DOH!  You are correct....I edited the results post.  Congrats team B! 

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I get the feeling that there might not be enough interest to continue the MVL, but if we do continue then I will participate.  GC2 is getting closer to the end of its effective life-cycle, as there are progressively less new players, and older players naturally move on to other games.

As for the format, I like the different settings groups, because it adds to the team strategizing potential.  I think overall the system we have been using for points also works well.

The main question is are there enough people who want to play to keep it interesting and competetive.  If we can get an accurate count of who still wants to participate that would be very helpful.

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I'm still in.  I like the current format with the multiple game types.  Anything that leads to a team strategy and prompts discussion makes the MVL more viable, as opposed to just averaging up some game scores.

Any thoughts on a new recruitment drive?  I'm relatively new to the MVL, and I have not gotten burned out yet.  We've had a few new players over these last few rounds that have been flaky and fleeting, but if we got a few more new players that were involved and could be counted on to submit a game or at least acknowlege that they can't submit for the round, it might keep things a little more fresh.

And to follow up on that...Team D would really need to be a no-show for the final round to NOT win this season.  Not to sound defeatist in the face of those who played most of this season, but I just don't see any team pulling 11+ points ahead of a team in 1 round...especially when the ranks are thinning out faster than they are filling.  It would be 2 rounds in a row of merging teams, that may just be the sign to close up shop that is needed.

I think even taking a 1 month break due to the holidays would compound the stagnation further.

My interest in gc2 hs waned this last couple months.  Beyond the MVL I haven't submitted a game to the MV since July.  This last month due to work has increasingly hurt this since I had little time to really devote to the game.  Time away may spark desire to play again...but I don't foresee the time required to be a month or less.

If the verdict is to stick it out 1 last round, I will 'knock out' a game for the sake of the many.  So, if a warm body is needed to make 1 more round happen, count my warm body being in it.  Heart and soul though...may not be included.

I've been mulling over how to make this post all day w/o offending anybody or pissing anybody off.  Some (nobody here) may have no issue with tossing people under the bus to make themselves feel better, but I just wasn't raised that way.

Eh, your plate was pretty full this last month in RL.  While that doesn't excuse a heads up (as you said, no excuses), I could see how gc2 wasn't at the top of your thoughts.  As your team member I could have been more pro-active to prod at you and the others to see if they had something in store.

It is a team effort, so even if one person doesn't speak up, the others should still make sure everything is good to go.  So while you may say you failed us, I say we failed you just as much.

I think then, maybe its best, that we retire the MVL and congratulate each other on a successful and fun run.  And who knows, I plan on being around for GCIII and there just may be a revival

That being said, there are a few individuals I would like to take the time to especially thank for their time and effort in making the MVL what it was, if it wasn't for them, the MVL would have never lasted two rounds let alone 13 (12 + bonus round)

Ghostwes: It was GW's original idea that led to the discussion and formation of the MVL.  It wasn't exactly what he envisioned, but I still think he was proud of the results.

Neilo: The original "Commish".  Especially in the early days, he really got things rolling. 

Mumblefratz: Besides just being a great MVL player, he also put in lots of time and effort into either writing or coordinating to make sure the MVL was run fairly and coherently.

FireBender:  I think FB was oft overlooked by many other players, but he was a consistent team captain oft leading his team to either first or second place.  While he may have been one of the "weakest" admin members, we always valued his input which at many times was at odds with our own views.  His opinions did often change our own stances in subtle ways that are not always appreciated.

KzintiPatriarch:  ScoreKeeper and in many ways an honorary commissioner, he was always on top of what was going on with everyone, and maintained a positive attitude.  I was honored to have him as my team captain for these last few rounds.

Dystopic and JustinSane4:  Taking the reigns of something like the MVL and running with it is never easy.  But I must congratule these two on bringing creative and fun ideas to the MVL, even if it was for a short time.  I think these last two rounds have been among the most fun, even if they had some of the lowest interest. 

And the rest of the players: Without you, there would be no MVL at all, so thank you.

As for me...well, I had a roller coaster experience.  I've been on winning teams, and I've captained losing teams.  I won Commissioner in a close contest with qualified players, and I stepped down when I no longer had the drive to play GCII as much.  For better or worse, the MVL was a fun experience this past year, and I wouldn't change that for the world

I do think that there arent enough people to sustain the MVL at this point.  So I just want to say congratulations and thanks to all those that made it a success and a lot of fun.  Aside from the special thanks to everyone that Silver mentioned, I also want to thank Silver himself.    I'd also like to salute my various Team D comrades over the rounds, and a great congratulations for my team-mates this season for ending the League with team D in a commanding position.

Thanks everyone!

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Starfleet Academy? 

Thanks everyone!  Too bad it didn't last longer, since I got in near the end, but I really enjoyed it while it lasted.  I'll be happy to participate the next time something like this gets going again.

better late than never TGE.  Thanks for your comments, we had some good times.

-Silver-

Bilverseacher!