Left or Right? Tour - The Rules and Sign-Up Thread

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Hey :bigwave:

Just a shout out to see if anyone is interested in signing up to play LoRT in 2012. The rules of this game have changed slightly from before and they are outlined below. If you are interested take a look in the LoRT subforum and visit the 2012 commitment and schedule thread via the link below :D

http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=449746

Rules Outlined:


1. You will have 12 points to split in each set. 1 to 12.
2. Each value will have to have a direction associated with it, either Left or Right.
3. [Same as old rules for scoring] http://www.tennisforum.com/showpost.php?p=19105924&postcount=22
4. At the start of each round, all players will be sent a PM with 3 graphics OR questions OR a mixture of both. Those 3 graphics will consist of 3 tennis players that have been 'shaded' out and any questions may or may not be relevant to tennis.
5. Your job is to correctly guess the three players and or answer the questions sent in the PM.
6. Instead of the higher ranked player serving first, the player that correctly guesses the first graphic/answers the first question will serve first. (This is a BIG advantage).
7. The second graphic/question will be used to determine the first 'identical' score.
8. The third graphic/question will be used to determine the first tiebreak.


Example Set of Scores: L5, L7, R1, R9, R12, L3, L4, R2, R6, L11, R10, L8.

Why have these guessing questions?
- It removes the requirement of using a coin toss every single time identical scores, or tiebreaks come up. (And they are heaps fun!)

How does doubles work?
- Same format, except each team will send answers together.

What happens if we each guess the graphics/questions correctly?
- If both players guess the graphic/question correctly, the next one will be used in its place. It is highly unlikely that both players will guess all three players/questions correctly (no offence). In the event that it does happen, the old system will be used...of the higher ranked player serving first and coin toss identical point determination.

Advantages of these new rules?
- You only need to split 12 points in each set. Should be a lot easier to send points (less time consuming).
- Guessing the player removes the requirement of constantly tossing coins, and if you're unlucky like me, I'm sure you'll appreciate this alternative.
- Determining who serves first used to fall on the higher ranked player. Serving first is a massive advantage. I actually checked and on more than one occasion this year an entire match could go two different ways based on who starts serving! This new rule makes it more fair for both players.

And of course, finally, it will be less time consuming to score as well.

TAKEN PLAYERS

Maria Sharapova - Yazoo.C
Laura Robson - Facepalmarenka
Serena Williams - champion88
Anne Keothavong - Ianto_Jones
Marta Domachowska - Beesley
Victoria Azarenka - kylealex919
Ana Ivanovic - FlameOn
Jelena Dokic - Mashabator
Dinara Safina - BlueTrees.
Andrea Petkovic - zvonarevarulz
Aranxta Rus - Sasja
Jarmila Groth - Kev.
Polona Hercog - CHOKER-GOAT
Sabine Lisicki - Miloti
Jelena Jankovic - Ralph214
Heather Watson - no-hay-igual
Bojana Jovanovski - ivanovicjovanski
Maria Kirilenko - Broseghini
Kim Clijsters - serena_4ever
Mandy Minella - MandyRulz
Venus Williams - Vaxey
Vera Zvonareva - liverpoolshivank
Francsesca Schiavone - royce23487
Samantha Stosur - Matt121
Daniela Hantuchova - VIKtorious
Na Li - longtin23

Maria Sharapova please :)

Laura Robson please :cheer:

Sounds fun, I'll take Serena

ANOTHER FUN GAME.


I have way too many commitments right now. I'll try to make this fun.

Anne Keothavong please.

thanks guyss for joining! :bounce:

I even don't know players which I chose :haha:

So to this game I choose:

Marta Domachowska

I even don't know players which I chose :haha:

So to this game I choose:

Marta Domachowska

Slowpoke. I beat you here. :lol:

Victoria Azarenka please!

Venus Williams

Brie Whitehead please

xceptions can be made.
- You pick 1 WTA player from top 100.[SIZE="7"] Exceptions can be made.



No :);)

:ras:

Im pretty sure she is a top 100 player anyways.

:kiss::angel:

I'll be Ana Ivanovic.

I even don't know players which I chose :haha:

So to this game I choose:

Marta Domachowska

Victoria Azarenka please!

Venus Williams

I'll be Ana Ivanovic.

Welcome :bounce:

Brie Whitehead please

...

I still don't get it exactly.

Do we send 36 different numbers (split into 3 different sets) in any order, and add L or R to them? Is that how it goes?

I still don't get it exactly.

Do we send 36 different numbers (split into 3 different sets) in any order, and add L or R to them? Is that how it goes?

Yes. It is a bit like OWTT, except you split numbers 1-36 into 3 sets, and you a L or an R with it :)

i'll post an example match later on ;)

Arlyn - Can you just choose a normal player :rolleyes:

Maybe Bartoli or someone more normal.

Jelena Dokic :)

Arlyn - Can you just choose a normal player :rolleyes:

Maybe Bartoli or someone more normal.

:haha:

EXAMPLE MATCH!

Li Na's points
Set1: R11-R02-R29-R01-R32-R36-L03-L17-L23-L24-L18-L16
Set2: L28-R31-L07-L19-R20-R08-L10-L22-L34-R09-R35-R21
Set3: R13-L30-R06-L27-R05-L14-L33-R26-L15-R04-L25-R12

Kim Clijster's points
Set1: L16-L33-R36-L22-R34-R30-R23-R24-R12-R21-R09-R05
Set2: L03-R14-R06-L32-R13-R04-R10-L08-L11-L01-L25-R31
Set3: L26-R18-R15-L29-R35-R27-L28-L07-L19-R02-L20-L17

Kim Clijsters is the higher ranked opponent, therefore she serves first.

Kim serves to the left, Li predicts right. Kim wins the game.
Li serves to the right, Kim predicts left. Li wins the game.
Kim serves to the right, Li predicts to the right. Kim has more points, therefore she wins the game.
Li serves to the right, Kim predicts left. Li wins the game.
Clijsters serves to the right, Li predicts right. Kim has more points, therefore she wins the game.

etc etc

It comes down to 6-6. Kim Clijsters has 265 points, Li only had 212 points. Therefore, Kim Clijsters wins the set. Then the second and third sets are scored.

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Kim Clijsters def. Na Li 7-6 3-6 6-2

:sobbing: I was Li

Disgust, kim winning :o:p

Ah I get it now. :cool:

I retire due to verbal abuse.

Caroline Wozniacki

Andrea Petkovic :kiss:

Dinara Safina please :angel:

Caroline Wozniacki

Andrea Petkovic :kiss:

welcome, and thanks for joining. I believe we only need 3 more players before we try getting a subforum :)

I get it now :o :lol:

I choose Arantxa Rus ;)

Ahh I totally get it now! :)
Jarka Groth please :)

:hug: maybe you will be good here as well :rolls:

16 players, subforum :drool:

Sub forum :drool:

When we actually get it :p

hmm, one more player, or if Arlyn confirms whether he was being serious or joking :o

Marion joins the tour.

i mean saves

thankyou :sobbing:

so the sub-forum is up now. hurray :cheer:

Sabine Lisicki joins :cheer2:

Prepare for the unslumped version of ... Jelena Jankovic! :cheer:

welcome, please start committing for february/march:)

heather watson please :)

Bojana Jovanoski please

Welcome all new comers :inlove:

EVERYONE, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send points for the exho, look for doubles partners.

And commit to the tournaments :)

Thank you,
Management.

Maria Kirilenko :rocker: and run this game at least one full session :spit::nerner:

^ We will try our best, we just need people to be committed. Most games stopped because of that.

Hey sorry for my very embarrasing late reply! Please can I commit Kim Clijsters for this amazing new game! Thanks ;-)

^ Of course. :inlove:

Did you want to play the exhibition? If you did, you will take PC Clijster's place.

Just send points ASAP :D

Thanks for joining :wavey:

When are the results of the exo gonna start showing up :haha:

^ Of course. :inlove:

Did you want to play the exhibition? If you did, you will take PC Clijster's place.

Just send points ASAP :D

Thanks for joining :wavey:

Oh great! Can i do that? I'll send points for Kim straight away!! :)

^ We will try our best, we just need people to be committed. Most games stopped because of that.
It's not a criticism, but a request :) I liked very much of the previous game :p

Mandy Minella please:) Shes just outside top 100 :) :awww:

^Sure.

Could you please commit to the February and March tournaments in the thread. I'll give you a WC to the events since they haven't started yet.

And send points for it please :)

Elena Vesnina, please :)

welcome :cheer:

are you sure you don't want Venus though? :secret:

hm, Venus is free, I has Vesnina in other game... Venus please :D :D

:cheer:

post april/may commitments, your first tournament will be Miami though ;)

What will happen when the server and the returner has the same direction and number in one game? Will the winner be decided with a coin toss or does the server win? :)

the server gets it ;) i might've forgot to change it in the rules

Can I still join? :confused:
If yes,Vera Zvonareva pls. :cheer:

welcome Vera :cheer:

please post your april/may commitments :) (unfortunately you cannot start in miami :[)

We'll give her a WC?

the draw has already been made :shrug:

Yeah and..?

We'll remove one of the PCs.

its unfair to the player who thought they would be playing a PC :[

but if you want then, remove Julia

I'll ask whoever Julia is playing against.

Jarka is playing against Julia :rolleyes: Remove her if you want

I will be Franchesca Schiavone :)

welcome .. :)

Whom do I have to send the score to? :confused:

Whom do I have to send the score to? :confused:

Send Sony Ericsson Open scores to Superficial. :D

Welcome to the tour! :wavey:

Send Sony Ericsson Open scores to Superficial. :D

Welcome to the tour! :wavey:

Thank you! :)

Samatha Stosur please

welcome, please post your commitments here

http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=430299

Can I join? Is there still a spot left?

Of course :)

Who would you like to take?

I cannot choose a player which has already taken right?

If yes, then I will choose Daniela Hantuchova or is she taken too?

No she's not taken :)

Post your commitments please :)

Can I join?? I want to pick up Li Na

^ welcome, you replace GOAT PC Na LI :)

please post your commitments here (http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=430299) and send points to me if you wish to participate in Barcelona.

Can I join with Julia Goerges? Thanks :)

yes :)

please post your commitments here (http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=430299).

I want to join. :)

Are Robson and/or Wozniacki taken?

I want to join. :)

Are Robson and/or Wozniacki taken?

Robson is taken and she's challenging for the number 1 ranking in the next tournament :scared:

Wozniacki is free ;)

Thanks Ralph :kiss:

And yeah. What he said. :)

Okay thanks...

I'll take Wozniacki then

I'll take Petra Kvitova. Pojd!

I'll take Petra Kvitova. Pojd!

Welcomee. I can give you a WC into Wimbledon if you like?

Welcomee. I can give you a WC into Wimbledon if you like?

Yup. :kiss:

It's probally bad to sign up during Wimbledon, but whatever Marion Bartoli please.

If you can find a partner before doubles starts. In about 24-48 hours. I can put you in the doubles draw as a WC :)

Marion, Petra is looking for a partner so I'll pair you two.

Marion, Petra is looking for a partner so I'll pair you two.

Okay.

Looks like fun, can I join?

If so, Tsvetana Pironkova please. :bounce:

Sure :) Make sure you sign up for which tournaments you'd like to play ;)

http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=435555

Sure :) Make sure you sign up for which tournaments you'd like to play ;)

http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=435555


Done. :yeah:

Melanie Oudin please!

Welcome Mel ;)

Hey everyone :)

Just putting it out there to see if anyone would be interested in helping me run LoRT? :p

If you are interested let me know!

Hey everyone :)

Just putting it out there to see if anyone would be interested in helping me run LoRT? :p

If you are interested let me know!

I can help you out Lachy. :)

I can help! :D

I can help you out Lachy. :)

Wow that was quick! :lol:

Thanks that would be great!

I can help! :D

Thanks! :D

What do you want me to do good sir or ma'am?

What do you want me to do good sir or ma'am?

Sir ;) :rolls:

I will release the schedule for the next part of the season and you can choose a tournament to run if you'd be happy to?

Sir ;) :rolls:

I will release the schedule for the next part of the season and you can choose a tournament to run if you'd be happy to?

I would. I will run San Diego for you good sir.:lol::)

:lol: Awesome thanks ;)

I would. I will run San Diego for you good sir.:lol::)

San Diego will start on Monday, so feel free to make a thread over the weekend :D Are you familiar with the scoring system and everything?

San Diego will start on Monday, so feel free to make a thread over the weekend :D Are you familiar with the scoring system and everything?

Yup. Do you want me to do doubles. That is what I quite don't get, but singles I am just fine with that.

Yup. Do you want me to do doubles. That is what I quite don't get, but singles I am just fine with that.

Doubles only gets played at Prem-Mandatory events and above...so you don't need to worry about doubles for San Diego ;)

I quit. :p Ana's now free.

I quit too. I just can't commit to this game :facepalm:. Sorry you guys :sobbing:. Lisicki is free now.

No worries guys ;)

If Lisicki is free now, can I take her instead of Pironkova?

Probably a little late for San Diego, but after that. :p

Sure ;)

Yay! :woohoo:

Is Sasja still active?

I want to "be" Rus instead of Wozniacki. :)

Sasja hasn't been active since a long time ago....

Melanie Oudin pls (not really top 100 but could you make an exception here)

Oudin is taken :p
Why don't you be Lucie? She is a PC player.

Safarova pls then :)

Hey Everyone :D

The Commitments Thread for January to March 2012 is now open!!

Hope you are all keen to play LoRT in the New Year :p

Please visit the commitments thread here:
http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=449746