Spoilers for Friday 27th July 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 23)
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Spoilers for Friday 27th July 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 23)
Very strong game by Bob today -- he took me to a crucial and I think he may have octochamp potential. Alex was also an above-average challenger IMO.
No beaters today (edit: except for PARENGOS in the PERSONA round!), but APORIAS as a nice alt to PARIAHS.
2nd Numbers Alt.: 50 * 9 - 25 - 75 - 2 * 10
No beaters today (edit: except for PARENGOS in the PERSONA round!), but APORIAS as a nice alt to PARIAHS.
2nd Numbers Alt.: 50 * 9 - 25 - 75 - 2 * 10
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Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
Alternative for R6 if you want to use all the Numbers: (25 x 9) + 75 + 50 - (2 x 10)
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
But what about Lewis?Tom S wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
I can say 100% he won't become an octochamp.Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:24 pmBut what about Lewis?Tom S wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
I meant that at the time Lewis had a good chance of becoming an octochampElliott Mellor wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:51 pmI can say 100% he won't become an octochamp.Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:24 pmBut what about Lewis?Tom S wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
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Think my point has been slightly misunderstood- was stating that Bob is the best candidate I have seen so far based on ability to become an O-champ this series. Of course, getting to 8 shows put Lewis as having the best statistical chance of winning 8, but ability wise, he was not on a par with some octochamps.Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:57 pmI meant that at the time Lewis had a good chance of becoming an octochamp
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
Oh ok. Thanks. With you nowTom S wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:55 pmThink my point has been slightly misunderstood- was stating that Bob is the best candidate I have seen so far based on ability to become an O-champ this series. Of cou4se, getting to 8 shows put Lewis as having the best statistical chance of winning 8, but ability wise, he was not on a par with some octochamps.Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:57 pmI meant that at the time Lewis had a good chance of becoming an octochamp
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
For a non-apterite, his letters are eeeeeexxxxxcellent *taps fingers together*Tom S wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
Fab-u-lous post!Zarte Siempre wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:06 amFor a non-apterite, his letters are eeeeeexxxxxcellent *taps fingers together*Tom S wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
I think Bob had actually improved since his first game, and his numbers are better than I first thought. So yes, he could be an octochamp. I didn't actually think Lewis was really octo potential, but anyone who can win one game could potentially win eight, by just stringing them together and not getting any tough opponents.
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Agreed, but his opponent yesterday was still decent.Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:17 am I think Bob had actually improved since his first game, and his numbers are better than I first thought. So yes, he could be an octochamp. I didn't actually think Lewis was really octo potential, but anyone who can win one game could potentially win eight, by just stringing them together and not getting any tough opponents.
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
Does anyone know when any of those people are appearing that's mentioned on the countdown wiki to be in this series? Apart from Elliott?
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
When is Elliott appearing?Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:21 pm Does anyone know when any of those people are appearing that's mentioned on the countdown wiki to be in this series? Apart from Elliott?
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
Dunno.Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:08 pmWhen is Elliott appearing?Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:21 pm Does anyone know when any of those people are appearing that's mentioned on the countdown wiki to be in this series? Apart from Elliott?
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Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.
Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:23 pmDunno. Hope it's soon though!!!!!Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:08 pmWhen is Elliott appearing?Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:21 pm Does anyone know when any of those people are appearing that's mentioned on the countdown wiki to be in this series? Apart from Elliott?