BIG BAD WOLF: we figured this out a handfull of posts down the page LOL

Stevie: Really? I kept reading how you thought they had about 350 left - not 671 left. I guess I will go and re-read it.

I had remembered Aleshs points left wrong

There is only 141 players left in that pond - don't know why anyone would have a problem trying to remmeber what one of their bids were!

Yes that's right, but with 11 being a safe bid, it makes no sense to bid higher than 511 which means going for the bonus is a very risky strategy.

Everything's correct.

alesh's auto bid was 1149 before.

Alesh started the last round with 1320 points, bid 1149, leaving him with 171, but also got the bonus leaving him with 671. If someone bids more than 671 in the next round, he will fall in the round after that. But bidding 671+ is not the best bid because there are safe small bids that will result in spending fewer points than the minimum of 172 you will spend even with getting the bonus. Still, I expect someone to go over 671 next round. A wiser plan would be to wait one more round. Let Alesh bid his full 671. Let him get the bonus and end up with 500 for the next round, THEN overbid him.

I'm willing to bet all my remaining points that someone overbids him this round. ;-)

sounds like we should designate one person to bid 501 so that we don't a bunch bid high and waste points.

I think there has been someone that bids over 500 each round anyway - not a worry for me. :-)

Eriisa: That's the whole point of the game.

Eriisa: Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the 'game'?

no, Stardust, I figure it would help us get back on track. One we 'dump' alesh, it would be every man for him (or her) self.

LOL, then again, never mind. If ya'll told me to bid 502, I doubt that I would trust any of you guys.

Eriisa: LMAO

shouldnt games be discussed AFTER their played? no offence to anyone....but to me,discussing the game while its running seems a little cheeky.

bwildman: Agreed

Eriisa: You dont trust me??? Innocent lil ol me??? geez LOL

Yeah, no offense either. ;-)

Stevie: yes actually I am but not under the BerniceC moniker ROFLMBO....
I was invited to join that Pond, so I did :)

cool :oD

http://brainking.com/game/Pond?g=91

I thought for sure I was a goner in this one.. I was last in line..

Why do people join a Pond and then when it is started they bet ZERO therefore falling in...Is it to keep others out or is it genuine forgetfulness? whatever it is bloody annoying :(

Why did I fall in the pond with 12 and Fencer had 0 ?
http://brainking.com/game/Pond?g=152

Arctic Warrior: 7) Every player who does not make the first move (after the run is started), automatically falls to the pond along with players who use the least amount of points.

Pedro Martínez:

Well grrrrrr

Arctic Warrior: Im sorry too Arctic Warrior :( It was this Pond to which I was referring below but I didn't want to mention names (Fencer)...I think you should be reinstated, but at this stage it would cause a furor for sure...Send me your address in a PM and I will send you a nice easter egg :)....as a bonus prize :)

BerniceC:

I didnt read the post below LOL
I was to mad and just wanted to post my issue hehe
A non bet (or ZERO) should be the lowest and not take anyone else out (unless they too have ZERO)

Just my 2 cents

BerniceC: You should read the rules first, before complaining.

Fencer: EXCUSE ME I wasnt complaining...I was asking WHY join if you dont bet????
In this case you are the guilty party and until it was brought up by Arctic Warrior (who is getting an easter egg )no names were mentioned....I know you are busy but you have been on in the last 24 hours since this prize pond started....why couldnt you make a move, and if you had no intention...why join?

and I have read your rules and here it is for you...
***7) Every player who does not make the first move (after the run is started), automatically falls to the pond along with players who use the least amount of points.

***

again you had 24 hours....why join if you had no intention of betting:(...sorry Fencer...I know it is your site and you can do what you please, but it does take away from...in this case...Arctic Warrior

BerniceC: Is it really so difficult to understand that I could have more important things to do than to make a move in a pond?

Fencer: that is a childish thing to say and Im not saying another word on the subject...
Let your loyal subjects decide for themselves...
Is the option "remove from this pond" available.
I will have to start using it:)

stop please everyone...before we get carried away

ScarletRose: Hmmmmmm.... I agree with Pedro.... very suspicious bets on that last round!

Are you certain just us girlz didnt put on the fix?

Very suspicious indeedie.....

Czuch Chuckers: It's called Luck Chuckers!! *sticks out tongue ~ blthhhh*.. So there!!!

"a little bit of sugar makes the merrygo go round"?

ScarletRose, Chuck: I would like to know why Hannelore bet 1200. Any ideas?

bwildman: no it was a spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down lol

in the most delightful way[hehe]

MidnightMcMedic: LOL...yeah! thats it!

Pedro Martínez: You will have to ask her yourselves.. I have no idea.. I was just as surprised as you all were..

Maybe she was confused.. ???? *shrugs shoulders*

There is a game waiting to start that is -2 1/2 hours ready to start. It is for a minimum of 16 players and a maximum of 20, and there are 18 already signed up.


My question is, why doesnt this game start already? Since the minimum limit has already been met, this game should have started. Is it a bug in the system? It shouldnt have to wait for the maximum limit to be reached to start, should it?

If it's my Pond game, it is because I changed the time to a time that is already past - should start at about 5 after the next hour.

(Once I see at least 16 players signed up - I start the pond!)

BIG BAD WOLF: Oh, I guess you must have just recently done this? Thanks!

Sign up for CindyinTN's On Golden Pond! I won't push you in....

It looks like you have a lot of work to getting people out of your pond who did not follow the rules... I think you should PM everyone and have them all bid 0 in the next round to fall into the pond. The rest of us can bid 1 next round, and then normal moves after that... I hope you can get this all worked out.


PEOPLE PLEASE READ THE POND DESCRIPTIONS THAT YOU ENTER, IT IS VERYFRUSTRATING WHEN YOU DO NOT!

hmmm...... well, unlike other ponds the silly rule was not in the title. I will drop out with zero this round. I wouldn't have entered if I had known.

And I might add well over half the entrants didn't follow the rule. So..

MAKE IT MORE OBVIOUS NEXT TIME!!

I just looked at that pond (not in it myself), but I agree with grenv - Heck, I don't think I've ready 1/2 of the descriptions of the ponds I entered!

Here is a list of people who did not read the description of the pond that they signed up for....

Maxxina, Grenv, Nothingness,Hannelore, Fra, pedro, Stromovous, Beach, and Lindaw4.

If all of these players will bid 0 next round, we can get the game back on track?


Grenv.... how much more obvious do you want? It was posted in the game description, and also in the game discussion.