SCORING

[retired from gaming]

How do we deal with previously scored games?

For me it is only technical issue. If they stay as they are or are recalculated - fine with me. I think tech wise the latter would be easier.

Is everyone going to get three turns in, lose a couple of units and figure they might as well go on the defensive and try for a small loss?
Will this system promote aggressive play?
Does that matter?

well, that would be brilliant. I never thought my proposal could cause such important change in game-play, thanks for bringing this on, Walrus.
I would be very happy if players started to play more realistically. If commander feels he could loose it is his duty to preserve forces for next battles, isn't it ?
But I don't really think change of scoring would change player's habbits. If that was true number of ME games played would be zero, cause they are worth only halve the points.

What other issues does this throw up?

Many I guess. We never know before we try.

My first thought is that there needs to be a bigger penalty for losing than the ratios you initially suggested.

I agree that we are here to play and not just to win, however the nature of war, and wargames is that you are trying to win...and that should be rewarded more than not losing heavily.

The ratios I suggested were just taken from simple mathematics. I assumed there was no chance anybody up there, much higher, ever agrees to change parity between ladders, so my ratios never exceed maximum number of points we give now (or, to be honest they are higher by exactly 5 points, again to make calculations possible. It could be 5 points less, for me there is no difference).
My ratios were just an example to show my idea. I think they are just about right, but it is obviuosly just my opinion. I dont have a problem with different ratios.

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Additional info after a quick look at other ladders :

SP is the ONLY ladder (not counting classic ladder, but that's not really active) which gives the same amount of points to the looser regardless of loss level.

Most ladders give for a draw at least half the points of most valuable win, some even more than half.

So, IMO, SP ladder is the only one being right, or the last one to make a change... Just kidding, but it could mean something.

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Like I said, post it in the technical section and see if anyone salutes. Myself, I am happy with the way things are right now.

Chris,
with all due respect this time I think you are terribly wrong. We, players, are here to post ideas, discuss them, maybe take part in the poll (if you decide we need one) but YOU are the one to decide about the change (or not making the change, whatever). The technical issue is something different. Besides, what's the point of posting there if we dont know if we want a change, and what change if so.
I respect the fact you, as a player, are happy with current system, but as custodian it's your yes or no for a change at the end of day. What criteria will determine the final decission it's again up to you.

maciej