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I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:28 pm
by Pengwinja
I decided to check the all time leaderboards for ratings on this game just to prove to myself that I’m not in last place, but then it said this:
“You are ranked #28179 out of 28178 players“
I’m gonna have to change to Axis and Allies or Risk, it seems.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:31 pm
by FlaviusAetius
GOOD NEWS
Ghost Rating Overall:
Rating: 95
Peak: 100
Position: 38,520
:O
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:39 pm
by Pengwinja
But… but it said 28178… That’s worse…
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:56 pm
by FlaviusAetius
Dont worry Im about to go down almost 400 points due to a variety of different games, happens to everyone
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 11:20 pm
by Pengwinja
FlaviusAetius wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:56 pm
Dont worry Im about to go down almost 400 points due to a variety of different games, happens to everyone
Thank you. I will be able to sleep well tonight.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:34 am
by dargorygel
Pengwinja wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:39 pm
But… but it said 28178… That’s worse…
Seriously, this game DOES have an objective mathematical element. But it also has a subjective, 'not-so-measurable' aspect. Did you have a good time playing? Did you learn about yourself, or human nature? Was there that ONE plan that worked out, and made your heart leap, even as you were crushed?
It is more than the score, pengwinja.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:59 am
by Jamiet99uk
Pengwinja wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:28 pm
I decided to check the all time leaderboards for ratings on this game just to prove to myself that I’m not in last place, but then it said this:
“You are ranked #28179 out of 28178 players“
I’m gonna have to change to Axis and Allies or Risk, it seems.
Where are you seeing this?
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 1:38 am
by Pengwinja
dargorygel wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:34 am
Pengwinja wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:39 pm
But… but it said 28178… That’s worse…
Seriously, this game DOES have an objective mathematical element. But it also has a subjective, 'not-so-measurable' aspect. Did you have a good time playing? Did you learn about yourself, or human nature? Was there that ONE plan that worked out, and made your heart leap, even as you were crushed?
It is more than the score, pengwinja.
I had a fun time playing, I learned I’m too trusting, and yes. Thank you for enlightening me.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 1:39 am
by Pengwinja
Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:59 am
Pengwinja wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:28 pm
I decided to check the all time leaderboards for ratings on this game just to prove to myself that I’m not in last place, but then it said this:
“You are ranked #28179 out of 28178 players“
I’m gonna have to change to Axis and Allies or Risk, it seems.
Where are you seeing this?
I went to the diplomacy hall of fame, told me on the top of the overall ghost rating. Why is it called ghost rating, btw?
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:52 am
by JECE
Pengwinja wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 1:39 am
Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:59 am
Pengwinja wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:28 pm
I decided to check the all time leaderboards for ratings on this game just to prove to myself that I’m not in last place, but then it said this:
“You are ranked #28179 out of 28178 players“
I’m gonna have to change to Axis and Allies or Risk, it seems.
Where are you seeing this?
I went to the diplomacy hall of fame, told me on the top of the overall ghost rating. Why is it called ghost rating, btw?
It's named after a webDip user. See the FAQ.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:59 am
by learnedSloth
Pengwinja wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:28 pm
I decided to check the all time leaderboards for ratings on this game just to prove to myself that I’m not in last place, but then it said this:
“You are ranked #28179 out of 28178 players“

Looks like an off-by-one error in the calculation.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 11:53 am
by learnedSloth
Another possibility would be that the displayed total is just outdated.

Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 6:04 pm
by qrzy
Your rank number is almost the biggest. That is quite good. :)
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2024 2:07 am
by jamesweb
Everyone goes through ups and downs in games like this. Just remember, it’s all about the experience and the laughs along the way. :)
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2024 3:01 am
by DiplomacyandWarfare
"The real victory is the friends we stabbed along the way"
And I can assure you that you are not the worst player here. That title falls to me.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:13 pm
by Pengwinja
I never had any friends to stab in the first place. There is no victory.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2024 12:25 am
by DougJoe
Peng, have you seen the ghost rating challenge in the "new games" section of the forum? You should get in on that, you'll be playing people of similar skill... (and I've got to pimp it out 'cause I'd love to see a fourth game filled. :D )
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2024 5:13 am
by Gandalfthegrey
Pengwinja wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:28 pm
I decided to check the all time leaderboards for ratings on this game just to prove to myself that I’m not in last place, but then it said this:
“You are ranked #28179 out of 28178 players“
I’m gonna have to change to Axis and Allies or Risk, it seems.
The 28178 only includes players with a Ghost Rating over 100. If you can find a way to gain like 10 rating points, you'll improve your position by over 10000 spots.
Ultimately though, stats-watching is pretty counterproductive. Have fun playing and chatting with people who share at least one interest with you. You can also try out other formats if you're struggling to find good allies via press.
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2024 4:46 pm
by DougJoe
Peng's *full press* position is 10,699 which is much higher than his FP+Gunboat GR position of 38,923. Based on who is in the game now, his FP rating would put him in the third GR challenge game (and he'd be the highest rated player in it!)
You can do it, Peng!
Re: I’m Bad at this game.
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2024 4:57 pm
by Pengwinja
Ill try.