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by Dan Abrey
Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35520

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=531504 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: I got the conundrum at the same time :( , thought I had it with that 9 in round 12, well done Dan My tourney stats week 1 (in size 1, quote to see): Games: 3 . . . Wins: 1 . . . Points for: 233 . . . Points a...
by Dan Abrey
Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:20 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
Replies: 52
Views: 10047

Re: Aptovision 2011/12

Go on then.
by Dan Abrey
Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:36 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35520

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

I'm in, please.
by Dan Abrey
Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday August 22nd 2011
Replies: 14
Views: 3318

Re: Spoilers For Monday August 22nd 2011

Did she not spell giaours right?
by Dan Abrey
Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:25 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433043

Re: Feature requests

Mark Deeks wrote:How about a no E's variant, which can help you to hone all those good Countdown words like APORIA and RATOON and AUDITOR and CAT and DOG and the like. Maybe just make it a practice option.
^^ I like this.
by Dan Abrey
Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Dream Team 2011/12
Replies: 10
Views: 3514

Re: Dream Team 2011/12

Oooook. Never bought it anyway. Dream Team is free, yeah it has adverts so fills the News Int coffers that as, but the attraction of a free easy-to-use fantasy football with £1m in prize money is too much for my principles.
by Dan Abrey
Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Best screenshot
Replies: 144
Views: 28045

Re: Best screenshot

Jo Brand: I got BITUMEN, which is new to me!

(unlike bitching about men)
by Dan Abrey
Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:09 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Dream Team 2011/12
Replies: 10
Views: 3514

Dream Team 2011/12

For all those Apterites interested in football, the Sun Dream Team is free to enter this season, and I've gone through the immense two-click hassle of creating an Apterous mini-league for added interest. It's here: http://dreamteamfc.com/fantasyfootball/1112/Account/MiniLeagueView.aspx?PIN=187224 An...
by Dan Abrey
Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433043

Re: Feature requests

Mark James wrote:
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Could we have the option to decline the duel please?
Don't we have that? Just don't click accept challenge.
Can't....quite...stop...myself.............
by Dan Abrey
Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433043

Re: Feature requests

Customizable notification emails?
by Dan Abrey
Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday June 15th 2011
Replies: 16
Views: 3766

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday June 15th 2011

Second numbers was painful to watch. I can imagine doing something similar if I was on. That's exactly what I thought. The amount of times I think "Yup, 9x8 is 63" or similar, before slapping myself on the head 10 seconds later, not uncommon - and that's on Apterous when I have a chance t...
by Dan Abrey
Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:54 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Premier League
Replies: 43
Views: 8609

Re: Apterous Premier League

If this was a patient sort of thing, with teams assigned according to ranking etc. it sounds fun.
by Dan Abrey
Mon May 30, 2011 1:11 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: CountGen2
Replies: 6
Views: 2679

Re: CountGen2

Please stop, Rhys. All the new posts are old posts with some inane comment at the bottom of them.
by Dan Abrey
Fri May 20, 2011 11:32 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433043

Re: Feature requests

Human v Human game record on user profiles? x wins from x games is misleading if they're all against Prune.
by Dan Abrey
Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:56 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: What To Do When Apterous Is Down
Replies: 66
Views: 13626

Re: What To Do When Apterous Is Down

O rite. Although from poking the Internet it was a 14 year old in care of a 3 year old, which seems a little bit iffy to me (but then again, I am not a parent, so maybe that's fine? How dangerous are three year olds?). They can be very dangerous!! That is surely an isolated stupid case though, ther...
by Dan Abrey
Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: How often would you visit Apterous?
Replies: 6
Views: 2278

Re: How often would you visit Apterous?

I'm more interested to know the end of the question.

How often would you visit Apterous..........

...if it was made into a half-Countdown, half hardcore pornography site?
...if it was played in 3D?
...if it was only available in Swahili?
by Dan Abrey
Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: All Around Standard Numbers Tournament
Replies: 50
Views: 10001

Re: All Around Standard Numbers Tournament

I have the same concern as Gavin, I'll find it tricky to fit 3 games in every two days at certain times, as I have a job!! Perhaps a group-based knockout would be more appropriate? As in you play the 3 people in your group and the top 2 or whatever go through to the next round?
by Dan Abrey
Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: All Around Standard Numbers Tournament
Replies: 50
Views: 10001

Re: All Around Standard Numbers Tournament

Count me in please!
by Dan Abrey
Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous FA Cup
Replies: 195
Views: 32872

Re: Apterous FA Cup

Rhys Benjamin wrote:With special permission from Ben Wilson who thought of the idea, the draw will take place "live" on apterous at 5pm, Friday 1 April. (It's the only available time for me)
And I assume Ben Wilson asked permission from the FA before that?
by Dan Abrey
Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:59 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: New apterous interface
Replies: 45
Views: 6921

Re: New apterous interface

The space for it is still there, it goes Rating, blank line, preferred variant, blank line, member since.. etc.
by Dan Abrey
Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:57 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Dog Eat Dog Tournament May-June 2011 - apply here
Replies: 84
Views: 15239

Re: Dog Eat Dog Tournament May-June 2011 - apply here

I'd like to have a go, if there's room for some deadwood!
by Dan Abrey
Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous FA Cup
Replies: 195
Views: 32872

Re: Apterous FA Cup

Eoin Monaghan wrote:Yep, I think it would be nice if we were assigned a team, that's what made the Apterous World Cup much better IMO
Definitely, just pick an assortment of teams (mostly Prem and some lower league teams to give Northwich Victoria a chance of lifting the Apterous FA Cup) and assign them randomly.
by Dan Abrey
Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:58 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous FA Cup
Replies: 195
Views: 32872

Re: Apterous FA Cup

PS I'm interested to know why 84 teams has any special meaning?

Also Kai, expections schmexpectations, surely. It's not like they're organised by the same person. If people want to play it, they will!
by Dan Abrey
Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:56 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous FA Cup
Replies: 195
Views: 32872

Re: Apterous FA Cup

Count me in. Are we being assigned teams? If so, can I make sure I get Oxford United by jumping in now, as I know they'll be a very popular choice. :P
by Dan Abrey
Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Max Game Moment: What Would You Do?
Replies: 48
Views: 4478

Re: Max Game Moment: What Would You Do?

Reading through this thread there seems to be a distinct differing of opinion between people who see apterous as a competitive game, and people who see apterous as a non-competitive ego booster.
by Dan Abrey
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Masters 2011
Replies: 167
Views: 29553

Re: Apterous Masters 2011

Qualifying game 2:

Dan Abrey 1 - 2 Mark James (81-79, 84-86, 88-101)

Well played Mark, good luck against Rhys or Mick.
by Dan Abrey
Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Masters 2011
Replies: 167
Views: 29553

Re: Apterous Masters 2011

Qualifier please!
by Dan Abrey
Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Application Form
Replies: 7
Views: 2502

Re: Application Form

Yep, same as "preferred name" on any form. A name you prefer. Joe for Joseph, Chris for Christopher. The list goes on.
by Dan Abrey
Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
Replies: 221
Views: 37583

Re: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series

I'll take that as a maybe :P

Ty, forgot I'd even posted on the thread. How's it going so far?
by Dan Abrey
Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:29 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
Replies: 221
Views: 37583

Re: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series

I'd like to play in this. Is there an "add me to the end of the list" scenario?
by Dan Abrey
Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: User Images: a plea, and an offer.
Replies: 52
Views: 8891

Re: User Images: a plea, and an offer.

I think I sent you my image a few days after this topic, yet I hadn't read it. I'm just that good.
by Dan Abrey
Sun Dec 26, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433043

Re: Feature requests

Weird idea for a format - text speak, using the letters from a phone keypad. 3 to 5 numbers between 2 and 9 are drawn with differing frequency (depending on the combination of letters on each key), and words are made using unlimited rules.
by Dan Abrey
Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2011- Saturday 29th January
Replies: 229
Views: 32434

Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2011- Saturday 29th January

Quite interested in coming to this, but will have to look into travel as I'm in Oxford and never been to Lincoln, can't drive. I know it's about a 2/3 hour drive, but no idea about whether it's accessible easily by train or bus. Any Oxonians on here to enlighten me?
by Dan Abrey
Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:45 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Simulation Of An Entire Series
Replies: 94
Views: 12491

Re: Apterous Simulation Of An Entire Series

Mark James wrote:I'd love to sign up for this if possible.
Me too!
by Dan Abrey
Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
Replies: 221
Views: 37583

Re: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series

I'd like to play in this, too late?
by Dan Abrey
Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 436876

Re: Bug reports

Not any concrete help at all, but what antivirus software is it? You might yield some results by searching Google for the name of the software and "java problems" or suchlike. Hit and miss but worth a shot in case it's a common problem with Java games and that particular software.
by Dan Abrey
Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Tournament sign-up
Replies: 64
Views: 13431

Re: Apterous Winter Tournament sign-up

Oh, missed all of this, is my pro rank low enough to be considered as a late late entry?
by Dan Abrey
Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 436876

Re: Bug reports

Gavin Chipper wrote:When you hover over a numbers game to see the solution, it disappears too quickly. Can this be fixed?
If you use Firefox try this: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/11233/
by Dan Abrey
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Pro Ranks
Replies: 5
Views: 2266

Re: Pro Ranks

Yes, it's a great feature, hats off to you Charlie.
by Dan Abrey
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Who do you have as rivals and why?
Replies: 31
Views: 5190

Re: Who do you have as rivals and why?

Eoin Jackson, Harvey Davies and Olly Conway. Eoin because we play quite a few games and although our ratings go over and below each other, we're very evenly matched. Harvey for the same reason although he's stopped playing as much recently. And Olly because he's a friend IRL. Basically I pick those ...
by Dan Abrey
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433043

Re: Feature requests

Tiny tiny thing but would aid my curiosity and awful memory for small images - tooltips on the icons for variants on pages where only the icon is shown (such as the latest pencils on the homepage)
by Dan Abrey
Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

Good news about new hardware Charlie, wd :)
by Dan Abrey
Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
Replies: 257
Views: 195998

Re: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it

Gavin Chipper wrote:Does anyone else get paranoid that other people might think you're cheating when you're doing better than usual?
Yup, I am so inconsistent that I do worry that sometimes. I can go from averaging 2 maxes one day to 8 maxes the next.
by Dan Abrey
Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Classic Aptochat moments
Replies: 222
Views: 145056

Re: Classic Aptochat moments

I don't see this "missed a 9" stuff in my chat window. Is it only for special people? :)
by Dan Abrey
Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

At the moment though, the computer/server itself is working fine - which is why you don't get a "can't access server" error, and why downforeveryoneorjustme reports that the site is fine. The problem is a SOFTWARE problem on Charlie's PC and not the hardware - it is suffering from a datab...
by Dan Abrey
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/apterous.org

Says it's up. I'm trusting my computer which hasn't loaded it for half an hour, though.
by Dan Abrey
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

I think if you're still left logged in then you can load the applet, albeit with an error message at the top. I stupidly logged out half an hour ago and so am now left out in the cold.
by Dan Abrey
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

I've had 3 days off out of the last 3 weeks and all 3 were Apterous down days :roll:
by Dan Abrey
Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433043

Re: Feature requests

I mean a list of best numbers game solvers sorted by percentage solved. Is that already there? Can't find it for looking!
by Dan Abrey
Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday October 26th 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 2304

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday October 26th 2010

How did Susie spell traipsing in round 9?
by Dan Abrey
Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Wecast
Replies: 8
Views: 2251

Re: Wecast

Wecast-gate continues throughout today, then. Onelook doesn't have a single definition from anywhere.

My bet is a typo.
by Dan Abrey
Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

I've had Sunday and today off this week, typically. Want to play some Countdown!
by Dan Abrey
Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

Ah, didn't know that Howard. Shouldn't talk out of my arse when I don't actually know anything :)
by Dan Abrey
Tue Oct 26, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

Plus the wiki's still up, so it's not the website itself.
by Dan Abrey
Tue Oct 26, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

That's because it's not giving a 404 error, it's a database issue, as described by the sentence "Could not establish database connection...". That website just checks to see if anything is returned.
by Dan Abrey
Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433043

Re: Feature requests

How about a statland page for best numbers solvers?
by Dan Abrey
Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 308186

Re: Is Apterous down?

Edward McCullagh wrote::cry: I miss Apterous.
Me too! Any news as to when it will return?