[POOL] Fwd: Argonne Pool League PROPOSED CHANGES

[Aaron Magill]

I'd vote against the changes myself -- almost all of these seem to
benefit the better players more and part of the reason I found playing
fun was that I thought we had a pretty good handicapping system that
didn't punish blind luck.

And if the length of the nights really is a problem, I guess I'd
slightly rather drop to 4 matches even at a greater cost than change the
handicapping.

I'll still try to come when I can if these go into effect, but I
honestly think it'll result in a bigger separation between the really
good players and the less talented -- of which I humbly consider myself ;-).

--
Aaron


Craig Stacey wrote:
> Send me your thoughts on the rule changes and proposals below.  I'll
> respond to Kevin tomorrow.  Note that if we reduce to 4 matches, league
> income will fall accordingly unless we raise the per match fee.
> 
> As for the rule changes, I don't like any of them.
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>>
>> All,
>>
>> There are some issues pertaining to the upcoming season that need to
>> be considered before we start.  Some rule changes have been proposed. 
>> Also, finding a solution to the late, late matches is important. 
>> There are a few ideas that have been put forward.  I would like to
>> hear what everyone has to say about the matter.  And, I think that the
>> teams should vote on each item proposed.
>>
>> I would ask that if there is discussion for any issue, please REPLY
>> ALL to this message.  For actual VOTING people can reply to everyone,
>> or to just me if they wish to keep their vote private.
>>
>> First, the following rule changes have been proposed:
>>
>> 1) Call-shot vs. slop-shot.
>> 2) Because of 1), there are called safeties.
>> 3) The table is always open after the break.
>> 4) 8-ball on the break is *not* a win.
>> 5) Scratching on the 8-ball is *not* a loss if the 8-ball is not
>> pocketed.
>>
>> These are the rules from the World Pool-Billiard Association.  The
>> main difference between WPA and what we currently use are as above. 
>> (http://www.wpa-pool.com/index.asp?content=rules_8ball)  It is also
>> proposed that we put these rules into effect for a period of time
>> (say, four weeks) to evaluate them before deciding if people like
>> them, or want to continue on with our current rules.
>>
>> Second, a change in the matchup charge has been proposed:
>>
>> Chart-4  up to 39   [same as before]
>> Chart-6  40-59
>> Chart-8  60-79
>> Chart-10 80-109
>> Chart-12 110-up
>>
>> This will have the effect of reducing the number of games played per
>> match.  It is thought that if we reduce the number of games per match
>> by approximately 2, this will save as much as 60 - 90 minutes in the
>> evening.  This will mean that the matches will get over quicker and we
>> will not have to reduce their number.
>>
>> Third, barring the idea previously proposed, it has been suggested
>> that we reduce the number of matches played in an evening from 5 to
>> 4.  This will certainly cut short the evening, but it leaves a
>> situation where there is no clear cut winner for the evening.
>>
>> Please feel free to comment upon any, or all, of these issues.  We
>> have two weeks to get things in order.  Please talk with your team
>> members and find out how they feel about this.
>>
>> Thanks for your time,
>>
>> Kevin
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> Craig
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