FOFC Literature Draft - Picks Thread - Page 17

DaddyTorgo · 02-26-2008, 02:05 PM

don't mind me. i'm just being a bitch cuz people are being haters towards my picks. and i had this working up in a nice crescendo towards the finish, but now i just don't give two sh*ts.

lordscarlet · 02-26-2008, 02:09 PM

They woudl be better without all the smack talk.

Warhammer · 02-26-2008, 02:14 PM

Dang it, I don't know which one to go with next...

Izulde · 02-26-2008, 02:16 PM

You have to wait for NoMyths anyway, Warhammer

wade moore · 02-26-2008, 02:19 PM

These are awesome.

We simply must do them more often - I think we readdress LS's idea of passing the baton to the winner after this is over.

sabotai · 02-26-2008, 02:22 PM

The Wizard of Oz was my top Children's choice. Great pick by larry on that one. Really liked the Kama Sutra pick as well. Really liked NoMyth's pick for Autobiography. Like others have said, Ender's Game would have worked batter in Fantasy/Sci-Fi. As a series, it doesn't hold up as well.

Izulde · 02-26-2008, 02:27 PM

I'm going to be sweating it out through these next few picks. My top two choices are still on the board and I hope they stay that way, but I've got a bad feeling they'll come off.

Lathum · 02-26-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

don't mind me. i'm just being a bitch cuz people are being haters towards my picks. and i had this working up in a nice crescendo towards the finish, but now i just don't give two sh*ts.

wahhhhhh. People don't like my picks. Wahhhhhh.

I remember in the music one I got killed way worse then anyone has been killed in this one for picking Foxy Lady instead of Purple Haze.

Thats the nature and fun of these, people are gonna be critical of your picks if they don't like them. I think thats what makes them fun for everyone. As a participant I think half the fun is defending your picks.

Lathum · 02-26-2008, 02:38 PM

dola- has there been a movie draft. I would love to run that.

Lathum · 02-26-2008, 02:38 PM

double dola- DT knows I am just needling him because I can. I hope he knows that.

DaddyTorgo · 02-26-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

wahhhhhh. People don't like my picks. Wahhhhhh.

I remember in the music one I got killed way worse then anyone has been killed in this one for picking Foxy Lady instead of Purple Haze.

Thats the nature and fun of these, people are gonna be critical of your picks if they don't like them. I think thats what makes them fun for everyone. As a participant I think half the fun is defending your picks.

oh it is. i'm just in a whiney mood. i'll have a nice summation/defense of my picks at the end of the draft.

DaddyTorgo · 02-26-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

double dola- DT knows I am just needling him because I can. I hope he knows that.

no more needling from you Giants fan!

course i know that. it's a messageboard...i don't take anything on it that seriously.

DaddyTorgo · 02-26-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

dola- has there been a movie draft. I would love to run that.

i think there was, but a second one should be totally do-able.

tv-show draft might be fun.

or

actors/actresses

Vince · 02-26-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

wahhhhhh. People don't like my picks. Wahhhhhh.

I remember in the music one I got killed way worse then anyone has been killed in this one for picking Foxy Lady instead of Purple Haze.

Thats the nature and fun of these, people are gonna be critical of your picks if they don't like them. I think thats what makes them fun for everyone. As a participant I think half the fun is defending your picks.

You picked Foxy Lady over Purple Haze? Good lord man.

Vince · 02-26-2008, 02:45 PM

DT, I actually really like all your picks...just not where you picked them. I think there were too many "heavy hitters" out there that you skipped on to get the Foundation Series and Einstein's Autobiography early on. The Einstein one would probably have been available many rounds later, at least. Foundation Series is a little like Ichiro; he's going to get you runs, steals and average...but you aren't going to be able to draft him unless you draft him earlier than he's worth.

larrymcg421 · 02-26-2008, 02:45 PM

I was thinking of a Historical Nation draft. For example...

Leader (Chief Executive):
Army Chief
Navy Chief:
Air Chief:
Chief Economist:
Chief Diplomat:

and so on...

DaddyTorgo · 02-26-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince

DT, I actually really like all your picks...just not where you picked them. I think there were too many "heavy hitters" out there that you skipped on to get the Foundation Series and Einstein's Autobiography early on. The Einstein one would probably have been available many rounds later, at least. Foundation Series is a little like Ichiro; he's going to get you runs, steals and average...but you aren't going to be able to draft him unless you draft him earlier than he's worth.

but isn't the end-result all that matters. my theory was "i feel there's less depth in great series than there are in fiction books so i'm going to draft series first" regardless of the "cache" of the work within it.

which is why i've left the things that play more to my strengths for later in the draft

Warhammer · 02-26-2008, 02:51 PM

A straight historical people draft would be great.

lordscarlet · 02-26-2008, 02:52 PM

The possibilities are endless... And I want to participate in them all.

lordscarlet · 02-26-2008, 02:53 PM

When we finish tomorrow (Because you all rock and are likely going to finish this thing in 5 days) we can start a new one.

sabotai · 02-26-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

I was thinking of a Historical Nation draft. For example...

Leader (Chief Executive):
Army Chief
Navy Chief:
Air Chief:
Chief Economist:
Chief Diplomat:

and so on...

I spent much of work today thinking of how I would run a general History draft. I also had another idea for a draft that would probably just end in chaos. So I might do that one.

Lathum · 02-26-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince

You picked Foxy Lady over Purple Haze? Good lord man.

yeah, it launched about a 4 page assault on me.

Lathum · 02-26-2008, 02:59 PM

If ya'll wanna keep it going I can certainly set another draft up over the weekend to start next week.

lordscarlet · 02-26-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

I spent much of work today thinking of how I would run a general History draft. I also had another idea for a draft that would probably just end in chaos. So I might do that one.

History's been done.

(Although there are many other ways to do it than what was done)

Lathum · 02-26-2008, 03:02 PM

I just did a quick search and didn't see a movie one.

DaddyTorgo · 02-26-2008, 03:05 PM

my bad. i thought movies was done, but guess i was wrong.

sabotai · 02-26-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordscarlet

History's been done.

(Although there are many other ways to do it than what was done)

I know Historic dates was done, but that's a pretty specific/narrow subject. I don't know if another historic draft was done. (I used the word "general" for a reason.

)

Vince · 02-26-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

but isn't the end-result all that matters. my theory was "i feel there's less depth in great series than there are in fiction books so i'm going to draft series first" regardless of the "cache" of the work within it.

which is why i've left the things that play more to my strengths for later in the draft

It is, but this is the reason that you're getting shelled right now. All they have to look at is what you have, and you don't have a complete team right now.

Some people also think that Foundation is a worse choice than Potter for series...regardless of whether or not they are correct, I can't be the only person who has wondered if Asimov wasn't a better pick as a Sci-Fi category.

Vince · 02-26-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

I was thinking of a Historical Nation draft. For example...

Leader (Chief Executive):
Army Chief
Navy Chief:
Air Chief:
Chief Economist:
Chief Diplomat:

and so on...

Wow, this would be freaking amazing. I wonder if anyone would have the cojones to draft Hitler, and if so how people would respond. He was nothing if not an incredibly charismatic figure, twisted and sick as he was.

cartman · 02-26-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince

Wow, this would be freaking amazing. I wonder if anyone would have the cojones to draft Hitler, and if so how people would respond. He was nothing if not an incredibly charismatic figure, twisted and sick as he was.

I drafted Jesus Christ in the 'Criminals' draft, so I'm sure someone would pick him.

lordscarlet · 02-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince

It is, but this is the reason that you're getting shelled right now. All they have to look at is what you have, and you don't have a complete team right now.

Some people also think that Foundation is a worse choice than Potter for series...regardless of whether or not they are correct, I can't be the only person who has wondered if Asimov wasn't a better pick as a Sci-Fi category.

I can't help but think that there is some better series out there that hasn't been selected. I couldn't necessarily tell you what it is, but we are heavily dominated by Fantasy and Science Fiction thus far.

NoMyths · 02-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Finishing up my last day at work right now, so won't be able to pick until I get home -- I should have a pick posted by 6 pm.

Maple Leafs · 02-26-2008, 03:21 PM

These things are lots of fun. Just two words of advice for anyone planning to run one:

- They take a lot of time to run

- Put a ton of thouht into the categories. If you don't strike the right balance you can wind up with a real letdown

ntndeacon · 02-26-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

dola- has there been a movie draft. I would love to run that.

yes there has been a movie draft. infact Ithink it was the first. but that doesnt mean there cant be another.

ntndeacon · 02-26-2008, 03:29 PM

I was involved with the movie one so I know it was done. it was a couple of years ago though.

wade moore · 02-26-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

Thats the nature and fun of these, people are gonna be critical of your picks if they don't like them. I think thats what makes them fun for everyone. As a participant I think half the fun is defending your picks.

And half the fun of being the peanut gallery is criticizing the picks. Isn't that the whole point of the "outsiders"? To think they would do it perfect and you all are morons?

Radii · 02-26-2008, 03:34 PM

Cartman's last two picks have definitely lived up to the hype, nice job.

ntndeacon · 02-26-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

And half the fun of being the peanut gallery is criticizing the picks. Isn't that the whole point of the "outsiders"? To think they would do it perfect and you all are morons?

Well there is little thinking we could, more like knowing we could.

(This coming from someone who though in most of these never seems to win. They just couldn't see my brilliance!)

wade moore · 02-26-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntndeacon

Well there is little thinking we could, more like knowing we could.

(This coming from someone who though in most of these never seems to win. They just couldn't see my brilliance!)

Exactly!

sabotai · 02-26-2008, 03:41 PM

I've been trying to find some of the old drafts, and I can't find some of them. I can't find the movie draft or the FOFC member draft (both were in 2004 I think). I think those threads must have gotten deleted.

MrDNA · 02-26-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Fiction - 1.4 Hamlet, by William Shakespeare
Single Short Story
Poem - 4.7 The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Fantasy/Science Fiction - 3.4 War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells
Series
Sport Related - 7.4 Paper Lion, by George Plimpton
Children's - 5.4 The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss
Non-Fiction - 6.7 Analects, Confucius
Biography/Autobiography
History - 2.7 The Diary of a Young Girl, by Anne Frank

Winner. End of game. (OK, not actually, but hella good pick).

But also, I'm pissed because I was going to do an All Undrafted Team and you just stole the sports book I didn't think anyone would pick. I also lost my sci-fi pick with Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? You jerks are good.

cartman · 02-26-2008, 03:43 PM

Man I am chompin' at the bit to get my last three picks in.

ntndeacon · 02-26-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDNA

Winner. End of game. (OK, not actually, but hella good pick).

But also, I'm pissed because I was going to do an All Undrafted Team and you just stole the sports book I didn't think anyone would pick. I also lost my sci-fi pick with Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? You jerks are good.

you aren't alone. I am still planning to . Though I was hoping to get Casey at the Bat.

wade moore · 02-26-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

I've been trying to find some of the old drafts, and I can't find some of them. I can't find the movie draft or the FOFC member draft (both were in 2004 I think). I think those threads must have gotten deleted.

Nothing has been deleted since the last board move unless the creator of the thread deleted it. I'll see if I can dig anything up.

ntndeacon · 02-26-2008, 03:47 PM

There was also a baseball blind auction that was pretty fun

Calis · 02-26-2008, 03:49 PM

Btw, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the book I was alluding to early, which I'm sure was obvious enough in itself.

I think it's a great pick, one of the greatest pieces of literature in the history of the world, one of the most widely read and the cultural influences in the East are immeasurable.

That said, I didn't think it would go over that hot over here..it's just not that popular, which is a shame. So maybe a bad pick in a popularity contest catering to the voters here.

Great pick imo though, and a steal this late.

sabotai · 02-26-2008, 03:49 PM

I did a search for all threads with the word "draft" in the title, so maybe they used a different word?

I found the FOFC Member Draft, but that was through a link in a different thread, it didn't come up in my search results (even though it should have).

MrDNA · 02-26-2008, 03:53 PM

Oh, I've still got my plans for an Undrafted team and I've even replaced my sports book. Now, if I lose that one, I'm taking my ball and going home.

lordscarlet · 02-26-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDNA

Winner. End of game. (OK, not actually, but hella good pick).

But also, I'm pissed because I was going to do an All Undrafted Team and you just stole the sports book I didn't think anyone would pick. I also lost my sci-fi pick with Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? You jerks are good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntndeacon

you aren't alone. I am still planning to . Though I was hoping to get Casey at the Bat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDNA

Oh, I've still got my plans for an Undrafted team and I've even replaced my sports book. Now, if I lose that one, I'm taking my ball and going home.

Hm. I should start putting a list together, I think this is coming to a close pretty soon and I don't have a whole lot of time to work on one.

sabotai · 02-26-2008, 04:05 PM

Found the movie draft, and it was Actors/Actresses/Directors.

02-26-2008, 02:09 PM	#802
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02-26-2008, 02:16 PM	#804
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	You have to wait for NoMyths anyway, Warhammer __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

02-26-2008, 02:27 PM	#807
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I'm going to be sweating it out through these next few picks. My top two choices are still on the board and I hope they stay that way, but I've got a bad feeling they'll come off. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

02-26-2008, 02:45 PM	#815
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	DT, I actually really like all your picks...just not where you picked them. I think there were too many "heavy hitters" out there that you skipped on to get the Foundation Series and Einstein's Autobiography early on. The Einstein one would probably have been available many rounds later, at least. Foundation Series is a little like Ichiro; he's going to get you runs, steals and average...but you aren't going to be able to draft him unless you draft him earlier than he's worth. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

02-26-2008, 02:45 PM	#816
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	I was thinking of a Historical Nation draft. For example... Leader (Chief Executive): Army Chief Navy Chief: Air Chief: Chief Economist: Chief Diplomat: and so on... __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-26-2008, 02:05 PM	#801
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	don't mind me. i'm just being a bitch cuz people are being haters towards my picks. and i had this working up in a nice crescendo towards the finish, but now i just don't give two sh*ts.

02-26-2008, 02:14 PM	#803
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Dang it, I don't know which one to go with next...

02-26-2008, 02:22 PM	#806
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	The Wizard of Oz was my top Children's choice. Great pick by larry on that one. Really liked the Kama Sutra pick as well. Really liked NoMyth's pick for Autobiography. Like others have said, Ender's Game would have worked batter in Fantasy/Sci-Fi. As a series, it doesn't hold up as well.

02-26-2008, 02:38 PM	#809
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	dola- has there been a movie draft. I would love to run that.

02-26-2008, 02:38 PM	#810
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	double dola- DT knows I am just needling him because I can. I hope he knows that.

02-26-2008, 02:51 PM	#818
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	A straight historical people draft would be great.

02-26-2008, 02:52 PM	#819
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	The possibilities are endless... And I want to participate in them all. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

02-26-2008, 02:53 PM	#820
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	When we finish tomorrow (Because you all rock and are likely going to finish this thing in 5 days) we can start a new one. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

02-26-2008, 02:59 PM	#823
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	If ya'll wanna keep it going I can certainly set another draft up over the weekend to start next week.

02-26-2008, 03:02 PM	#825
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I just did a quick search and didn't see a movie one.

02-26-2008, 03:05 PM	#826
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	my bad. i thought movies was done, but guess i was wrong.

02-26-2008, 03:20 PM	#832
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	Finishing up my last day at work right now, so won't be able to pick until I get home -- I should have a pick posted by 6 pm.

02-26-2008, 03:21 PM	#833
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	These things are lots of fun. Just two words of advice for anyone planning to run one: - They take a lot of time to run - Put a ton of thouht into the categories. If you don't strike the right balance you can wind up with a real letdown __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

02-26-2008, 03:29 PM	#835
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	I was involved with the movie one so I know it was done. it was a couple of years ago though.

02-26-2008, 03:34 PM	#837
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Cartman's last two picks have definitely lived up to the hype, nice job.

02-26-2008, 03:41 PM	#840
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I've been trying to find some of the old drafts, and I can't find some of them. I can't find the movie draft or the FOFC member draft (both were in 2004 I think). I think those threads must have gotten deleted.

02-26-2008, 03:43 PM	#842
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Man I am chompin' at the bit to get my last three picks in. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

02-26-2008, 03:47 PM	#845
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	There was also a baseball blind auction that was pretty fun

02-26-2008, 03:49 PM	#846
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Btw, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the book I was alluding to early, which I'm sure was obvious enough in itself. I think it's a great pick, one of the greatest pieces of literature in the history of the world, one of the most widely read and the cultural influences in the East are immeasurable. That said, I didn't think it would go over that hot over here..it's just not that popular, which is a shame. So maybe a bad pick in a popularity contest catering to the voters here. Great pick imo though, and a steal this late.

02-26-2008, 03:49 PM	#847
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I did a search for all threads with the word "draft" in the title, so maybe they used a different word? I found the FOFC Member Draft, but that was through a link in a different thread, it didn't come up in my search results (even though it should have). Last edited by sabotai : 02-26-2008 at 03:53 PM.

02-26-2008, 03:53 PM	#848
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	Oh, I've still got my plans for an Undrafted team and I've even replaced my sports book. Now, if I lose that one, I'm taking my ball and going home. __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

02-26-2008, 04:05 PM	#850
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Found the movie draft, and it was Actors/Actresses/Directors.

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