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Old 09-23-10, 12:03 PM
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A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Intro for first time players
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(Reverse) Sheep is a game that is part Family Feud, part trivia game. The object of the game is to outwit other players through a series of questions that are usually united in theme. There are two types of questions.

The first, Sheep, is one where you try to think like everyone else and match their answers. The more people you match, the better you do. Let's say we have a game of six players (A through F). A Sheep question might be something like "Name a great color." Sheep questions never have right or wrong answers. Let's say our five players answered like this:

Players A, C, and E said "Blue"
Players B and D said "Green"
Player F said "Chartreuse"

Scoring in Sheep games is like golf: the lower your score, the better. The "Blue" players get -3 points (and the best answer). The "Green" players get -2 points. Player F did not match anyone and gets 0 points.

The second type of question, Reverse Sheep, is the exact opposite. You want to avoid matching other players. A Reverse Sheep question might be something like "Name a state on the Atlantic Coast." Reverse Sheep questions always have right or wrong answers. Let's say our players answered like this:

Players D and E said "Delaware"
Players F and B said "Maine"
Player C said "Texas"
Player A said "South Carolina"

The "Delaware" players get +2 points (a penalty, since you want to have a low score). The "Maine" players also get +2 points. Player C's answer might be debated among the players to see if it is considered correct or not. Wrong answers always score above the most common answer. You're always better off going for something obvious than for something obviously wrong.

That's the gist of it. Each person running a game adds little rules here and there but those are the basics.


General Rules
Spoiler:

  • The object of the game is to out-think everyone by picking answers to questions that are the most common (Sheep) or least common (Reverse Sheep), but still correct.
  • Example Sheep question: "Name a professional golfer." A good answer might be Tiger Woods and a bad answer might be Chichi Rodriguez.
  • Example Reverse Sheep question: "Name a play by Shakespeare." Romeo & Juliet might be a bad answer, but Two Gentlemen of Verona might be a good answer. (Unless everyone is trying to go as obscure as possible).
  • Scores are tallied according to the number of players answering that question. Sheep answers are tallied as negative. Reverse Sheep answers are tallied as positive. The lowest score wins.
  • There is no such thing as wrong answer for a Sheep question. Wrong answers in Reverse Sheep are scored two points above the most common answer.
  • You may not cheat by using Google, Wikipedia, etc. Use only what's in your head.
  • Please send in your answers to me via PM. Place only one answer per line, without numbers, set info, or the question itself. Add {sd} to the end of the answer, not the beginning. Those who do not do this will be penalized 20 points right off the bat.
  • Note: Be creative with your answers, but don't be stupid.
  • Sheep questions are marked by an S:, Reverse Sheep questions are marked by an R:.



Game-Specific Rules
Spoiler:

  • Unless specifically mentioned in the question, all games include console games, handheld games, PC games,
    XBLA/PSN/VC/WiiWare games and arcade games released officially in the United States. For games released "this generation", XBLA/PSN remakes do not count and any VC game does not count. XBLA/PSN originals, even ones based on previously released games (i.e. Pacman CE) do count.
  • Unique Bonus: Reverse Sheep questions will generate additional bonus (negative) points according to the following:
    1 Unique is awarded -15
    2 Uniques are awarded -10 each
    3 Uniques are awarded -6 each
    4 Uniques are awarded -3 each
    5+ Uniques are awarded -1 each
  • Slam Dunks {sd} Players have the power of multipliers in their hands. Each player is given five (5) Slam Dunks ({sd}s) which they use by adding {sd} to the end of their answer. Slam Dunks have different effects depending on the question you use them in:
    • In Sheep questions, the {sd} adds 1 to the Multiplier. You are allowed to use up to all 5 of your {sd}s on any given question.
    • In Reverse Sheep questions, you can use a single {sd} to turn the question into a sheep question for you. However, if your answer is wrong, it does nothing. I will answer any questions you have about Slam Dunks.


And another reminder: Please send in your answers to me via PM. Place only one answer per line, without numbers or the question itself. Add {sd} to the end of the answer, not the beginning. Those who do not do this will be penalized 20 points right off the bat.

I will also correct mistakes you may have made when originally sending me your answers at a cost of 10 points.


I will take no more than 20 participants not including myself (though will make special dispensations for anyone who has run a Sheep game in the past) not and plan on starting some time early next week (Tracer Style).

Now on to the questions.


The Questions

  1. S: Which band do you most want to see have a band specific rock band game (a la Beatles and Green Day Rock Band)?
  2. R: Name an already-released game developed by Blizzard.
  3. S: You have a friend who just bought a 360 and PS3, what digitally distributed game would you recommend?
  4. S: S: What is the most-anticipated future video game release?
  5. R: Name a Nintendo handheld or system that has been announced or released in North America.
  6. R: Name an already-released Xbox 360 RPG or Action-RPG.
  7. S: What was the best Dreamcast Game?
  8. S: Other than Superman 64 and ET, what is the worst game ever?
  9. R: Name a T.V. Show that is based in whole or in part on a video game.
  10. S: In what year will Sony completely cease production of the Playstation Portable? (This includes the PSP Go)
  11. R: Name a US-released home console game that requires a specific controller or attachment and/or was sold with one without the word Hero or Band in the title.
  12. S: Which non-Mario or Zelda NES game has aged the best?
  13. S:Name a game from this generation where the main character you control is female.
  14. R: Zombies sure are scary. Name a non Xbox live Indie game released in the last 3 years on a console (360, PS3 or Wii) with Zombies.
  15. R: Name a last gen (xbox, PS2 or GCN only) game set in the Star Wars universe.
  16. S: Other than Pac-Man, Ms Pac-Man, Super Pac-Man, and Pac-Man CE, name a Pac-Man game.
  17. R: Name a game released for the Gameboy color with the word Mario or Wario in the title.

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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

I have one submission. A word of advice to all: read each question carefully before you answer.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

My answers are in.
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2 sent in. In addition to carefully reading the wording of the quesitons, be sure you know if it is sheep question or Reverse.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

I have orangecrushes answers as well.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Reserving my spot... need to pee, get some lunch and will get my answers in. You better not fuck this up OC!
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

im in
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
Reserving my spot... need to pee, get some lunch and will get my answers in. You better not fuck this up OC!
I promise nothing.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

In so far:
SomethingMore
Orangecrush
Tarantino
JasonF
Fat Tony
ivelostr2

And I clearly don't know what games other people want to play in the future.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Originally Posted by orangecrush
I promise nothing.
Don't worry, L&O is too busy to actually answer the questions.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Originally Posted by pinata242
Don't worry, L&O is too busy to actually answer the questions.
Well, he was too busy to even guess at the last one...

In so far:
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

I can't wait to hear the defenses for some of these “RPG” picks.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Originally Posted by orangecrush
I can't wait to hear the defenses for some of these “RPG” picks.
i made up a couple of answers, because i had no idea...im gonna do awful...
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I want to know who cheated and used google for the last question!
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

You don't need to cheat to guess a good answer.
Hint:
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The GBC was out around the same time as the N64

Also, I have owned at least 2 GBC games that would count.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Originally Posted by orangecrush
You don't need to cheat to guess a good answer.
Hint:
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The GBC was out around the same time as the N64

Also, I have owned at least 2 GBC games that would count.
Easy for you - I skipped from Old School Monochrome GB to the DSi.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

I hope to send something in tonight. I ran a sheep game so I hope I get the pass
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
Easy for you - I skipped from Old School Monochrome GB to the DSi.
You'll kick yourself for not guessing when you see the right answers.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Down to 11 spots, in so far:

SomethingMore
Orangecrush
Tarantino
JasonF
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ivelostr2
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As long as that dude who cheated all the time is out. GoogleMJ23 or RockGoogle or something.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Well, I only knew one answer for a few of the R questions so those will be a disaster. I had to guess on a few too. Ain't lookin' pretty.
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I'll have mine in later tonight
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Didn't cheat on the last one, but made an educated guess (ie: I put the first title that came to mind that I'm pretty sure WASN'T monochrome)
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Originally Posted by jdpatri
Well, I only knew one answer for a few of the R questions so those will be a disaster. I had to guess on a few too. Ain't lookin' pretty.
I can tell you this: your final answer will net you less points than L&O. Also, I am shocked at the number of unique answers we have for that question due to the number of wrong answers.
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Re: A Newish Video Game Sheep Game

Originally Posted by SomethingMore
Didn't cheat on the last one, but made an educated guess (ie: I put the first title that came to mind that I'm pretty sure WASN'T monochrome)
Just because it was color on your GBA, doesn't mean it wasn't monochrome


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