Jejima 1,344 Posted September 22 To play this game, just say that you are playing, and that's it. NOTE: You must sign up prior to each and every basho that you wish to play Just before the start of the next basho, I will make a random draw of all Ozumo sekitori (rikishi in Makunouchi and Juryo) to be given to the active players of this game. You will then score the same as that drawn rikishi. New / Returning players to the game, will be given a rikishi from Jonokuchi to represent them in Mae-zumo. Rule to be aware of.... If your sweepstake rikishi declares himself intai during a basho (as Tochinoshin did in May 2023 and Takakeisho in September 2024), then so do you (as poor Djodjoyoshi found himself doing BOTH times, thanks to the aforesaid Tochinoshin and Takakeisho). Currently, we are excluding Ozumo rikishi who do not appear on the day 1 torikumi. However, if we ever have 70 active players, this will no longer be the case - and you may find yourself sitting out of a tournament, nursing an injury, for Covid, or because you were caught gambling when you were not meant to, and so are being punished accordingly. Your next banzuke position will be based on what happens to your sweepstake rikishi. So, if you get a 'resting' Yokozuna or someone with Covid, you are likely to keep your rank. If, you get a rikishi being punished, or having to pull out for an injury (and they are not 'Yokozuna'-protected), you will score 0-0-15, and drop accordingly. There might even be an instance when there is a greyed out spot on the banzuke, due to a late 'banishment' for a serious offence (or a belated intai) when we make the draw for the '70'. If you get that rikishi - you are also 'banished' or have declared a late intai. It's all pure luck New/returning players are welcome to join the fun - but they will have to start in mae-zumo. They will be given a random Jonokuchi rikishi in the Sweepstake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,344 Posted September 22 (edited) New Banzuke for November 2024 Comments: Kadoban Yarimotsu ended up MK this basho, and so has been demoted to Sekiwake. He will return to Ozeki if he gets 10 wins in November. We need a new Ozeki. Sadly, none of the three Sekiwakes on Ozeki runs managed to get a KK this basho, and so are ineligible for promotion. The fourth Sekiwake, Bunbukuchagama, did manage a KK. Checking his record, it is third KK in-a-row, all whilst ranked in sanyaku. So, although the numbers are not there, Bunbukuchagama is just about the best candidate for a very lucky promotion to Ozeki - and so is thus promoted. Hopefully he will grow quickly into the role! Tetsuba is kadoban for November, so requires a KK to keep his Ozeki rank. Ryoshishikunin needs 13 wins for the magic '33 wins' over three basho to become Ozeki. Of course, if we need another Ozeki (like for this banzuke!), this target can be reduced to just a mere KK. Makunouchi Bunbukuchagama (S2E, 8-7) O1 Tetsuba (O1E, 0-0-15) Ryoshishikunin (K1E, 10-5) S1 Karasukurai (M1W, 11-4) Yarimotsu (O1W, 1-4-10) S2 sumojoann (K1W, 8-7) K1 Gusoyama (M4E, 11-4) K2 lilfox (M2E, 9-6) Holleshoryu (S1W, 7-8) M1 Suwihuto (M6E, 11-4) Baku (M3E, 9-6) M2 Jakusotsu (M3W, 9-6) RaeucherLax (S1E, 6-9) M3 Fujiko (M4W, 8-7) Takanorappa (K2E, 6-9) M4 Ganzohnesushi (M5E, 8-7) Kaito (M2W, 7-8) M5 Jejima (M11E, 12-3) Rokudenashi (M9E, 10-5) M6 Reonito (S2W, 4-11) Flohru (M6W, 7-8) M7 chishafuwaku (M10E, 9-6) TheGunbaiHolder (M7E, 7-8) M8 Hakuhonofan (M13W, 10-5) Wamahada (M1E, 4-11) M9 Sumo Spiffy (M5W, 6-7-2) Kimyama (M16W, 11-4) M10 Sakura (J2W, 13-2) Kaminariyuki (M15W, 10-5) M11 Fashiriteta (M7W, 6-8-1) Kotononami (M10W, 7-8) M12 WAKATAKE (M13E, 8-7) Joaoiyama (M8W, 6-5-4) M13 Meletyoshi (M9W, 6-9) Gaijingai (M12E, 7-8) M14 Oshirokita (M12W, 7-8) Ack! (M14E, 7-8) M15 Andreas21 (J6W, 10-5) Getayukata (J4W, 9-6) M16 Shiroiokami (M11W, 4-11) Benihana (M16E, 7-8) M17 Hoshotakamoto (J4E, 8-7) Juryo Chanko Thief (J1E, 7-8) J1 Katooshu (J1W, 6-9) Terarno (M17E, 5-10) J2 Kaba (J3W, 6-9) Gernobono (M15E, 3-12) J3 Kaiowaka (J3E, 5-10) Taikoubana (J6E, 7-8) J4 Chijanofuji (M14W, 0-0-15) Iwadanuki (J7W, 6-9) J5 nelimw (J5W, 4-11) Kachikoshi (J7E, 4-11) J6 Athenayama (J5E, 3-12) Joputosu (mz, 5-2) J7 Kajiyanosho (mz, 5-2) Bettega (mz, 1-6) J8 Edited September 22 by Jejima 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,344 Posted September 22 Jejima, Fujiko, Baku and Kaba will play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,866 Posted September 22 Since haggis isn't popular with the host, I'll have scones instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,344 Posted September 22 (edited) 7 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Since haggis isn't popular with the host, I'll have scones instead. I love haggis! There is probably one in my freezer, as we speak. Always have haggis when I go to Scotland, whether it is part of a 'Scottish breakfast', an alternative to fish at a 'Scottish fish and chips shop', or as proper main course in a Scottish upmarket restaurant. On our recent trip north of the border, we brought a few home from a really good butcher (made on the premises) as presents and for ourselves. Edit: Always served with neeps and tatties, of course, chez Jejima. Edited September 22 by Jejima 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,479 Posted September 22 In please. I'll have the scones if Jejima doesn't want them, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 509 Posted September 22 Not without me. Ganzohnesushi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaito 276 Posted September 22 In for a penny, in for another boring slouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karasukurai 165 Posted September 22 I'd like to play again. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kachikoshi 21 Posted September 22 I am in! Hopefully I will do better this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,381 Posted September 22 I knew I was as soon as I drew Daiamami. In and hoping for a kinder draw next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 996 Posted September 22 After much thought, discussion and liters of alcohol (no way we would have decided that if we were sober) the masochists Djodjoyoshi and myself are in for Kyushu. The luckier Kimyama and Meletyoshi are in too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuhonofan 334 Posted September 23 In, please. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryoshishokunin 275 Posted September 23 I'm excited to be on an Ozeki run--Churanoumi has pulled through unexpectedly for me. Please bring me another such rikishi next time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
