly averages and adjusting scores accordingly sounds like a REAL pain in the rump. So, although it would certainly benefit someone like me, it wouldn't hurt my feelings to keep doing the Olympics the old fashioned way.

That way Scott and DD can relax a little and we can get this show on the road and take some pictures.

09/04/2008 09:55:40 AM · #385

Originally posted by Eyesup:

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by jeger:
That seems like a very small sample to get an average from. Also, wouldn't that let people use a mediocre shot their first week so that their 2nd week score would be much better?

ETA: What date does the tournament start??

This is why I didn't want to get into it right now..

What I mentioned was just a summed up explanation of how the scores will work. I PROMISE everyone I will explain the scoring system completely before the season starts. There will be extra points and others numbers that keep people from trying to cheat the system.

Again I don't even know if I can get it all to work right but I will let everyone know on Monday what points system we will be using.

So we'll be starting with next weeks challenges?

No the start of the season will be on the 16th. The first challenge everyone will enter will be whatever the challenge name is on the morning of the 17th.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

09/04/2008 09:57:12 AM · #386

Originally posted by cynthiann:

We make everything automated so it only takes about 10 minutes from start to uploaded. It's not bad.

Louisa

Canon EOS-30D

09/04/2008 09:57:52 AM · #387

Originally posted by justamistere:

Is this part of the TEAM "NAME IS OPEN" group? Looks like I'm mapped to that one, along with

michaelc,

eaglebeck,

Intelli,

crafty, and

truegsht.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

09/04/2008 10:35:43 AM · #388

I was trying to create a TEAM-SOMETHING from the "NAME IS OPEN".

If that is okay with dirt_diver, I'm not exactly sure how this works.
If we still have time?
Then UK and ICELAND may fill up. If they don't, do we combine them?

If it is okay, then all possible members need to comunicate acceptance to the proposed team.
Otherwise, just put me on the "TEAM OPEN", or wherever there is space available.

cynthiann

Nikon D810

09/04/2008 10:38:01 AM · #389

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by cynthiann:
Sheesh, keeping up with almost 120 weekly averages and adjusting scores accordingly sounds like a REAL pain in the rump. So, although it would certainly benefit someone like me, it wouldn't hurt my feelings to keep doing the Olympics the old fashioned way.

That way Scott and DD can relax a little and we can get this show on the road and take some pictures.

We make everything automated so it only takes about 10 minutes from start to uploaded. It's not bad.

OH, cool beans!

09/04/2008 10:43:17 AM · #390

Originally posted by Trumpeteer4:

Originally posted by justamistere:
Hello Olympians of the world! I had a lot of fun on the Team Greece in the last Season.
At least 2 of our teammates are now on other teams, including our captain. So Im a free agent.
My interests are, maybe Canada II, Midwest, or some other area.

We could use your talent on the Midwest team!

I'm been definitely a Midwesterner, all my life so far.
If there is room left let me know, they seem to be filling up fast.
Added:(went from page 11 to 16 in one day)

I think the 1st challenge entered is on the 17th (4 posts Up)

Message edited by author 2008-09-04 10:53:46.

Intelli

Nikon D300

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/04/2008 11:05:55 AM · #391

Originally posted by justamistere:

I accept! =) Ready to rumble! =)

Mark-A

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/04/2008 11:11:12 AM · #392

Originally posted by Intelli:

Originally posted by justamistere:
I was trying to create a TEAM-SOMETHING from the "NAME IS OPEN".

If that is okay with dirt_diver, I'm not exactly sure how this works.
If we still have time?
Then UK and ICELAND may fill up. If they don't, do we combine them?

If it is okay, then all possible members need to comunicate acceptance to the proposed team.
Otherwise, just put me on the "TEAM OPEN", or wherever there is space available.

I accept! =) Ready to rumble! =)

Yep and I have messaged you justamistere - let's get this show on the road :)

Ragga2000

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

09/04/2008 02:10:22 PM · #393

Can you please add Bogi //www.dpchallenge.com/profile.php?USER_ID=69882 to the Icelandic team :o)

beckydi

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/04/2008 04:16:15 PM · #394

Please add me to TEAM "NAME IS OPEN" if there is still a spot.

Message edited by author 2008-09-04 16:21:22.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

09/04/2008 06:23:39 PM · #395

Team Name Is Open, if they'll have me...Canadian teams already full.

btw I was born in Germany, so if they'll have me I'll gladly join.

09/04/2008 06:34:18 PM · #396

Originally posted by Ragga2000:

Can you please add Bogi //www.dpchallenge.com/profile.php?USER_ID=69882 to the Icelandic team :o)

Sorry to be on the Iceland team you have to have a 5D... He has an XT...LOL

09/04/2008 06:36:42 PM · #397

Originally posted by snaffles:

Team Name Is Open, if they'll have me...Canadian teams already full.

btw I was born in Germany, so if they'll have me I'll gladly join.

I have added you to the UK team if that is okay?