One Sheep to Rule Them All: Fantasy Sheep
07-26-13, 10:17 PM
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I am a little confused about the question which specifically mentions the IMDB Top 250. Is that the IMDB Top 250 as of today? Yesterday? Does it change a lot? Also, I thought we weren't supposed to look answers up so I took a guess as to what's probably on the Top 250. Are you expressly asking people to look at that list?
07-27-13, 12:18 AM
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We're not supposed to refer to IMDb to precheck our answers. We're supposed to guess what we think is on the list, then the list will be the final arbiter of the answers. For Reverses, you need some kind of reference to settle what is a right and wrong answer.
07-27-13, 12:26 AM
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I am a little confused about the question which specifically mentions the IMDB Top 250. Is that the IMDB Top 250 as of today? Yesterday? Does it change a lot? Also, I thought we weren't supposed to look answers up so I took a guess as to what's probably on the Top 250. Are you expressly asking people to look at that list?
We're not supposed to look at the list, but the answer has to appear on the list in order to be correct. So you have to go from memory and/or feeling that it must be on the list.
The list doesn't change that much on a day to day basis, but it does change, especially when a new movie comes out that is beloved by the internet. I don't know if brainee cached the list before he posted the answers, or if he just planned on checking it during scoring. If it's the latter, go vote as many 10's for your movie as you can!
The only movies that would be in any real jeopardy of falling off the list in between the posting of the questions and the scoring would be those at the very bottom of the list.
The list doesn't change that much on a day to day basis, but it does change, especially when a new movie comes out that is beloved by the internet. I don't know if brainee cached the list before he posted the answers, or if he just planned on checking it during scoring. If it's the latter, go vote as many 10's for your movie as you can!
The only movies that would be in any real jeopardy of falling off the list in between the posting of the questions and the scoring would be those at the very bottom of the list.
[Plus, I'm pretty sure imdb has some kind of special weighting formula for the Top 250 that prevents that anyway]In my question bank, it was a toss-up for me between this one and a reverse asking you to name a fantasy movie nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. It seems ... I chose ... poorly
07-27-13, 12:28 AM
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And the reference is the list and the presence of "fantasy" as a listed genre on the main imdb page for the movie.
07-27-13, 12:54 PM
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07-28-13, 07:03 PM
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Scoring and prepping moving along (I'm about half-way done right now). On target to start the results posting tomorrow afternoon (~ 2pm EST).
I still need Kal-El to respond to a pm about a question that impacts the scoring.
I still need Kal-El to respond to a pm about a question that impacts the scoring.
07-28-13, 08:54 PM
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Sorry been out of the house for most of the day. Just responded to it. Can't wait to see the horrible results!
07-29-13, 02:54 AM
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Just curious ... is there any precedent for slightly changing the order of the questions for the results? And is there any reason why anyone would have a problem with it?
As it turns out, question 20 would be a much better finisher than question 21. Tons of slams in play, some players hitting it big and some blowing it big. In contrast, question 21 was a bit spread out, and didn't change the standings too much (at least at the top).
As it turns out, question 20 would be a much better finisher than question 21. Tons of slams in play, some players hitting it big and some blowing it big. In contrast, question 21 was a bit spread out, and didn't change the standings too much (at least at the top).
07-29-13, 05:32 AM
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Just curious ... is there any precedent for slightly changing the order of the questions for the results? And is there any reason why anyone would have a problem with it?
As it turns out, question 20 would be a much better finisher than question 21. Tons of slams in play, some players hitting it big and some blowing it big. In contrast, question 21 was a bit spread out, and didn't change the standings too much (at least at the top).
As it turns out, question 20 would be a much better finisher than question 21. Tons of slams in play, some players hitting it big and some blowing it big. In contrast, question 21 was a bit spread out, and didn't change the standings too much (at least at the top).
I'm all for upping the drama myself. Let the naysayers nay.
And I thought question 20 was an easy slam dunk. I now realize that...
07-29-13, 08:57 AM
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I read the question the same way as Obi-Wan Jabroni. Oh well, I have an incorrect crappy movie answer. Crom!
07-29-13, 09:18 AM
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Just curious ... is there any precedent for slightly changing the order of the questions for the results? And is there any reason why anyone would have a problem with it?
As it turns out, question 20 would be a much better finisher than question 21. Tons of slams in play, some players hitting it big and some blowing it big. In contrast, question 21 was a bit spread out, and didn't change the standings too much (at least at the top).
As it turns out, question 20 would be a much better finisher than question 21. Tons of slams in play, some players hitting it big and some blowing it big. In contrast, question 21 was a bit spread out, and didn't change the standings too much (at least at the top).
07-29-13, 10:46 AM
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I briefly considered changing the order of some of the questions in my game when I noticed that chrisih8u led for almost the entire game, but then I realized what rocket said, that the players don't know how it's going to play out, and if the game is close enough, you can build drama even if you know that there really isn't a dramatic outcome. I guess I don't know how far apart people are in those last two questions, but the fact that you've already told us what you've told us does seem to give away a little too much,
07-29-13, 12:27 PM
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I don't see an issue with changing the order as the order really wouldn't have changed how we answered the questions.
On vacation but hope to follow the results somewhat.
On vacation but hope to follow the results somewhat.
07-29-13, 01:32 PM
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A minor problem IMHO with changing the order of the questions is that if you're not around to follow it "live" the whole time, it could make it a bit confusing to go back and see how you did on the questions you weren't there to see.
For instance, you might watch how the the first 5 play out, then you have to stop following it for a while. If the questions are in order and you return to DVD Talk to see they're on question 10, you know you just have to go back a few pages to see questions 6-9. With the questions out of order, it would be more difficult to find your missed questions without just reading the whole thing straight through.
For instance, you might watch how the the first 5 play out, then you have to stop following it for a while. If the questions are in order and you return to DVD Talk to see they're on question 10, you know you just have to go back a few pages to see questions 6-9. With the questions out of order, it would be more difficult to find your missed questions without just reading the whole thing straight through.
07-29-13, 01:34 PM
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I think you should tell us the even ones and then the odd ones. Then the even ones again just to keep us on our toes.
07-29-13, 01:55 PM
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Da sheep! Da sheep! Da sheep boss!
AaronHernandez
bunkaroo
Cabman Gray
Cellar Door
cnicholls44
Crocker Jarmen
dalbowski
DaveNinja
davidh777
devilshalo
dhmac
Drexl
Fist of Doom
Giles
hasslein
ivelostr2
Kal-El
maxfisher
mortalplague
Mountain Biker
mrcellophane
Obi-Wan Jabroni
Palaver
Rex Power Colt-Robot Man
rocket1312
Rockmjd23
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story
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the big train
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07-29-13, 01:57 PM
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Mirror mirror, on the wall. Who's the greatest sheep of all?
"That I cannot tell you. But it is to be determined in the hours ahead. For their quest, the sheep shall undergo 21 trials testing their wits and courage. Many will try but only one will ultimately succeed. Look ... it starts now!"
Pre-game standings:
AaronHernandez 0
bunkaroo 0
Cabman Gray 0
Cellar Door 0
cnicholls44 0
Crocker Jarmen 0
dalbowski 0
DaveNinja 0
davidh777 0
dhmac 0
Drexl 0
Fist of Doom 0
Giles 0
hasslein 0
ivelostr2 0
Kal-El 0
maxfisher 0
mortalplague 0
Mountain Biker 0
mrcellophane 0
Obi-Wan Jabroni 0
Palaver 0
Rex Power Colt-Robot Man 0
rocket1312 0
Rockmjd23 0
ruddiger_718 0
sleepyhead55 0
story 0
T-bone22 0
wishbone 0
devilshalo 10
the big train 20
"That I cannot tell you. But it is to be determined in the hours ahead. For their quest, the sheep shall undergo 21 trials testing their wits and courage. Many will try but only one will ultimately succeed. Look ... it starts now!"
Pre-game standings:
AaronHernandez 0
bunkaroo 0
Cabman Gray 0
Cellar Door 0
cnicholls44 0
Crocker Jarmen 0
dalbowski 0
DaveNinja 0
davidh777 0
dhmac 0
Drexl 0
Fist of Doom 0
Giles 0
hasslein 0
ivelostr2 0
Kal-El 0
maxfisher 0
mortalplague 0
Mountain Biker 0
mrcellophane 0
Obi-Wan Jabroni 0
Palaver 0
Rex Power Colt-Robot Man 0
rocket1312 0
Rockmjd23 0
ruddiger_718 0
sleepyhead55 0
story 0
T-bone22 0
wishbone 0
devilshalo 10
the big train 20