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- Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:21 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptominibash III
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4453
Re: Aptominibash III
Me please.
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:35 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Thread of 'Nuff Respect
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4135
Re: Thread of 'Nuff Respect
There should be a thread to go along with this where you post games where other people have played really shit. I think it would go down really well, and couldnt possibly cause any offence to anyone, ever.
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:03 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Words You Would Have Thought...
- Replies: 479
- Views: 191915
Re: Words You Would Have Thought...
I've been thinking for a while of making a list of these falseagrams on the Wiki. Maybe I should finally knuckle down to it. Edit: Okay, I did it . Feel free to contribute your own. V nice, I similar page for misleading -ING word would be good. Stuff like realing>REALIGN, tearings>ANGRIEST
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:26 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Words You Would Have Thought...
- Replies: 479
- Views: 191915
Re: Words You Would Have Thought...
I remember those two as GLASSINE and EDGINESS.Kirk Bevins wrote:LEASINGS and SEEDINGS
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:56 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Official Thread of Brag
- Replies: 1176
- Views: 179114
Re: Official Thread of Brag
Came close to getting my first perfect game on a number of occaisions in nine rounders today: http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90601 http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90904 http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90911 http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90914 20 maxes in 24 letters rounds ...
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:57 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Wordplay on FIVE
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6512
Re: Wordplay on FIVE
What happened to Brainteaser? Was is permanently canned? If so, when?
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: "What is COLIN?" and other questions
- Replies: 37
- Views: 41492
Re: "What is COLIN?" and other questions
Two new tournaments may be running for the first time in 2008; COLIV in Liverpool and COLEI in Leicester. I know this post is Mega old, but I'm curious about the mention of COLEI. I just wonder who was considering to plan one in Leicester if anyone can remember? Just thought I'd bump this in case a...
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Podcast 7: Jono Rides Again
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3293
Re: Podcast 7: Jono Rides Again
I want that countdown theme tune rendition as a ring tone.
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 126406
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates
Jack, well if you pass, you'll be sent a questionnaire of questions about your favourite things, etc, mainly for updating reasons. So, you shouldn't have to worry about being "arseholeish". Thanks for the piece of info, i dint know about that. If you're not ready to go on TV yet, you'd be...
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:41 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 3
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6730
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 3
I managed to scrape two lucky wins against Marc to win our match 2-0. He played quite well, and I wish him good luck in the rest of his matches:
Game 1: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90225
Game 2: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90237
Game 1: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90225
Game 2: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90237
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 126406
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates
I opened a letter today telling me that i was invited to attend an audition in Birmingham on the 30th July. Im pretty sure it was a response for the application i made in January. Im not sure what to do for two reasons: 1- Most the stuff on my application form makes me sound like an arse hole 2- I m...
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Reappearances
- Replies: 94
- Views: 10246
Re: Reappearances
As someone who is impartial to the whole matter of this topic, and ignorant to the dynamics of the people involved in this topic, I though I'd have a stab at putting across my take on the situation. It doesn't seem to as if Damain has made this decision on the basis of going against the opinions of ...
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:24 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 3
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6730
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 3
Just to let Marc know, I wont be online until friday, so dont bother waiting round for me.
- Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Idea
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5333
Re: Idea
Surely its simple enough for the production staff to pick out any favourite losers and invite them back on. Isn't that what they do now anyway? Having said that, I would like to see it mentioned in their introductions that they have been on the show before, giving details of their previous appearanc...
- Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:13 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Project Hyper: The Audit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1570
Re: Project Hyper: The Audit
Ill do some, im a bit shit with computers, so i might have to ask a few noobish questions along the way.
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:48 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Jack Hurst...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 707
Re: Jack Hurst...
Personally, I would have said that Suraj came across as much cooler than me.
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 1st
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3319
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 1st
A player who knows he is going to lose may still want to maximise his score. If he normally gets his best results with six small it seems reasonable to go for it in this situation. His primary concern is not going to be the other fellow's score. I assume by maximising score, you mean making your sc...
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 1st
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3319
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 1st
It's been a little bit annoying to see Innis's chance of a high octo score being not jeopardised, but perhaps slightly dampened by players choosing six small when they have no chance of winning. Today was a good example. Its nice to see it when a player is within reasonable range and they want to ma...
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:29 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Has apterous killed Countdown?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 12236
Re: Has apterous killed Countdown?
I'm waiting for someone to get GIAOURS.
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:35 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 2
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7224
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 2
Aaron beat me 2-1. I cant believe how unlucky I was at some points. So incredibly pissed off right now.
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:07 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Feature requests
- Replies: 1956
- Views: 490369
Re: Feature requests
A column in the "games in progress" tab that tells you how many rounds out of the full amount have been played would be useful.
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Shuffling
- Replies: 76
- Views: 18022
Re: Shuffling
This post has vague spoilers in it relating to the first episode of series 60, so if you don't want me to spoil anything dont read the rest of this post : No it doesn't, it contains spoilers for the first episode of series 61, which I hadn't seen yet. You've ruined everything, I hate you. Ha. I'll ...
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Shuffling
- Replies: 76
- Views: 18022
Re: Shuffling
This post has vague spoilers in it relating to the first episode of series 61, so if you don't want me to spoil anything dont read the rest of this post :D - - - - - - - - - - - I noticed on todays episode, which happened to be the first episode of series 61 that the letters selections seemed to be ...
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:02 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: No bugs report
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2102
Re: No bugs report
I've noticed that apterous is considerably more reliable than it was previously. Cheers Charles good job.
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday June 22nd
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3241
Re: Spoilers for Monday June 22nd
Todays game was a right nine fest! Managed to spot all three :D I was especially amused by cavewoman, as i contemplated which letters were required for it to come out after about the third letter had been chosen. My score would have been 138 vs Jacqueline, because she beat me to the conundrum which ...
- Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:28 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 1
- Replies: 88
- Views: 11477
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 1
I dont quite know how swiss pairing works, but if its anything similar to what was used in the last aptobash im guessing you might need to play all three games in order to calculate the spread thing. (whatever that is)Jon Corby wrote:Do you still play the 3rd match if someone's 2-0 up?
- Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:41 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Card Hunt!
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7739
Re: Card Hunt!
I know you might not answer this, but is it possible to get the same card twice like ti was with easter eggs?
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Fri 19 June [The Final Countdown]
- Replies: 85
- Views: 9475
Re: Spoilers for Fri 19 June [The Final Countdown]
Well done to Kirk for winning, and also well done to Jimmy for getting to the final. Both of you seemed like nice people, so It was good to see you both in the final. Nice to see Jimmy's post about what a good time he had :D I was laughing so much at Kirks trophy kissing antics at the end. Does anyo...
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: How-To Guides
- Replies: 172
- Views: 44743
Re: How-To Guides
Thats 450.Kai Laddiman wrote:75 x (100 + 50) / 25 = 400
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: How-To Guides
- Replies: 172
- Views: 44743
Re: How-To Guides
BUMP I was just fiddling around with the 4 larges to see which multiples of 25 you can get using them: Sorry its formatted horribly. (50/25)*75+100=250 (50/25)*100+75=275 (75/25)*100=300 325 (50/25)*(100+75)=350 375 400 425 (100+50)*75/25=450 475 100*(75+50)/25=500 ((75-50)*25)-100=525 550 ((100-75)...
- Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:07 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Hypercountdown- solution to the problem
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3991
Re: Hypercountdown- solution to the problem
Yep, and TINTINNABULATIONS would be another nice possibility for Hyper Unlimited. I wonder what the longest possible one is? I'd taken it as read that we'd just list anything longer than 9 anyway. I posted this somewhere else, but DISPROPORTIONATION is just about the longest words i know, and you c...
- Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
- Replies: 114
- Views: 11195
Re: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st S
This game was indeed brilliant. I managed to come up in AUSPICES, POLITEST and ANORECTAL, which i was ecstatic about. I find it interesting that the idea of the seeding system is that the number one seed earns the right to the supposedly easiest route to the final, but i think the winner out of tomo...
- Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:51 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Official thread of scrag
- Replies: 328
- Views: 66453
Re: Official thread of scrag
http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=75693
Literally no maxes in letters. i ripped my eyes out afterwards. Now i play via braille.
Literally no maxes in letters. i ripped my eyes out afterwards. Now i play via braille.
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:44 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Feature requests
- Replies: 1956
- Views: 490369
Re: Feature requests
(As i always say in these posts, sorry if its already been suggested) I think it would be nice to have a module in lexplorer that give you possible words that you could make the from the you are looking at if you swap one letter for another: POINTED -O+A= PAINTED URINATES -U+ L=LATRINES/RATLINES ETC...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:51 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Application from Apterous
- Replies: 4
- Views: 886
Re: Application from Apterous
It would be nice if users could tick a box saying weather they had or had not been on the show on their account settings so I could compare myself to the other users who hadnt been on the show more easily :D It doesn't mean shit though Jack if you think about it. On a weekly basis you can watch ama...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:38 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Application from Apterous
- Replies: 4
- Views: 886
Re: Application from Apterous
Judging from how you've seen them do on apterous who do you think should apply for the show? Only one though. I think Callum Laddiman was the highest rated player I could find who i dont think has applied to be on the show yet. Having said that, If he waited a while im guessing he could get even be...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open
- Replies: 118
- Views: 16052
Re: Apterous Summer Open
I'd like to enter please. My rank is floatign about the mid 1300's at the moment, so i suppose that would mean i should enter the open flight thingymajig. It will be nice to try and win the wooden spoon.
- Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Series 60 Finals - Prediction Game
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4058
Re: Series 60 Finals - Prediction Game
This is a little bit of a spoiler for anyone who hasn't seen episodes up to Tuesday 9th of june, so dont shout at me for not saying. * * * * * * Jaqueline baker needs to lose tomorows game with a score of 109 or higher to get 8th seed, so i'd say she its going to be kirk vs julie russell as the firs...
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Songs For Each Of The Series 60 Finals Contestents
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5750
Re: Songs For Each Of The Series 60 Finals Contest
Cate Henderson:
Always look on the bright side of life.
Always look on the bright side of life.
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: In the news again...
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6154
Re: In the news again...
I got LFDDIE, couldnt spot it was fiddle :P People seem to be suspicious of the numbers lady more than they are of the lexicographer in terms of receiving assistance. This seems odd to me, especially considering its much more common for the average viewer to find something that beats rachel rather t...
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers - Thursday 4th June 2009
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1994
Re: Spoilers - Thursday 4th June 2009
I swear Hans has been on before, Im pretty sure i remember someone who looked exactly like him who had a card to turn over on the conundrum.
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday June 2nd
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2938
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday June 2nd
Alternate conundrum!
OUTSOURCE
what do you think would have happened if someone buzzed in with that as their answer?
OUTSOURCE
what do you think would have happened if someone buzzed in with that as their answer?
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:56 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
- Replies: 253
- Views: 238134
Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Loads of Countdowners were on Brainteaser (RIP): Nash, Fell, Stitcher, Mubeen and Bolas (same episode!), Brittain, Bevins, and more. Curiously, lots of ex-Countdowners later go on to do well on other shows, but people who circulate round various quiz shows (CJ de Mooi, that guy that Kirk twatted, e...
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:52 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Official Thread of Brag
- Replies: 1176
- Views: 179114
- Sun May 31, 2009 1:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Asperger Syndrome
- Replies: 81
- Views: 20212
Re: Asperger Syndrome
I was thinking when she came second to the winning actDerek Hazell wrote:Does Susan Boyle have Asperger's, and what would she be like at Countdown?
"This is Hansford Vs Beevers but in the form of Britains got talent!!"
- Fri May 29, 2009 3:22 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: New High Score.....?????
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1065
Re: New High Score.....?????
Disentangled is a well good spot. I'm still bitter about the time i missed METABOLISING against youD Eadie wrote:http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=67692
Skin of the teeth time Nebagram !!
An easy conundrum and it would have been curtains.
I'll not give up easily.
- Fri May 29, 2009 3:16 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Hypercountdown- solution to the problem
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3991
Re: Hypercountdown- solution to the problem
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=67733
Would have Been a PB if DOGMATIZES was allowed
Not sure if it was disallowed cos its not a word, or cos its missing from the list of allowed words.
Would have Been a PB if DOGMATIZES was allowed
Not sure if it was disallowed cos its not a word, or cos its missing from the list of allowed words.
- Thu May 28, 2009 11:10 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Hypercountdown- solution to the problem
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3991
Re: Hypercountdown- solution to the problem
I know there is at least one word 18 letters long that only consists of 9 different letters. :D That would be pretty awesome. What is it? INTRADOS + P (with hyper unlimited catalyst) ---> DISPROPORTIONATION Learnt about it in chemistry the other week, and all I could think was " That would be ...
- Thu May 28, 2009 10:34 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptomillions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1277
Re: Aptomillions
Maybe a Million Zibabwean Dollar note could be the prize for the people who play the 1000000th roundJon O'Neill wrote:Round 1,000,000 had better be a good one!
- Thu May 28, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Hypercountdown- solution to the problem
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3991
Re: Hypercountdown- solution to the problem
Hyper is probably my favourite variation, it would be great if the dictionary for larger words was updated. Good idea! If i had the correct dictionary i'd like to help, but unfortunately i only have collins concise family dictionary which contains about 8 word! If the update did happen, I'd be very ...
- Wed May 27, 2009 5:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13588
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
Could you please explain why this game would be so good? I think these contestants go back to before i was a real fan.JimBentley wrote: Another good game would be Joe Bolas vs. Amey Deshpande - TO THE DEATH! - but there may be some problems with that one.
- Wed May 27, 2009 3:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13588
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
Because i'd be incredibly happy to die under that circumstance.Michael Wallace wrote:Why would you suggest something that would kill you?JackHurst wrote:How about just jeffrey on his own, or maybe even a recap of when he was on before showing his best bits. I would literally die with laughter.
- Wed May 27, 2009 3:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13588
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
Another Cool idea:
Jeff team Vs Rachels team. Essentially, there would be a bunch of former contestants and DC guests, and Jeff and Rachel pick teams "kick about style", and then these teams play each other, with players form each team being alternated between rounds.
Jeff team Vs Rachels team. Essentially, there would be a bunch of former contestants and DC guests, and Jeff and Rachel pick teams "kick about style", and then these teams play each other, with players form each team being alternated between rounds.
- Wed May 27, 2009 3:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13588
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
How about just jeffrey on his own, or maybe even a recap of when he was on before showing his best bits. I would literally die with laughter.Jon Corby wrote:I'd like to see a Beevers v Hansford rematch.
- Wed May 27, 2009 2:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13588
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
It would amuse me to see a game where Jeff plays Rachel. Perhaps with a favourite DC guest taking up Jeffs usual role, and I previous numbers wizard playing Rachels role.
- Wed May 27, 2009 2:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13588
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
Sounds great. Unfortunately, I have My FP4 exams on the morning of June the 17th, so theres not much point in me putting my name forward.
Would there be tickets available as usual for these shows?
Would there be tickets available as usual for these shows?
- Wed May 27, 2009 9:33 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Podcast 7: Charlie Reams and the Halfwit Prince
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2535
Re: Podcast 7: Charlie Reams and the Halfwit Princ
I liked the Kit Kat section. Maybe you should dedicate more time to discussing chocolate/biscuit snacks on the next podcast :p
- Mon May 25, 2009 4:21 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Bug reports
- Replies: 2157
- Views: 511390
Re: Bug reports
Sorry to continually moan, but I've also had a problem where the numbers box doesn't show up when i have to show my solution which has resulted in me losing some games. I think its probably somethign wrong with my computer rather than apterous. I still wonder if anyone could suggest a way I could fi...
- Sun May 24, 2009 6:43 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Bug reports
- Replies: 2157
- Views: 511390
Re: Bug reports
The last two times I have got a century in a standard fifteen I haven't found a benjamin in my pocket. Im not too worried about this, but i just thought i'd give you a heads up in case something got sabotaged, cheers. :) Did you check how many you had before and after? My guess is that you actually...
- Sun May 24, 2009 4:43 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Bug reports
- Replies: 2157
- Views: 511390
Re: Bug reports
The last two times I have got a century in a standard fifteen I haven't found a benjamin in my pocket. Im not too worried about this, but i just thought i'd give you a heads up in case something got sabotaged, cheers.