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L'oisleatch McGraw

I agree with what you are saying, Jack. My opinion: The only time that ERE would be acceptable, is if both contestants CLEARLY indicate that they wish it to end. (like for example, by holding up a piece of paper, doing eye rolls to camera, or whatever the agreed 'safe word' equivalent is.) One of th...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Don't worry, nobody on this forum thinks you're a statistician. Cool, you're now a spokesperson for everyone on this forum! I hadn't heard. Congrats. Between that, and helping make Zoomdown what it is... I reckon a "Spoon of Awesome" nom is called for. :mrgreen: I don't think the argument...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Matt Morrison wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:39 pm Sure, if the program is made for statisticians and pricks.

ooh, touchy!

L'oisleatch McGraw

Of course Elliott is right re 'Ending Round Early'. Stephen Read even made a snazzy little "ERE" card to flash during painfully easy numbers rounds. If both contestants have clearly flagged that they'd like to ERE, then go for it sure. I'd give more weight to the opinion of your statistici...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Maybe not game of the century so... :/
https://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=2690761

L'oisleatch McGraw

Fiona T wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:56 pm
Callum Todd wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:41 pm
Rhys Benjamin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:38 pm If the overlay isn't pumpkin orange I will be disappointed.
Yes! Please do this. Orange background, black text.
All complaints to be addressed to Mr C Todd

And all compliments?

L'oisleatch McGraw

Hi Graeme, Remembering my wife's amazing comeback against Neil Stephenson, 21 behind with 4 rounds to go and winning by 22 points, is there any other players that have come from behind better than that. :D :) ;) The biggest ever comeback in terms of the biggest deficit in the game by the eventual w...

L'oisleatch McGraw

The geezer got 393 by doing 100×4-7. Rachel started her 394 by doing 8/8. Just add it on to his! At the risk of being told to apply to go on the show, I think this numbers game is a perfect example of how it's socially acceptable in this country to lack basic number skills by just saying "I've...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Jon Corby wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:56 pm My real aim all along has been to unleash the maniac behind that politely clapping, congratulating, tea-sipping facade.

Amen.

I also forgot to thank Jack for his efforts in making Zoomdown the success that it is...
How remiss of me!

L'oisleatch McGraw

Jon Corby wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:24 pm
JackHurst wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:55 pm I think it's probably best this ticket gets closed now, just like the apto thread has been.
Why?

+1

Transparency is key.
There is more genuine discussion to be had.
Let the topic run its course, and die a natural death.

If it is still open, I will revisit this later with a lengthy reply.

L'oisleatch McGraw

You can view the solution (and an example of the cheating) here . When asked what the thing to his right that he continually glances at was, his response was "nothing." It was at that point that everyone knew that he had cheated, and furthermore that he's horrendously bad at lying. There a...

L'oisleatch McGraw

But let's not derail this thread please. :) Well it's not 'derailing' so much as 'contributing'. The timing of the publication of this thread, coincides with a time when people are scrutinising and questioning Zoomdown and how it runs, so it makes sense that not *every* post here is gonna be an &qu...

L'oisleatch McGraw

In the light of recent controversies,
one of the main questions I'm pondering is that of transparency.

To what extent is transparency a priority to the ZD team?
Given a choice between being truthful with the viewers, or protecting the reputation of the show, what wins out?

L'oisleatch McGraw

It's not really a clue though is it? Clearly they already think it's a good start or they wouldn't have gone that way. Well, they might be unsure, and she only says it when she's seen how to do it with the same start. This is a true statement, but I don't see how it provides any assistance to the c...

L'oisleatch McGraw

There are more of these now...

Episode #2.5 - Challenge
Episode #3 - Letters
Episode #4 - Numbers

The numbers one went online 5mins ago, and features input from Apterites Hazel Drury and Dan Byrom, and also a (very) brief homage to Apto creator, Charlie Reams.

L'oisleatch McGraw

JackHurst wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:54 pm Nice. Got his number? I might ask him if he wants to play in Co:vid 8.

I'll pass on the invitation, but wouldn't hold out hope.
It'd be the exception rather than the rule that he plays word games.
He has a life.

L'oisleatch McGraw

Callum Todd wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:17 am Final result spoilers!

Speaking of spoilers... I played my nephew Kevin at Scrabble on Sunday evening just gone, and...
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He beat me 434-360.

L'oisleatch McGraw

It's surprising that Nick decided to call the champion 'fat' at the end of the show. I mean he clearly is a tiny bit tubby, but probably good manners to refrain from directly adverting to it...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:06 pm Maybe you think that's a cop out...

Well, aside from the bit where two of the questions were ignored entirely, nope!

I agree about the election manifestos being pivotal if it goes on too long.

L'oisleatch McGraw

Here are some questions for ye: Q1. How much of the "new normal" would you be prepared to live with for the rest of your life? 2m social distancing. 1m social distancing. Occasional travel bans. Restriction of movement to a 2km or 5km or 10km radius. Hand sanitizing on entering / leaving a...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Toby McDonald wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:42 pm MOGANITE in R10

As common a word nowadays as GODETIA or LEOTARD.
Susie really needs to start seeing it.

L'oisleatch McGraw

How many times has an error been made in dictionary corner, whereby they allowed a word not in the relevant dictionary, or disallowed a word that was...?

L'oisleatch McGraw

How Gevin read what Fiona T wrote: ↑Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:04 pm
Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:36 pm In other news, I'm playing in this on Monday!
Yeah, I saw that on that horrific Facebook thing

L'oisleatch McGraw

In other news, I'm playing in this on Monday! All the best of luck... I'll bring my pom-poms and cheer you on. (This will be a nice dry run for your actual CD appearance ;)) And there's no need for the word "might". Definitely subscribe to get their count up. Do it with the 'runners' chan...

L'oisleatch McGraw

I was going to bump this to say about series 2 being on because that horrific Facebook thing seems to be the communication tool of choice. But instead I bumped it with a little whinge about one of the only wrong decisions the ZD team ever made! :lol: Coz that's how I roll! ;) And yes... everyone sh...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Tom S wrote: ↑Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:48 pm Psst... am open for a chance at redemption should you need a contestant

You should have an automatic invitation to Series 2 should you want it.
The conundrum that decided your game should have been discounted, and an alternative one set.

L'oisleatch McGraw

The thread title isn't true anymore.

The event isn't cancelled... it will go ahead and be a great day for everyone lucky enough to attend.

Probably a good idea to change it, to avoid any confusion.

L'oisleatch McGraw

Almost all features of Apterous are available for subscribed members (aside from a few niche things, e.g. OWL License) There are fewer things available to trial members, and even fewer again for non-members. I wonder:- 1. Is there a 'middle ground' of availability for expired trial accounts? Do they...

L'oisleatch McGraw

L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 12:26 am Go on, may as well fess up that you had COITAL in Rd8, but decided to throw Bernie a bone.

Hey!
That ^^^ was my 300th post here!

#goals

L'oisleatch McGraw

Go on, may as well fess up that you had COITAL in Rd8, but decided to throw Bernie a bone.

L'oisleatch McGraw

Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:20 pmall the keyboard shortcuts...

I just discovered SEVERAL more cool things...

L'oisleatch McGraw

It is so intricate and deep, there are probably still things you don't know about.

e.g. I found out this week that pressing 'c' and 'v' on the keypad is a handy shortcut for selecting letters.

L'oisleatch McGraw

Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:52 pm Are you good friends with any of the other admins, or.... are you one of them?

I'm best friends with pretty much anyone who ever solved an anagram!

L'oisleatch McGraw

Are there any Apterous users who have played at least one game every month since August 2008?

L'oisleatch McGraw

Theories so far: 1. Someone Charlie despises finally climbed to #1, and he is in a massive sulk. 2. We are getting a major Pro-Ranks upgrade / overhaul... and it takes time. 3. They're not coming back. Participation awards for all. Rating numbers next to go; due to be replaced by 'care' emojis. 4. T...

L'oisleatch McGraw

For me it's gloriously retro internet, with black, red and orange dominating...
...but then, I do love Halloween!

L'oisleatch McGraw

The 2nd video in my new series on "Countdown tutorials" has just gone online...
Possibly a little more entertaining than the first as it features a full 15R walkthrough.

L'oisleatch McGraw

Apto sign-up Tutorial, not that anyone on this forum needs it...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Neither you nor I have any horse in this race, as we are not from America, and therefore have no need to take on any of the social baggage that goes along with their chequered history. You clutching your pearls because Rhys didn't know the specific ancestral background of a Z-list celebrity, is a w...

L'oisleatch McGraw

All you're doing with such a statement is diverting the discussion and diluting the experiences of Black people. Time to start listening. Neither you nor I have any horse in this race, as we are not from America, and therefore have no need to take on any of the social baggage that goes along with t...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Each time Rhys posts in this thread I do an even bigger face palm than before... But not when Sam posts?! Seriously, the stuff he is coming out with sounds like it is from a Monty Python sketch! I was actually only joking when I said "assuming she's black enough" about Naga Munchetty... T...

L'oisleatch McGraw

I am fortunate in that I've never been negatively discriminated against: Male White Heterosexual Middle Class Smart Creative Witty Handsome Well said! Echoed. Twice, and Thrice! I've seen the type of behaviour that's going on on this thread many times in the past. People terrified of being called r...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Yes Graeme... the 'change things for a day' in and of itself would be a weird and pointless idea. The opponents of the 'black takeover day' would likely consider it not simply worse, but MUCH worse because they will be black. This is not about changing things around at random or for whimsy, but rath...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Hold on one second;
We are all agreed that this is one of the stupidest ideas anyone involved in the entertainment industry has ever had, no?
Even Sharknado 3 was a better idea... (and that's the one that gave a cameo role to Jedward!)

L'oisleatch McGraw

As regards presenters / producers 'not being happy' at giving up their roles for a day... I doubt that's true, and if it is - they've little to be worrying about. As regards contestants being distracted... if a player isn't good enough to bring their A game regardless of who the presenters are, they...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Only considering words that are 2-9 letters long - there are about 29,000 words that are valid in Countdown that are not valid in CSW19. There are about 66,000 words that are valid in CSW19 that are not valid in Countdown. The Scrabble dictionary is copyrighted so I can't publish a large chunk of t...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Yeah, I spent a full day writing a painfully detailed report onto 5 different facebook pages simultaneously... If I'm bored one day and arsed to put the effort in, I'll edit it for here. In the meantime if anyone else wants to copy paste one of the fb versions, be my guest.

L'oisleatch McGraw

Only considering words that are 2-9 letters long - there are about 29,000 words that are valid in Countdown that are not valid in CSW19. There are about 66,000 words that are valid in CSW19 that are not valid in Countdown. So many differences!!! No wonder top players prefer to stick to one game or ...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Robert Foster wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:23 pm The Scrabble dictionary is copyrighted so I can't publish

Copyright schmopyright.
We're doing this!

L'oisleatch McGraw

If such lists were to be compiled, the focus should be on high playability 5s 6s 7s 8s and 9s...
No Countdown player cares about 4s or lower.

(ETAERIO jumps straight to mind, as does ROTALINE)

L'oisleatch McGraw

1. Has anyone ever made a list of words that are fine for Scrabble yet not valid in Countdown? 2. Has anyone ever made a list of words that are fine for Countdown yet not valid in Scrabble? 3. If so, are such lists publicly available and up to date? 4. If not... why the hell not?! :::EDIT::: Screw i...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Fiona T wrote: ↑Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:09 am spirogyra must have specifically been an 80s school biology thing

In Ireland, that Spirogyra pondweed stuff was on the Leaving Cert Biology course until they updated the syllabus in 2004... so should have been good only for people of around 33 or older...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Fiona! That is so interesting... Yeah, we all know you are a Countdown Octochamp, but with this you are taking things to another level, and have become a Countdown Octopus. How do you have enough eyes and arms for such multitasking?! :shock: Fair play to you, Thomas, Callum... and anyone else who is...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Good question Gevin. Anyone who wants to come from Britain would have to be quarantine for 14 days prior to the event... so from that point of view, technically, if someone was determined to travel for this, it would be possible to attend. So, yes based on that weird loophole, it is still a FOCAL ev...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Hey... just an update on this:- In the interests of safety and for the peace of mind of the attendees, we have had to impose a new restriction. We can accept no entrants from overseas (i.e. Britain) unless they have undergone the 14 day quarantine period prior to the event. I understand that this wi...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Meh.
One slip up.
Of all the predictions posted in this thread, these have been the most accurate so far... so there is that!

L'oisleatch McGraw

This has been my soap opera for the day. Watching this debate escalate in the Scrabble facebook groups has been fascinating (the discussions here in particular). It is so contentious that some groups have limited chat to just one thread, and one of the biggest groups has imposed a blanket ban on any...

L'oisleatch McGraw

Great! Very hard to call. I'll go with:- Dan beats Elliott Hazel beats Bradley Jonathan beats Steve Conor beats Ian Conor beats Dan Hazel beats Jonathan Conor beats Hazel. I'm up to date with Zoomdown, having caught up with most of the recent episodes on the TV version of YouTube a few days after br...

L'oisleatch McGraw

***NB. Due to the times we live in, this will be a socially distanced event, with hand sanitiser readily available through the day.*** Yes, it's back for 2020, just about. We'll be running the 4th annual edition of Co:Wat in mid August this year, just after Ireland enters the final stage of the comi...

L'oisleatch McGraw

The question is:
Do we want to ban the entire Ashton Hancock collective*,
Or is it amusing / harmless enough that it doesn't warrant tough action?

(*Ashton, Martin, Callum, Maureen, Mark Nial... and probably others I've forgotten about)

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