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GAME 2020 Star Wars NFL Pick Em VII

Discussion in 'Gaming And Competitions' started by DarthSnow, Sep 13, 2020.

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  1. DarthSnow

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    Welcome To The Cantina's:
    STAR WARS NFL PICK 'EM VII
    The Picks Awaken

    This is a game in which you choose Star Wars inspired NFL teams that will win each weekend's matchup. At the end of the season, the player with the most points will be our winner. Having won the last 2 years @Alamact is currently a BACK-TO-BACK PICK 'EM CHAMP... will the dynasty continue, or is the pressure of a three-peat too much for him to handle??

    Buy-in is a one time 100 credit fee. To play, please transfer 100 credits to @Wuher with the note: STAR WARS PICK 'EM.

    Premise:
    During the regular season, we pick 7 pre-set matchups weekly from the NFL's 2020-2021 schedule. At the end of the regular season we will move on to playoffs and eventually the Super Bowl. When we get to the playoffs we up the ante and make games worth more, with a slightly different format. For the Super Bowl we also have some more fun and include some prop bets as bonus points. Checking out last year's thread is a good way to see how it was done, if you want to know specifics!

    All are welcome to join! It doesn't matter whether you are a newcomer or an avid fan, anything can happen in this game!

    The person who has the most points following the Super Bowl will win a 1000 credit pot and the PICK 'EM VII game ball trophy! Last year we developed a special trophy that can be customized to your favorite team's color scheme, or just your favorite colors. Either way, it's a trophy that is 100% unique to you!


    Rules:
    Regular Season:
    • Players choose the winner of 7 pre-set match ups; each week we will pick the primetime games (Thursday Night, Sunday Night, and Monday Night) as well as 4 games from the early schedule on Sunday that look to be the most intriguing / closest match ups.
    • I will disclose the games to be picked on Tuesday of each week.
    • Please be sure to submit your picks before each game begins. Since we will always be picking the Thursday games, I suggest to have all your picks in by the start of that game (Thursday 8:30 PM EST). If you're indecisive like me, you're more than welcome to change your picks of the other games at any time provided you do so before they begin. (We can see when and how a post is edited, so no cheating please!)
    • Each winning pick is worth 1 point. Pick all 7 games correctly and you get 7 points for the week. Pick 5 and you get 5, etc. Picking incorrectly does not count against you.
    Playoffs:
    • Same premise; pick the winner of each game
    • Additionally, assign a confidence point value to each pick; in a week where there are 4 games to choose from, you would designate your most confident pick with 4, then 3, 2, and 1 accordingly. (A perfect week is worth 10 points in total)
    • Conference Championship picks are worth 15 points each

    Super Bowl:
    • The winning pick is worth 25 points.
    • In the event of a tie, the player choosing the final score that is closest to the actual score will determine the winner.
    • Prop bets will be included as bonus. (Each correct bet worth a 0.5 bonus)


    The Standings will be updated weekly on Tuesday.

    If you don't know the NFL equivalent of the Star Wars-themed teams, below is a translation list to help decipher.

    If you have any questions please ask, we've got a pretty friendly group here. :)

    Good luck everyone!


    STANDINGS:
    @Alamact :
    @Trevor :
    @teline :
    @Capt. Andrew Luck :
    @DarthSnow :
    @PrincessLeiaCB3 :
    @Dork Lord of the Bith :
    @Addi Ras :
    @Maximus :
    @Meister Yoda :
    @Embo and His Pet Anooba


    TEAM TRANSLATIONS:
    (NFL left, Star Wars right)

    Arizona-RoyalGuards.png
    Arizona Cardinals - Yinchorr Royal Guards

    Atlanta-Interceptors.png
    Atlanta Falcons - Ryloth Interceptors

    Baltimore-Siths.png
    Baltimore Ravens - Mygeeto Sith

    Buffalo-Banthas.png
    Buffalo Bills - Tatooine Banthas

    Carolina-Dugs.png
    Carolina Panthers - Malastare Dugs

    Chicago-Wampas.png
    Chicago Bears - Hoth Wampas

    Cincinnatti-Zabraks.png
    Cincinnati Bengals - Iridonia Zabraks

    Cleveland-Jawas.png
    Cleveland Browns - Raxus Prime Jawas

    Dallas-Rebels.png
    Dallas Cowboys - Yavin Rebels

    Denver-Tauntauns.png
    Denver Broncos - Hoth Tauntauns

    Detroit-Rancors.png
    Detroit Lions - Dathomir Rancors

    GreenBay-Hutts.png
    Green Bay Packers - Nal Hutta Hutts

    Houston-Reeks.png
    Houston Texans - Ylesia Reeks

    Indianapolis-Troopers.png
    Indianapolis Colts - Mos Eisley Troopers

    Jacksonville-Wookiees.png
    Jacksonville Jaguars - Kashyyyk Wookiees

    KansasCity-Ewoks.png
    Kansas City Chiefs - Endor Ewoks

    Oakland-Vaders.png

    Las Vegas Raiders - Coruscant Vaders

    LA-Lightsabers.png
    Los Angeles Chargers - Dorin Lightsabers

    LA-TwiLeks.png
    Los Angeles Rams - Ryloth Twi'leks

    Miami-Greedos.png
    Miami Dolphins - Rodia Greedos

    Minnesota-Togrutas.png
    Minnesota Vikings - Shili Togrutas

    NewEngland-Jedis.png
    New England Patriots - Coruscant Jedi

    NewOrleans-Androids.png
    New Orleans Saints - Affa Androids

    NY-Walkers.png
    New York Giants - Kuat Walkers

    NY-Xwings.png
    New York Jets - Yavin 4 X-wings

    Philadelphia-Yodas.png
    Philadelphia Eagles - Dagobah Yodas

    Pittsburgh-Droidekas.png
    Pittsburgh Steelers - Ryloth Droidekas

    SanFran-B1s.png
    San Francisco 49ers - Geonosis B1s

    Seattle-Wattos.png
    Seattle Seahawks - Toydaria Wattos

    TampaBay-Tuskenraiders.png
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tatooine Tuskenraiders

    Tennessee-Mandalorians.png
    Tennessee Titans - Dxun Mandalorians

    Washington-Gungans.png
    Washington Football Team - Naboo Gungans
     
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  2. DarthSnow

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    Week 1: Sun Sept. 13th - Mon Sept. 14th

    *I'm only including games from the afternoon slate on. So instead of only a 2 hour warning, you get a 5 hour warning. The Lord Commander sends his apologies.*


    Sunday Afternoon:
    LA-Lightsabers.png Cincinnatti-Zabraks.png
    Lightsabers @ Zabraks



    Arizona-RoyalGuards.png SanFran-B1s.png
    Royal Guards @ B-1s


    TampaBay-Tuskenraiders.png NewOrleans-Androids.png
    Tuskenraiders @ Androids



    Sunday Night:
    Dallas-Rebels.png LA-TwiLeks.png
    Rebels @ Twi'leks



    Monday Night:
    Pittsburgh-Droidekas.png NY-Walkers.png
    Droidekas @ Walkers


    Tennessee-Mandalorians.png Denver-Tauntauns.png
    Mandalorians @ Tauntauns
     
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    I will not threepeat. This is 2020. It's time for @Maximus to claim his prize.

    Week 1:
    Lightsabers @ Zabraks
    Royal Guards @ B-1s
    Tuskenraiders
    @ Androids
    Rebels @ Twi'leks
    Droidekas @ Walkers
    Mandalorians @ Tauntauns
     
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    Or, User-TBD-Who-Joins-Unceremoniously-Midway-Through-Season . Either one is a viable contender. :D

    Week 1:
    Zabraks
    Royal Guards
    Androids
    Rebels
    Droidekas
    Mandalorians
     
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    Dork Lord from the future here....

    We live in dark times. The Rear Admiral just celebrated his 20th consecutive Pick Em title. Tom Brady dominated yet another Super Bowl as a WR on the Jawas. But no more. I have completed my time machine. I may have forgotten (or I guess will forget) my sports almanac at home, but I vow to make things right.



    Week 1:

    Zabraks
    B-1s
    Androids
    Rebels
    Droidekas
    Mandalorians
     
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    Week 1

    Sep. 13 Sunday (early)
    Lightsabers @ Zabraks
    Royal Guards @ B-1s
    Tuskenraiders @ Androids

    Sep. 13 Sunday Night
    Rebels @ Twi'leks

    Dec. 14 Monday (early)
    Droidekas @ Walkers

    Dec. 14 Monday Night
    Mandalorians @ Tauntauns

    "Somehow, Alamact has returned."
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    My picks for week 1

    LIGHTSABERS
    B1s
    ANDROIDS

    TWI’LEKS

    DROIDEKAS

    TAUNTAUNS
     
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    Zabraks
    B1's
    Androids
    Twi'leks
    Drodeikas
    Tauntauns

    Remember, i'm using football knowledge from 5 years ago
     
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    This is gonna be one of those 'drinking bleach' years for me isn't it? Goddamnit Colts.

    WEEK 1:
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    Androids
    Rebels
    Droidekas
    Mandalorians
     
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    Dang, I missed the sunday,
    My only chance to make up for this is to pick
    Walkers and Tauntauns
    because you all picked the other two....
    --- Double Post Merged, Sep 14, 2020, Original Post Date: Sep 14, 2020 ---
    I'm constantly refreshing the ORPA Thread now...
     
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    If it's any consolation, I'm 0/4 for the night.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Twenty Twenty really do be like that.
    Oh man, if we get ORPA back it might just salvage this year for me.
     
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    @Alamact thats very kind of you to gives us mere football mortals a head start. :D
     
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    Good heavens. Of course it had to be this crazy year. I. MISSED. YESTERDAYS. POST.

    Anyhow, the Princess joins again!

    Week 1

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    You'll fit right in. Just always, always go with Brett Favre and the X-Wings. No matter what anyone tells you.

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    Missed out on yesterday, but... after a few years of lurking I'm going to try my luck.

    Week 1:
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    Go Tauntauns go!, make me proud!!!
     
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    Joining the fun (since there's no Blockbuster thread this Summer)

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