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New game workshopping and brainstorming

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    #62
    Kolido
    Registered Users Posts: 13,358 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    I wonder if we could use something like this to generate questions. There is a dedicated blockbusters section, questions don't appear to be overly taxing either.

    http://www.quizmasters.biz/DB/Que/QMenu.php


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    #63
    Baggly
    Registered Users Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Banjo wrote:
    Pter, if you're hosting, would Report on the question post work as a buzzer or are there consequences and visibility concerns there that might make that a little abusive?


    Not a runner I'm afraid.


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    #64
    Baggly
    Registered Users Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Kolido wrote: »
    I wonder if we could use something like this to generate questions. There is a dedicated blockbusters section, questions don't appear to be overly taxing either.

    http://www.quizmasters.biz/DB/Que/QMenu.php

    Only issue with this site is its blocked for me in work :o:o


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    #65
    sKeith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,404 ✭✭✭✭sKeith


    Pter wrote: »
    Only issue with this site is its blocked for me in work :o:o

    Just generate a bunch of questions and email them from your phone to your work computer


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    #66
    Baggly
    Registered Users Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Starting up a second game in the trial thread if anyone is interested.


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    #67
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    So, is Blockbusters viable?


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    #68
    Baggly
    Registered Users Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    In it's first format, yes I think so. In it's second format? Maybe. I preferred the tougher questions and alternating turns myself.

    What did you think?


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    #69
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    Yeah, possibly too easy second time, as it was just a matter of who was fastest on the keyboard (which was never me when on the phone). I didn't mind the difficulty level first time. But I like, in theory, the buzzer system, where gamemaster thanks post to give them the go-ahead to answer. And the game board itself seemed okay. So, we've everything we need with format, and just need to fine tune the questions, I think.


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    #70
    Baggly
    Registered Users Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    https://www.dropbox.com/s/crr55qbzchbmjpa/BlockBusters%20Sample%20Board.pptx?dl=0

    Board is there for anyone who wants to use it and give it a shot.

    It's on PowerPoint so you would need that or compatible to use that file.


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    #71
    sKeith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,404 ✭✭✭✭sKeith


    Pter wrote: »
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/crr55qbzchbmjpa/BlockBusters%20Sample%20Board.pptx?dl=0

    Board is there for anyone who wants to use it and give it a shot.

    It's on PowerPoint so you would need that or compatible to use that file.


    google slides should have no bother opening powerpoint.

    edit: confirmed, google slides has no bother opening it.


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    #72
    Baggly
    Registered Users Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    I will host a game if anyone would be interested in playing one this week.....


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    #73
    SixtaWalthers
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭SixtaWalthers


    Would you like to share that game with us? I am playing bubble shooter nowadays, and it is very brainstorming because I am unable to win a single stage since the beginning, even I was a good player of FB bubble witch saga. Also, share any tip if you have about the shooting. Yes, I am damn interested in playing new games as well.


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    #74
    Banjo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    Im hosting a live game of Pandemic in my lower intestine as we speak. If anyone wants their house pebbledashed, buy me a bag of peanuts and I've got you covered. Literally.


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    #75
    Kolido
    Registered Users Posts: 13,358 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Would anyone be interested in a table quiz type game? I have a format in mind but thought I'd gauge interest first before pressing ahead with it. It would be a team based, multiple rounds of multiple questions type of thing.


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    #76
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    I would.


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    #77
    osh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,941 ✭✭✭osh


    Sure


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    #78
    sullivlo
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭sullivlo


    Yes.


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    #79
    kitten_k
    Registered Users Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    Yes


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    #80
    [Deleted User]
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    Yes :)


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    #81
    [Deleted User]
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    Yip


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    #82
    LadySkunk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,392 ✭✭✭LadySkunk


    Yes!


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    #83
    [Deleted User]
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    Im really crap at TQs but love them so im in


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    #84
    Mollyb60
    Registered Users Posts: 6,550 ✭✭✭Mollyb60


    I LOVE table quizzes so I'm all over this!


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    #85
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,014 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    I think I could manage this from the comfort of my deck chair ;)

    I was thinking about how teams could communicate, would you just use the PM function on boards here Kol?

    Alternatively WhatsApp or discord (although I know you hate discord Mols)


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    #86
    Mollyb60
    Registered Users Posts: 6,550 ✭✭✭Mollyb60


    Necro wrote: »
    I think I could manage this from the comfort of my deck chair ;)

    I was thinking about how teams could communicate, would you just use the PM function on boards here Kol?

    Alternatively WhatsApp or discord (although I know you hate discord Mols)

    Well I can't get on discord in work is all, and I generally hate it on my phone.


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    #87
    Kolido
    Registered Users Posts: 13,358 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Necro wrote: »
    I think I could manage this from the comfort of my deck chair ;)

    I was thinking about how teams could communicate, would you just use the PM function on boards here Kol?

    Alternatively WhatsApp or discord (although I know you hate discord Mols)


    Thanks for all the interest in this, maybe it could work.

    So how I was thinking of running it, is holding it over multiple days rather than one night. Reason being is I probably wouldnt have the time, could take a few hours and I dont think everyone would be available.
    So having a round of questions each day, posted around midday and results around 8 or 9.
    6 rounds of 6 questions with one round of specaility. Also bonus points to be got.
    Regarding comms between teams, I was thinking of leaving that up to the teams. As long as there is no research or googling and they confer between themselves, I dont mind what platform they use.

    I will try get a signup tread opened in a few days and see how it goes. Maybe have teams of 3.


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    #88
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    TQ sounds good.


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    #89
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    I know I am a newbie around these parts, so not sure if this has been tried before or not.

    How about combining a SHEEP & PEEHS, the same 7/8 questions and pick an answer for each.


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    #90
    Ectoplasm
    Registered Users Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭Ectoplasm


    Ted_YNWA wrote: »
    I know I am a newbie around these parts, so not sure if this has been tried before or not.

    How about combining a SHEEP & PEEHS, the same 7/8 questions and pick an answer for each.

    Sure give it a whirl Ted and see how it goes. :)


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    #91
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    Ectoplasm wrote:
    Sure give it a whirl Ted and see how it goes.

    Woop, this could be either great or an epic fail. Will try and have a plan for it in a day or so.

    Watch this space.


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