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Title: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 06, 2018, 08:46:06 AM
As promised in my previous post last week http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=4110.0 (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=4110.0), we are putting together a league which is suitable for all Carcassonne players, whether 'Grand master' or 'Beginner' and everything in between, and this is the official notification that it is to begin on Saturday 1st December 2018.

How does it work?

The league will comprise a set of seeded 'divisions' where each division will contain players who are about equivalent in standard. This should benefit all parts of the ability spectrum. Every 3 months, a new season will be run, and the top two from each division will be promoted, and the bottom two will be demoted. Every division will contain 6 players, so 2 players will therefore remain in the same division for another season.

The league is different from all our previous tournaments in that the objective is not necessarily to win individual games, but to accumulate 'league points'.

League points are gained as follows:-

1 points for a win
0.5 points for a draw
0 points for losing
1 point for winning the most road points (0.5 if a tie)
1 point for winning the most city points (0.5 for a tie)
1 point for winning the most cloister points (ditto)
1 point for winning the most farming points (ditto)

The other difference in this tournament is that each player 'adopts' their own expansion, which they will play in all 5 games in that division. Any bonus points from these expansions (such as trade goods) will not generate league points, but will assist in winning games. This means that an individual can gain more league points by having the majority of city points, road points and farming points, despite losing the individual game.

If you would like to join in the tournament, please 'sign up' by responding to this post before midnight on Friday 23rd November. This will allow us time to sort out the starting leagues for participants and to publish the full set of rules.

Assuming that all goes as expected, there will be 4 seasonal leagues per year, starting with Winter 2018 (December - February), then Spring 2019 (March - May) etc. I am hoping that we will be able to start off with at least 4 divisions (if not, more).

All games will be played on JCloisterZone which, for those who do not yet know, is completely free and runs on Linux, Mac, and even Windows.

We hope that, even if you have only just started playing Carcassonne, you will want to use this as a way of learning to play and meeting other players of a similar ability.

Please get signing up by responding to this post.


Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Leven on November 06, 2018, 12:16:42 PM
Sounds interesting. Of course I'm in.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: danisthirty on November 06, 2018, 03:55:56 PM
Me too! :(y)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 07, 2018, 01:15:05 AM
Update -  So far we only have 4 people signed up. These are:-

Leven
Danisthirty
Sincerely
TheSteveAllen

Please let me know asap if you intend to join us, or if you want to know more.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Rosco on November 07, 2018, 03:30:41 AM
I will sign up.

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Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: fingerwiggles on November 07, 2018, 04:38:18 AM
Sounds good! Looking forward to it  ;D
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Kraftastic on November 07, 2018, 04:50:02 AM
http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=4122.0
I'm in!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Piet_Agoras on November 07, 2018, 05:03:27 AM
I'm in!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 07, 2018, 05:11:26 AM
Thanks for the interest guys. So far registered are:-

Danisthirty
Fingerwiggles
Kraftastic
Leven
Piet_Agoras
Rosco
Sincerely
TheSteveAllen

Let's see a few more.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Sinscerly on November 07, 2018, 07:18:35 AM
Thanks for the interest guys. So far registered are:-

Danisthirty
Fingerwiggles
Kraftastic
Leven
Piet_Agoras
Rosco
Sincerely
TheSteveAllen

Let's see a few more.

Maybe small tip, you van edit your first post to ::) with the list
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 07, 2018, 07:28:05 AM
Thanks for the interest guys. So far registered are:-

Danisthirty
Fingerwiggles
Kraftastic
Leven
Piet_Agoras
Rosco
Sincerely
TheSteveAllen

Let's see a few more.

Maybe small tip, you van edit your first post to ::) with the list

But that way, I would only get to misspell your name the once. Where is the fun in that?  >:D

Point taken.  ;)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Sinscerly on November 07, 2018, 08:12:12 AM
Thanks for the interest guys. So far registered are:-

Danisthirty
Fingerwiggles
Kraftastic
Leven
Piet_Agoras
Rosco
Sincerely
TheSteveAllen

Let's see a few more.

Maybe small tip, you van edit your first post to ::) with the list

But that way, I would only get to misspell your name the once. Where is the fun in that?  >:D

Point taken.  ;)
How could I haven't seen that......  :-[

Is this the payback for how I addressed you last year?
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: stef75fen on November 07, 2018, 10:04:30 AM
To the mighty Carcassonne Central -
May I please join you?  O0  :green-meeple: :white-meeple: :red-meeple:
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: wolnic on November 07, 2018, 01:55:01 PM
Have you worked out something for covering dropouts, both in terms of a session, and between sessions? If the latter in the lowest league it might be Ok, but say someone in league 2 of 4 is unable to continue?
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 07, 2018, 03:59:29 PM
Have you worked out something for covering dropouts, both in terms of a session, and between sessions? If the latter in the lowest league it might be Ok, but say someone in league 2 of 4 is unable to continue?

That is what we are working on tomorrow. If you have ideas, please come and join us in the Slack chat room. It would be good to see you there.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Maj. Frost on November 08, 2018, 01:57:01 AM
Sure, count me in. I have a problem with too much free time.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 08, 2018, 02:40:02 AM
So far we have 11 members signed up. One more and we have 2 divisions!! I am hoping to at least double this. Can you please pass the word around? Remember that this competition is for seasoned veterans and noobs alike. The more new blood the better.

Names that I have so far are:-

Danisthirty
Fingerwiggles
Kraftastic
Leven
Maj. Frost
Piet_Agoras
Rosco
Sinscerly
Stef75fen
TheSteveAllen
Xanderx12

Please let my know if I have missed anyone.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Jéré on November 08, 2018, 02:53:35 AM
I like the idea and would like to give it a try. Though if a season ends up lasting 6 months, you can expect me to go back to spectator mode. For now I'm in and excited about all this.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 08, 2018, 02:56:38 AM
I like the idea and would like to give it a try. Though if a season ends up lasting 6 months, you can expect me to go back to spectator mode. For now I'm in and excited about all this.

Good to hear from you again my friend. A season will last exactly 10 weeks. No more, no less. We are currently working out what to do with unplayed games.

The idea is that it will start on 1st December (winter league), with the Spring league commencing on 1st March. This will give me time to sort out new starts and update the divisions.

Glad that you will be joining us!!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: danisthirty on November 08, 2018, 04:15:04 AM
I like the idea and would like to give it a try. Though if a season ends up lasting 6 months, you can expect me to go back to spectator mode. For now I'm in and excited about all this.

Welcome back Jéré! :) :(y)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Chooselife on November 13, 2018, 01:29:18 AM
In!
As long as Dan only play third party hosted games. C:-)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: thodekey on November 14, 2018, 05:53:19 AM
Count me in as well!  Win or loose, I missed those fun games!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Halfling on November 14, 2018, 08:07:19 AM
Guess I am in - as long as I don't need to play against the count. Assume that testing expansion can be changed for the live league.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 14, 2018, 08:12:03 AM
Don't worry Richard, I will be in the bottom division - not the 'Premiership' like yourself.  ;)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 14, 2018, 08:26:43 AM
It looks like we have 15 definites and several 'Thinking about its' at the moment.

The definites are:-

Chooselife
Danisthirty
Fingerwiggles
Halfling
Jéré
Kraftastic
Leven
Maj. Frost
Piet_Agoras
Rosco
Sinscerly
Stef75fen
TheSteveAllen
Thodekey
Xanderx12

This means that we have 2 top divisions of 6 players and a third division of 3+ players. If you are thinking about joining us, or have any questions about whether or not you are suitable to join, please let me know.

Remember that the idea of this league is to give as many CC members as possible a chance to play regular not-too-serious games against opponents of roughly the same ability. There are very few of us who know all the expansions, and even less that are any good at using them all. Promotion and relegation are only there to allow us to keep the divisions having players of similar abilities. They are not 'badges of honour' or 'disgrace' except in the Premier league which, I assume will be fiercely competitive.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 14, 2018, 08:45:23 AM
Count me in as well!  Win or loose, I missed those fun games!

According to Halfling, you are not allowed to use the words 'Count' and 'fun' in the same posting. Please amend.  ;D
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: thodekey on November 14, 2018, 10:50:38 AM
I'll try to but I cannot guarantee that so don't count to much on it, mr. halF....UNless I really reread my posting twice.  ::)

Count me in as well!  Win or loose, I missed those fun games!

According to Halfling, you are not allowed to use the words 'Count' and 'fun' in the same posting. Please amend.  ;D
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Halfling on November 14, 2018, 12:38:01 PM
That's 3 consecutively irritating posts that include both words.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 17, 2018, 03:21:16 PM
I have spent the greater part of this evening trying to put together the draft version of the rules, which I will be discussing with my colleagues over the next week. I have attached them here for your information.

Please note that by joining this league that you are making a commitment to play all of your games by the end of the season. Not doing this will result in penalties that will not only affect yourself, but also all other players in your division.

For this reason I will soon be making a post on this thread asking you all to select your desired expansion that you will be playing in your matches. Your reply to this will confirm that you are committing to play all of your games. I will not be chasing replies. Anyone who does not answer will not be included in the setting up of the league this time around (though you will be able to join in the Spring 2019 season, should you wish).

Please read the rules that I have attached and if you have any points to make, please let me know as soon as possible.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: jungleboy on November 18, 2018, 01:26:25 AM
After creating a suitable amount of suspense and inspiring the ‘Will jungleboy play in the divisional league?’ mega-thread, I’m casually announcing that I’m in. Press conference details TBA.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 18, 2018, 03:22:28 AM
Thanks for joining us Jungleboy. It would appear that everyone who has played in the trials has enjoyed the structure of the competition, so I am starting to think that this will be quite a successful tournament.

Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 18, 2018, 03:31:57 AM
Further to my post on this thread last night, presenting the draft version of the rules, I would like anyone who has signed up so far to use this thread to confirm that they are going to play by advising which expansion they want to use for the Winter 2018 season. Please remember that two players in the same division cannot choose that same expansion.

An expansion, for the purposes of this competition, is classed as a single 'tick' box in JCloisterZone.

Attached is my working copy of the league set-up which is very much subject to change and by no means represents that 'final' groupings, as I will not be closing sign-up until Friday night (23rd November).

By posting your expansion choice here you will:-

a) inform other players which they have left from which they are able to chose

b) committing to the other players that you will do your best to complete all of your fixtures in the allotted time.

I have already chosen 'The ferries' for this season, leaving 'The Count' for my best friend Halfling to pick!!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Chooselife on November 18, 2018, 03:32:57 AM
Tower Up!! >:D >:D
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Rosco on November 18, 2018, 03:34:46 AM
I will stick with T&B

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Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 18, 2018, 03:38:00 AM
Thanks Chooselife & Rosco. It looks like our possible 'Championship division' is very much alive and well!

Updated spreadsheet.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Halfling on November 18, 2018, 04:19:12 AM


I have already chosen 'The ferries' for this season, leaving 'The Count' for my best friend Halfling to pick!!

So tempting
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Jéré on November 18, 2018, 04:26:51 AM
I re-confirm my participation and would like to pick the phantom. Thanks
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: asp204 on November 18, 2018, 12:37:23 PM
I am interested as well! :)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 18, 2018, 12:47:35 PM
Attached is the latest version of my working copy and the draft rules.

Please ensure that you let me know your chosen expansions, if you have not yet done so.

Note that the actual league placings are still very much open to change, and will do so until Saturday, when entry has been closed for the season.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Xanderx12 on November 18, 2018, 03:53:49 PM
I claim the big red dragon ;D
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Sinscerly on November 19, 2018, 12:50:35 AM
Flying away :(y)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: danisthirty on November 19, 2018, 02:05:21 AM
After creating a suitable amount of suspense and inspiring the ‘Will jungleboy play in the divisional league?’ mega-thread, I’m casually announcing that I’m in. Press conference details TBA.

Super. Looks like I owe everyone a beer... Thanks a lot "jinglebell".

Also, while I haven't entirely caught up yet, I'm going to blindly follow what everyone else seems to be doing and claim my expansion: King & Robber Baron O0
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 19, 2018, 08:36:06 AM
This is just a gentle reminder that I am still looking for a lot of the Divisional League competitors to pick their chosen expansions for the coming season. The attachment shows those that have confirmed registration as far as I am aware.

If any of you new members are having problems with JCloisterZone installation, please let us know before the season starts, and we can try to help you with this (java needs to be installed).
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: jungleboy on November 19, 2018, 09:36:17 AM
I'll take Mage and Witch.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Piet_Agoras on November 19, 2018, 11:36:52 PM
I'll take the phantom.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Leven on November 20, 2018, 02:36:46 PM
I choose Inns and Cathedrals.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: thodekey on November 21, 2018, 12:53:22 AM
I choose Bridges, Castles and Bazaars.

PS: what happens if 2 opponents have chosen the same expansion?
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 21, 2018, 01:20:32 AM
I choose Bridges, Castles and Bazaars.

PS: what happens if 2 opponents have chosen the same expansion?

Sorry Thomas, I forgot to mention that this expansion is not working properly. There is still a bug in the 'bazaars' that needs to be fixed. Can you please pick again?

If two people in the same division pick the same expansion, then we have to negotiate. Hopefully, this won't happen.

Cheers!  :(y)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 21, 2018, 02:22:38 AM
Attached is the updated list of players in the divisional league. Please note that the sign-up process closes on Friday and I still need everyone in the proposed league A to give me their chosen expansions that they will be using. I am unable to include anyone in the tournament who has not declared their expansion before midnight GMT on Friday.

I also need Thodekey to pick a different expansion, as there is still a glitch with the Bazaars on JCZ, so we are unable to use this one for winter 2018. Sorry!  :(
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: LaplazadeCarcassonne on November 21, 2018, 02:29:18 AM
Yo pido jugar solo con el básico  :)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 21, 2018, 02:33:42 AM
Yo pido jugar solo con el básico  :)

Entonces yo te puedo ayudar en aprender otras expansiones si quisieras.

Hay que elegir una expansion para jugar en esa liga - lo siento. Son las reglas.  :)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: LaplazadeCarcassonne on November 21, 2018, 02:54:50 AM
No, si jugar con expansiones sé, tengo muchas (no las uso). Pero me parece más competitivo solo el básico.
Una pena.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Meepledrone on November 21, 2018, 03:15:16 AM
No, si jugar con expansiones sé, tengo muchas (no las uso). Pero me parece más competitivo solo el básico.
Una pena.

Hola!

La liga que está organizando @TheSteveAllen está pensada con expansiones. Anteriormente se había hecho con el juego base solo. Esta vez van a hacerlo así para darle más vidilla. ¿Sigues interesado en participar?
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Halfling on November 21, 2018, 03:22:20 AM
Is Div. 3 on another thread?

I will stick with Abbey and Baggy Pants
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Maj. Frost on November 21, 2018, 07:23:53 AM
Inns & cathedrals! I choose you!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Kraftastic on November 21, 2018, 07:48:13 AM
I'd prefer one of the classics so inns and cathederals or traders and builders.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 21, 2018, 07:50:14 AM
I'd prefer one of the classics so inns and cathederals or traders and builders.

Maj. Frost has already bagged Inns and Cathedrals, so I will put you down for Traders and Builders.

Did you manage to get JCloisterZone up and running? If not, and you need help, let me know.

Only 3 left to pick!!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Chooselife on November 21, 2018, 08:14:07 AM
Can we start already?
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 21, 2018, 08:28:58 AM
Can we start already?

I would love to say "Yes", but the divisions are not finalised. I, for example, am considering dropping myself down a division to help New Starts with rules and JCZ controls.

I should have things all ready to go by Monday.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: fingerwiggles on November 21, 2018, 09:07:19 AM
Expansion #5: Abbey & Mayor
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Rosco on November 21, 2018, 10:30:53 AM
You now have 2 x traders and builders

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Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: LaplazadeCarcassonne on November 21, 2018, 11:52:56 AM
No, si jugar con expansiones sé, tengo muchas (no las uso). Pero me parece más competitivo solo el básico.
Una pena.

Hola!

La liga que está organizando @TheSteveAllen está pensada con expansiones. Anteriormente se había hecho con el juego base solo. Esta vez van a hacerlo así para darle más vidilla. ¿Sigues interesado en participar?

Esperaré a una nueva liga con el básico, gracias. Es una forma de entrenar para los torneos oficiales de mi país. Ya dejé las expansiones jejeje
Pero gracias.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: danisthirty on November 21, 2018, 12:52:24 PM
You now have 2 x traders and builders

Indeedly. But since they have been chosen by two people who will never play each other as they're in different divisions, this won't cause a problem.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Rosco on November 21, 2018, 12:59:52 PM
Ah ok.  I thought it was only one of each expansion. 

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Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 21, 2018, 01:13:10 PM
I appreciate that you will find this impossible to believe, but Dan is (nearly) correct. The two players concerned are in projected different divisions but, as this is subject to change until Saturday, there is a very slight possibility that this might have to be negotiated after the divisions are finalised. At the moment I am waiting for news from Rich_the_fish and a friend of Dan’s who is contemplating joining us. I also need confirmation from two others who have signed up to play but, have not confirmed that they are going to participate by telling me their chosen expansions. Once I have final numbers, I will have to juggle around with the members of the divisions to ensure that I get as many viable divisions as possible. This might mean reducing them to 5 players in each. I really hope not, as the 6 per division is the optimal situation. This is also why I have been pestering people to join up. 18 entrants would give us the best possible starting arrangement.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 22, 2018, 02:43:00 AM
With 2 days to go we have 15 players confirmed in the divisional league. This means that I have had to reduce the divisions to 5 players. I am hoping for 3 more players to join us in before midnight tomorrow, so that we can get back to 3 divisions of 6 players again.

I have attached, as usual, my current 'working' list with divisional allocations. Notice that I have not included those who have not confirmed yet in any division.

If you know anyone who might be interested in taking part, now is the time to pester them.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Halfling on November 22, 2018, 04:33:19 AM
Surely falling on your own sword allows the Count to be inflicted on Div 3?
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 22, 2018, 04:35:35 AM
Surely falling on your own sword allows the Count to be inflicted on Div 3?

Sorry Richard, but I need someone competent in League A to show newbies how to play the expansions. Your CV did not cut the mustard my friend!!  >:D
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: thodekey on November 22, 2018, 04:35:58 AM
Not a problem.  In that case I choose goldmines as it is still untaken till now. (so no negotiations needed)

Cheers for you too and thanks for all your efforts so far!

I choose Bridges, Castles and Bazaars.

PS: what happens if 2 opponents have chosen the same expansion?

Sorry Thomas, I forgot to mention that this expansion is not working properly. There is still a bug in the 'bazaars' that needs to be fixed. Can you please pick again?

If two people in the same division pick the same expansion, then we have to negotiate. Hopefully, this won't happen.

Cheers!  :(y)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Singing Dwarf on November 22, 2018, 05:15:16 AM
May I sign up please - choosing either Traders & Builders (preferred) or Crop Circles.

 :red-meeple:
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 22, 2018, 05:22:59 AM
May I sign up please - choosing either Traders & Builders (preferred) or Crop Circles.

 :red-meeple:

Of course you can, and welcome back my friend. Long time since we spoke! Unfortunately, Traders and Builders has been taken. Do you want Crop Circles 1 or 2, as they both appear in JCZ.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Singing Dwarf on November 22, 2018, 05:30:07 AM
May I sign up please - choosing either Traders & Builders (preferred) or Crop Circles.

 :red-meeple:

Of course you can, and welcome back my friend. Long time since we spoke! Unfortunately, Traders and Builders has been taken. Do you want Crop Circles 1 or 2, as they both appear in JCZ.


Thank you - was away for a while due to work commitments, but a change of roles means that I now have more spare time.

I wasn't aware that there was a difference between 1 & 2 - I thought it was just artwork in the real world, but I see its the layouts of the cards?

I'll take Corn Circles 2 please.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: MrNumbers on November 23, 2018, 12:39:58 PM
After much thinking and doubting I decided, that I can't miss such a competition :D
Technically, I suppose, I am in time ;D Sorry, if this will cause a little bit chaos in the divisions' distributions ::)
I choose Abbey & Mayor.

Big thanks to Steve for taking over Leagues. I had some difficult period in my life, "up&down"s, but now it looks like I am ready for a new challenge :)

If you need an Excel table with all-time ratings I made, based on usual sports regulations, just let me know.

P.S. 1800th post. Symbolic :)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 23, 2018, 12:51:16 PM
After much thinking and doubting I decided, that I can't miss such a competition :D
Technically, I suppose, I am in time ;D Sorry, if this will cause a little bit chaos in the divisions' distributions ::)
I choose Abbey & Mayor.

Big thanks to Steve for taking over Leagues. I had some difficult period in my life, "up&down"s, but now it looks like I am ready for a new challenge :)

If you need an Excel table with all-time ratings I made, based on usual sports regulations, just let me know.

P.S. 1800th post. Symbolic :)

This is excellent news Andrew. I am so pleased that you will be joining us.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Rich_The_Fish on November 23, 2018, 03:46:29 PM
Just realised I've not officially signed up for this. If there's still room Steve then count me in and let me know which division so I can pick an expansion that's not already been chosen. Cheers.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 23, 2018, 03:49:02 PM
Rich you are in the championship. Please choose.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Rich_The_Fish on November 23, 2018, 03:53:40 PM
Rich you are in the championship. Please choose.
I'll go for King and Robber Baron then.
Many thanks for organising this league competition Steve, merit from me.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: danisthirty on November 23, 2018, 03:54:42 PM
Jack Fowler has asked me to sign him up so please reserve a space gor him. I will sort out a proper login and find out which expansion he wishes to use tomorrow.

Good to see MrNumbers and Rich the Fish onboard too. Welcome guys!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 23, 2018, 04:10:12 PM
Application for Winter 2018 league is now closed and we appear to have exactly 3 leagues of 6. Thank you for this, you have all made my job a little easier.

I will be posting the Divisions and the rules in 3 separate threads later today, once I have had a chance to finalise who is in which division.

Please note that this 'initial line up', although partly based on my perceived ability of players, is also heavily influenced by 'friend groups' that have played in the other impromptu leagues that I have run (the tester for this and the alternative world cup). I am also putting myself in the lowest league along with others who I believe will be able to help me assist the newer guys with the rules and the idiosyncrasies of the JCZ program (which are not always obvious).

The league matches will start on 1st December, but I strongly recommend that everyone plays at least one pre-season friendly match to get used to the strange scoring. My friends that have helped with the set up of this league already know that winning a match in itself is no longer the be all and end all, and different tactics are to be employed than simply trying for the win.

Thanks, by the way, to Danisthirty, Rich_the_fish, Halfling, Rosco, Chooselife, MrNumbers and Decar for their assistance so far.

Let us now make this work!
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: Rosco on November 23, 2018, 04:54:28 PM
Looking forward to it.  Thanks Steve

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Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: JackFace on November 24, 2018, 08:01:15 AM
I'd like to sign up please.  :green-meeple:
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: danisthirty on November 24, 2018, 08:13:34 AM
I'd like to sign up please.  :green-meeple:

You're already signed up.

And welcome to the forums too btw ;)
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 24, 2018, 08:14:27 AM
I'd like to sign up please.  :green-meeple:

Dan has already signed you up. I just need you to select an expansion that you are going to use.

http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=4138.0

This thread will show you what to do next, and has the players in their divisions.
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: JackFace on November 24, 2018, 08:46:59 AM
I'd like to sign up please.  :green-meeple:

Dan has already signed you up. I just need you to select an expansion that you are going to use.

http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=4138.0

This thread will show you what to do next, and has the players in their divisions.

Inns and Cathedrals
Title: Re: The Carcassonne Central Divisional League
Post by: TheSteveAllen on November 24, 2018, 12:02:45 PM
Now that entries are closed for the Winter 2018 CCDL Tournament, this means that the sign up for the Spring 2019 Tournament can begin.

This thread, therefore, will now be used for anyone wishing to join the league and start their games on 1st March 2019. Closing date for entries is 16th February 2019.

The first 6 players wishing to join will be placed in League 'B', the next in League 'C' and so on until we run out of players or alphabet.