So there is a lot of cricket hate on these forums (at least from the European based members). So here we will have a hopefully civil debate on the pros and cons of both games. I will start us off with what I hope is a newer player's perspective of both games.
'01, I recently just started playing this game seriously after joining a local league. We play singles 301 double in and out, doubles 501 double in and out (only one player needs to do either) and singles 501 straight in and double out. I have to say these games get boring to watch and very frustrating to play.
I play in the D division (the lowest division) so it can take players 20+ darts to in. I have seen games and played in games where one team finally ins and their opponent(s) out right after. The only real excitement is when the players (which has happened often) are both trying to out on the 1. Again this can take a lot of darts to happen. For me at least it is like "yes that game is finally over", regardless who wins.
It is a frustrating game to play at a lower skill level. Hitting doubles is nearly impossible for me. Actually the only time I have hit doubles in the past was because I do not throw so well and an errant dart found the dub. Now that I am practicing to hit them I hit a double every 20 or so darts. The other thing with the game is everything scores. You hit a 1 it scores you hit a dub 20 it scores. To me it does not take much skill to just hit the board. Will you lose hitting nothing but 1's, yes but they still count. At lower levels I think the game loses a bit of something.
Pros- once in everything scores
easy game to learn how to play
Cons- doubling in is difficult (at least for newer players)
score keeping can be difficult for a lot of players
boring to watch (again at lower skill levels)
once in everything scores
Not my favorite of the two games to play.
Cricket, so this is the game I have ever known since starting to play darts. It is the game of choice at our tuesday dart night and one of the games we play in the league I joined. Our tuesday dart night consists of randomly picked teams and a double elimination tournament bracket. The league has doubles cricket with points (20-15 and bull) and singles cricket same format.
I do prefer cricket over '01. There is so much more to cricket. There are actual strategies you can use. And there will be times you need to change your strategy. Missing a number means not making a mark on the scoreboard. Falling behind puts more pressure on a player. There is a lot of decision making to do. Every game is different, even between the same opponents. Games are more exciting for players and spectators alike.
Pros- a strategy of some sort is needed
easy for players to score
exciting for players and spectators
not all numbers score
Cons- not an easy game to learn
not all numbers score (can be frustrating for new players)
For me '01 is a layman's game. Anyone can play as long as you can hit the scoring area (the whole board) you are good to go. There is no strategy until you near the end and have to decide what out you want to go for. Watching some youtube matches from England and after a few games I am like eh. In most games it was whomever went first won. Did guys miss and only get 140, yes. In the games I seen it came down to who doesn't miss the most. No strategy just skill at throwing. Which is fine and it is nice to see.
Cricket on the other hand is so much more complex. Does a player who is behind in points close out their opponents only open number then try to catch up later? Or do they go ahead on points themselves and put it on their opponents? Do you start off shooting bulls because you know your opponent is poor at it and it may throw off his game? A player who is ahead misses and now leaves the board open for their opponent to take the lead. Not only do you have to hit your marks but need to figure out what your next move is.
There is none of that in '01 it really is you and the board. Your opponent could be a continent away for all it matters they have no real effect on your game. It's not like if they hit a t20 you need to figure out your next move is, you just do the same thing go for the t20.
'01, I recently just started playing this game seriously after joining a local league. We play singles 301 double in and out, doubles 501 double in and out (only one player needs to do either) and singles 501 straight in and double out. I have to say these games get boring to watch and very frustrating to play.
I play in the D division (the lowest division) so it can take players 20+ darts to in. I have seen games and played in games where one team finally ins and their opponent(s) out right after. The only real excitement is when the players (which has happened often) are both trying to out on the 1. Again this can take a lot of darts to happen. For me at least it is like "yes that game is finally over", regardless who wins.
It is a frustrating game to play at a lower skill level. Hitting doubles is nearly impossible for me. Actually the only time I have hit doubles in the past was because I do not throw so well and an errant dart found the dub. Now that I am practicing to hit them I hit a double every 20 or so darts. The other thing with the game is everything scores. You hit a 1 it scores you hit a dub 20 it scores. To me it does not take much skill to just hit the board. Will you lose hitting nothing but 1's, yes but they still count. At lower levels I think the game loses a bit of something.
Pros- once in everything scores
easy game to learn how to play
Cons- doubling in is difficult (at least for newer players)
score keeping can be difficult for a lot of players
boring to watch (again at lower skill levels)
once in everything scores
Not my favorite of the two games to play.
Cricket, so this is the game I have ever known since starting to play darts. It is the game of choice at our tuesday dart night and one of the games we play in the league I joined. Our tuesday dart night consists of randomly picked teams and a double elimination tournament bracket. The league has doubles cricket with points (20-15 and bull) and singles cricket same format.
I do prefer cricket over '01. There is so much more to cricket. There are actual strategies you can use. And there will be times you need to change your strategy. Missing a number means not making a mark on the scoreboard. Falling behind puts more pressure on a player. There is a lot of decision making to do. Every game is different, even between the same opponents. Games are more exciting for players and spectators alike.
Pros- a strategy of some sort is needed
easy for players to score
exciting for players and spectators
not all numbers score
Cons- not an easy game to learn
not all numbers score (can be frustrating for new players)
For me '01 is a layman's game. Anyone can play as long as you can hit the scoring area (the whole board) you are good to go. There is no strategy until you near the end and have to decide what out you want to go for. Watching some youtube matches from England and after a few games I am like eh. In most games it was whomever went first won. Did guys miss and only get 140, yes. In the games I seen it came down to who doesn't miss the most. No strategy just skill at throwing. Which is fine and it is nice to see.
Cricket on the other hand is so much more complex. Does a player who is behind in points close out their opponents only open number then try to catch up later? Or do they go ahead on points themselves and put it on their opponents? Do you start off shooting bulls because you know your opponent is poor at it and it may throw off his game? A player who is ahead misses and now leaves the board open for their opponent to take the lead. Not only do you have to hit your marks but need to figure out what your next move is.
There is none of that in '01 it really is you and the board. Your opponent could be a continent away for all it matters they have no real effect on your game. It's not like if they hit a t20 you need to figure out your next move is, you just do the same thing go for the t20.
