Spoilers for Friday 27th July 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 23)

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Spoilers for Friday 27th July 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 23)

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Very strong game by Bob today -- he took me to a crucial and I think he may have octochamp potential. Alex was also an above-average challenger IMO.

No beaters today (edit: except for PARENGOS in the PERSONA round!), but APORIAS as a nice alt to PARIAHS.

2nd Numbers Alt.: 50 * 9 - 25 - 75 - 2 * 10
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Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
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Alternative for R6 if you want to use all the Numbers: (25 x 9) + 75 + 50 - (2 x 10)
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Tom S wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
But what about Lewis?
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Owen Carroll wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:24 pm
Tom S wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
But what about Lewis?
I can say 100% he won't become an octochamp.
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Elliott Mellor wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:51 pm
Owen Carroll wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:24 pm
Tom S wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
But what about Lewis?
I can say 100% he won't become an octochamp.
I meant that at the time Lewis had a good chance of becoming an octochamp
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Owen Carroll wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:57 pm
Elliott Mellor wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:51 pm
Owen Carroll wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:24 pm
But what about Lewis?
I can say 100% he won't become an octochamp.
I meant that at the time Lewis had a good chance of becoming an octochamp
Think my point has been slightly misunderstood- was stating that Bob is the best candidate I have seen so far based on ability to become an O-champ this series. Of course, getting to 8 shows put Lewis as having the best statistical chance of winning 8, but ability wise, he was not on a par with some octochamps.
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Tom S wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:55 pm
Owen Carroll wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:57 pm
Elliott Mellor wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:51 pm

I can say 100% he won't become an octochamp.
I meant that at the time Lewis had a good chance of becoming an octochamp
Think my point has been slightly misunderstood- was stating that Bob is the best candidate I have seen so far based on ability to become an O-champ this series. Of cou4se, getting to 8 shows put Lewis as having the best statistical chance of winning 8, but ability wise, he was not on a par with some octochamps.
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Tom S wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
For a non-apterite, his letters are eeeeeexxxxxcellent *taps fingers together*
Possibly the first contestant to accelerate with a mic clipped...
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Zarte Siempre wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:06 am
Tom S wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:05 pm Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me of Mr Burns from the Simpsons, may be just me, but, as I stated, he has a good chance at making the finals.
For a non-apterite, his letters are eeeeeexxxxxcellent *taps fingers together*
Fab-u-lous post! :)
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I think Bob had actually improved since his first game, and his numbers are better than I first thought. So yes, he could be an octochamp. I didn't actually think Lewis was really octo potential, but anyone who can win one game could potentially win eight, by just stringing them together and not getting any tough opponents.
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Gavin Chipper wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:17 am I think Bob had actually improved since his first game, and his numbers are better than I first thought. So yes, he could be an octochamp. I didn't actually think Lewis was really octo potential, but anyone who can win one game could potentially win eight, by just stringing them together and not getting any tough opponents.
Agreed, but his opponent yesterday was still decent.
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Does anyone know when any of those people are appearing that's mentioned on the countdown wiki to be in this series? Apart from Elliott?
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Owen Carroll wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:21 pm Does anyone know when any of those people are appearing that's mentioned on the countdown wiki to be in this series? Apart from Elliott?
When is Elliott appearing?
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Gavin Chipper wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:08 pm
Owen Carroll wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:21 pm Does anyone know when any of those people are appearing that's mentioned on the countdown wiki to be in this series? Apart from Elliott?
When is Elliott appearing?
Dunno.
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Owen Carroll wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:23 pm
Gavin Chipper wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:08 pm
Owen Carroll wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:21 pm Does anyone know when any of those people are appearing that's mentioned on the countdown wiki to be in this series? Apart from Elliott?
When is Elliott appearing?
Dunno. Hope it's soon though!!!!!
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