 Contest: "Guess the scene!", Discussion topic -- post here please! |
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 Jul 18 2008, 06:11 AM
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well that's 18:00 at my place so i maybe will be there... maybe
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Jul 19 2008, 06:49 AM
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Forum Member Posts: 467 Joined: 23-February 05 From: My den |
Partial points for "behind the building"... I figured I got it wrong entirely. It was a very broad question. Basically anything could be behind the building, if you think about it.
Fourth question was a bitch, and a little too farfetched. Please don't do that again.  As for the fifth question, I did say the house should've been on the other side of the river. I guess that's why I got only partial points, because I didn't say "mirrored". Meh, picture 2 bites. -------------------- -Transition into darkness-
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Jul 19 2008, 03:45 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 80 Joined: 25-January 07 From: We call it Swamp Pit, you call it Finland. |
Hih, I still have a chance of winning without subjecting myself to make a mod.
And, yes, I know I won't win... 
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Jul 19 2008, 06:39 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 55 Joined: 30-June 06 |
I sucked bad, but I will keep playing!
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Jul 20 2008, 02:26 AM
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 Master of energies  Council Member Posts: 3328 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Magyarország |
That's the spirit, Silverstar! It's only Week 3, so there is nothing to worry about
 QUOTE(Moongaze) As for the fifth question, I did say the house should've been on the other side of the river. I guess that's why I got only partial points, because I didn't say "mirrored". Yeah, all participants who just said the house was in wrong position got half a point. The answer we provided was a short one, here is a nicer one (from Raven's winner submission): QUOTE the picture shows a left-right inverted view of what actually appears in the Baldur's Gate game By the way, as I've written to Silverstar above: it's Week 3. Yes, new picture is up. 
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Jul 20 2008, 11:12 AM
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 The Islander  Member of Graphics Dept. Posts: 365 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Queens, NY |
 Slight objection: If the image is flipped, CHARNAME can't be on the Bridge |
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Jul 20 2008, 04:21 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 80 Joined: 25-January 07 From: We call it Swamp Pit, you call it Finland. |
QUOTE(HERD @ Jul 20 2008, 02:12 PM)  Slight objection: If the image is flipped, CHARNAME can't be on the Bridge Even if the Charname sees things from a wrong perspective(this time, left is right...) we still know, he is at the bridge.QUOTE(Baronius @ Jul 20 2008, 05:08 AM) Special hint by Baronius: "Forest of Tethyr" is a wrong answer to the first question. But, but, but  ... How is this possible? There is no other such place where the scenery would fit... ah, but I still send my answers.
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Jul 22 2008, 01:32 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 59 Joined: 1-July 08 From: Poland |
well the fourth question was a lot more complicated then i thought... by my opinion it was "over" complicated and the clue that he was stealing the bowl is not visible from the picture, but anyway... looking forward to the next test
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Jul 22 2008, 03:08 PM
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Master of energies Council Member Posts: 3328 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Magyarország |
QUOTE he was stealing the bowl is not visible from the picture, Still, one person knew it, and gave a perfect answer. It might not be directly visible, but as I've written earlier, a little thinking may also be needed sometimes. (I don't say only Raven was thinking, I'm just saying that it wasn't impossible to answer the tricky question )QUOTE but anyway... looking forward to the next test Picture 3 has been up for a few days! -------------------- Mental harmony dispels the darkness.
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Jul 22 2008, 04:37 PM
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  Senior Mod Tester Tactical reputation: 4 Posts: 1112 Joined: 27-March 07 From: UK |
QUOTE(Baronius @ Jul 22 2008, 04:08 PM) QUOTE he was stealing the bowl is not visible from the picture, Still, one person knew it, and gave a perfect answer. It might not be directly visible, but as I've written earlier, a little thinking may also be needed sometimes. (I don't say only Raven was thinking, I'm just saying that it wasn't impossible to answer the tricky question )Yes, however, if you (Baronius) read the note at the bottom of my submission, I discussed the fact that the picture was ambiguous (mentioning similar things to what Decados wrote in a post at SP here - post 21). I eventually put in my answer what I thought was most likely to be correct, but I did not know for sure that this was what was wanted (in other words, it was just my best guess). This post has been edited by Raven: Jul 22 2008, 04:37 PM |
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Jul 22 2008, 04:52 PM
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Master of energies Council Member Posts: 3328 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Magyarország |
Still, something has driven you to choose the answer you gave. You made a decision. (If your answer wasn't an "answer", that is, if it had contained conditional statements or multiple possibilities, you wouldn't have got the score for it).
QUOTE but I did not know for sure that this was what was wanted Sir Carnifex chose a good title (Guess the scene) for the contest As you've written very correctly:QUOTE it was just my best guess
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Jul 23 2008, 03:43 AM
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 Retired team member Posts: 490 Joined: 8-April 08 From: U.S.A |
Ah... I see some want the questions to be ultra easy! Personally, I think throwing in a humdinger of a question like #4 is what almost assures that there will be one person ALONE at the top of the points list each week. Raven proved me right. However, if it'll satisfy y'all, I never intended to put too many of those trick questions in there. Still, don't be surprised if I throw another at you.
QUOTE(Moongaze) Meh, picture 2 bites. Ah... controversy! My drawings provoke reactions of all sorts, so that's good. But seriously (or not), if you didn't like week two, then criticize the questions and not the drawing. After all, it's a masterpiece of art that may one day be hanging on the wall of a museum... *cough* QUOTE Special hint by Baronius: "Forest of Tethyr" is a wrong answer to the first question. May I add that it's not the North Forest either? Or is that too many hints?
This post has been edited by Sir_Carnifex: Jul 23 2008, 04:39 AM -------------------- "Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box." - Italian Proverb
"I like criticism, but it must be my way." - Mark Twain "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." - Herm Albright |
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Jul 26 2008, 04:21 PM
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Retired team member Posts: 490 Joined: 8-April 08 From: U.S.A |
The deadline is sneaking up for the third week (27th July 2008, 24:00 GMT). If you want to get in your answer, now is the time to do it.
-------------------- "Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box." - Italian Proverb
"I like criticism, but it must be my way." - Mark Twain "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." - Herm Albright |
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Jul 27 2008, 09:01 AM
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Forum Member Posts: 467 Joined: 23-February 05 From: My den |
Another BWL chatroom unveiling of the results, or will this be done through forum only?
I can't help but think the chatroom isn't very popular and isn't going to be either. 
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Jul 27 2008, 01:50 PM
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Master of energies Council Member Posts: 3328 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Magyarország |
The live chat was chosen to make it a bit more interesting, instead of immediately publishing a downloadable file with a table of scores.
Last time, you and dzidek1983 didn't/couldn't come indeed, but there were others present. One of them was Raven, the winner. The announcement of results will happen on BWL's chat server on 28th July, 17:00 GMT (remember, daylight saving is in effect in more countries, so -- for example -- 17:00 GMT is actually 18:00 GMT in UK and 19:00 in Central Europe). Those who don't or can't come can read the results on the forums after 1-2 days. -------------------- Mental harmony dispels the darkness.
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Jul 27 2008, 03:21 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 467 Joined: 23-February 05 From: My den |
Ah, okay. Was just curious.
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Jul 28 2008, 05:33 PM
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Retired team member Posts: 490 Joined: 8-April 08 From: U.S.A |
Well, the two contest organizers are in the chat room now waiting if anyone else wants to see the results...
-------------------- "Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box." - Italian Proverb
"I like criticism, but it must be my way." - Mark Twain "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." - Herm Albright |
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Jul 28 2008, 07:04 PM
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Master of energies Council Member Posts: 3328 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Magyarország |
End of announcements. Funny that one of the winners was present again.
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Jul 29 2008, 05:57 AM
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Forum Member Posts: 467 Joined: 23-February 05 From: My den |
That basically tells me enough.
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Jul 29 2008, 03:19 PM
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Master of energies Council Member Posts: 3328 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Magyarország |
Results of Week 3 are now available.
To my knowledge, Carnifex will soon post a total summary as well. Next picture will probably become available on Wednesday (30th July). -------------------- Mental harmony dispels the darkness.
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