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08-03-2021 , 03:58 AM

Doctor Zeus

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Hey team, rather than using an old game thread putting in an auction, new thread.

Bolt's original write up:

"This game is inspired by Thunderdome. Basically I'll name a category with a specific number of answers. One team will then bid how many correct answers they can name. The other team can then bid a higher number. This will go back and forth until one team decides to allow the other team to attempt to make good on their bid. Any incorrect guesses means that the bid has failed.

If that team succeeds, they'll score a point. If that team fails, the opposing team will score a point. First team to 3 points wins.

I'm thinking 2 vs 2 will be ideal, and will allow for collaboration between teammates. No research will be allowed (obviously).

The first 8 players to sign up will be randomly partnered into 4 teams and we'll do a semi-final followed by a final.

Several of the categories will be USA-centric. So if you're not familiar with USA pop culture, history, etc. this game might not be for you.

An example would be as follows:

Name the letters of the English alphabet (26 possible answers)."

Here is Bolt's original game:
First tourney!

@Bolt- would you rather play or mod? I'm happy to mod if you fancy a game

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08-03-2021 , 05:09 AM

AmazingErvin

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why not I'll give it a try

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08-03-2021 , 05:37 AM

lukethefluke

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still gonna be USA centric? If not I'll be in but no worries if so

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08-03-2021 , 06:44 AM

Doctor Zeus

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If I mod it'll be internationalist

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08-03-2021 , 12:37 PM

bolt2112

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Originally Posted by Doctor Zeus

@Bolt- would you rather play or mod? I'm happy to mod if you fancy a game

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I'm good with either mod or player. You should choose since you brought the game back to life.

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08-03-2021 , 12:40 PM

filthyvermin

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08-03-2021 , 12:50 PM

bsball8806

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sounds fun, in

please remind me before this starts in case i forget

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08-03-2021 , 01:33 PM

Eric

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Not in, btw.

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08-03-2021 , 02:01 PM

eyebooger

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08-04-2021 , 05:25 AM

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Doctor Zeus

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I'll mod Bolt

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Amazing Ervin
Arctic Knight
LukeTheFluke
Eyebooger
BSBall
Filthy

Looking for one more.

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08-04-2021 , 06:22 AM

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lukethefluke

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Think POGCrazy signed up in the other thread?

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08-04-2021 , 07:06 AM

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Doctor Zeus

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Originally Posted by Doctor Zeus

I'll mod Bolt

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Bolt
Amazing Ervin
Arctic Knight
LukeTheFluke
Eyebooger
BSBall
Filthy

Looking for one more.

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Bolt
Amazing Ervin
Arctic Knight
LukeTheFluke
Eyebooger
BSBall
Filthy
POGCrazy

And we are good to go!!!

I'll get game threads set up this afternoon

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08-04-2021 , 07:14 AM

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Doctor Zeus

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Timings:
24 hours bidding round (both teams)
48 hours to fill in bid

Rules
Official bids & guesses in bold
All conversation in sign up thread

First rounds:

Filthy & BSBall vs Amazing Ervin & LukeTheFluke
Eyebooger & Arctic Knight vs Bolt & POGCrazy

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08-04-2021 , 08:38 AM

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eyebooger

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 58,684

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Originally Posted by Doctor Zeus

Timings:
24 hours bidding round (both teams)
48 hours to fill in bid

Rules
Official bids & guesses in bold
All conversation in sign up thread

First rounds:

Filthy & BSBall vs Amazing Ervin & LukeTheFluke
Eyebooger & Arctic Knight vs Bolt & POGCrazy

To be clear, I'm supposed to discuss my thoughts with Arctic on the university question here and not in the dedicated game thread?

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08-04-2021 , 08:42 AM

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Doctor Zeus

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Oops!! No in the main thread my bad. Dunno why I did that

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08-04-2021 , 08:45 AM

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eyebooger

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Okay I fixed them.

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08-04-2021 , 09:48 AM

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ArcticKnight

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I just saw a game posted that I am in. I really don't recall signing up for this. I am away starting next week and will have limited access/time to play.

Zues, did I sign up? Can you get a replacement for me? Sorry EB... it is a fun game and would love to play with you...

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08-04-2021 , 11:12 AM

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eyebooger

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Depend on what "limited" means, that might be okay.

While you're here, might as well start and then get a replacement?

Up to you.

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08-04-2021 , 01:51 PM

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eyebooger

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Originally Posted by Doctor Zeus

Timings:
24 hours bidding round (both teams)
48 hours to fill in bid

Anyone else think these times should be switched?

Seems like it should take far longer to figure out what to bid than it will be to fill in the answers.

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08-04-2021 , 02:04 PM

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Doctor Zeus

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Jm filled replacement

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08-04-2021 , 03:54 PM

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Nicholasp27

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sure

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08-16-2021 , 09:54 AM

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Doctor Zeus

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Sup!

Finished round 1!

How was the set up? Anything people would change?

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08-16-2021 , 12:22 PM

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eyebooger

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Questions were good.

Dunno how others feel, but the auction part seems a little clunky.

I think I'd rather have Team A just make one bid and then Team B can either try to do it themselves or challenge Team A to do so.

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