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Originally Posted by FerencL
Since we're getting near the end, here's my idea for next year:
Stop relying on others for their calculations which we cannot duplicate because they keep them a secret.
Go with $ cashed only.
If you'll notice, WSOP includes hometown for every player.
Everyone's picks will be 3 players, 3 cities, 3 states and 3 countries.
The kicker: you cannot pick the same player more than once! So,
if you pick Daniel Negreanu you cannot pick Canada as a country
if you pick Jason Mercier you cannot pick Florida as a state
if you pick Philadelphia as a city you cannot pick John Hennigan etc etc
We'll move all "name" players back to their hometown.
We'll set a cap of $1M on any one cash.
We'll supply a complete list of players with their home city/state/country beforehand.
We'll set up a "quick pick" option for those who are too lazy to do the work.
Good system because:
We don't rely on anyone else's calculating system,
Everyone likes cheering for their home city and state/country.
It's not so dependent on what kind of schedule an individual player will play.
There's some strategy here for people who like a puzzle.
More players to rail: you should have at least one player at every final table.
Comments?
Ultimately, anyone is welcome to create their own fantasy league/pool, so even if a GPI POW version exists next year, your concept could easily be put into play. (i.e. I'm already interested).
Similar to your idea, I recall playing in a league where your team had to have a certain composition. So for example (these weren't the actual criteria):
Player who has won at least three past bracelets:
Player who has not won a bracelet in the last five years:
Age 50 or older:
High Stakes Poker alumnus/alumna:
U.S. nationality (per Hendon Mob):
Canadian in nationality(per Hendon Mob):
British in nationality (per Hendon Mob)
Female player:
Wild Card #1:
Wild Card #2:
The wild cards, as the name would suggest, have no restrictions and can be anyone else you choose. Of course, there are players who fit multiple categories, so you would choose strategically which "slot" you want them to fill. (e.g. it would probably be foolish to use Kristen Bicknell as your Canadian.)
In some ways, it has elements of the PEEHS/SHEEP games. The fun part is coming up with requirements that do not lend themselves to a few obvious choices. So "Past Main Event champion," "Past WSOP Player of the Year" or even "female player" would not be good categories right now, as everyone would generally gravitate toward the same 2-3 players for each.