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Dave Robjohns Challonge bracket for the cup: https://challonge.com/handicapcup6

With such large numbers these days, I've extended the deadline a bit. 10 days each for all 6 rounds (with a bit of leeway and extensions available)

Rhys Benjamin So I go out, as only I can go out, by getting my phrasing letters mixed up. Again.

Ian Volante Clearly too young to have received such punishment at school.

Adam Dexter For those that went to normal school, what on earth are phrasing letters? I tried Google but not helpful.

Rhys Benjamin So basically I've put ER in the wrong place (reslipped x) rather than slippered. I also did this on the show (spondered x).

Anthony Endsor Oh Rhys what are you like? :)))

Eoin Jackson If I had a 3-0 headstart, then the game ends 8-11, does that mean it is an 11-11 tie?

Fiona T As per the description, conundrum takes it! ul Eoin

Adam Dexter @Eoin Tiebreaks: In the event of a tie, the winner of the conundrum goes through. If neither player gets the con, the lowest handicap (theoretically weaker player) advances. This is because The ceiling function favours stronger players as 11.6 maxes becoming 12 is a smaller step than 4.6 maxes becoming 5.

This is what happened to me - I advanced against Brett. Feels dirty but rules are rules

Eoin Jackson Does "theoretically weaker player" mean "stronger player" in this context?

Eoin Jackson Also... in the Neil v Edward clash, even though Edward's name is shaded red, he's the winner bcoz of the handicap, right?

Adam Dexter The player that had a headstart wins if it is tied and neither get the conundrum. In Neil v Edward, Edward started on 4, so the real score was 7-10. The shading is done for the game itself (remember the notes are not reflected in the game score, this must be added manually).

Eoin Jackson Thanks for your patience Adam.

Yes, I didn't understand the tie-break rules... and "lowest handicap" confused me too, as I would consider zero 'lower' than 3 or 4... but it seems that low in this case means high.

Would probably be less thick about all of this if I were a proper sports fan! ;)

Dave Robjohns Think Adam and Fiona have cleared things up (cheers both!) and to explain the "lowest handicap" thing, the actual raw handicaps are given here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FOJPCTCcml04mBF4yFoehpx1Rs3Gr09GoyvEbmPpkV8/edit#gid=247501229

So Adam beat Brett after the con went unsolved as his handicap is 7 and Brett's is 9. I just note it as a 2-0 lead for simplicity :) Apologies for confusion - I should probably make the desc a bit clearer instead of copypasting the same thing each season!

Dave Robjohns Sorry all, I've been a bit lacklustre on the cups. Have removed both players in 2 R1 games where neither made an effort, and aptomailed some others.

It's tempting to scrap it but I know the "anyone can win" sort of vibe is enjoyed by many, so I might look at just including a reduced list of people I can rely on to play & arrange their games in future seasons - many thanks to those of you who do put in the effort!