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[UPDATE] Sentinel - 18 Sept 06 - PCAG Season Warms Up
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 		[UPDATE] Sentinel - 18 Sept 06 - PCAG Season Warms Up
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PCAG Season Warms Up, Albeit Slowly
By CORWIN JONES

As the second-round knockout tournament comes to a close this week, the Perplex City Academy Games are finally starting to attract the city's interest. Ticket sales to early matches have suffered through a slump this year, a trend that some are blaming on poor marketing. But other analysts say the early knockouts have simply returned to their baseline interest levels, following a disproportionate spike in interest over the last few years spurred by drug scandals, disqualifications, and the unusual case of prodigy player Myra Champaign.

"That little girl Myra has done more for her sport in putting spectators into seats in her one year than veterans like Klaus Johnson have in their entire careers," remarked PCAG analyst Orville Pomander. "Nothing sells tickets like a full-blown controversy."

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And controversy appears to be brewing again at the highest level of the PCAG. A games insider leaked information to the press not long ago indicating that the organisation is conducting a thorough review of potential drug violations in recent championships -- news that some are now calling "suspiciously timed and poorly sourced."

"I don't really buy it," said Pomander. "Until I see someone step forward with something more than vague allegations, I'm calling it a publicity stunt." He pointed to a recent 8% uptick in ticket sales and a 32% increase in free attendance as evidence. "The games are exciting on their own, but sometimes people need a little whiff of scandal to get them to pay attention in the first place."

"Zhi-Hui is desperate to revive flagging interest in the games, so he had to manufacture a little drama," agreed PCAG competitor Gabriella Petel, who is currently in the lead in the second-round knockouts. "I can't blame him for it, really, but I think if there were some sort of cover-up, then there would be gossip about it at all levels of play, and frankly I've not heard anything. I'd bet money there is nothing to it."



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Thrills on Leaderboard Decrease in Volume
By KATE BREWSTER

It's been a week of exhilarating action on the leaderboard as "everything remains much the same," according to PCAG analyst Samara Jones. "Let's hope the PCAG here in Perplex City heats up soon!"

However, a large number of players have been stepping up their efforts to complete their solving, with 17,370 cards solved in the last week. Eight players now share 9th place, mostly due to their acquisition of ultra-rare promotional card P01 A Call From The Past, while 26 players are now sharing 18th place with 15,400 points apiece, the basic ceiling for the faceless ranks of those who've solved all the cards (excepting those, of course, that remain unsolved by everyone) but are yet to score any bonus points. The Sentinel, of course, awards bonus points for reader-submitted View From Earth columns and Star Letters of the Week -- details are available here.

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So far, 148 players have now earned the elite black leitmark, the lowest ranked of whom is alderose, a sharp-solver of the old guard who first heard of the contest via Earth's popular men's magazine "FHM" - and would choose "X-Ray Vision" as his preferred superpower, for reasons best left to the reader's imagination.

Although I_Am_Junior has 111 solves just six days since his debut, this week's new puzzler on the block is kinkajou, with 4141 points (versus 3352) from 109 solves in the past three days. Thewolfboy tops the monthly leaderboard and has now fully completed his ascendancy to the top flight, having solved 252 cards to reach 18th place along with the aforementioned 25 others. Hot on his heels is kandyman, wielding 12,350 points and 224 solves to date.

Come back next week, when we'll be turning the spotlight on some of the most underrated players on the leaderboard, with pundits providing their top picks for the future.


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Futures
By Madame Bianca, for the week of September 18

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
Your grand plans for a dinner party are set unexpectedly askew when you discover there isn't a single market in town that has your key ingredient. Do yourself a favour, darling, and order in from that trendy restaurant on the corner, just this once.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
You are filled with the jittery sensation of expectation this week. Try to relax and get some rest, dumpling, there are some things you just can't hurry along.

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
You are just such a baby, moping around like that. In fact, you put most of the Babies I know to shame. Just knuckle under and stop pretending the world did something awful to you; sometimes you need to work a little to deserve what you want.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
I never did see a better opportunity for you to make a shrewd career move. Here's the best part: You don't even need to do anything dazzling or difficult, just show up on time and put in some minimal effort, and that alone will make you stand out this week.

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
A compulsion to read historic works of literature overcomes you this week. Try to resist, sweet pea, or you'll find yourself taking an unusual number of unscheduled mid-afternoon naps.

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
Don't bet on the PCAG for a few days. Things aren't going to be going the way you had expected, and given the shocking developments this sleepy knockout round will bring, you'll be all-around happier if you don't have any money riding on it.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
Think it not loss of time a while to stay, tho' thy companions chide thy long delay, tho' summon'd to the seas, tho' pleasing gales invite thy course, and stretch thy swelling sails.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
Dress warmly, dove, there's a cold snap coming and you're especially vulnerable to the cold this week, what with all of the, you know, stress in your life. Eat a lot of soup and do try to get to bed on time, all right?

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
Well, if it isn't just like you to make things as inconvenient as possible for everyone else. Timing just isn't your strong suit, is it? Lucky thing for you that most people find it hard to nurse a grudge against you for very long.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
You will soon have the opportunity to do something small but exceedingly thoughtful for an acquaintance. Take this chance, darling. I can't promise it will shower you with long-term benefits, but wouldn't you rather live in a world where everyone does that sort of thing?

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
That big home improvement project you've been involved in just got longer and even more tiresome. The thrill, it's all long, long gone. Buck up, though, muffin. It may seem otherwise, but even you can't be stuck in plastic sheeting and construction dust forever.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
I give you an assignment for this week. Go to a furnishings store and sit in all of the chairs. You will find the one perfect seat in which to rest your bones, eschewing all other forms of seating the rest of your long and colourful life. Then buy the chair. This will ensure you lifelong good posture and ease.

And remember, habit is a powerful force.

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 		The scary thing about thesse futures? Not only did I turn out to be a Dragon (check the username hmmm?) but week after week, Madame actually seems to be getting things right for me..unlike the Virgo and Leo horoscopes from Earth. And the stupid thing is, I don't even really believe that stuff.

Doesn't seem to work for my kids or partner or housemate though....very strange. Maybe I was Perplexian in a past life or something Rolling Eyes
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Jaeneas wrote:
Apple Thief is a quote from 'The Aeneid' by Virgil.



Could be related to "The Dice" prediction...

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