IT’S WORLDS! WHICH MEANS IT’S CONTEST TIME!!!
I’m trying something new this year! Instead of having everyone post their predictions here on the forum and then me have to hand-copy them into my spreadsheet, I’m utilizing the power of Google Forms to simplify the process.
I’ve started this thread a little early because I’d like help testing the new form so we can hopefully get any kinks sorted out beforehand. I’d like to test for a few days; until maybe Monday or so.
Click HERE to access the TEST Predictions form!
Click HERE to view the TEST Response webpage
Click HERE to view the TEST Response spreadsheet
Some things I’d like to test:
- Submitting a response, and then saving the link and using that link the next day to edit your response
- Try to submit two predictions with the same username (or just two predictions from the same computer)
- Verify that all the information in the spreadsheet is correct
New info for when the official contest does go live:
- I will NOT be accepting ANY forum submissions for predictions as long as the form is working well. If you post your predictions in this thread but do not submit them via the webform, your responses will NOT be entered and recorded.
- PLEASE save a hard copy of your predictions elsewhere in case the spreadsheet goes paflooey. I suggest copying them into this thread, but remember that I will NOT be using them as your official predictions unless something goes wrong (and I will notify everyone if that is the case).
Rules for the actual point tallying are the same as before, which I will quote below:
The rules are really simple. You post your predictions for the medal podium of each event, plus one alternate per podium.
Points
5 points --- each correct medal prediction
2.5 points --- each correct top 3 prediction, but incorrect medal prediction
.5 point --- if your alternate wins a medal.
For example, in '10 this was my AA prediction:
AA:
1 Musty
2 Bross
3 Aly
Alt: Jiang Yuyuan
The actual result was 1st: Musty, 2nd: Jiang, 3rd Bross. I received 5 points for correctly predicting Musty's medal position, 2.5 points for putting Bross on the podium but in the wrong position, and .5 points for having my alternate Jiang medal, for a total of 8 points. I didn't receive any points for Aly, since she didn't make the podium.
In the case of a tie for a medal, you still only receive points for each correct PLACEMENT. If Kyla and Simone tie in AA and you had them 1-2, you would receive 7.5 points for correctly predicting the gold medalist but incorrectly predicting the silver medalist (which would correctly be no one). If you like to tempt fate, feel free to put ties as your prediction BUT you may not have more than 3 people per podium plus one alternate (i.e. no eight way tie for gold! :p ;) )
Predictions are locked a day or so after prelims are completed, with NO EDITING ALLOWED. This gives everyone the best idea of who will be competing for the medals, but does not account for last minute substitutions due to federation swapping or injury. You are not required to predict your podium out of the official start list but may substitute anyone as you see fit; heck, put anyone on there! Do as you please. :)
The contest will run for WAG and MAG, and then one combined for those who submit in both categories. You are free to predict all the events or just a few; whatever you like. :) No deducting points for wrong answers, so why not? ;)
Once the form goes live, predictions will CLOSE at 1pm CST October 27th. You are welcome to make any changes to your predictions up until that point, but not after. Absolutely no editing or substitutions after the closing time will be allowed, so make sure you double and triple check! :)
Looking forward to another fun year!
History:
Originator: Kennedy
2010 Worlds - Winner: Moi! :D
2011 Worlds - WAG Winner: utesrockthehouse / MAG Winner: nlm2183 / Overall: JennFyre
2012 Olympics - WAG Winner: euphrosyna / MAG Winner: schood85 / Overall: schood85
2013 Worlds - WAG Winner: piday / MAG Winner: kochetkovafan / Overall: kochetkovafan
2014 Worlds - WAG Winner: London2012 / MAG Winner: FlippinTitan10 / Overall: kanaevafan
2015 Worlds Prediction Game - Sixth Time's the Charm!
I’m trying something new this year! Instead of having everyone post their predictions here on the forum and then me have to hand-copy them into my spreadsheet, I’m utilizing the power of Google Forms to simplify the process.
I’ve started this thread a little early because I’d like help testing the new form so we can hopefully get any kinks sorted out beforehand. I’d like to test for a few days; until maybe Monday or so.
Click HERE to access the TEST Predictions form!
Click HERE to view the TEST Response webpage
Click HERE to view the TEST Response spreadsheet
Some things I’d like to test:
- Submitting a response, and then saving the link and using that link the next day to edit your response
- Try to submit two predictions with the same username (or just two predictions from the same computer)
- Verify that all the information in the spreadsheet is correct
New info for when the official contest does go live:
- I will NOT be accepting ANY forum submissions for predictions as long as the form is working well. If you post your predictions in this thread but do not submit them via the webform, your responses will NOT be entered and recorded.
- PLEASE save a hard copy of your predictions elsewhere in case the spreadsheet goes paflooey. I suggest copying them into this thread, but remember that I will NOT be using them as your official predictions unless something goes wrong (and I will notify everyone if that is the case).
Rules for the actual point tallying are the same as before, which I will quote below:
Quote:
The rules are really simple. You post your predictions for the medal podium of each event, plus one alternate per podium.
Points
5 points --- each correct medal prediction
2.5 points --- each correct top 3 prediction, but incorrect medal prediction
.5 point --- if your alternate wins a medal.
For example, in '10 this was my AA prediction:
AA:
1 Musty
2 Bross
3 Aly
Alt: Jiang Yuyuan
The actual result was 1st: Musty, 2nd: Jiang, 3rd Bross. I received 5 points for correctly predicting Musty's medal position, 2.5 points for putting Bross on the podium but in the wrong position, and .5 points for having my alternate Jiang medal, for a total of 8 points. I didn't receive any points for Aly, since she didn't make the podium.
In the case of a tie for a medal, you still only receive points for each correct PLACEMENT. If Kyla and Simone tie in AA and you had them 1-2, you would receive 7.5 points for correctly predicting the gold medalist but incorrectly predicting the silver medalist (which would correctly be no one). If you like to tempt fate, feel free to put ties as your prediction BUT you may not have more than 3 people per podium plus one alternate (i.e. no eight way tie for gold! :p ;) )
Predictions are locked a day or so after prelims are completed, with NO EDITING ALLOWED. This gives everyone the best idea of who will be competing for the medals, but does not account for last minute substitutions due to federation swapping or injury. You are not required to predict your podium out of the official start list but may substitute anyone as you see fit; heck, put anyone on there! Do as you please. :)
The contest will run for WAG and MAG, and then one combined for those who submit in both categories. You are free to predict all the events or just a few; whatever you like. :) No deducting points for wrong answers, so why not? ;)
Looking forward to another fun year!
History:
Originator: Kennedy
2010 Worlds - Winner: Moi! :D
2011 Worlds - WAG Winner: utesrockthehouse / MAG Winner: nlm2183 / Overall: JennFyre
2012 Olympics - WAG Winner: euphrosyna / MAG Winner: schood85 / Overall: schood85
2013 Worlds - WAG Winner: piday / MAG Winner: kochetkovafan / Overall: kochetkovafan
2014 Worlds - WAG Winner: London2012 / MAG Winner: FlippinTitan10 / Overall: kanaevafan
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