Gameroom Rock/Scissors/Paper tournament [Concluded]

[Caius]

Put me as a replacement.

[Sigurd]

The PM was sent, read and I didn't get a reply. This must mean it was an instant win or loss.

[pevergreen]

Second draw is a draw isnt it?

[GeneralHankerchief]

I'll try to finish the write-up before I head to work.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Day 5 results

"A logjam at the top"

Separation had been achieved, at least somewhat, yesterday. Today, the eager crowd gathered in the stadium hungers for blood. They want hierarchy. They want storylines. But most of all, they want excellent Rock/Scissors/Paper action, something which the gathered contestants here are well-equipped to provide. Some of them recently have been showing up more than others; at last, the bookmakers are confident enough to lay odds on some of the matches. Money has already been exchanged, the seats have already been filled. The only thing that there is left to do is for everybody to watch the referee as he enters the stadium, acknowledges the contestants, and raises his hand into the air.

"Rock... paper... scissors... shoot!"

In the first match of the day, Andres, near the head of the pack, faces off against Death is Yonder, who, despite his noble efforts, finds himself at the rear. This is one of the matches where the oddsmakers are confident enough to handicap, with Andres as the favorite. In this case at least, the outcome holds true to what the gamblers predict, as Andres's Scissors defeating DiY's Paper. After the match, Andres comforts DiY, who just can't seem to get a break in this tournament as he has lost four straight matches.
Andres defeats Death is Yonder

Up next is Mister Inconsistent, Sigurd, against another front-runner CountArach. Sigurd has been known to take a match off or two, and then come roaring back the day after, whereas CA has been solid through the tournament. However, today, the streaky Sigurd is obviously on his game, as his Paper finishes off CA's Rock without the need for there to be a tiebreak throw.
Sigurd defeats CountArach

In the most anticipated match of the day, atheotes, only half a point behind the lead, takes on pevergreen, who is at the vanguard of the pack. Should atheotes win, he will share first place with Andres. However, should pevergreen win, he will establish himself as the clear heavyweight in the tournament, knock atheotes back down to the middle of the pack, and put himself far ahead of everyone else but Andres. In this case, the former scenario holds true, and atheotes throws Rock, emitting a roar of triumph when he sees pever's thrown Scissors.
atheotes defeats pevergreen

Finally, the Master of Ties, Beefy187, goes up against the so-far disappointing Warmaster Horus. Beefy, who is exhausted after so many ties in previous matches, is trying to get into the upper tier of things as well as give himself a break. Horus, meanwhile, is only half a point behind Beefy and shares the same ambition. After all, despite the separation that has gone, everybody is still close to each other. During the first throw, Beefy visibly grimaces as he sees Horus has thrown the same thing as him: Rock. Another tie. Upon the second throw, though, Beefy follows the successful strategy of changing things up as his Paper covers Horus's conservative Rock.
Beefy187 defeats Warmaster Horus

As of now, there are three distinct tiers: The cluster at the top with four people all within a half-point of each other, the middle of the pack, with CA and Beefy far away from both first and last places, and the rear, with DiY and Horus playing for pride and waiting for an upset in the knockout round. However, with two more days of the Round Robin, much can still happen. The tournament has taught us that much so far.

Standings through Day 5:

atheotes: 3.5
Andres: 3.5
pevergreen: 3
Sigurd: 3
CountArach: 2.5
Beefy187: 2.5
Death is Yonder: 1
Warmaster Horus: 1

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It is now Day 6!

Day 6 matchups:
Andres vs. CountArach
Sigurd vs. pevergreen
Death is Yonder vs. Beefy187
atheotes vs. Warmaster Horus

[pevergreen]

Agggggh.

So angry. I had that one figured out.

[scottishranger]

I say feint rock then throw scissors. Ubeatable combination that will leave your opponent visibly shaken.

[atheotes]

Agggggh.

So angry. I had that one figured out.

raaawwwrrrrrrr

[pevergreen]

raaawwwrrrrrrr

I WILL DESTROY YOU

[Death is yonder]

Wow... me and Warmaster Horus's luck are really pathetic

I'm just gonna stop thinking and play this game the way its meant to be played, randomly!

Beefy, lets duel...

Finally, the Master of Ties, Beefy187

I'm thinking insta gib me

No more ties for beefy in this round.

[Sigurd]

I'm thinking insta gib me

You know... I have that power...
My finger is hovering over the button that will give you 999 infraction points and send you and your account packing. A little sneeze and you are history.

Ah ..... ah ..... *

That was close.

[Death is yonder]

Come now, with me gone, who will give you free victories

[Beefy187]

Wow... me and Warmaster Horus's luck are really pathetic

I'm just gonna stop thinking and play this game the way its meant to be played, randomly!

Beefy, lets duel...



I'm thinking insta gib me

No more ties for beefy in this round.

Oh noes, I'm dueling USSR

Well, I'm just gonna stop stop thinking and play this game the way its meant to be played. Out cunning!

DiY, lets duel....

[GeneralHankerchief]

Waiting on Beefy.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Day 6 results

"The home stretch"

With two days left in the Round Robin phase of the Tournament, the jockeying for knockout round position has officially begun. Everybody has their own agenda, but they all share the same basic goal of trying to get as high up as possible. Consistency has been heavily rewarded so far, and it is probable that only adherence to consistency will net a contestant one of the highly coveted top two seeds. The crowd, meanwhile, cares little for each contestant's desire; they only want to see good matches. And their hunger will soon be quenched, for they see the referee walk into the stadium, acknowledge the contestants, and raise his hand in the air.

"Rock... paper... scissors... shoot!"

Andres, hoping to hold onto his share of first place, faces off against CountArach, who has been stumbling recently and as a result has slumped in the standings. However, in this instance, CA roars back into contention by throwing Rock, which defeats Andres's Scissors. CA is now tied with Andres and thus owns a share of first, at least for the moment.
CountArach defeats Andres

Two inconsistent players face off against each other next, with Sigurd going up against pevergreen. So far Sigurd has followed the pattern of winning on the odd-numbered days and losing on the even-numbered ones, while pevergreen has blown a number of opportunities to completely distance himself from the rest of the players. In the end, Sigurd's pattern holds true, and his thrown Rock does not hold up against pever's Paper. pever has once again put himself into first place, at least until atheotes goes, while Sigurd finds himself maddeningly in the middle of the pack once again.
pevergreen defeats Sigurd

The next match of the day pits the Master of Ties, Beefy187, against hard-luck Death is Yonder, who is trying to stay out of last place. Beefy, meanwhile, is hoping for one measly day of rest, but doesn't get it here as both contestants throw Paper initially. However, Beefy once again prevails in the tiebreaker round, his Rock defeating DiY's Scissors. Beefy is making a late charge for first or second, but he might be killing himself doing so. Nobody said this tournament wasn't grueling. DiY meanwhile, is disgusted and hopes to finish his Round Robin out on a high note tomorrow.
Beefy187 defeats Death is Yonder

The final match today has first-place atheotes against last-place Warmaster Horus. As this could be a playoff preview, this match is drawing an unusual amount of attention. atheotes needs to win the winnable victories in order to maintain his good seeding, while Horus wants to prove that he can hang with the best. However, it is not to be as atheotes takes sole possession of first by throwing Scissors against Horus's Paper.
atheotes defeats Warmaster Horus

With one day remaining, all contestants are eager to get out of the Round Robin phase, particularly atheotes and the two unlucky contestants; atheotes to hold onto first, and the other two to put their misery behind them. However, the other five are eager to make one final move and secure a good seed. The final day awaits.

Standings through Day 6:

atheotes: 4.5
pevergreen: 4
CountArach: 3.5
Beefy187: 3.5
Andres: 3.5
Sigurd: 3
Death is Yonder: 1
Warmaster Horus: 1

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It is now Day 7!

Day 7 matchups:
Andres vs. atheotes
Sigurd vs. Beefy187
Warmaster Horus vs. pevergreen
CountArach vs. Death is Yonder

[pevergreen]

[Sigurd]

bummer...
I was about to do the complete inconsitent move of choosing scissors. I need to follow these gut feelings more.

[pevergreen]

What can I say, I know whats going on. I'm in your head.

[GeneralHankerchief]

bummer...
I was about to do the complete inconsitent move of choosing scissors. I need to follow these gut feelings more.

That one really hurt you. It dropped you from third to sixth.

[Sigurd]

So.. I might not go to the finals, depending on this last round.

Here is an overview of how we are doing so far:



Red = Loss
Green = Draw
Blue = Win

[Death is yonder]

Giving out free wins, don't even bother making a deal, its automatic.

I have the psychic powers to make sure I get opposite of whatever you choose

CA, ready to win again?

[CountArach]

Any time you're willing to hand it to me.

[Death is yonder]

Just choose a random choice, I'll mysteriously somehow choose scissors if you choose rock, rock if you choose paper, and paper if you choose scissors.

And if we tie, I'll somehow choose the wrong option

[Beefy187]

Giving out free wins, don't even bother making a deal, its automatic.

I have the psychic powers to make sure I get opposite of whatever you choose

CA, ready to win again?

I was laughing when I got that tie again

Lets do this Sigurd san

[Death is yonder]

I was laughing when I got the defeat message again

My purpose of winning is now outlived

Its time to wreck havoc with the leaders

Soo Soo Unlucky...

Maybe if I just keep choosing something I'll win at least once..

[GeneralHankerchief]

Waiting on Sigurd and Horus.

[Warmaster Horus]

Thought I mentionned it here: I'm leaving tomorrow on a camping trip for a week (back the 15th), and I won't be able to participate here at least for that time. A couple of people (woad and Caius) are posted as replacements. One of them can take my place - starting on the next day.

[Death is yonder]

Looks like I'll be the loner in last then, surely one of them have better luck than you and me

[GeneralHankerchief]

Okay, waiting on one PM. I'm going to bed now.

woad&fangs, if you're still reading this thread, let us know. You'll be substituting for Horus in the knockout round.

[Sigurd]

It is always me huh?
PM sent.
Beefy ... prepare the loser soup.. *cough* What? you didn't choose paper?