AE AE13 - Temptation

[exe ex machina]

Probably a better idea to create a separate thread to post the weekly ladder in....

TEMPTATION PRIZE MONEY

$450 ONE Winner can claim this all.. however in the event of a TIE BREAKER AFTER WEEK 17:

If any two or more Temptation players are LEVEL on points with the same amount of TOPLIST teams the following Prize Money is split accordingly:

Two players: 60/40
Three players: 50/25/25
Four Players: 55 /15/15/15

TEMPTATION RULES & FAQ

This will be an OPTIONAL EXTRA COMP to play with the rest of the AE13 SIX comps. Not to disenfranchise many of the AE members who did not agree for this competition to be included, I've decided to leave this as a STAND ALONE comp that isn't for a single entry without the AE13 package. Subscription cost is $10 in addition to the $40 for the AE based on a projected numbers of 30. (We got 45!!)

As the general structure of this intriguing comp has been tweaked numerous times, please overlook previous notes from other threads and EMBRACE THESE NOMINAL CONDITIONS below.

Each TEMPTATION player selects TEN NFL TEAMS* (let's call this your 'Toplist' ) before week #1, who you will elect as to send out on temptation assignments to help gain you points throughout the regular season.

There are THREE temptation tasks from which you nominate your TEAM/S each week to attain such points as follows:

* LINES/ SPREADS (3 points reward + 1 pt bonus for the WIN*)
* TEAM SCORE 27+ (2 point reward + 1 pt bonus for the WIN)
* WINNING TEAM (1 point reward)

**** 27+ reads as over 26.5pts ****

*Favourites that cover entitles you to 4 points but the bonus point here pertains to taking an underdog team that claims the upset.

Note: There are NO restrictions (minimum or maximum) to how many TOPlist teams you send out in any given week. You can perhaps run the gauntlet of 10 teams to just win for 10 points. However there is a restriction on UP to SIX play-off teams from the 2012 season which can be selected along with TWO teams having won just SIX games or less, must be included within your TOPlist.

There is also a MNF SPECIAL: DOUBLE YOUR POINTS TEMPTATION.

However to qualify to double your points, the condition is that you only have ONE Temptation Shot for the week to send in that particular week playing on MNF. Meaning both MNF teams can be utilised.

Classic conundrum: Cutting the nose to spite the face.

Note: WEEK 1 there is TWO MNF games so that means up to 16 points are there for the offering.

THREE KICKER POINTS TO CLAIM EACH WEEK: For the most CR team winners selected weekly with tie breaker being total accumulated score of your TOPlist teams that you sent in that particular week so the 'Temptation' to press more into the weekly challenge to try claim the Bonus THREE Points!! In the event of a tie after tie-breaker, both/ all claim three points.

At the conclusion of Week 17, the highest overall points scorer will be declared the inaugural TEMPTATION CHAMPION from managing your TOPlist teams who you trusted in helping you gain enough 4-3-2-1 points from up to five weekly temptations and a minimum of one temptation per week however FAILURE by that selected team to accomplish their mission = elimination of that team from your TOPlist.

**Criteria to determine the inaugural TEMPTATION CHAMPION on Level points countback:

1. Highest total of accumulating wins by the remaining 'alive' NFL teams who have served you
2. Most division champions selected
3. Highest accumulating total of scores by each of your remaining 'alive' teams irrespective of whether you sent them in Week 17 or not
4. Highest accumulating total of scores by the opposition of each of your remaining 'alive' teams irrespective of whether you sent them in Week 17 or not

If any two or more Temptation players are LEVEL on points with a different amount of TOPLIST teams the following Prize Money is to be split accordingly:

The 89/11 split will apply.

WEEKLY UPDATED LADDER

 

[fuey]

How we doing week 3??

 

[exe ex machina]

How we doing week 3??

Soon as I get home in an hour ill update it

 

[exe ex machina]

Link to Week 3 Results: http://www.armchairendzone.com/ae2013/scores/3/temptation

WEEK 3 - LADDER

 

[fuey]

Thanks, been thinking this needs its own thread... normal AE thread has too much going on!

 

[exe ex machina]

RiggoDiesel44 the dark horse to win this comp

 

[fuey]

Really wasn't feeling 'it' in week 3, only took the one (den to score 27+). Wasn't worth the risk, and thankfully given my tipping, it worked out!!

 

[exe ex machina]

Woodson also in great shape for this comp.

 

[RiggoDiesel44]

RiggoDiesel44 the dark horse to win this comp

Appreciate the vibe. I'm laying low, going conservative to start....gotta' see who can cover/score a bunch before sticking my neck out. 'Niners, one of my 10, may not be much help this season. Big disappointment so far.

 

[Woodson]

Woodson also in great shape for this comp.

In any given week, the smile can be swiped and be joining GeeCats07 in the Temptation doghouse. So I'm very careful which teams I unleash. I flipped to Rams late on Sunday night last week with an ambitious hope they'd be better for the run against the Cowboys who they have a decent road record in Big D but spared the Temptation selection. Sometimes you have to do that.

 

[exe ex machina]

Question Woodson

In temptation, there's a bonus 3 pts kicker. What happens if a person loses all their toplist teams, but then in future weeks they get the most correct tips right to earn the kicker bonus....are you able to keep earning those kickers after you've been eliminated?

Also, what happens if people don't use any of their toplist teams at all in a given week, but get the most correct tips to earn the kicker?

 

[Woodson]

Question Woodson

In temptation, there's a bonus 3 pts kicker. What happens if a person loses all their toplist teams, but then in future weeks they get the most correct tips right to earn the kicker bonus....are you able to keep earning those kickers after you've been eliminated?

Yes you are... only way to stay in the H.U.n.T.

Also, what happens if people don't use any of their toplist teams at all in a given week, but get the most correct tips to earn the kicker?

No different to GeeCats07's situation... in saying that.. noticed JD hasn't recieved/ listed APEX & SWANNIE's TOPlist teams..

The good news is that they have a full quota of 10 teams to select with an insight but drawback, long way behind.

 

[exe ex machina]

Woodson

Is that fair that Apex/Swannies get to pick 10 toplist teams after everyone had to pick theirs before week 1?

Also, what's with AxisMiles toplist 10 teams?

 

[smiths]

smiths

Is that fair that Apex/Swannies get to pick 10 toplist teams after everyone had to pick theirs before week 1?

Also, what's with AxisMiles toplist 10 teams?

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NO!

They should get their top 8 on depth chart and top 2 <6wins on depth chart.

 

[Woodson]

NO!

They should get their top 8 on depth chart and top 2 <6wins on depth chart.

Yep, good idea smiths, cuts all the disputing out and lays it without no bias against anyone else.

So I'll have JD onto that asap..

APEX selected: TEMPTATION TOPlist
1. NY Giants (9-7)
2. New England (12-4)*
3. San Fran (11-4-1)*
4. Baltimore(10-6)*
5. Green Bay (11-5)*
6. New Orleans (7-9)
7. Houston (12-4)*
8. Denver (13-3)*
9. Pittsburgh (8-8)
10. Detroit (4-12)
11. Atlanta (13-3)
12. Cincinnati (9-6)
13. Tennessee (6-10)

Swannies selected: TEMPTATION TOPlist
1. San Fran (11-4-1)*
2. Green Bay (11-5)*
3. New England (12-4)*
4. Denver (13-3)*
5. New Orleans (7-9)
6. Houston (12-4)*
7. Pittsburgh (8-8)
8. Seattle (11-5)*
9. Detroit (4-12)
10. Washington (10-6)
11. Baltimore (10-6)
12. Chicago (10-6)
13. NY Giants (9-7)
14. NY Jets (6-10)

 

[Woodson]

Woodson

Is that fair that Apex/Swannies get to pick 10 toplist teams after everyone had to pick theirs before week 1?

They're way behind the eight ball as it is.. (just the one prize most likely unless we have a tie) ...how much do you wanna punish them anyway.. their depth chart isn't exactly screaming with many 'pick me teams in spread 4 point specials' written all over them.

Also, what's with AxisMiles toplist 10 teams?

From what I gather... error on JeffDunne 's part but putting the pieces together..

Axis Miles TOPlist looks like this:
Arizona
Cincinnati
Dallas
Green Bay
Houston
Indianapolis
Kansas City
New England
New Orleans
San Fran

 

[exe ex machina]

Most of us could lose all our 10 by week 6, or 8, and the leader could be on say 44 pts.
Then apex/swannies could decide to start playing week 9, and have the same amount of weeks (8) to beat it.
They're not "behind the eight ball" as such, as theyd have all 10 teams available.

But...im not gonna put up a stink about it, do what you think best. Hopefully there's no controversy end of the year

 

[GeeCats07]

In any given week, the smile can be swiped and be joining GeeCats07 in the Temptation doghouse. So I'm very careful which teams I unleash. I flipped to Rams late on Sunday night last week with an ambitious hope they'd be better for the run against the Cowboys who they have a decent road record in Big D but spared the Temptation selection. Sometimes you have to do that.

It's more relaxed down here.

 

[Woodson]

Most of us could lose all our 10 by week 6, or 8, and the leader could be on say 44 pts.
Then apex/swannies could decide to start playing week 9, and have the same amount of weeks (8) to beat it.
They're not "behind the eight ball" as such, as theyd have all 10 teams available.

But...im not gonna put up a stink about it, do what you think best. Hopefully there's no controversy end of the year

That's all a tactical thing that I'm sure some have in mind. That's the beauty of TEMPTATION. Timing and execution.

 

[exe ex machina]

UPDATE WEEK 4

NOTE: fuey and Moo both earned the 3 pt bonus kicker, as they both tipped 11 winners, and both had the highest temptation score for the week (8) compared to the others who tipped 11 winners.

 

[fuey]

**** yeah!! Fuey makin his move!!

 

[exe ex machina]

**** yeah!! Fuey makin his move!!

I had to look a looooooooong way down to find your name

 

[Woodson]

I had to look a looooooooong way down to find your name

Meanwhile Mr 83rd.. we're all trying to work out how the heck you got up there..

says eq #74th.. but you can call me NUMB BUR TWO

 

[exe ex machina]

I'll be overtaken this week in Temptation. I'm only playing one team, and the teams left for me arent really good long-term for Temptation. So the real winner of Temptation is someone sitting middle of the pack currently.

 

[Woodson]

I'll be overtaken this week in Temptation. I'm only playing one team, and the teams left for me arent really good long-term for Temptation. So the real winner of Temptation is someone sitting middle of the pack currently.

It's a heebie jeebie week 5 I agree.. something inside me is telling me it's 'WRECKING BALL Mylie Part II' ...

This is what WBM #1 looked like: (week 3)