Who is your most frequent competitor?

[irishpipes]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I was searching for something else and this thread came up on Google. This thread was active when I was on an extended hiatus from GC. I admit it is a fun read for me. I had to smile about DukeDG's data-love confession, because obviously I am cut from the same cloth.

Originally Posted by honeychile

Irishpipes didn't put long hours into that list for any reason but the current Recruitment year, and we're just using it for the database which is otherwise unavailable to us. Massive kudos to irishpipes, and let's realize that there will be the small differences.

To address this, I think I know why you posted this, and I appreciate it, but truthfully I didn't create my list for recruitment purposes. I made it because I enjoy data gathering and extrapolation as well as history. I wanted a massive, all-inclusive NPC database, and one did not exist so I tried to create one myself. I had been building it for quite some time before I ever posted it on GC. Prior to that I didn't realize anyone else would be interested. As it became obvious that others suffered from my same curiosity, I decided to share my research. I did so with reservations since I knew it was both incomplete and inaccurate in places. But, by posting it a lot of those holes have been filled.

The list is always evolving. This year I decided the next logical step was to add NPCs that no longer exist. (That's why you see groups listed that may not be familiar to you.) Last year I added chapter designations and dates of operation.

Some NPCs prefer to keep their information closer to their vests, and that makes some holes tougher to fill. I respect their wishes, and only post what is already public.

I'm glad you all have enjoyed playing with the data as much as I have. I apologize that it isn't 100% complete, but then again, I would be sad if it were since I wouldn't have my pet project anymore. If there's any other interesting analysis you all would like to see, let me know. I have the data outside of GC where it is easier to manipulate. (But I don't send out that spreadsheet. Not being selfish, but I combine Access and Excel which is difficult to share.)

Thanks for creating this thread. I had actually given up on my list last year (as for GC) after recurrent unconstructive criticism, so it means a lot to know that some people enjoy it.