Spoilers For Thursday December 20th 2012
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Spoilers For Thursday December 20th 2012
So, after yesterday's super brilliant semi-final, today's contest has a lot to live up to, but this is Countdown, and as we should know by now, write anybody off at your peril!!!
Our 2nd semi is between the No.2 Seed David "The Ross-On-Wye 'Recking Ball" Barnard, and the No.3 Seed Heather "The Sevenoaks Sizzler" Styles.
The winner will return tomorrow for the Series 67 Grand Final to play the No.1 Seed, Paul James.
Here are the stats:
Firstly, No.2 Seed David "The Ross-On-Wye 'Recking Ball" Barnard - 9 Wins, 879 Points (Average: 97.67)
Highest Score: 111 vs. Arthur Sharpe (3rd Game)
Lowest Score: 87 vs. Snigdha Tiruvuru (2nd Game)
9's Achieved: 4/7
Total Points/Max/%: 879/1143 (77%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 605/786 (77%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 224/267 (84%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 50/90 (56%)
Secondly, No.3 Seed Heather "The Sevenoaks Sizzler" Styles - 9 Wins, 837 Points (Average: 93)
Highest Score: 114 vs. Philip Jackson (1st Game - The Highest of the series. )
Lowest Score: 82 vs. Alma Cox (5th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/7
Total Points/Max/%: 837/1146 (73%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 591/786 (75%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 206/270 (76%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 40/90 (44%)
Join me for my last recap of 2012 later.
Our 2nd semi is between the No.2 Seed David "The Ross-On-Wye 'Recking Ball" Barnard, and the No.3 Seed Heather "The Sevenoaks Sizzler" Styles.
The winner will return tomorrow for the Series 67 Grand Final to play the No.1 Seed, Paul James.
Here are the stats:
Firstly, No.2 Seed David "The Ross-On-Wye 'Recking Ball" Barnard - 9 Wins, 879 Points (Average: 97.67)
Highest Score: 111 vs. Arthur Sharpe (3rd Game)
Lowest Score: 87 vs. Snigdha Tiruvuru (2nd Game)
9's Achieved: 4/7
Total Points/Max/%: 879/1143 (77%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 605/786 (77%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 224/267 (84%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 50/90 (56%)
Secondly, No.3 Seed Heather "The Sevenoaks Sizzler" Styles - 9 Wins, 837 Points (Average: 93)
Highest Score: 114 vs. Philip Jackson (1st Game - The Highest of the series. )
Lowest Score: 82 vs. Alma Cox (5th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/7
Total Points/Max/%: 837/1146 (73%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 591/786 (75%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 206/270 (76%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 40/90 (44%)
Join me for my last recap of 2012 later.
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Great first part. Alts R1 OOZIER, r2 FANNERS, AND r4 DIASTOLE.
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There shouldn't be much to say other than marvel at the quality.
Round 2 alt DANSEUR
Round 4 alt DIASTOLE
Round 6 beater WHENUA - Moari land
Round 7 REALTIME* - unlucky but OK in Scrabble (David should really come to one of our Tournaments)
My effort LAMITER* also fails on the same basis
Round 9 GAYETY is is OED but as its a noun only so the 8 GAYETIES may not be allowed
Useless information: Longest word available from the selection DAVIDBARNARD, in OED is AIRBAND (not in Collins) In Collins it's BANDAID (not in OED)
Round 2 alt DANSEUR
Round 4 alt DIASTOLE
Round 6 beater WHENUA - Moari land
Round 7 REALTIME* - unlucky but OK in Scrabble (David should really come to one of our Tournaments)
My effort LAMITER* also fails on the same basis
Round 9 GAYETY is is OED but as its a noun only so the 8 GAYETIES may not be allowed
Useless information: Longest word available from the selection DAVIDBARNARD, in OED is AIRBAND (not in Collins) In Collins it's BANDAID (not in OED)
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PARVENU in round 6
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After the clock I got LOANEES in the LOANED round.
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LOANEES in r11
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Jeez it must be a little bit unsettling for Heather to be scribbling away while David simply stares at the letters like a genius!
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Has Heather gotten her breath back yet?
What a finish. I must say I thought I had beaten them both with UNALIBIED, but was wrong there. Two very strong players throughout this game, and very unlucky to David for just losing out against someone of Heather's caliber.
What a finish. I must say I thought I had beaten them both with UNALIBIED, but was wrong there. Two very strong players throughout this game, and very unlucky to David for just losing out against someone of Heather's caliber.
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Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely awesome game. Best I can remember in ages. Deserved to be a final. I know its a cliche, but it really was unfortunate that someone had to lose. Well played Heather, and bad luck David.
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Phew! I think we all need a lie down after that one. Heather's stupendous win is going to cost me more money to
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Awesome game guys! Very well done Heather, can't wait for the final tomorrow.
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I could feel the tension sitting at home. Well done Heather, commiserations David. Almost felt a conundrum tiebreaker was looming.
With both semi finals being so close and exciting would it be a good idea to have all four semi finalists in the final tomorrow? Now there's something they haven't done! Well done to *all* the finalists.
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With both semi finals being so close and exciting would it be a good idea to have all four semi finalists in the final tomorrow? Now there's something they haven't done! Well done to *all* the finalists.
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Not found in my copies of OED and Collins.Andy Wilson wrote:sloaned?
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I did the same, which is as good as it gets.Tony Atkins wrote: Managed 1 away on the last numbers (10x75)-100+5+(50/25)=657.
Another cracker of a semi final! Congratulations to both players for a fantastic game to watch and it could have gone either way. A great conundrum solve, Heather and to beat a player of David's quality is no mean feat, so a fully deserved place in the final! Also fair play to David who has been very strong during his run and was gracious in defeat, having come close to the final himself. The last three games in particular have been phenomenal for entertainment value and I certainly hope that continues for the big one tomorrow. best of luck to Heather and Paul, whoever wins tomorrow will be a worthy champion!
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What an incredble game! I played along at home was beaten by the conundrum. I thought Heather and David would be neck and neck all the way but there were quite a few swings either way!
Heather looked completely overwhelmed at the end. Shocked to have beaten David I guess.
I must admit my money was on David to beat Paul in the final but now I think Heather must be the favourite if she can keep her nerve!
David was unlucky with realtime. I have been wary of computing terms as so few are in.
Great game from both players and what a final we are in for. Just hope the world doesn't end before 14:40 tomorrow!
Heather looked completely overwhelmed at the end. Shocked to have beaten David I guess.
I must admit my money was on David to beat Paul in the final but now I think Heather must be the favourite if she can keep her nerve!
David was unlucky with realtime. I have been wary of computing terms as so few are in.
Great game from both players and what a final we are in for. Just hope the world doesn't end before 14:40 tomorrow!
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Yeah, watching on from the audience (sitting next to Phyl no less) and this was the best game in ages. Not as many maxes as Paul-Rose but definitely an awesome enjoyable game. David was very graceful in defeat. I'd have been a right bell face about it
Also I don't know how to say this in a more polite way, but I think the majority of players here are not all that interested in what scrabble words are valid or invalid
Andy incorrectly declared SLOANED on the show when he was on. I personally enjoyed the reference.szodiac wrote:Not found in my copies of OED and Collins.Andy Wilson wrote:sloaned?
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Also I don't know how to say this in a more polite way, but I think the majority of players here are not all that interested in what scrabble words are valid or invalid
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Agreed.Andy Platt wrote:Also I don't know how to say this in a more polite way, but I think the majority of players here are not all that interested in what scrabble words are valid or invalid
What a great game. Congratulations to Heather on winning. I hope you do well in the final (I'll have to wait until the weekend to see it as I'm away on a Xmas do tomorrow).
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Another brilliant semi-final, we have been treated to great Countdown entertainment this week! Congratulations Heather, that was an excellent conundrum solve, reminiscent of the EPITUSSLE* between Chris and Innis, where Chris also scribbled on his pad to find the solution. Commiserations to David, one of the strongest players of the series - you certainly put up a good fight in this one. Womankind can already be proud of you, Heather, it would be incredible if you could take it one step further - bring on the final shoot-out!
Mike Brown: "Round 12: T N R S A E I G U
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
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What a great match! And two very sporting and committed players. I have to admit that I was rooting for Heather. She has been a delight to watch.
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So my journey is at an end of a rather memorable and at times a volatile series (but everything worked itself out so I wont go into it). It was so much fun sitting in the hot seat and would like to thank the countdown team for making something like this possible.
I always thought I'd much rather lose on a game like that than get thrashed than go out with a whimper and my wish was granted, just a fantastic game to be part of and immensely enjoyable (even though it seemed different when you're at 81-81 on the conundrum which is my weakest part of my game)
I always thought I'd much rather lose on a game like that than get thrashed than go out with a whimper and my wish was granted, just a fantastic game to be part of and immensely enjoyable (even though it seemed different when you're at 81-81 on the conundrum which is my weakest part of my game)
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Sitting next to Andy (no less) I managed to spot TIMELIER in Round 7. This spot of mine was almost the best thing about the contest, but seeing Heather return to life after her heart apparently stood still was also quite good.
Fantastic game, both players, we have had a thrilling end to the series
Fantastic game, both players, we have had a thrilling end to the series
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No problems, I'll dumb myself down. Apologies to all. Sometimes it can be a learning tool knowing (in this instance) LAMITER* is not allowed... but MALTIER isPhilip Jarvis wrote:Agreed.Andy Platt wrote:Also I don't know how to say this in a more polite way, but I think the majority of players here are not all that interested in what scrabble words are valid or invalid
MALTIER then goes with A, C, E, N and T for 6 allowable eights....
... and 11 possible nines which include MATERIALS, TREADMILL, WATERMILL and TERMINALS - to give an example
So how does a Countdown contestant/apterite boost his/her word knowledge Word by word or by certain combinations that lead to a) allowable words and b) longer words
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By learning/quoting words from ODE3 rather than some other dictionary which is not valid to the game.szodiac wrote:So how does a Countdown contestant/apterite boost his/her word knowledge Word by word or by certain combinations that lead to a) allowable words and b) longer words
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Well, apterites learn different words by word stemming and game play, I'm sure you know what word stemming is as you demonstrated it in your comment, well that's the way I do it, plus I use anahack programmed to ODE words for obscure scramblesszodiac wrote:No problems, I'll dumb myself down. Apologies to all. Sometimes it can be a learning tool knowing (in this instance) LAMITER* is not allowed... but MALTIER isPhilip Jarvis wrote:Agreed.Andy Platt wrote:Also I don't know how to say this in a more polite way, but I think the majority of players here are not all that interested in what scrabble words are valid or invalid
MALTIER then goes with A, C, E, N and T for 6 allowable eights....
... and 11 possible nines which include MATERIALS, TREADMILL, WATERMILL and TERMINALS - to give an example
So how does a Countdown contestant/apterite boost his/her word knowledge Word by word or by certain combinations that lead to a) allowable words and b) longer words
Mauro
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I F***ING KNEW IT!David Barnard wrote:I use anahack programmed to ODE words for obscure scrambles
Mike Brown: "Round 12: T N R S A E I G U
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
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I thought it was quite funny to hear ORGASM from a girl so polite and inoffensive as Heather
Great game, my money was on David to win the series, but very well done Heather. Should be a great final can't wait
Great game, my money was on David to win the series, but very well done Heather. Should be a great final can't wait
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Adam Gillard wrote:I F***ING KNEW IT!David Barnard wrote:I use anahack programmed to ODE words for obscure scrambles
Haha, implementing them is another matter
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Woo! Another cracking match. Congrats on making the final, Heather. Well played David - as you say, if you're going to go out it's best to go out like that.
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Thought the previous two games were excellent but this was even better.
Heather's "materiel" was surely as good a spot in this game as "planetoid" in an earlier one.
But David's been brilliant with some of his words too and must have been gutted to lose out - but extremely magnanimous in defeat. Well played both, really looking forward to tomorrow's final. Hope they gave Heather enough time between recordings to get her composure back after that finale.
Heather's "materiel" was surely as good a spot in this game as "planetoid" in an earlier one.
But David's been brilliant with some of his words too and must have been gutted to lose out - but extremely magnanimous in defeat. Well played both, really looking forward to tomorrow's final. Hope they gave Heather enough time between recordings to get her composure back after that finale.
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That was absolutely fantastic to watch! Your reaction to winning Heather was absolutely wonderful and reminiscent of the series 65 final.
Congratulations to David as well who was very gracious in defeat and clearly a very formidable opponent throughout (I haven't watched any preliminary games this series but from recaps it's clear the standard was high as always.)
Very excited for tomorrow's final! Both finalists are worthy winners, but I'm secretly (or not so secretly) rooting for Heather.
Congratulations to David as well who was very gracious in defeat and clearly a very formidable opponent throughout (I haven't watched any preliminary games this series but from recaps it's clear the standard was high as always.)
Very excited for tomorrow's final! Both finalists are worthy winners, but I'm secretly (or not so secretly) rooting for Heather.
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Heather's reaction was awesome. Best winning of a game ever without doubt probably. So cool to watch. Clearly there is only one people's finalist.
And David - expected you to get the conundrum after your "this is a great game make sure you watch it" comment the other day, usually knobs on this forum only post things like that if they ended up winning, so it was refreshing to be surprised. Fair play to you, and unlucky.
And David - expected you to get the conundrum after your "this is a great game make sure you watch it" comment the other day, usually knobs on this forum only post things like that if they ended up winning, so it was refreshing to be surprised. Fair play to you, and unlucky.
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CRIKEY BLIMEY!!!!! THAT WAS A GAME AND A HALF!!!!
(P.S. Apologies for the lateness, been unexpectedly busy tonight, but don't worry, normal service will be resumed shortly. )
When I heard that everyone was saying that this semi-final was something not to miss, I thought, surely you must be joking, after the amazement of yesterday's semi.
But, this game had just about everything (with the possible exception of a tiebreak conundrum), and it was without doubt one of the best semi-finals in the history of the show!!! (Certainly didn't expect to say that twice this week. )
David, you performed brilliantly during your run and deserve huge credit for getting to the series semi-finals.
And Heather, I must admit I didn't give you much of a chance against this young master, but you surprised not only me I'm sure with your impressive performance today, and I hope that the final tomorrow will be another brilliant match.
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(P.S. Apologies for the lateness, been unexpectedly busy tonight, but don't worry, normal service will be resumed shortly. )
When I heard that everyone was saying that this semi-final was something not to miss, I thought, surely you must be joking, after the amazement of yesterday's semi.
But, this game had just about everything (with the possible exception of a tiebreak conundrum), and it was without doubt one of the best semi-finals in the history of the show!!! (Certainly didn't expect to say that twice this week. )
David, you performed brilliantly during your run and deserve huge credit for getting to the series semi-finals.
And Heather, I must admit I didn't give you much of a chance against this young master, but you surprised not only me I'm sure with your impressive performance today, and I hope that the final tomorrow will be another brilliant match.
ARIOSO in round 1, SNAFUED in round 2 and DISTANCE in round 12.
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I have now just about got my breath back(!), and would like to thank everyone for their kind comments. I am glad that people enjoyed watching the game, and could sense the tension and excitement! I echo David’s comment that it was a fantastic game to be part of and immensely enjoyable. It could not have been closer, and I was lucky to solve the conundrum in time. Now on to the Final Countdown… I mean, Countdown Final! My face is giving nothing away
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I thought he wouldn't win the series when he said that it was a must watch with great games before the QFs started. And also, his comments about the semi made me think he'd lose. It's standard posting psychology.Matt Morrison wrote:Heather's reaction was awesome. Best winning of a game ever without doubt probably. So cool to watch. Clearly there is only one people's finalist.
And David - expected you to get the conundrum after your "this is a great game make sure you watch it" comment the other day, usually knobs on this forum only post things like that if they ended up winning, so it was refreshing to be surprised. Fair play to you, and unlucky.
But great game - well done/bad luck etc.
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I don't see the problem really. People can always ignore these posts. It's like when people post alternative numbers solutions and people moan about that. Read and enjoy or ignore.szodiac wrote:No problems, I'll dumb myself down. Apologies to all. Sometimes it can be a learning tool knowing (in this instance) LAMITER* is not allowed... but MALTIER isPhilip Jarvis wrote:Agreed.Andy Platt wrote:Also I don't know how to say this in a more polite way, but I think the majority of players here are not all that interested in what scrabble words are valid or invalid
MALTIER then goes with A, C, E, N and T for 6 allowable eights....
... and 11 possible nines which include MATERIALS, TREADMILL, WATERMILL and TERMINALS - to give an example
So how does a Countdown contestant/apterite boost his/her word knowledge Word by word or by certain combinations that lead to a) allowable words and b) longer words
Mauro
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Where did this come from by the way? And why is it recking as opposed to wrecking?James Robinson wrote:Firstly, No.2 Seed David "The Ross-On-Wye 'Recking Ball" Barnard
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To alliterate with the R of Ross-On-Wye, obviously, 'Oby.Gavin Chipper wrote:Where did this come from by the way? And why is it recking as opposed to wrecking?James Robinson wrote:Firstly, No.2 Seed David "The Ross-On-Wye 'Recking Ball" Barnard
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Indeed, almost helped by that little apostrophe I put before the R as well.Matt Morrison wrote:To alliterate with the R of Ross-On-Wye, obviously, 'Oby.Gavin Chipper wrote:Where did this come from by the way? And why is it recking as opposed to wrecking?James Robinson wrote:Firstly, No.2 Seed David "The Ross-On-Wye 'Recking Ball" Barnard
It worked with Eddie McCullagh in Series 64, so I thought I'd revive the idea.
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OK, but spelling doesn't matter in alliteration you buffoons!
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I'm angry, 'Att.Matt Morrison wrote:To alliterate with the R of Ross-On-Wye, obviously, 'Oby.Gavin Chipper wrote:Where did this come from by the way? And why is it recking as opposed to wrecking?James Robinson wrote:Firstly, No.2 Seed David "The Ross-On-Wye 'Recking Ball" Barnard
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Interesting. I want to hear Gevin's Amazing Posting-Psychology-Based Predictions for the recently-played CoC matches involving members of this forum. Assuming you haven't found out the results already, of course.Gavin Chipper wrote:I thought he wouldn't win the series when he said that it was a must watch with great games before the QFs started. And also, his comments about the semi made me think he'd lose. It's standard posting psychology.Matt Morrison wrote:Heather's reaction was awesome. Best winning of a game ever without doubt probably. So cool to watch. Clearly there is only one people's finalist.
And David - expected you to get the conundrum after your "this is a great game make sure you watch it" comment the other day, usually knobs on this forum only post things like that if they ended up winning, so it was refreshing to be surprised. Fair play to you, and unlucky.
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Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 20th 2012
I haven't seen any posts that have made me think anything to be honest.Graeme Cole wrote:Interesting. I want to hear Gevin's Amazing Posting-Psychology-Based Predictions for the recently-played CoC matches involving members of this forum. Assuming you haven't found out the results already, of course.Gavin Chipper wrote:I thought he wouldn't win the series when he said that it was a must watch with great games before the QFs started. And also, his comments about the semi made me think he'd lose. It's standard posting psychology.Matt Morrison wrote:Heather's reaction was awesome. Best winning of a game ever without doubt probably. So cool to watch. Clearly there is only one people's finalist.
And David - expected you to get the conundrum after your "this is a great game make sure you watch it" comment the other day, usually knobs on this forum only post things like that if they ended up winning, so it was refreshing to be surprised. Fair play to you, and unlucky.
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Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 20th 2012
How bout this one?Gavin Chipper wrote:I haven't seen any posts that have made me think anything to be honest.Graeme Cole wrote:Interesting. I want to hear Gevin's Amazing Posting-Psychology-Based Predictions for the recently-played CoC matches involving members of this forum. Assuming you haven't found out the results already, of course.Gavin Chipper wrote:I thought he wouldn't win the series when he said that it was a must watch with great games before the QFs started. And also, his comments about the semi made me think he'd lose. It's standard posting psychology.
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Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 20th 2012
James Robinson wins?Jon O'Neill wrote:How bout this one?Gavin Chipper wrote:I haven't seen any posts that have made me think anything to be honest.Graeme Cole wrote: Interesting. I want to hear Gevin's Amazing Posting-Psychology-Based Predictions for the recently-played CoC matches involving members of this forum. Assuming you haven't found out the results already, of course.