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Hi all,

Some exciting news for NAF members today, as we are launching our new Glicko ranking system, implimented by Nick Harding / mubo.

These rankings aren't designed to replace the Elo numbers you've been used to since NAF rankings began, they are simply a new way of processing NAF data and ranking coaches, and will run in parallel. The Glicko system is able to introduce new features that some coaches have wanted for many years, such as decay and greater reactivity. You can read more about how they work here and view the ranking page at thenaf.net here.

The system is currently in a 'soft launch' period, and if you experience any difficulty viewing the page or using the dropdown filters, please flag this up. The rankings will update on a monthly basis, and we hope the April update will be take us to a fully 'live' state. As we move forward, you can expect fun and interesting updates and developments to pop up on both thenaf.net and thetacklezone.net, and we'll advertise these as and when they become available.

Finally, we'd like to acknowledge Kyrre for his great work parsing the games played in the database so Nick could work with the data and impliment the system.

Please join me in virtually patting Nick on the back for his fantastic work, and enjoy playing with the new system!

Thanks,

Phil.

(P.S. Sorry for the English - but I thought this was cool enough to share! )

Hi Phil,
is there a site where the entire table can be searched?
Jonas

Hi Jonas,

You can increase the number of paces displayed to 'all' or search in the boxes, or filter by column. You should be able to find anything / everything you want, but if not, please shout!

found it, didn't show properly on my phone. Cheers!

wonderful system.

I really like the idea, that the top spots at the ranking are not occupied by coaches who made only a few games and "retired" their teams to keep the good positions at the rankings table.

cool stuff! Me like
And with BudSpencer and planlos even two Germans made it in the top 100

Though I am still astonished that I made with chaospact and 2/1/3 Even Rank 1348.

I hope everyone is having a lovely Easter break (if you're working, sorry to rub it in!)? My March NAF TD blogs are up. You can catch up on NAF tournament thoughts here and Dungeonbowl reportage here. All feedback welcome, as ever!

Chris Waddle will always have a place in our hearts

There is only one Rudi Vöööller!

Nice report of DungeonBowl.

Yes nice one. Great picture of junior.

Thank you Purplegoo.

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I always really enjoy the Dungeonbowl, and I'm looking forward to coming back to Germany later this year for the team tournament (I hope - plans are in motion but not 100 %)!

Good i booked another room - the italian guys told me they intend to come, too !!

(but why did Alex let me write a db-roundup for the naf when there is the NAF TD to do so )

Hi all,

The April Glicko ranking update is live.

Along with the update to your numbers, we have some terrific new features for you this month.

- Dan / Wulfyn has written a lovely blog explaining the Glicko ranking system in more depth. If you have questions about mu, phi or the background of this system, read on!

- Nick / mubo has created a terrific rankings calculator where you can insert your Glicko ranking and see how it would change if / when you beat JimJimany's Wood Elfs, or when you play whatever local coach you know is attending your next tournament. This should help you chart your progress in real time, or even before time!

- The rankings themselves now feature a measure of how active rankings have changed compared to last month and where you sit overall for each race for which you have an active ranking. This should be pretty self-explanatory on the ranking page

As ever, thanks to Nick and Dan for all of their hard work. All feedback appreciated, and enjoy!

Phil.

Im aktuellen NAF-Newsletter gibt es einen Artikel zu dem WorldCup-Team, den Thornpear Valleyshockers. An dieser Stelle muss leider klar gestellt werden, dass dieses Team KEIN Geschenk sein wird. Alle Teilnehmer des WorldCups werden jedoch die Möglichkeit erhalten, neben dem WorldCup-Ticket und dem Spielfeld auch ein Team käuflich zu erwerben. Sowohl die Ticketpreise als auch die Preise für das Team bzw Spielfeld werden in Kürze bekannt gegeben.