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Post by Pink on Dec 27, 2017 2:00:43 GMT
Personally I don't think it matters who takes the low task first. It has to be someone who can be relied upon to be around at the start so we can only take turns with those who are normally around at that time anyway and it has to be someone who can do the task. Also we should always have a backup, in case the designated person doesn't get to their game in time and people are waiting to start. In this sense, yes we can send out a message naming those who could/would start the race and reinforce the need to keep at least one low task on the board.
If this strategy is effective enough that it means we are not in a high score battle then I don't see it as a wasted task, especially if we get to the point that we don't even have to complete all tasks. Obviously, each week is different so what works one week, may not work the next. However, it seems that taking the initial low task is viewed by some/most as 'bad' for those of us who usually get near perfect scores or above. We need to have the view that it is 'good' and best for the group overall.
Right now we have a quite a big lead, so it seems to be working but! there are only 5 in the field currently. This means we could get shoved into a much bigger, tighter/tougher grouping or vice versa.
From memory, those usually around at the start are me when racing, Cathy, DD, babs & nh. Possibles are Yvonne, Dread, Brenda & Violet once bedded in.
We've had over a year of racing with the view of dumping all low tasks, now we are changing that and trying to keep hold of one low task. It's a hard pattern to break, same as dumping a task that we wanted to take, or taking a task that we wanted to dump, so I think really it's just a matter of getting the best or most workable method in place.
Last week I did send out a message designating the low point task along with the task that the other me would take. However, the designated low point task was dumped in favour of an even lower point task, and as I knew it was going to happen again this week, didn't bother sending a message.
The other thing in that regard, was the discussion in chat about whether tasks can be reserved as soon as they appear on the board (which I've been doing for me and others) or keeping to the 2 hour limit (which Cathy has been doing, and thinks is fairer to the group). My view was that if someone reserves a task as soon as it pops up they can then start working on it and take the task as soon as the race starts, rather than working on the task and have someone else take it at the start. How do others feel about this? I'm fine either way, just as long as we're all doing the same thing. I think a lot depends on the availability of the mystery tasks. When they are in play, there is less need to reserve tasks, simply because of the core group who consistently choose those.
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Post by Pink on Jan 9, 2018 15:25:20 GMT
Following on from the previous post, I think it would be good if everyone knew who the backup low task takers will be.
Can those willing to start the race with a low task and/or be backup task takers if needed please post here?
I will start race and be backup whenever I'm racing.
Cathy will also be backup
Babs started race today, so I assume could also be backup.
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Post by spree on Jan 13, 2018 14:34:21 GMT
Okay here are my thoughts on the regatta's: I don't race every time, it depends on my mood and whether I have enough mining tools, clovers etc. in store. If I race, I don't mind taking the first, lower, task. But since the race starts in the afternoon when I am at work, chances are I won't be able to be present at the starting time. And I really don't like to have to think about having to log in to the game at a certain specific time when I am at work, so I guess that means you should count me out for that... As to dumping tasks, I'm not bothered either way. To be on the safe side I only ever dump the lower than 125's, and duplicates. The only seasonal task I really like is the zoo hearts task. I also like the other zoo task, and mining. Can't do production tasks, feeding, boats. But I am happy to wait untill a task pops up that I like and can do fairly easily. Sometimes that means I have to wait days, esp. in the beginning of a race, but that's fine. In the end it always works out, even if I have to do my last couple of tasks at the last minute. I don't engage in discussions about who can or should reserve what and when and why, honestly I don't find this of great interest to myself. I am happy to let you all work that out to your needs. But, on a side note, I find the tone of the discussions in chat sometimes to be a little too confrontational, or maybe I should say, a little too direct. I hope I can say this without stirring things up and achieving exactly what I don't like to see happening. But I admit I don't know how to address this point in chat in a non-confrontational way myself... š¤ So to conclude: not that bothered, except when others get a little too bothered š
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Post by Brenda on Jan 13, 2018 15:34:35 GMT
Now that the holidays are over I am back to the gym and my class which starts at 9am which is my Regatta start time but I could always take an earlier class and then be part of the late start/low task rotation.
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Post by Pink on Jan 13, 2018 22:56:14 GMT
Ok, so this week has been a really great week for the team, but may have been pretty good or bad, depending on how many tasks some of you wanted to complete. Using this week as a gauge, next week may well be very similar when starting with a very low task. So, rather than asking members to stop or slow down, I will be doing a naughty! Imp will be racing and although I'll be calculating the tokens for the decs, will also be quite happy to slow down or stop if necessary, but... Pink will opt in and not race at all!!! That will give us a 2k deficit before we even start, so that means everyone else should be able to race as they see fit. As Yvonne has stated that she's not particularly bothered about racing, I'd like to see whether Yvonne will also opt in and either not race or just do a few tasks, to increase our deficit. Although Brenda has stated her willingness to start the race, I don't think it's necessarily worth changing gym times etc, especially if one of the backups ends up starting the race in her stead. If Sheila pops up we could ask her if she wants to do a few next week too, otherwise we just see how we go with Pink, Imp and possibly Yvonne being the naughty ones! Also to add: Yvonne your comments have been noted thanks!
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Post by _DD_ on Jan 14, 2018 11:57:24 GMT
I am curious to see how it turns out when we are not in a group of 3 or 5 other coops anymore... maybe it's best anyway to have someone like Pink in the race who can decide as necessary whether to race or not, and how! my cautious question remains: do we really still race for the podium? when the prizes are so ...lame?
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Post by Pink on Jan 14, 2018 15:28:35 GMT
my cautious question remains: do we really still race for the podium? when the prizes are so ...lame? lol Yes, lame rewards!! As we can open all the crates just by racing, aiming for the podium gives us 3 extra chests to open, otherwise the reward is only coins. Yes some want coins, others don't, but I'd say most would want things that aren't the usual crap in trains etc. So, 1st & 2nd place gives us the chance to earn boosters. Other than that, the other chests can bring T-cash, gems, ingots and in the Seasonal races the podium also brings tokens. There may well be tokens on offer for the lower placements, but the higher we come in the race, the more tokens we receive. Cathy thinks it's 50 for 1st place. I think we've had 40 tokens before now so that could be for 2nd. I've never really taken much notice before. Also... there are some on the team that actually want to win! Weird huh?! lol
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Post by Pink on Jan 14, 2018 16:23:14 GMT
Race starters and backup we have so far are:
Imp & Pink - can do most weeks Cathy & Tiny Babs race starter for lax weeks and backup
If anyone else is willing to be race starter or backup please post here, otherwise we'll be fine with 5.
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Post by nighthawk on Jan 14, 2018 18:49:49 GMT
I don't mind taking a low task as started but I often forget the starting time coming a little later. So won't promise but if around at start will consult with who ever else is around. Lindsey
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Post by _DD_ on Jan 14, 2018 20:36:13 GMT
the quote was: >>>> Also... there are some on the team that actually want to win! Weird huh?! <<<<<
I tried to edit it back in, but it stayed empty and "all the King's horses and all the King's men couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again". - didn't think of that! guess cos no-one ever mentioned it since I am there ;p Also, I'd say I won ONE booster in all the time, since regattas started and I reached GL with my Coop(s). That might explain why I don't value that so much. But tokens is an argument now!
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Post by _DD_ on Jan 14, 2018 20:46:43 GMT
re race starters: same as nh: I don't mind starting with a low task, but can't promise to be around at the right time. If I can, I'll try to announce it that Tue morning, so the usual starters and backups might get a break. Thanks to those, who do! It looks as if it would help, doesn't it. :-) 3 racers in the group, still can't believe it, . really curious for next race!
p.s.: hey, didn't you say Pink will NOT race?! ah I know - she's hoping she won't be needed as backup, cos imp will do it? grin Race starters and backup we have so far are: Imp & Pink - can do most weeks Cathy & Tiny Babs race starter for lax weeks and backup If anyone else is willing to be race starter or backup please post here, otherwise we'll be fine with 5.
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Post by ibebree on Jan 14, 2018 21:18:29 GMT
Finally made it back here with the ability to actually answer. So to kind of summarize over what all Iāve read here it goes..
I donāt know that I could be a ārace starterā as the race starts at 9am for me and mornings are hard for me at times and so I donāt always start the race until later that day. So I would hate to be counted on for it. If Iām on then I donāt mind doing whatever the team needs.
I will be more mindful when dumping task to leave a low task as itās my habit to dump everything under 125.
Regarding clovers I usually only ask for help if really need it but will take advice and try mark at leave one box from every plane or train. Didnāt realize this was what was wanted and didnāt consider the benefits of it for others.
I do agree with reservations being with a two hour limit because for me there are days I have trouble staying awake or have a ton of appointments or treatments and canāt login often, I personally find it hard when I do login and find no task or only reserved task for long periods and I know if I donāt start something at that time then I might not be able to make it back to start another for a long period of time.
Sorry if this is all jumbled and not making a lot of sense. Just wanted to try put my input in but canāt think to clearly today. Just let me know if Iām racing to much or not enough or If somethings decided and Iām not around. Now that Iāve been able log back here Iāll try keep up better
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Post by cathy on Jan 15, 2018 0:50:19 GMT
Sorry if this is all jumbled and not making a lot of sense. Just wanted to try put my input in but canāt think to clearly today. Just let me know if Iām racing to much or not enough or If somethings decided and Iām not around. Now that Iāve been able log back here Iāll try keep up better Hiya Bree, awesome to have you back here! No, perfectly fine all you've said
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Post by cathy on Jan 15, 2018 0:58:39 GMT
But, on a side note, I find the tone of the discussions in chat sometimes to be a little too confrontational, or maybe I should say, a little too direct. I hope I can say this without stirring things up and achieving exactly what I don't like to see happening. But I admit I don't know how to address this point in chat in a non-confrontational way myself... š¤ So to conclude: not that bothered, except when others get a little too bothered š Hi Yvonne, totally agree there. Also think there could be a bit less bothering. I'll/we'll keep working on it.
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Post by cathy on Jan 15, 2018 1:07:06 GMT
Race starters and backup we have so far are: Imp & Pink - can do most weeks Cathy & Tiny Babs race starter for lax weeks and backup If anyone else is willing to be race starter or backup please post here, otherwise we'll be fine with 5. Just as an addendum: Only concern about low task is what DD mentioned too, that it would make more sense for a lower level to start. Other than that one of my towns can definitly start the race with the lowest task on board, no problem with that whatsoever.
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