I have been playing Hex (13x13) at LG for almost 7 years. I've entered every championship during this time, from the 11th to now the 28th. I've been pretty successful, even making it to 1st league a couple of times. But, until a few hours ago, I had never *won* a championship tournament. That was 17 tournaments I entered without a win, now finally winning on my 18th try, hex.ch.28.2.2. (This is close, but not quite as "good" as American soap opera actress Susan Lucci, who won an Emmy on her 19th nomination.)
So, now I'm curious: Can anyone match this record of futility?
[Technical note: Yes, I know the tournament is not over. But I've won all my games, so I think it's fair to say I've won the tournament.]
No, you're not boasting, merely sharing the joy of your long-awaited triumph. Given the positive and upbeat nature of the LG community, i expect many people will be genuinely happy for you.
I have no idea if it's a record, but it's commendable, regardless.
off course, the streetsoccer leagues have more competitors a league, so the chance of winning is one is less than winning a hex. Still, I started at round 6, now play round 24 (and I probably will end up second), so we tie at 18 - but im ready for the next round!
slappgraag: I should have thought of that, streetsoccer having more players per league. Good luck breaking your streak! But you have already beaten my streak: You've completed 18 championship tournaments without a win, and I had only 17 without a win.
It's not only that Street Soccer has moreplayers per league. It's also that it has more players per league who advance. So even if you're notably better than the level you're playing at, you're less likely to finish 1st when you move up.
Little Golem