Getting ready to set up this years BGP Bracket Contest. Which scoring method do we want to try this year...I'm open to all options.

 

Default (1-2-4-8-16-32) Traditional scoring system with a heavier weighting on picks in later rounds. Works well with Seed Difference bonuses.

 

Big Points (10-20-40-80-120-160) Bigger is better, so we multipled everything by 10! Except for the Semis and Finals, which are weighted relatively less.

 

Fibonacci (2-3-5-8-13-21) A nicely balanced scoring system based on a famous mathematical progression. Slightly favors getting earlier picks correct versus later picks.

 

Progressive (1-2-3-4-5-6) Slight weighting toward later rounds keeps this game interesting past round one. Try it with Upset Pick bonuses

 

Straight (1-1-1-1-1-1) Correct picks are always worth 1 point. No weightings.

 

Early Upsets (Fibonacci with early round upset bonus) Fibonacci scoring with bonus points awarded for picking any upset correctly. Heavier bonus in the early rounds to encourage riskier brackets.

 

Seed Bonus (Default with seed difference upset bonus) Default scoring with a big reward for big upsets. Awards points equal to the seed difference between the two teams when you correctly pick an upset.

Votes as of tomorrow will be used to HELP determine which scoring system we use this year.

I'm a fan of the default method. Not a big fan of the bonus points for upsets and what not.

I'm a fan of the default method. Not a big fan of the bonus points for upsets and what not.

 

I voted big points but I agree with you. I don't care much for the extra variations.

I'm a fan of the default method. Not a big fan of the bonus points for upsets and what not.

 

Agreed

Looks like it will be default scoring that gives a bigger advantage to getting the final four correct than picking early round games.

Has the challenge posted yet? I think I remember entering, but cannot remember. Where is it, if it has?