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I’m Bad at this game.

#1 Post by Pengwinja » 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.
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Re: I’m Bad at this game.

#2 Post by FlaviusAetius » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:31 pm

GOOD NEWS
Ghost Rating Overall:
Rating: 95
Peak: 100
Position: 38,520

:O

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#3 Post by Pengwinja » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:39 pm

But… but it said 28178… That’s worse…
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#4 Post by FlaviusAetius » 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

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#5 Post by Pengwinja » Thu Sep 05, 2024 11:20 pm

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.
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#6 Post by dargorygel » 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.

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#7 Post by Jamiet99uk » 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?
Potato, potato; potato.

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#8 Post by Pengwinja » Fri Sep 06, 2024 1:38 am

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.
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#9 Post by Pengwinja » 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?
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#10 Post by JECE » Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:52 am

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.
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#11 Post by learnedSloth » Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:59 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“
:o Looks like an off-by-one error in the calculation.
¶ Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
-- Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 4, verse 23

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#12 Post by learnedSloth » Sat Sep 07, 2024 11:53 am

Another possibility would be that the displayed total is just outdated. :?
¶ Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
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#13 Post by qrzy » Sun Sep 08, 2024 6:04 pm

Your rank number is almost the biggest. That is quite good. :)

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#14 Post by jamesweb » Thu Nov 28, 2024 2:07 am

Everyone goes through ups and downs in games like this. Just remember, it’s all about the experience and the laughs along the way. :)

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#15 Post by DiplomacyandWarfare » Thu Nov 28, 2024 3:01 am

"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.
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#16 Post by Pengwinja » Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:13 pm

I never had any friends to stab in the first place. There is no victory.
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#17 Post by DougJoe » Tue Dec 17, 2024 12:25 am

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 )

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#18 Post by Gandalfthegrey » Tue Dec 17, 2024 5:13 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.
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.

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#19 Post by DougJoe » Tue Dec 17, 2024 4:46 pm

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!

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#20 Post by Pengwinja » Tue Dec 17, 2024 4:57 pm

Ill try.
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