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by Stuart Arnot
Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:23 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35521

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

Not a classic

Stuart Arnot 87 - 66 Milo McKenzie
by Stuart Arnot
Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35521

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

In
by Stuart Arnot
Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 68893

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

in
by Stuart Arnot
Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Dream Team 2011/12
Replies: 10
Views: 3514

Re: Dream Team 2011/12

Image
by Stuart Arnot
Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: 2011 Summer Knockout (Sign Ups)
Replies: 54
Views: 10789

Re: 2011 Summer Knockout (Sign Ups)

I'm in for the Open. Current rating is 1789.
by Stuart Arnot
Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday June 14th 2011
Replies: 16
Views: 3979

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday June 14th 2011

R1 SIMOLEON
by Stuart Arnot
Mon May 23, 2011 1:52 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433246

Re: Feature requests

Not really (at all) a feature request, more a plea that you might assuage my vanity... Could you manually update this please. I missed the automatic update by three measly hours, and I'm not sure I can wait 10 days...
by Stuart Arnot
Wed May 11, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437133

Re: Bug reports

Been plugging away at the Ascension in the last couple of weeks, in an attempt to improve my piss-poor conundrum skills. It was my understanding that the height of Mount Conundrum was determined by the number of conundrums used in Apterous, and that during the Ascension each one would be shown. I'd ...
by Stuart Arnot
Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:17 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Frustration
Replies: 157
Views: 23502

Re: Frustration

JimBentley wrote: On the plus side, your beard is looking awesome. Makes Richard Brittain's beard look like crap.
Not even a contemporary photo. I have two weeks' growth - the very definition of a crap beard.
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: All Around Standard Numbers Tournament
Replies: 50
Views: 10001

Re: All Around Standard Numbers Tournament

I'm in.
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Frustration
Replies: 157
Views: 23502

Re: Frustration

I'm a bottling bastard.

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by Stuart Arnot
Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday July 21st 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 3852

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday July 21st 2010

In the break I made a strong coffee and done a poo.
by Stuart Arnot
Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday July 21st 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 3852

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday July 21st 2010

She gave the 'Call My Bluff' answer away, by saying that it was an adjective before giving the possibilities, two of which were nouns. Or did I imagine that?
by Stuart Arnot
Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open 2010 Week 5
Replies: 35
Views: 6344

Re: Apterous Summer Open 2010 Week 5

Open: Stuart Arnot 2 - 0 Henry Meier Henry Meier 104 - 127 Stuart Arnot Henry Meier 85 - 95 Stuart Arnot Two good games. Would have equalled my best score in the first, had I not chickened out on AIRDROMES. Henry was very unlucky to outbuzz me on the crucial conundrum in the second game, because I w...
by Stuart Arnot
Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Consecutive Max 15 Rounders!
Replies: 7
Views: 2436

Consecutive Max 15 Rounders!

by Stuart Arnot
Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open 2010 Week 4
Replies: 52
Views: 7129

Re: Apterous Summer Open 2010 Week 4

Open:

Stuart Arnot 2 - 1 Ian Volante

Stuart Arnot 74 - 81 Ian Volante
Ian Volante 68 - 95 Stuart Arnot
Ian Volante 52 - 84 Stuart Arnot

Neither player really at his best, but Ian faded while I grew stronger across the games. Still making horrendous misses by the end, mind.
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Apterous Summer Open 2010 Week 3
Replies: 56
Views: 8116

Re: Apterous Summer Open 2010 Week 3

JimBentley wrote:(I think we'd both been drinking tbh)
White wine spritzers followed by gin and tonic. :lol:
by Stuart Arnot
Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday July 5th 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 2838

Re: Spoilers For Monday July 5th 2010

FOREGUTS, round something.
by Stuart Arnot
Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Classic Aptochat moments
Replies: 222
Views: 145218

Re: Classic Aptochat moments

The new pencil feature in chat is great, but it does have this drawback: 2010-07-05 15:17:12 Stuart Arnot and Matt Morrison got a nine from RRREUEDSM; can you spot it? 2010-07-05 15:17:12 Stuart Arnot got a bronze pencil for MURDERERS! 2010-07-05 15:17:12 Matt Morrison got a bronze pencil for MURDER...
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open 2010 Week 2
Replies: 43
Views: 6757

Re: Apterous Summer Open 2010 Week 2

Open:

Stuart Arnot 2 - 1 Lee Simmonds

Undeserved victory, really.

Stuart Arnot 98 - 66 Lee Simmonds
Lee Simmonds 109 - 92 Stuart Arnot
Lee Simmonds 66 - 89 Stuart Arnot
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spimliminees for Thursday 1st July 2010
Replies: 65
Views: 6774

Re: Spimliminees for Thursday 1st July 2010

BESUITED, round 1
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Cup - Group Stages - Fixtures & Results
Replies: 120
Views: 10433

Re: Apterous World Cup - Group Stages - Fixtures & Results

Australia 5 - 6 Germany

But it was not to be. The Germans remained unbribed, and hope to have put that nasty business with Austria in '82 behind them. As the German fans down Riesling in the streets of Durban, the players look forward to a last 16 grudge match with England.
by Stuart Arnot
Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Cup - Group Stages - Fixtures & Results
Replies: 120
Views: 10433

Re: Apterous World Cup - Group Stages - Fixtures & Results

Andy Wilson wrote:Korean manager, Irishman Andy Wilson, has called for a fifa enquiry into the opposition's fans hanging of hundreds of upside down Irish flags in the stadium in a needless display of disrespect.
Hahahahaha
by Stuart Arnot
Tue Jun 08, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Cup - Group Stages - Fixtures & Results
Replies: 120
Views: 10433

Re: Apterous World Cup - Group Stages - Results & Tables

Michael Wallace wrote:X-Posted from the other thread:

Group D:

Germany 7 - 6 Ghana (1-0)

I (incorrectly) assumed Stuart would have a 6 in round 4, a decision that ultimately cost Ghana a surprise draw :(
Germans gifted win by freak own goal.
by Stuart Arnot
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:56 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Cup.
Replies: 85
Views: 11144

Re: Apterous World Cup.

Yes please.
by Stuart Arnot
Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open 2010-Last minute registration
Replies: 68
Views: 9425

Re: Apterous Summer Open 2010

I'd like to play, please.
by Stuart Arnot
Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Frustration
Replies: 157
Views: 23502

Re: Frustration

by Stuart Arnot
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Most Time Played
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: Most Time Played

I'm exactly where I should be:

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by Stuart Arnot
Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:10 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Official Thread of Brag
Replies: 1176
Views: 167145

Re: Official Thread of Brag

Ben Hunter wrote:
Oliver Garner wrote:I've done it!
Me too... I also got a pencil and got a word that caused me to miss a previous would-be max game.
Me three! 8-)
by Stuart Arnot
Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Down?
Replies: 60
Views: 6387

Re: Apterous Down?

There's no been any games played in a while, so I'd assume it's down.
by Stuart Arnot
Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433246

Re: Feature requests

RE: Conundrum Difficulty System

Thanks Charlie!
by Stuart Arnot
Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: CountMax errors
Replies: 727
Views: 91037

Re: CountMax errors

HALLOUMIS is probably OK by the food portions in a restaurant rule. Wouldn't that be a similar argument to OKRAS? (Invalid,and I brought it up a while ago.) I love how Countdown leads to debates about what constitutes something you'd order in a restaurant :) I'd definitely order some HALLOUMI in a ...
by Stuart Arnot
Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: CountMax errors
Replies: 727
Views: 91037

Re: CountMax errors

Do cheeses count in the foodstuffs pluralisation rule? If so, HALLOUMIS is missing.

EDIT: Just seen a post to the same effect above. Sorry.
by Stuart Arnot
Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437133

Re: Bug reports

In the numbers games, you will be awarded a max when you are within 5, if the closest possible is within 5. However, if your opponent declares the exact target, then you are not awarded that maximum. Here's an example. If you are within 5 and the closest possible is within 5 but closer than you, yo...
by Stuart Arnot
Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437133

Re: Bug reports

In the numbers games, you will be awarded a max when you are within 5, if the closest possible is within 5. However, if your opponent declares the exact target, then you are not awarded that maximum. Here's an example.
by Stuart Arnot
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Most Improved Player
Replies: 41
Views: 6349

Re: Most Improved Player

I am fairly certain that Chris Maudsley is not a cheat. Statistics only show half the truth. Chris has long been capable of good spots, but he has reduced the number of known words missed. Learning stems is fine, but it takes practice to be able to summon the correct knowledge within time. I have pl...
by Stuart Arnot
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437133

Re: Bug reports

The chat box isn't working this evening. For me, anyway.
by Stuart Arnot
Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433246

Re: Feature requests

How about a box on the homepage showing most recent pencils? Just the word, the finder, and a link to the round. The gaining of pencils seems to have slowed enough that this would be practicable, and as it slows the gain of a pencil becomes increasingly worthy of brag.
by Stuart Arnot
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Series 62
Replies: 48
Views: 5971

Re: Series 62

I'm thinking of applying, but probably not until February, as I'll need to spend most of January flat-and-job-hunting, and relocating. I am moving to Manchester, though, so perhaps that will speed up the application/audition turnaround? I hope so.
by Stuart Arnot
Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 6
Replies: 36
Views: 3835

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 6

Championship Flight: Second Place Play-off Charlie Reams 2 - 0 Stuart Arnot Charlie Reams 115 - 91 Stuart Arnot Woe is me. Didn't 'risk' TAMPONED in round 2, played the bogus UNPLACE for the about the millionth time in round 4, dismissed MELODIONS, because I'd seen MELODEONS more recently, in round ...
by Stuart Arnot
Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 6
Replies: 36
Views: 3835

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 6

Speed Demon:

Stuart Arnot 2 - 0 Lesley Hines

Rather more pleasing than the above. Lesley will be annoyed that she only really showed her best form in the unfortunately-too-late comeback in the first game.

Stuart Arnot 42 - 30 Lesley Hines
Lesley Hines 13 - 60 Stuart Arnot
by Stuart Arnot
Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 6
Replies: 36
Views: 3835

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 6

Championship Flight: Kirk Bevins 2 - 0 Stuart Arnot Unsurprising result, but I'm kicking myself over the second game. For risking an 8 in round one, when a 7 would have won it. For spotting SUAVEST a fraction too late. And for missing a conundrum that I'd seen the day before. Ach well... Stuart Arno...
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 6
Replies: 36
Views: 3835

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 6

After I lose to Charlie and Kirk, will I have finished 3rd?! If so, all credit to Jon Corby for dropping out. :)
by Stuart Arnot
Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 5
Replies: 58
Views: 6562

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 5

Championship Flight:

Stuart Arnot 88 - 82 Jim Bentley
Jim Bentley 81 - 90 Stuart Arnot

Two closely fought games, not the best either of us has ever played, and two crucial conundrums that we both failed to get. Jim could have had me on another day.
by Stuart Arnot
Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 4
Replies: 55
Views: 6489

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 4

Speed Demon:

Stuart Arnot 1 - 1 Jim Bentley

Stuart Arnot 46 - 48 Jim Bentley
Jim Bentley 36 - 42 Stuart Arnot

Draw written all over it. Quality of the games was rather mixed...
by Stuart Arnot
Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 4
Replies: 55
Views: 6489

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 4

Speed Demon: Stuart Arnot 2 - 0 Andy Wilson Stuart Arnot 58 - 41 Andy Wilson Stuart Arnot 42 - 20 Andy Wilson Andy pushed me all the way to a crucial conundrum in the first game. He made a slow start in the second, and thankfully, for me, the 9 round format didn't leave him enough time to catch up.
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 3
Replies: 49
Views: 5907

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 3

Speed Demon

Kai Laddiman 2 - o Stuart Arnot

Stuart Arnot 45 - 52 Kai Laddiman
Kai Laddiman 57 - 54 Stuart Arnot

Two tight games. Kai was just too quick for me on both conundrums.
by Stuart Arnot
Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:16 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437133

Re: Bug reports

I was just given a target of 100 in a touchdown numbers round. here.
by Stuart Arnot
Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Official Thread of Brag
Replies: 1176
Views: 167145

Re: Official Thread of Brag

Star 30 on Anaesthetist's Avenue. Although, in fairness, it not nearly as tough as some of the other Star 30s seem to be.
by Stuart Arnot
Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437133

Re: Bug reports

'My Way' is supposed to give the player choice of letters/numbers in each round, but for the first couple of stars this has not been the case.
by Stuart Arnot
Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Week 1
Replies: 72
Views: 8737

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Week 1

Championship Flight:

Really tight series of games, each one going to a crucial conundrum.

Stuart Arnot 2 - 1 Martin May

Martin May 102 - 111 Stuart Arnot
Stuart Arnot 88 - 99 Martin May
Martin May 90 - 103 Stuart Arnot

I really need to learn to see LEMONIEST as MILESTONE or LIMESTONE.
by Stuart Arnot
Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Numbers Attack Tournament - Round 5
Replies: 65
Views: 7231

Re: Numbers Attack Tournament - Round 5

Will the final standings be published?
by Stuart Arnot
Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed 2009 (last minute register)
Replies: 57
Views: 7394

Re: Apterous Winter Closed 2009

Both for me, please.
by Stuart Arnot
Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Numbers Attack Tournament - Round 5
Replies: 65
Views: 7231

Re: Numbers Attack Tournament - Round 5

Just read the rest of the thread. Congratulations, Innis!
by Stuart Arnot
Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Numbers Attack Tournament - Round 5
Replies: 65
Views: 7231

Re: Numbers Attack Tournament - Round 5

No tourney box, so here's the result:

Lee Simmonds 137 - 180 Stuart Arnot

Glad to finish the tournament with a win. More please!!