We are back, and back to another season of the Predictions Game. You should all know the rules and details by now, but for those joining in for the first time, or if you have just forgotten over the off-season with all your wheeling, dealing and drafting rookies, here is a quick recap. Each week, you’ll be asked to predict the winner of a particular game from the slate of games that week, you’ll then have until the sim cycle begins to predict who you think will win that game, and by what margin they will win by. Simple.
SEASON PREDICTIONSBut before we get into all of that, you’ve got a little bit of thinking to do. That’s right, the season predictions are here. Added in a few extra questions this season to give you a few more points to maybe score. Just. As normal, these will be locked once the
Regular Season Game 1 sim cycle finishes.
1. How many victories will your team achieve this season? (5 points, 2.5 points will be given if your team ties a game and you are within 1 victory either side of your prediction)
2. Name each division winner (1 point each for a total of 8 points. 2 additional points for the player(s) who correctly predict the most division winners)
3. Who will win the Bad Company Conference? (4 points)
4. Who will win the Fail Brigade Conference? (4 points)
5. Name the league champion (8 points)
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WEEKLY PREDICTIONSOK, now onto the fun part, and the part you are all here for... the weekly predictions.
I apologizes in advance if your team does not appear throughout the season, but as with previous seasons, I want the games to focus on different match-ups, be it a tense divisional battle, or maybe a rematch of a tough postseason game from last season, the battle for a wildcard spot later on in the season... you get the picture. By all means, if you also have a suggestion for a game to be featured (be it your own or another one), hit me up on Discord and I'll be sure to look into it.
There will be some weeks where more than one game will be up for predictions, so more chances to score points. This may be games from the same division, and I am putting it out there, depending on how the season plays out, there may be a triple game week. As always,
all postseason games will feature in the game. Points structure is very simple.
Correctly predicting the winning team (2 points)
Correctly predicting the winning team and the correct margin (5 points)
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JOKER CARDThere is only ONE of them per season per player, so use it wisely. It can only be used during the regular season, so use it then, or lose it. Your call. The joker card will double your score for that week. Should there be a double gameweek, you must clearly indicate when submitting your predictions as to which game you want it to apply towards, as it only applies to a single game.
This is the only wildcard/bonus/chip available this season... and again, you only have one to use. The leaderboard will indicate throughout the regular season when you have used it so you can easily keep track.
Best of luck everyone and let’s have some predicted fun!!!
