SETI.Germany's 12th Annual BOINC Pentathlon (2021)

Here is Jeepers report for the day:

Day 4 - 08 May 2021 - All is new in May?​

After I dashed over the Teutonic Autobahn and moved my 4-wheeler in a not particularly species-appropriate way, I am back at last to review the day. And that one is thrilling, surprising, and confusing so far. The second throw at Javelin is thoroughly jumbling up the scoreboards, because those who had a good first through might skip the second and would drop massively in the ranking. But today's throw will bring us at least a few insights into the capabilities of the teams.

On top of that, the City Run at the PrimeGrid course starts. The first day on this course is usually characterized by a fast start, which we can already witness. And this course allows to shock the opponents by switching from jogging to spurt. But one after another. I'll start with a brief overview of the Marathon.

Marathon (SiDock@home)
P3D keep speeding as if they were on the run. It's a hell of a pace, double of that of the pursuers. After them, TAAT are increasingly getting under pressure and should become concerned about their Silver rank. And not just because TSBT (#3) who overtook SG (#4).

The blue-yellow team have to take care that the Scots don't hurry away too far, but on the other hand they are steadily catching up with TAAT. And thus, chances of precious metal are still quite good for the Germans. LTT (#5) and ISWT (#6) are securing their rankings, because AF (#7) are simply not fast enough at the moment. The francophone rooster apparently needs some concentrate feed.

CNT (#8) are not showing signs of an impending attack, whereas [H] conquered #9, displacing RKN onto #10. The lead of the Czechs seems comfortable but is not going to suffice at the current pace and loss of time to [H]. A tussle for #14 keeps going on. Crystal Dream try to shake off the pursuers, but this seems to be a really taxing job now. The AMD Users (#15) and BOINC.Italy (#16) are staying in the wake but are now under pressure from 2ch (#17). It seems the Japanese put some decent sake fuel in the tanks and are stepping on it. This could lift them up by 3 or 4 ranks.

Who is the cooler one in the end? BOINC@Poland (#18) or Meisterkühler (#19)? It's a close race between the two, drenching the runners in sweat. And please don't forget EVGA (#20), almost unnoticed they are sneaking up on Meisterkühler.

Javelin Throw (WCG - Microbiome Immunity Project)
We are witnessing a lively chaos in the Javelin chart now, because the worse of the two throws is which counts for points today. This is showing with P3D who are skipping the throw today and turn up at #7 all of a sudden. Other teams are doing the same, and therefore one has to look closer.

TAAT put themselves in #1. Their second throw will probably be similar to their first. But this way they are also showing their javelin fitness early. When I look at the competitors, it will be a close fight for a medal. CNT seem to pursue a similar tactic. But the Czechs are not good enough to reach podium ranks. This is different with SG (#3). They are showing their potential today, and it could bring them Silver in the end.

LTT (#4) improved today significantly whereas 2ch (#5) throw weaker today. Behind, ISWT (#6) improved somewhat. We will probably only know at the next attempt what the real power reserves are. P3D (#7) will certainly not end up as the seventh dwarf, while it will be a challenge for BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#8) to get into the top ten. Afterwards we find EVGA in #11 who are profiting for now from [H]'s (#12) and RKN's (#13) skipping today.

Likewise behind: OCN (#14) and Team China (#15) can rest assured that TSBT (#16) will fly past yet. The Scots pass this one on, but the first throw suggests a neck-and-neck race with SG. Today's result of the Germans could already decide Silver.

What else is there? AMD Users (#17), Ukraine (#22), Chinese Dream (#24), LITOMYSL (#25), and Meisterkühler (#26) are taking a day off too, apparently. They showed potential at the first throw, which means that these teams may – and will – improve notably.

City Run (PrimeGrid)
TSBT took the lead at the traditional City Run, but P3D follow by just a hair. TAAT are going strong again, now in #3 and putting SG in #4. But the distance is still very close here too.

[H] have a notable deficit here already, #5 now. But since their pursuers had to let go, the run is currently relaxed for [H]. But this may change, because a strong spurt from CNT (#6) is always in the cards. The same has not been a specialty of RKN (#7) before, but does not appear necessary either. Their pace is good and the advantage over AF (#8), EVGA (#9), LTT (#10) seems big enough to keep control of the ranking for now.

OCN need to fear for #11, as ISWT (#12) and BOINC.Italy (#13) decided to open up the throttle and are approaching. It's neck and neck for UBT (#14) and BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#15). Next, 2ch made themselves comfortable in #16 for now, because neither LITOMYSL (#17) nor AMD Users (#18) appear to pose a threat at this time.

Ukraine (#19) and Meisterkühler (#20) are concluding the top twenty. What are my bewildered eyes seeing there? The Pfalz (#21) left the comfort of the wine cellar and looks like converting alcohol to propulsion now. And perhaps there is still more. BOINC@Poland (#22), Team China (#23), BOINCstats (#24), Chinese Dream (#25), Crystal Dream (#26) and Russia are concluding the field.

Overall Standings
The second Javelin Throw attempt thoroughly mixed up the overall standings as well. Their significance is therefore rather limited, but that's what it is now. And it absolutely is fun to look at. The next javelins want to be thrown after all.

TAAT suddenly find themselves in #1 and are profiting from the effects of the Javelin Throw. P3D (#2) will certainly regain points yet, which is possible but not definite with SG (#3). TSBT are currently merely in #4, followed by CNT (#5), LTT (#6), and ISWT (#7). There is potential in [H] (#8) and AF (#9) too, whereas RKN (#10) rather have to prepare for losses at Javelin. Which does not necessarily mean a loss of 10th place.

This depends on BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#11), EVGA (#12), OCN (#13), 2ch (#14), and maybe on BOINC.Italy (#15) too. AMD Users (#16) and Ukraine (#17) will surely improve yet too, but if it will suffice for top ten remains to be seen.

UBT (#18) and BOINC@Poland (#19) profited from this day, followed by Crystal Dream (#20) and Team China (#21), whereas Meisterkühler (#22) and LITOMYSL (#23) took a heavy hit due to the Javelin. This is surely going to be corrected eventually. BOINCstats (#24), Chinese Dream (#25), Russia (#26), and Pfalz (#27) are forming the end of the field. Even though the Palatines are stepping on it at the City Run, they are not able to get rid of the red nose, errm red taillight.

My head is spinning. So many changes today, and they will accompany us for another few days. And thus it is really challenging for the tacticians in the teams to make sense of the opponents. Nice for us and for the suspense.

A situation which is provoking infinite questions:

- Can SG one-up TSBT at Javelin Throw?
- Can P3D take the lead at City Run?
- Can TAAT stay in #2 at Marathon?

You see it remains exciting at the BOINC Pentathlon.

Yours, Jeeper

[Based on stats at 16:00 UTC]

We are doing well in Marathon and have moved up to 9th overall.
In City Run we are holding a pretty comfortable 5th position which doesn't look like it will change much up or down but teams could be bunkering still so keep your GPU's on it!

Reminder for those that are participating in Javelin that we are NOT doing throw 2 so either bunker for throw 3 in starting in 1 days time or keep your CPU's on the Marathon if you prefer not to bunker. Points spent on Javelin today are effectively wasted as it will by no means be our "best" or even third best of the 5 so the score and its points will not be counted. Javelin as a reminder counts only your third best score out of 5 throws so throwing more than 3 times is generally wasted points and we are trying to avoid that.

City Run (primegrid) will continue on for the next 4 days and then GPU's should be moved to Einstein@home to run it till the completion of the Cross Country. If you have AMD GPU's that are good with double precision FPU such as Radeon VII or R9 280x / 7970 then these GPU's are better served running Einstein and you can bunker them on that now or run it open in 2 days time when the cross country starts. As this project requires a secondary person to run each task it is a good idea to get as much work for it downloaded as you can in advance as the tasks will have a higher chance of validating during the event.

Thanks again to all that are bringing the heat! Looks like we have a good chance of beating our last years 10th place finish here if we keep firing on all cylinders.
 
Also, to add to what Motqalden was saying, Einstein can also utilize your Intel iGPU's, Android, and ARM (Linux... Pi's) devices. So, if you have any of those going unused please consider moving them to Einstein for a few days.
 
Jeeper's Day 5 daily update.

Day 5 - 09 May 2021 - The big headscratching​


Day 5 of the Pentathlon has begun and brings us new insights, but also keeps important answers concealed from us. This is unlikely to change even during the next days. Tomorrow, the third throw of Javelin awaits us, which is not going to change the overall standings much though, because even if the teams who paused yesterday go at it fully again, the worst attempt will still be the one determining the ranking. Only the fourth attempt will clear things up somewhat.

In addition, it is still open how the teams will master the splits between City Run and Cross Country. Discipline number 4 starts in 2 days and will change everything again. But this is what lets every cruncher's heart beat faster. It briefly looked as if P3D were on a clean sweep of all competitions, but TAAT and TSBT took measures that this is not going to be as easy. And maybe we will even get an overall winner who hardly anybody had expected.

Wicked!
I love it!
What a Pentathlon!

Javelin Throw (WCG - Microbiome Immunity Project)
As mentioned, only the 4th throw will present us a more definite chart. Until then, spectators and chief strategists of the teams need to study the tableau in more detail. And this is telling us that TAAT are occupying the top with two good throws. Yesterday they strongly improved, raising the question of 3 or 4 strong throws. It could mean 4th place in the end if they bet on only one more throw. Though yesterday's attempt showed that Silver is in the cards too. But for this, yesterday's throw will have to be reproduced twice.

CNT's (#2) prospects seem to be #5, unless they attack in the next 3 attempts. SG (#3) managed in their as yet best attempt to surpass TSBT (#15). This stacks the cards in SG's favor, or coerces the Scots into a fourth strong attempt. Clearly, LTT will not be able to keep #4, but they should make it into the top 8. And this would be a superb result. P3D (#5) turned in the furthest throw so far and are therefore the frontrunner. This earlier result has but to be repeated now and I am counting on it that the green team will attempt this tomorrow.

It's a narrow contest between BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#6) and [H] (#7), at least at first glance. But [H] omitted one throw, and their so far best throw is leaving the Koalas far behind. ISWT (#8) will have to show tomorrow what really is in their might; it will be a tough call to enter the top 10 if there isn't a considerable improvement. AF (#9) and RKN (#10) have the top ten firmly in their sights too. Both teams have the potential to overtake ISWT and BOINC@AUSTRALIA. EVGA (#11), OCN (#12), and the AMD Users (#13) do not appear ready for this, unless they surprise us tomorrow.

BOINC.Italy (#14) will have it difficult too, their form is not really an edifying sight. I expect TSBT (#15) to do a lot better tomorrow, after yesterday's time off. Even though this won't affect the standings, it still will lay the foundation for a possible medal. BOINC@Poland (#16), BOINCstats (#17), and UBT (#18) too are not ranked true to their potential. But this trio will likely experience a hefty move downwards. The Ukraine (#19) rested yesterday and will certainly step up, as will Chinese Dream (#22), Meisterkühler, (#23), LITOMYSL (#24).

Tomorrow all teams will have to go for it and – as we say in Germany – drop their pants. Whether this is going to be a nice view is left to be seen.

City Run (PrimeGrid)
TAAT keep going for it as if there is no tomorrow. They are continuously increasing their lead over the pursuers, such that any spurts to catch up would have to turn out very strongly. TSBT (#2) can't follow but manage to shake off P3D (#3). It'll be neck or nothing for P3D at the City Run and later at Cross Country. They must not lose too many points here.

SG are currently only in #4, even though they should feel at home at this track. But soon there will be the Cross Country; will the Germans be stronger there? [H] (#5) and CNT (#6) are currently not able to keep up with the top. This especially holds true for RKN, whose #7 is gravely endangered, and they are about to get burned. But not to put out but to fan the fire is why AF (#8) and ISWT (#9) are hurrying up. LTT try everything to stay in the wake and perhaps still reach the Rechenkrafters and fuel the heat, but this is going to take them a while, and until then it's about #10 for them.

EVGA (#11) lost much ground behind, and this might not come to an end anytime soon. OCN (#12), BOINC.Italy (#13), UBT (#14), and maybe even BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#15) aspire to #10. They are partly gaining by a good deal, but have to keep up their effort constantly too. Otherwise it's not going to work out.

2ch (#16) cannot quite match the pace but are fast enough to cast off AMD Users (#17). Meanwhile, LITOMYSL fell through to #18 and have to be afraid of Pfalz (#19) now. Although the gap is wide, there is still much time. Behind that we are watching a four-way contest. BOINC@Poland grabbed #20 from Ukraine (#21). The latter now have to watch out for the pressuring Meisterkühlers (#22) who move out to overtake. BOINCstats appear to utilize the triple wake, they are gaining massively and soon might take the trio by surprise.

Team China are merely showing up in #24, followed by Chinese Dream (#25), Crystal Dream (#26), and Russia (#27).

Marathon (SiDock@home)
Since there is not a lot happening at the Marathon, here is just a quick look at the long track. Most teams have taken position here and are currently adjusting their resources for best possible defense. P3D continue to lead clearly ahead of the trio of TAAT (#2), TSBT (#3), and SG (#4). This explosive trio seems to prepare itself for the final battle - the calm before the storm, so to speak.

[H] ran up to #9 now and pushed RKN in #10. Now we have to wait and see if the Rechenkrafters can strike back. #15 is now occupied by 2ch who are on course for Crystal Dream (#14). There are no big changes to report at the next ranks, therefore let's go on quickly with:

Overall Standings
TAAT are in #1, and clearly at that. This is the surprising current standing. Even though Javelin Throw skews the result, the lead is nevertheless well earned, because they go for it with full force at the Marathon and City Run. P3D (#2) will probably catch up again via the Javelin, but there won't be a comfortable lead. SG in #3 are following, before CNT (#4) and TSBT (#5). The Scots will step it up at the Javelin and probably throw themselves past SG.

Next up is an illustrious society whose members are separated by but few points. LTT in #6 and [H] (#7) are best positioned. But neither ISWT (#8) nor AF (#9), RKN (#10), BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#11), and OCN (#12) will let themselves be impressed by that.

A mysterious miss at Javelin Throw by 2ch (#19) is taken advantage of by EVGA (#13), BOINC.Italy (#14), AMD Users (#15), Ukraine (#16), UBT (#17), and BOINC@Poland (#18) and is showing how close the contest is. Behind, Crystal Dream are stabilizing #20 and keep Meisterkühler (#21) at bay. These have to watch out, because BOINCstats (#22) and LITOMYSL (#23) are dangerously close. A highly flammable situation.

It's all about #24 between Chinese Dream (#24), Pfalz (#25), Russia (#26), and Team China (#27). The performance of the red dragon continues to puzzle, they are not truly strong in any of the disciplines. Another one of the mysteries of the Pentathlon:

- Will TAAT accomplish the sensation?
- What will the teams show tomorrow at the Javelin?
- What is keeping the red dragon grounded?

You see it remains exciting at the BOINC Pentathlon.

Yours, Jeeper

[Based on stats at 11:00 UTC]
 
In marathon run (Sidock), we are slowing gaining on Czech National Team (CNT). Don't let the foot off the gas pedal yet (y)

Other than joining the team and have fun, the world is still not out of the woods yet. More covid research is still going on and joining sidock is one way to help.

We are also gaining new members (from 11 to 23 since this marathon run was announced) so a big welcome to the team. Feel free to ask any questions here.

For those still on the sidelines, there is still time to join the fight. See previous post here for instructions in getting started. Once registered, please remember to search and join our team. Team name is : [H]ard|OCP



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I really hope mine and others performance helps out enough. I've been chipping in on the Pentathlon every year I could. Thrown more at it this year than ever before. Really would love to help get [H] on the podium.
Anything extra always helps especially when that extra comes from quite a few people we wouldn't normally have. Or even when people bring some extra hardware online to help out. In some ways it's even better this way since if you look at team stats on different projects you can get somewhat of an idea of how teams will perform but when a bunch of extra people start helping out that gets thrown out the window. Sure, we're not the only team who gets some extra help but it's always a nice surprise.

The extra help we get is especially helpful for the Pentathlon. With several different projects running and quite a bit of overlap it can be very difficult to compete. The resource management to do well in all aspects can be a real pain in the ass. When we have extra people helping out, even if they only run a single project such as SiDock for the marathon it changes things a lot. This allows some veterans to shift resources around as needed to keep everything going well since they don't need to worry as much about some projects because others are helping carry that load.

When I helped out last year I didn't swap around for various reasons. However, that extra from me on one or two projects, while not a big deal, did add up as well as some others who did the same. Earlier this year for the F@H competition we got a huge boost in the last couple of days from people who normally don't do any DC projects and it made a very noticeable difference. If we'd asked for help a bit sooner we'd have won it.

I don't keep track of wins and such in these competitions but others do and they've already said we're looking to do at least a couple places better than last year. It's highly unlikely that would be the case if we didn't have the extra help.
 
Anything extra always helps especially when that extra comes from quite a few people we wouldn't normally have. Or even when people bring some extra hardware online to help out. In some ways it's even better this way since if you look at team stats on different projects you can get somewhat of an idea of how teams will perform but when a bunch of extra people start helping out that gets thrown out the window. Sure, we're not the only team who gets some extra help but it's always a nice surprise.

The extra help we get is especially helpful for the Pentathlon. With several different projects running and quite a bit of overlap it can be very difficult to compete. The resource management to do well in all aspects can be a real pain in the ass. When we have extra people helping out, even if they only run a single project such as SiDock for the marathon it changes things a lot. This allows some veterans to shift resources around as needed to keep everything going well since they don't need to worry as much about some projects because others are helping carry that load.

When I helped out last year I didn't swap around for various reasons. However, that extra from me on one or two projects, while not a big deal, did add up as well as some others who did the same. Earlier this year for the F@H competition we got a huge boost in the last couple of days from people who normally don't do any DC projects and it made a very noticeable difference. If we'd asked for help a bit sooner we'd have won it.

I don't keep track of wins and such in these competitions but others do and they've already said we're looking to do at least a couple places better than last year. It's highly unlikely that would be the case if we didn't have the extra help.
EXACTLY this right here.
 
In marathon run (Sidock), we are slowing gaining on Czech National Team (CNT). Don't let the foot off the gas pedal yet (y)

Other than joining the team and have fun, the world is still not out of the woods yet. More covid research is still going on and joining sidock is one way to help.

We are also gaining new members (from 11 to 23 since this marathon run was announced) so a big welcome to the team. Feel free to ask any questions here.

For those still on the sidelines, there is still time to join the fight. See previous post here for instructions in getting started. Once registered, please remember to search and join our team. Team name is : [H]ard|OCP



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I recently joined the team and added six hosts to SiDock on Saturday. Just added 1 GPU to the PrimeGrid work this morning. Hopefully, this will give the team a boost. Every little bit helps....
 
I recently joined the team and added six hosts to SiDock on Saturday. Just added 1 GPU to the PrimeGrid work this morning. Hopefully, this will give the team a boost. Every little bit helps....
Glad to have you on board.
 
I recently joined the team and added six hosts to SiDock on Saturday. Just added 1 GPU to the PrimeGrid work this morning. Hopefully, this will give the team a boost. Every little bit helps....

Thanks for joining us!
 
Anyone with an Einstein@home bunker should start dropping them now. Also, we are planning on skipping this javelin throw so bunker up for the last one.
 
Just under 7 days remain in the Pent.

We are maintaining our 9th place position in the marathon SIDock@home but with just a bit more CPU power could push into 8th

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In the Javelin Throw we look to be in good shape to get 6th or 7th place, but that could still change if some teams throw javelins on both throw 4 and 5.

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We dropped a spot today in City Run / PrimeGrid@home but are doing well at holding at 6th so far.
Teams can and do bunker mid run so surprises could be in effect like the 30M point bunker Czech National Team dropped this morning to pass us.

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We are now a day in to the Cross Country (Einstein@Home) event and are sitting in 7th place.
Still early with this project and tasks have 2 week timer so definitely some big surprises coming with that shock and awe.

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Expect the Sprint Project to be announced at some point soon here and that will be interesting as always trying to balance between that and the marathon while having enough gas for that last Javelin throw.
This is where the road meets the rubber and things shake up quick in the standings. I am sure it will be fun either way so everyone dig in.
 

Jeepers Report from earlier today for those that missed it.​

Day 7 - 11 May 2021 - Off to the boondocks

Cross Country started as fourth discipline, and the third day of Javelin is over. Since there is not a lot going on at the Marathon, I omit it today and look closer at the Javelin. This one stays suspenseful and is offering a lot of options for the next days.

Javelin Throw (WCG - Microbiome Immunity Project)
The third throw is over and the fourth one scheduled. It is still open when day 5 will take place. But exactly this could become decisive. If the last two days are placed too close together, it will be tough to get the maximum out of the last day. Yet this is what some teams have to take into account. But one thing at a time.

TAAT are leading the field and keep us guessing. The first throw had been left far behind by the other throws which were really strong. That way they are possibly forcing SG (#2) and TSBT (#15) to perform two more strong throws. This is a good tactical position into which TAAT threw themselves. A single additional strong throw is sufficient for them, whereas SG and TSBT have to throw twice and therefore pull forces off of other projects. SG need to confirm yesterday's throw two more times in order to get hold of Silver or Bronze in the end. This is also true for TSBT who have it in their own hands with yesterday's throw whether or not to win Silver.

2ch are still to be found in #3, but this is about to change with the next attempt. It was another personal record for the Japanese yesterday, but they are hard to figure out. This is also true for LTT (#4). They were very strong yesterday, and it is uncertain whether or not they can (or want to) confirm this twice. If so, a good placement in the top 10 will be the result.

Still in #5, P3D may bag Gold with the next throw already. It is hard to imagine that the Green Planet would become reckless in triumph. BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#6) however will fall further behind, probably towards rank 12 or 13. [H] on the other hand made it clear yesterday that they want to hold #7 and maybe are even looking further ahead. Whether they will need one or two more attempts for this will depend on the competitors and will be decided by the next throw.

It will be a challenge for ISWT (#9) too to get into the top 10, because AF (#9) and RKN (#10) need only one more strong throw to get past. EVGA (#11) and Team China (#12) and the AMD Users (#13) will have to adjust if they don't want to be pushed far back. But CNT (#14) and TSBT (#15) are still going to advance by a lot. While the Scots throw for Silver, this is too far for the Czechs. But a top 7 rank should be in the cards. In #16, OCN are going downhill from throw to throw and are difficult to gauge. They should at least keep BOINC@Poland (#17) at bay.

BOINC.Italy (#18) will probably risk another throw or could annoy OCN with two throws. BOINCstats (#19) will probably reach the finish after the Italians, and an improved placement can be ruled out for UBT (#20) too. To the contrary. One of the reasons is Ukraine who showed yesterday that they want more than #21. But there are also threats from behind. I am not referring to Crystal Dream (#22) and Russia (#23) though. Both will as a matter of fact fall victim to Chinese Dream (#24), Meisterkühler (#25), and LITOMYSL (#26). The trio looks like it will perform a vehement hop ahead, at which the Chinese will gain most. In the end, Pfalz will conclude this contest in #27.

Once or twice, this is the question posed to the teams. Two throws cost power in other disciplines but can yield some real points here. This trade-off remains the big challenge for the teams. In the end it will come down to a great showdown on the fifth day.

Cross Country (Einstein@Home)
We are out and about into the backcountry from today on. And P3D went off like lightning here. The other teams can't get lost now, even the blind can easily see, errm smell, the skid marks. After P3D, TAAT are waiting for the chance for overall victory, and besides they strongly accelerated in the past hour. Can they still catch up with the Green Planet?

OCN (#3) are off to a good start too, but it remains to be seen if this holds. This shall yet be proven by BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#4) too. Danger from behind is arising in the likeness of [H] (#5), TSBT (#6), and SG (#7). The trio did not yet show everything and needs to speed up in order to avoid losses in the overall standings. LTT (#8) and RKN (#9) are engaged in hot infighting, which CNT (#10) are eyeing from some distance. Surely the Czechs will accelerate eventually, #10 is not befitting them. Afterwards, Chinese Dream (#11) are getting under pressure, AF (#12) are becoming fired up now.

BOINC@Poland slipped somewhat, but can secure #13 still before ISWT (#14) and EVGA (#15). Ukraine (#16) and BOINC.Italy (#17) too can't follow along. Crystal Dream (#18) are making a splash right now. A fulminant spurt in the last hour let them advance through several ranks. Let's see if this remains just a short one-hit wonder or develops into more. LITOMYSL (#19), UBT (#20), and Team China (#21) could, if they wanted to, reduce the distance in front. 2ch (#22), AMD Users (#23), BOINCstats (#24), Meisterkühler (#25), and Russia (#26) are moving too slow for this. At the end of the field, Pfalz (#27) are enjoying the countryside, probably with a fine wine.

City Run (PrimeGrid)
This classic is approaching the home stretch, just 36 hours more. TAAT are close to victory but must not let off because TSBT (#2) are keeping up the pressure. P3D on the other hand seem to have resigned to end up in #3. And they can, because SG in #4 do not look like a threat anymore. [H] have a good chance to cross the finish line in #5, but RKN fired up the turbo and accelerated to #6. It remains to be seen whether this is sufficient to further gain on #5 or CNT (#7) can strike back. A hot fight for #8 will probably ensue between AF (#8), LTT (#9), and ISWT (#10). LTT are coming along nicely and threaten the teams in front, whereas ISWT are currently on a weak streak.

This could be the chance for 2ch (#11) or OCN (#12) to slip into the top ten. Even EVGA (#13), BOINC.Italy (#14), and BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#25) were faster than ISWT during the past 24 h. Since the distances are not too large, we might experience an exciting final day here. UBT (#16) and AMD Users (#17) merely appear to maintain their positions. There is no pressure from behind; LITOMYSL (#18) seem to hope that the advantage over Pfalz (#19) is big enough. A very risky strategy.

The Ukraine (#20) had to relinquish a rank and hope that the duel behind is not damaging to themselves. BOINCstats (#21) and BOINC@Poland (#22) are not giving each other a pause and are tied up in a neck-and-neck race, into which Crystal Dream (#23) wants to join in too now. Meisterkühler (#24) will fight with Team China (#25) for #24. Chinese Dream (#26) and Russia (#27) appear too far away for that.

Overall Standings
TAAT are still leading the Pentathlon, which does not appear to be about to change until Friday. By then, P3D (#2) will at least be significantly closer. Friday could be the day for SG, who are currently holding #3, on which dreams of a medal are shattered, because TSBT (#4) will probably rake in serious points at the Javelin. Still superbly on their way are LTT in #5, [H] in #6, and RKN in #7. BOINC@AUSTRALIA are currently finding themselves in #8, but potentially significant losses are looming at Javelin and Cross Country, from which AF (#9), ISWT (#10), and CNT (#11) might profit. These three can still busily gather some points too.

OCN (#12) are profiting from the superb start at Cross Country; it remains to be seen if they can uphold this. Otherwise, 2ch (#13) are standing by for overtake. A small gap opens afterwards, but which could be closed again still. EVGA (#14), BOINC.Italy (#15), Ukraine (#16), AMD Users (#17), and BOINC@Poland (#18) are divided by merely a few points, and the result of Javelin will further compress the field. Crystal Dream (#19) and UBT (#20) are forming a hot duo afterwards, just like Team China (#21) and Chinese Dream (#22). LITOMYSL (#23) might still intrude on the Chinese rendezvous, let's see if they like to. BOINCstats (#24) and Meisterkühler (#25) might still join in too, but would have to step on the pedal now to do so. Pfalz fell to #26 again, but at least a good City Run is keeping them away from Russia (#27).

Instead of answers, more and more new questions:

- Are TAAT still in reach at City Run?
- Are SG striking back at Marathon?
- Will this Pentathlon be decided on the very last day?

You see it remains exciting at the BOINC Pentathlon.

Yours, Jeeper

[Based on stats at 11:00 UTC]
 
Einstein tasks sure take a long time to validate.
yes they can. This is why we recommend loading up a decent sized cache to keep the system busy the whole time but the earlier you download the work units the more likely they validate. So, bunker up a bunch at the beginning so that you improve your chances.
 
Sorry. i'm a bit lost. I see there is talk of other stuff going on. Are people switching to them from sidock or just running multiples on the same/additional machines?
Should I switch?
 
Sorry. i'm a bit lost. I see there is talk of other stuff going on. Are people switching to them from sidock or just running multiples on the same/additional machines?
Should I switch?
If you don't want to switch, it's perfectly fine to stay on SiDock since it runs until the end of the competition and we'll still need plenty of people on it. Some people will be swapping to the new CPU project which means we'll still need plenty of people to stay on SiDock.

I don't know about others but I normally don't run more than one CPU project and one GPU project at a time. It's a simpler way of handling things since a contest like the Pentathlon can be a real pain to swap around projects. I think some people run VMs to separate projects and what they run. It can be a much easier way to manage things but I personally don't want to mess around with VMs when I don't have to.

If you're not familiar with most of the ins and outs of managing things including bunkering I would recommend staying on the SiDock project. Right now the final CPU competition isn't running so without bunkering any work you'd be doing on it wouldn't count towards the contest. If you want to swap from SiDock to NFS in a couple of days after the competition on that project starts, that would be fine but as of now I'd just leave things the way you have them.
 
We just passed LAF in sidock marathon a few hours ago. We just need to maintain our current pace and not let go of the gas pedal while the rest of us will figure out how to run the other two cpu projects (WCG and NFS) concurrently via bunkering. Most of the top teams are likely to figure out how to allocate their CPU resources among the three running projects.

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I feel like we're doing pretty well really...I mean, obviously the [H]oard isn't the juggernaut it once was, but this is a respectable showing I think.
 
There is certainly a lot to think about when jumping between the projects as well as planning your resources and knowing the tactics to juggle them in a way to maximize resources. I normally recommend people helping out in the challenges throughout the year to help familiarize themselves with the projects as well as learning some of the tactics involved. If you only have a few rigs, it is a lot easier to juggle. But when you have a dozen hosts with different configurations it can get pretty complicated. For example, I might be running a CPU project when a GPU project is announced. I might have the GPU's that run great on it and may not. Some projects don't use Intel iGPU's. Some do. So, if I'm already bunkering a project or two, it may be tough to add the third to use the iGPU's without some advanced knowledge. I encourage everyone to ask questions for tips and tactics if they have interest. This is certainly the time to learn while people are in the "mode". I do have some videos that answer some of the questions but sometimes it is a matter of having someone point you to which one or to clarify something that may not be covered.
 
I feel like we're doing pretty well really...I mean, obviously the [H]oard isn't the juggernaut it once was, but this is a respectable showing I think.

Remember we only managed 10th spot overall last year so anything better than that is improving. I like to think we might take 6th or 7th when the dust settles but a lot of that is going to depend on how this sprint goes.
 
There is certainly a lot to think about when jumping between the projects as well as planning your resources and knowing the tactics to juggle them in a way to maximize resources. I normally recommend people helping out in the challenges throughout the year to help familiarize themselves with the projects as well as learning some of the tactics involved. If you only have a few rigs, it is a lot easier to juggle. But when you have a dozen hosts with different configurations it can get pretty complicated. For example, I might be running a CPU project when a GPU project is announced. I might have the GPU's that run great on it and may not. Some projects don't use Intel iGPU's. Some do. So, if I'm already bunkering a project or two, it may be tough to add the third to use the iGPU's without some advanced knowledge. I encourage everyone to ask questions for tips and tactics if they have interest. This is certainly the time to learn while people are in the "mode". I do have some videos that answer some of the questions but sometimes it is a matter of having someone point you to which one or to clarify something that may not be covered.
yeah, I don't think I'm running the sidock after this. Stanford sucked and all, but at least FAH had the common decency (and good sense) to stay the fuck out of the way of games. This shit is harshing my KD ratio.
 
yeah, I don't think I'm running the sidock after this. Stanford sucked and all, but at least FAH had the common decency (and good sense) to stay the fuck out of the way of games. This shit is harshing my KD ratio.
Well...you could just set BOINC to pause when you play that game.
 
Jeepers report of the day from this morning:


Day 10 - 14 May 2021 - The hot phase begins​


The last five days of this year's Pentathlon have started, and with them the days of decision; beginning with today's fourth attempt at Javelin Throw, to be continued with the start of the Sprint tomorrow. This requires a lot of tactical skill of the teams. Do they want to, or have to, additionally use the fifth day of Javelin, or will they tackle the Sprint foremost?

At least the Javelin statistics are clearing up already:

Javelin Throw (WCG - Microbiome Immunity Project)
P3D brought the golden javelin to the fourth attempt and threw far beyond the field. Thus the Green Planet cannot be displaced from #1 anymore and may omit the next attempt, which could be worth the figurative gold during the final fight in Marathon and Sprint.

SG are in #2 now and are going at it with full force again today, whereas TAAT (#3) apparently take a day off. As to whether or not they will throw once more at all is hard to tell, as they are playing their cards close to their chest. SG will likely confirm their best throw so far, and since the Germans will probably have to throw one more time, it could actually make sense to TAAT to accept Iron in the end.

After all, it should be safe to say that TSBT (#4) will overtake still. But their throw is lacklustre so far. RKN are currently in #5, in front of CNT (#6), who are fully in for it too today. Both teams delivered three good throws now but are under pressure. Because LTT (#7) made two very good and one good throw and could attack the duo with another very good throw.

We find AF in #8, who really should keep an eye on 2ch (#8). The Japanese are menacingly close. Chinese Dream catapulted themselves to #10. Afterwards, BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#11) may probably afford to forego another attempt but have to expect [H] (#12) to pass them. The Ukraine worked their way up too, now in #13. But ISWT (#14) and EVGA (#15) seem to skip today, in order to overtake by means of the final throw.

OCN (#16) might be content with their situation, they don't have much to lose. Although Team China could still pose a threat, they would have to increase their efforts today and on the last day significantly in order to do so. AMD Users (#18) and BOINC.Italy (#19) are following, engaged in a hot duel. Let's see who will throw further in the end. BOINC@Poland (#20) apparently don't want to risk anything today, and it is possible that this will apply to their fifth throw as well. But BOINCstats (#21) could pass them then. Next up, UBT could still lose #22 to Meisterkühler (#23). The Cool ones are skipping today and are probably betting everything on the final throw. Which could bring them into #16 in the end.

Crystal Dream could improve yet too, so long as they hit once more. While Russia abide in #25, LITOMYSL (#26) are saving strength for the final attempt. And this one could very well carry them among the top 15. At the end of the field, Pfalz (#27) lug the taillight.

Cross Country (Einstein@Home)
The decisive last leg has begun. P3D are clearly leading ahead of TAAT who are able to increase their advantage over TSBT (#3) steadily. The Scots on the other hand can increase their lead over BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#4). SG in behind accelerated, conquered #5, and will put everything in motion to catch up with the Australians. [H] (#6) are somewhat losing ground but should be kept under watch. They too could still join in on the fight for #4 or better.

OCN are still holding #7, but RKN (#8) and LTT (#9) are closing in with swift strides. The advantage still looks comfortable, but many have been caught cold in the end spurt. CNT keeps running on merely in #10, followed by AF (#11). The way to the top is now awfully far for these two traditional teams, but at least there is no threat from behind.

For that, BOINC@Poland (#12), Ukraine (#13), and EVGA (#14) are simply too slow. UBT snagged #15, past ISWT (#16) who remain knocked out. EVGA are now the next target in reach of UBT. And ISWT might even fall victim to BOINC.Italy (#17).

But this should be the end of ISWT's downward trend, because Chinese Dream (#18), Team China (#19), LITOMYSL (#20), 2ch (#21), and Crystal Dream (#22) are quite far away, even though they are considerably quicker. AMD Users try everything to defend #23 against the charging BOINCstats, who themselves could lose #24 to Meisterkühler (#25) who are stepping on the pedal right now. At the end, Pfalz just opened another exquisite vintage and pushed to #26 past Russia (#27).

I am omitting the Marathon today. On the one hand there is not a lot to report there, on the other hand more has happened in the overall standings:

Overall Standings
P3D moved to the top and ended TAAT's dream for now. But not everything is definite yet, although TAAT (#2) have to expect point losses at Javelin, which could bring the Silver medal into reach of TSBT (#3).

SG (#4) on the other hand would need a lot of luck to make it to precious metal. But at least they are holding the competitors at a distance. CNT (#5) are already at a considerable deficit and even need to take care not to get overpowered by RKN (#6). LTT (#7) and [H] (#8) are not far away either and could cause a stir yet. While AF are securing #9, BOINC@AUSTRALIA backed down to #10, which is an excellent rank however. Chances are that the Australians will make this one their best Pentathlon yet. OCN (#11), ISWT (#12), and 2ch (#13) could still change that in principle, but the distance is comfortable and the remaining time short.

Ukraine are now in #14 due to the Javelin and thereby overtook EVGA (#15). BOINC.Italy, now in #16, are finding themselves in no man's land; their lead over BOINC@Poland (#17), UBT (#18), AMD Users (#19), and Chinese Dream (#20) won't be overcome easily. Besides, the members of this quartet are separated from each other by a mere four points, which should keep them occupied with themselves for the time being.

Crystal Dream (#21), Team China (#22), LITOMYSL (#23), and BOINCstats (#24) are following and busy on their own. Meisterkühler (#25) just caught up with the Statisticians and are flashing the indicator light. BOINC@Pfalz secured #26 ahead of Russia.

And again we have questions, nothing but questions:

- Who is to be the quickest out of the starting blocks at the Sprint?
- Will TAAT attack once more at the Javelin?
- Who will take Bronze in Cross Country?

You see it remains exciting at the BOINC Pentathlon.

Yours, Jeeper

[Based on stats at 11:00 UTC]
 
Is anyone else having problems getting NFS work units? After I dropped my bunker I got a few tasks which was good for an hour but since then I can't get any new tasks.
 
It is no surprise that the last javelin throw is the 18th and 19th.

Start: 18 May 2021 00:00 UTC
End: 19 May 2021 00:00 UTC
 
Is anyone else having problems getting NFS work units? After I dropped my bunker I got a few tasks which was good for an hour but since then I can't get any new tasks.
Yes I am having trouble getting work. hopefully it improves soon but the servers is pretty slammed right now I think with uploads. If you run out you can grab some sidock i guess. Also I am only trying to get the 16 V5 work but there may be work available for other sub projects? hard to say.
 
I have NFS set to do anything basically but nothing is coming through. It's likely the servers are overloaded. I'm quite surprised as this is the first time during the competition I've run into server issues and I think server issues tend to happen more often during a competition like this. Especially for smaller projects which don't see anywhere near this much traffic.

I did already grab some units for SiDock to process in the meantime. As the saying goes: Idle CPU cycles allow the computers to create Skynet. Have to do what I can to make sure that day is pushed farther into the future.
 
Server status page says there is work. Must just be overloaded. But then again the server status pages are notorious for being wrong..... https://escatter11.fullerton.edu/nfs/server_status.php
Everything seems to be working again but even last night the server status page said everything was fine even when no one was getting work units. I watched the work units to be sent out pool on that page and for at least two hours the number didn't change so it seemed likely something was broken. Anyway, it all seems to be working again so back to crunching it is.
 
Jeeper's Day 11 update.

On notable comment on NFS sprint event (cpu only, quorum 1, ends May 18 00:00 UTC) currently underway:
[H] (#10) are in a slump right now and are losing contact.

[H]ordes, we have to prove them wrong. Fire up all your rigs. Any help is greatly appreciated. See post here for setting NFS up.

Day 11 - 15 May 2021 - The teams break into gallop​


The Sprint has begun. We now know: The final day of the Pentathlon will bring not only the decision of the Marathon, but also of the Javelin Throw. And today, Cross Country will be decided. It's now full throttle for the teams; any small weakness will now be punished. Those who are too slow will get eaten, errm, overtaken.

Javelin Throw (WCG - Microbiome Immunity Project)
The fourth throw reveals the tactics of many teams. Many had hoped to get by with three very good throws, but by far not all of them actually manage to do so. P3D secured Gold with three very far throws and can now concentrate on Marathon and Sprint. This is different for SG (#2) and TSBT (#4). The Germans need to hope for a blunder of the Scots because these
have a small advantage in throwing distance. It is not much, which keeps it exciting until the last second.

TAAT no longer need to think about whether or not to step up once more. #4 was carved in stone by yesterday's throws of the duo before them. It remains to be seen if RKN (#5) or CNT (#6) will throw again. Especially RKN could lose two places if they skip. Aside from CNT, LTT (#7) pose an acute threat. On the other hand, neither RKN nor CNT can actively defend themselves against LTT whose last two throws were better.

2ch in #8 are not in safety yet either, since AF (#9) could still pass with a strong throw. Chinese Dream catapulted themselves into #10 with the third good throw but will have yet to relinquish one place, as will BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#11). That's because [H] saved their strength yesterday and, in theory, even has a chance at #5.

Ukraine in #13 no longer have an opportunity for improvement, they rather have to hope that ISWT (#14) and EVGA (#16) miss at their final throw. Meisterkühler (#15) still sit between these two but have no chance to advance. OCN follow in #17 and is in a clinch with Team China (#18) and AMD Users (#19). There is not a lot separating this trio, and it remains to be seen who of them will throw better. BOINC.Italy (#20) are safe, certainly nothing is going to happen in front as well as behind.

BOINC@Poland (#21) delivered good equal throws, different from BOINCstats (#22). The chief statisticians could attack once more with their last throw and overpower the Poles. UBT too cannot be sure to keep #23, as Crystal Dream (#24) used the previous two throws to create an opportunity for overtake on the final day. Russia will probably have to hand over #25 too, because LITOMYSL (#26) apparently saved up a little surprise for the last throw. With this throw, they could advance as high as #12. At the end, BOINC@Pfalz are waiting in #27.

Marathon (SiDock@home)
The teams need to decide on the long track whether to make do with their current placements or to risk everything once more. Since the distances are larger than in the other disciplines, the strategists must not miss the right window of opportunity. I'm afraid the medals are taken by now. P3D are leading ahead of TAAT and TSBT. They are moving considerably faster than the rest of the field. SG lost contact too and apparently settled for managing their 4th place. Which they certainly can, because LTT (#5) have fallen back considerably by now.

CNT tries to hold #6 but just can't get rid of [H] (#7) and AF (#8). They are sticking to the feet of the Czech like bubblegum. ISWT will probably hand #9 over to RKN (#10) soon. Maybe ISWT are thinking they reached the goal already or are the Scientists dehydrated? Where is the Pfalz, maybe they need fermented grapes.

BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#11) probably won't be able to take advantage of ISWT's weakness, the speed is simply too low for that. But it is sufficient to keep Ukraine (#12) at bay. Maybe 2ch (#13) could still become dangerous to the Australians; at least the Japanese are the fastest team in this region. Meanwhile, Crystal Dream are securing #14, followed by OCN (#15) at a safe distance.

BOINC.Italy (#16) and AMD Users (#17) are still eyeing each other very thoroughly. Every little twitch of the other is being registered, and each one is ready to react on attack. Let's see who dares to leave cover first. We are observing the same situation behind, between EVGA (#18) and BOINC@Poland (#19), only that the distance is much smaller, virtually in Corona infection radius... Meisterkühler (#20) are staying out of this for now but could still play a role.

UBT should be safe in #21, whereas #22 is not taken yet by a long shot. LITOMYSL still have got the best chances, but Chinese Dream (#23) are close up, and BOINCstats (#24) and Team China (#25) are in striking distance too. BOINC@Pfalz are probably going to cross the finish line in #26, followed by Russia.

Cross Country (Einstein@Home)
The last hours of the tour over hill and over dale are in progress. Now the hot phase begins, in which teams need to do some soul-searching and mobilize everything which can be squeezed out of the hardware yet.

P3D are leading the field with a substantial advantage, followed by TAAT who would rather like to harvest the Green Planet, considering the overall standing. But TSBT are already lurking behind, and I am not trusting appearances. Is there an attack on Silver about to be launched?

With visible exertion of force, SG stumbled into #4, overtaking BOINC@AUSTRALIA in #5. But the distances are nothing much, especially with respect to CNT (#6) and [H] (#7) who both possess potential for a final acceleration. And maybe we will still be surprised by RKN (#8) who sped up massively and established contact.

Because of the interim spurt of CNT, OCN (#9) fell back somewhat, and LTT (#10) had to yield a place too. Neither of them can match the pace in front, but they are lucky that AF (#11), BOINC@Poland (#12), and Ukraine (#13) are already quite a bit behind. EVGA are valiantly holding #14 but need to keep an eye on UBT (#15). The difference between the duo is small, and thus the decision shall happen in the coming hours.

BOINC.Italy (#16) and LITOMYSL (#17) profit from the weakness of ISWT (#18) who remain on a downward slope. And that's not all, as 2ch (#19) and Crystal Dream (#20) are approaching fast. Further behind, the Chinese duo slipped down in the ranking. Team China is only in #21 now, Chinese Dream in #22. BOINCstats are meaning business and try to safeguard place 23 which they nabbed from AMD Users (#24). Meisterkühler (#25), BOINC@Pfalz (#26), and Russia (#27) are concluding the current field, among which Pfalz are pushing the pedal to the metal right now.

Sprint (NFS@Home)
The Pentathlon will probably be decided on the short track this year. P3D recognized this and threw everything available on it, and are currently rewarded with #1. TSBT are in #2 at this time, followed by TAAT (#3) who finally woke up. With a shocking boom they shot past the startled SG (#4).

Again swiftly on their way are RKN in #5; the Rechenkrafters keep AF (#6) behind themselves, who in turn are hearing LTT (#7) panting behind. CNT follows in #8 and is trying to shed Chinese Dream (#9). [H] (#10) are in a slump right now and are losing contact. This is an invitation to BOINC@AUSTRALIA (#11) to stop by.

It's tight between LITOMYSL (#12), Ukraine (#13), OCN (#14), and Meisterkühler (#15). This quartet is easily keeping EVGA (#16), 2ch (#17), and BOINC.Italy (#18) at a distance. While UBT (#19) are about to get left behind, BOINC@Poland and BOINCstats are scuffling for #20, outcome uncertain. Visibly irritated, the AMD Users (#22) are trying to make sense of the situation and are still pondering what to do. There is an appreciable gap afterwards. Team China (#21), Russia (#22), and BOINC@Pfalz (#23) are taking it rather easy, whereas Crystal Dream and ISWT overslept the start.

Overall Standings
P3D clearly latched on to the top. TAAT (#2) are letting go of too many important points at Javelin and Sprint now, giving TSBT (#3) a chance for Silver. This could become the Pentathlon of fourth places for SG (#4), who might not make it for precious metal but built a comfortable advantage over their pursuers.

While SG practically haven't anything left to lose, things look entirely different for CNT (#5). RKN (#6) and LTT (#7) are sticking to the Czech feet and wait for their chance. The focus of [H] (#8) and AF (#9) is probably not directed ahead as much as it is on who of the two will be better in the end.

It appears BOINC@AUSTRALIA will finish in the top 10 rather easily. Three teams however will fight for #11: OCN (#11), 2ch (#12), Ukraine (#13). Place 14 is suitable for EVGA, whereas ISWT are now merely in #15 due to the various dropouts. But at least this place is secure since BOINC.Italy (#16) don't seem strong enough. Chinese Dream are easily following in #17.

A quartet is making efforts for #18 now. LITOMYSL (#18) are in the most favorable position, followed by UBT (#19) and BOINC@Poland (#20) very close behind. And Meisterkühler (#21) are drawing attention to themselves with their good current Sprint result. And maybe the AMD Users could still manage to turn their tetrathlon into a pentathlon.

Coming along at the end of the field are Crystal Dream (#23), Team China (#24), BOINCstats (#25), BOINC@Pfalz (#26), and Russia (#27).

The pulse is gradually rising to problematic levels. So many variables and uncertainties:

- Can SG still achieve the miracle at Cross Country?
- Are TAAT reaching for Silver at the Sprint?
- Will TSBT take Silver at the Javelin?

You see it remains exciting at the BOINC Pentathlon.

Yours, Jeeper

[Based on stats at 11:00 UTC]
 
Everyone double check and make sure your Einstein at home tasks have been reported. Sometimes they can be complete and not reported but simply updating the project will do the trick. About 45 minutes to go so I would try to do this before the hour is up. After that you can set your Einstein@home to "no new tasks" and either finish the ones you have downloaded or abort them.
 
Jeeper's Day 12 daily update.

Two more days until the end of the pentathlon. We need to defend sidock, NFS and give our best throw in javelin.

Day 12 - 16 May 2021 - The same medalists all over again​


The second decision of this year's Pentathlon came to pass. After the City Run, Cross Country has now finished. And apparently three teams want to have all medals for themselves. But more on that later. While the final lap of the Sprint is coming closer, the teams are preparing for the decisions in the Marathon and Javelin Throw. But since all is quiet on the long track, apart from RKN (#9) overtaking ISWT (#10), I am omitting this discipline today.

Cross Country (Einstein@Home)
The medalists are the same as in the City Run. But they all hold different precious metal in their hands now. This time, P3D are victorious, quite clearly before TAAT who secured Silver with aplomb. TSBT can take home Bronze. Congratulations!

SG went on a spree on the last day and secured #4. But the deficit to the podium was too large in the end. It was a really close race between RKN (#5) and [H] (#6). The Rechenkrafters delivered a super acceleration on the final day but had to wait in trepidation for the actual outcome. But at last the performance earned them the best placement since 2019.

The last day was really hard for BOINC@AUSTRALIA. They went over the finish line only in #7 since they could not withstand the surging hordes. Only #7? This placement is in fact the best one ever achieved by the Australians on a Pentathlon; they never had a single-digit rank before. This is a cause for celebration.

CNT carved out #8, but the deficit up front was too much for more. But they could stay ahead of OCN (#9), who saw LTT running up behind in #10. As expected there were no changes up next: AF (#11), BOINC@Poland (#12), Ukraine (#13), EVGA (#14), and UBT (#15).

BOINC.Italy secured #16 ahead of LITOMYSL (#17) who displaced ISWT (#18). 2ch (#19) and Crystal Dream (#20) did not reach the Scientists in the end but could relegate Team China in #21. Chinese Dream fell victim to the final day, dropping three places down to #22. The pace of the Chinese was terrible, such that BOINCstats hoped for more, but only #23 was left for the Statisticians in the end. The AMD Users (#24) were keeping up but could not mobilize any additional powers to finally pass the Statisticians.

The Meisterkühlers were almost rolled over by Palatine barrels. In great distress they reached the finish line in #25. BOINC@Pfalz (#26) almost overpowered them, the Cool ones probably did not see this one coming. Russia finished in #27.

Sprint (NFS@Home)
P3D had the best start, sprinting towards a hefty advantage. TAAT moved onto #2 and therefore displaced TSBT in #3. The medals are prone to fall into the hands of this trio once again. And again SG linger in #4; we want to shout out to them that Iron again and again is getting boring. Maybe they'll get back on their feet yet. RKN (#5) already fell behind a little but hold their own against LTT (#6), who are having a good run now however.

CNT (#7) are staying only narrowly ahead of AF (#8) and [H] (#9). This trio will perhaps stick to themselves until the finish, because it will be difficult for Chinese Dream (#10), Australia (#11), and Meisterkühler (#12) to join in.

From twelfth place onwards, differences are generally very small. There is not a lot which separates Ukraine (#13), LITOMYSL (#14), and OCN (#15) from the Cool ones. Just as tight a contest is going on between EVGA (#16), BOINC.Italy (#17), and 2ch (#18). This trio could be turned into a quintet by AMD Users (#19) and BOINC@Poland (#20). Both are on their way at a good speed and are slowly closing the gap in front.

UBT (#21) are losing ground and is going to be challenged by BOINCstats (#22). Afterwards there is already a lot of distance. We are finding BOINC@Pfalz in #23, ahead of Team China (#24), Crystal Dream (#25), and Russia (#26). ISWT however appear to skip the Sprint entirely.

Overall Standings
Currently three teams are controlling everything in this Pentathlon: P3D (#1), TAAT (#2), and TSBT (#3). For now it looks like this trio will scoop 14 of 15 medals in the disciplines, only SG (#4) may pick something up too. It was like this only in 2011, 2012, and 2014, when only 4 teams divided the precious metal among themselves.

The overall victory can apparently not be taken away from P3D anymore, whereas TAAT have yet to fight hard to guard Silver from TSBT. While SG is safely in #4, RKN (#5) have to watch out for CNT (#6) und LTT (#7). The Javelin on the last day will decide everything here. [H] are holding on to #8 ahead of AF in #9. BOINC@AUSTRALIA have good chances for #10 and thereby their best Pentathlon result so far.

OCN (#11) are profiting from a little weakness of 2ch (#12), but this is not final yet. And behind, Ukraine (#13) took position and are working to cause much trouble for the duo yet. EVGA (#14), ISWT (#15), and BOINC.Italy (#16) are following, among which the Italians are slowly working their way towards ISWT. Chinese Dream (#17) can still not keep up with this. Placed skintight together are Meisterkühler (#18), BOINC@Poland (#19), AMD Users (#20), LITOMYSL (#21), and UBT (#22), with merely 4 points difference across these 5 teams. There are so frequent changes here that it's dizzying.

Crystal Dream remain safe in #23 and don't have to worry about Team China (#24) or BOINCstats (#25). BOINC@Pfalz remain in #26, followed by Russia (#27).

Tomorrow, the Sprint will be decided, and the day after tomorrow is when the the grand finale happens. We have still some questions:

- Can SG still steal a medal in the Sprint?
- Will RKN defend #5 in the overall standings?
- Will TAAT make it ahead of TSBT as they cross the finishing line?

You see it remains exciting at the BOINC Pentathlon.

Yours, Jeeper

[Based on stats at 15:00 UTC]
 
We have less than 24 hours left on the NFS Sprint and then the WCG Javelin toss will be live. So get ready for the transition.
 
9.5 hours left for the Sprint NFS@home. If you have enough work in your cache to last that long you can set the project to "no new tasks" and then prepare to switch it to run Sidock for the final day of the contest!
We have managed to hold our positions in both the sprint and the marathon. It was a bit close at times but some of us switched back to Sidock due to the threat from L'Alliance Francophone. They were within spitting distance last night but now we are once again pulling away from them and we also have a good buffer going in Sprint. Final Javelin Throw will start at 5:00PM PST today and we should be good to hit our mark there and this will bring our Javelin score up a few ranks at least.
Not sure that this will improve our overall 8th position but even if we end up with 8th overall that will be an improvement of 2 positions from last years event.

Thanks again for everyone who continues to help out the team!
 
Honest truth, I'll be glad when this one is over. I wish they scheduled these events in Northern hemisphere winter. It has been warming up in my region and yesterday was downright uncomfortable in the shack.
 
Honest truth, I'll be glad when this one is over. I wish they scheduled these events in Northern hemisphere winter. It has been warming up in my region and yesterday was downright uncomfortable in the shack.
We had unseasonably cool weather on the east coast here, so I turned everything to 11 for this, including breaking out the old old hardware like an old core2quad 9650.
 
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