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06/13/2026 04:41:46 PM · #51 |
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How do we know if/when we've been selected for a team? |
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06/13/2026 05:10:44 PM · #52 |
Originally posted by tanguera:
How do we know if/when we've been selected for a team? |
Mita will run the script to auto-generate teams sometime on the 15th and the DPL team section should be updated at that time. I'm sure he'll also make an announcement when it's all set. |
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06/13/2026 05:19:55 PM · #53 |
had a few of these msgs ..
"DPC-System has sent you a private message!
This is a final reminder that you were requested as a preferred teammate for DPL 2026."
was unsure whether I'd be up for two challenges every week .. but i registered today anyway hoping i could opt out later ..
sorry to be so undecided .. don't shoot me .. :)
ps .. also after reading all the info on the rules etc i still wasn't for how many weeks it would run for ..
Message edited by author 2026-06-13 17:21:55. |
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06/14/2026 05:59:23 AM · #54 |
A quick reminder that registration for DPL 2026 closes tonight.
Don’t miss out - register now! |
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06/15/2026 04:33:34 AM · #55 |
Are we still rolling over? I awoke excited to see the teams but all I see is nothing :)
time difference taken into acount |
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06/15/2026 07:01:53 AM · #56 |
Few comments and stats regarding the season:
75 of you have accepted the DPL 2026 challenge
12 teams were set up, each having 6-7 members (see here)
The teams were set up based on your requests. The team-up algorithm reported the following statistics (see the DPL_FAQ page for additional details):
Mutual 1st-choice pairs: 11/11 satisfied (100.0%)
Mixed mutual (1st↔2nd) pairs: 7/7 satisfied (100.0%)
Mutual 2nd-choice pairs: 6/6 satisfied (100.0%)
One-way 1st-choice requests: 14/18 satisfied (77.8%)
One-way 2nd-choice requests: 15/22 satisfied (68.2%)
Minimum team skill: 46.52
Maximum team skill: 56.33
Average team skill: 51.79
Teams threads are now set up (if you don't see it on the front page, just logout and login again).
Captains were assign based or your indication during registration. For teams in which no one indicated willingness to serve as a captain, the algorithm chose one for you. The assigned captain may re-assign the role to some other team member. Just discuss it on the team's thread.
Teams names were automatically set based on the captain previous team name, or as "Team captain name" (but the captain may change the team name to your liking).
Please report any issues.
Message edited by author 2026-06-15 07:29:52. |
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06/15/2026 08:17:50 AM · #57 |
Well done Mita!  |
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06/15/2026 08:23:14 AM · #58 |
I'd like to point out a big and quite obvious flaw. There three new users that have never participated that are given 0% seed average and then taken into the calculation.
These three teams with those members all have an average of 60+ and Team markwiley actually has an average of 65.5%.
All of those teams would still be above 60% even if the new player would have been given a median score.
Message edited by author 2026-06-15 08:23:54. |
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06/15/2026 09:58:42 AM · #59 |
Originally posted by Hauxon:
I'd like to point out a big and quite obvious flaw. There three new users that have never participated that are given 0% seed average and then taken into the calculation.
These three teams with those members all have an average of 60+ and Team markwiley actually has an average of 65.5%.
All of those teams would still be above 60% even if the new player would have been given a median score. |
(just thinking ahead. I'm extremely grateful that Mitalapo and crew are working hard to keep this going! And applaud all the efforts!)
But in the future I've often wondered about that -- but what do you do with unknown new players? Just not count them in the average?
Message edited by author 2026-06-15 09:59:16. |
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06/15/2026 10:40:25 AM · #60 |
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So the first challenge will be the one that is announced at roll-over on June 21? |
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06/15/2026 10:52:27 AM · #61 |
The opening average for each team player is based on their last ten challenge percents received before we began signup.
What can we do about new players? Welcome them!
And yes, barring unforeseens, the first challenge (members only) will be announced at roll-over on June 21. |
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06/15/2026 12:03:27 PM · #62 |
Originally posted by mitalapo:
Few comments and stats regarding the season:
75 of you have accepted the DPL 2026 challenge
12 teams were set up, each having 6-7 members (see here)
The teams were set up based on your requests. The team-up algorithm reported the following statistics (see the DPL_FAQ page for additional details):
Mutual 1st-choice pairs: 11/11 satisfied (100.0%)
Mixed mutual (1st↔2nd) pairs: 7/7 satisfied (100.0%)
Mutual 2nd-choice pairs: 6/6 satisfied (100.0%)
One-way 1st-choice requests: 14/18 satisfied (77.8%)
One-way 2nd-choice requests: 15/22 satisfied (68.2%)
Minimum team skill: 46.52
Maximum team skill: 56.33
Average team skill: 51.79
Teams threads are now set up (if you don't see it on the front page, just logout and login again).
Captains were assign based or your indication during registration. For teams in which no one indicated willingness to serve as a captain, the algorithm chose one for you. The assigned captain may re-assign the role to some other team member. Just discuss it on the team's thread.
Teams names were automatically set based on the captain previous team name, or as "Team captain name" (but the captain may change the team name to your liking).
Please report any issues. |
Thank you Mita, talk about trying to please everyone .... I think you did a great job - now lets playyyyyy |
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06/15/2026 12:30:31 PM · #63 |
And thanks sooooooo much for the new button. It makes sharing photos so much easier. I've really enjoyed being on DPC forums again, because it's so much easier to be able to quickly post a photo!
One thing, that's probably a bridge way too far -- I would love having DPC notify us when there's a new message in the group thread. When we're dealing with people 6-8 time zones apart, it's hard to just keep checking to see if someone posted something. I remember there was a "watched" thread option, but it doesn't look like that notifies us...
Just dreaming a little. You worked miracles with the new button... :)
But first and foremost -- It's wonderful having a new DPL again. Thanks so much!!
Message edited by author 2026-06-15 12:31:24. |
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06/15/2026 01:01:02 PM · #64 |
Yes, good work lads, crack on.
Thank you |
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06/15/2026 02:37:06 PM · #65 |
Mita, you done amazing.
Thank you! |
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06/16/2026 02:50:56 AM · #66 |
Thank you for your work!
The first step to a fabulous time with our teams!
Talking about time - can you please enter the dates into the current DPL schedule?
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06/16/2026 05:51:14 AM · #67 |
Originally posted by Hauxon:
I'd like to point out a big and quite obvious flaw. There three new users that have never participated that are given 0% seed average and then taken into the calculation.
These three teams with those members all have an average of 60+ and Team markwiley actually has an average of 65.5%.
All of those teams would still be above 60% even if the new player would have been given a median score. |
Fair point. Will think how to handle this in future seasons. |
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06/16/2026 09:07:24 AM · #68 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
One thing, that's probably a bridge way too far -- I would love having DPC notify us when there's a new message in the group thread. When we're dealing with people 6-8 time zones apart, it's hard to just keep checking to see if someone posted something. I remember there was a "watched" thread option, but it doesn't look like that notifies us... |
There is an "E-mail Replies" thread option available for the DPL private thread. Let me know if it doesn't work for you. |
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06/16/2026 10:24:51 AM · #69 |
Nikki - You should be able to click on the 'Thread Options' to display the drop-down menu.
Looks like this. See the highlighted section in yellow.
Sorry for the confusion.
Edit to update ... this option works like the thread options on the main DPC page. Each person would need to set that option individually.
Message edited by author 2026-06-16 10:57:16. |
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06/16/2026 01:19:46 PM · #70 |
Originally posted by mitalapo:
Originally posted by vawendy:
One thing, that's probably a bridge way too far -- I would love having DPC notify us when there's a new message in the group thread. When we're dealing with people 6-8 time zones apart, it's hard to just keep checking to see if someone posted something. I remember there was a "watched" thread option, but it doesn't look like that notifies us... |
There is an "E-mail Replies" thread option available for the DPL private thread. Let me know if it doesn't work for you. |
thanks! I'll give it a shot! |
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06/16/2026 07:50:19 PM · #71 |
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Is it too late to join a team? |
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06/16/2026 08:18:30 PM · #72 |
Originally posted by pearlseyes:
Is it too late to join a team? |
Not sure if you can be added now, but there is a mid-season break which allows for some additions -- maybe you can ride to the rescue. :-) |
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06/16/2026 08:34:28 PM · #73 |
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Since some teams have six and others have seven, and we haven't started yet. Can't they still be added if it doesn't mess up the average? |
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06/16/2026 09:35:56 PM · #74 |
Originally posted by pearlseyes:
Is it too late to join a team? |
Put yourself on the Free Agent list and then let's go from there. |
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06/17/2026 12:02:34 AM · #75 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
Since some teams have six and others have seven, and we haven't started yet. Can't they still be added if it doesn't mess up the average? |
I agree - let those that want to play - play - it hasn’t officially started yet soooooo give it a go. |
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