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- Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:26 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
....and I MIGHT not have won the Wooden Spoon in the last game. Actually working out the scores for both yourself and Howard, you both would've ended up with 84 points thus you would've been joint 6th. Thanks Joseph, I feel SO much better now, I will definitely enter if you do another one :) There ...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Obscenity democracy
- Replies: 205
- Views: 30670
Re: Obscenity democracy
a filter should exist, but definitely optional and off as standard. It appears that PHPBB won't let you do this, so (unless someone can find a suitable plug-in), it's all-or-nothing. If you type in Jo-Bo (without the hyphen) it changes to Joseph. I'm not quite sure how this is done, but couldn't th...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:38 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
Sounds reasonable. Definitely wouldn't want to make mistakes on 10 words then. :lol: Noone has ever made more than 2 mistakes :D, but I guess anything could happen :P EDIT: Just going through previous games, if I had used this method of scoring then it would've produced the following outcomes in a ...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:17 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
Sounds reasonable. Definitely wouldn't want to make mistakes on 10 words then. :lol: Noone has ever made more than 2 mistakes :D, but I guess anything could happen :P EDIT: Just going through previous games, if I had used this method of scoring then it would've produced the following outcomes in a ...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:07 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
I think if people are too lazy to re-read their own work before submitting then they don't deserve to be given a second chance. Seriously. Anyone can make a typo - that's not the point. If you can't look at the word PRONATS and see that you missed a keypress then you should be entering a different ...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: BREAKING NEWS - Obama elected as US President.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4258
Re: BREAKING NEWS - Obama elected as US President.
What are Hobnobs? They are Biscuits . EDIT: Link works now :oops: Joe, did you edit the Wiki page too?! Oh no, I've done no editing on the page. What it was, was that I mistyped the link before when I posted it, so I was correcting that so the link (to the Wiki page) worked :). If you look at an ab...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: An excellent YouTube clip
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5346
Re: An excellent YouTube clip
We know, you've said that before, Jason!Jason Larsen wrote:And Kai, you're funny!
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:45 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Times Spelling Bee
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2898
Re: The Times Spelling Bee
Myself and three other boys from 1st year from our school will be competing against 699 other schools across the UK in a spelling bee held by the times. Our heats are on the 23rd March in the Odeon cinema in Victoria Square, Belfast. It will be tough but I think watching Countdown will have helped ...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: BREAKING NEWS - Obama elected as US President.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4258
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1027172
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
, they should bring back the Crystal Maze .Kevin Davis wrote:Hi, my name's Kevin, I'm 27, I'm an NHS worker from Milton Keynes, and I'm also the team captain.
Wait, this isn't The Crystal Maze...
Oh well, hello anyway!
Welcome the forum Kevin.
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1027172
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
I think the font is Impact, but I could be wrong.Phil Reynolds wrote:Welcome Ty. Yours is possibly the coolest avatar ever.Tyron Potts wrote:Hello everyone!
My name is Ty and I'm an actuary.
Welcome to the forum Ty .
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:29 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
I didn't realise I had mispelt Kai's name, but that has now been correctedHoward Somerset wrote:I'd assumed it was someone else with a similar name.Kai Laddiman wrote:FIX
Also it's Laddiman not Laddiamn
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
I think your existing rules are perfectly adequate. You really don't want to put yourself in a position where you are expected to guess what a typo was intended to mean - you would be laying yourself open to endless discussions and recriminations. Besides, it is not that difficult to construct a le...
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:03 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite Songs In Games
- Replies: 57
- Views: 7607
Re: Favourite Songs In Games
Althrough instrumental pieces, Tomb Raider had some good ones as well.
In TR2, when you are at Lara's House, there is a switch in the hall that plays a short bit of instrumental music, but I don't know what its called.
Also going by the TR2 Soundtrack, I like the Skidoo Pursuit music.
In TR2, when you are at Lara's House, there is a switch in the hall that plays a short bit of instrumental music, but I don't know what its called.
Also going by the TR2 Soundtrack, I like the Skidoo Pursuit music.
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:43 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8716
Re: Mastermind
Very kind everyone! I'm grumpy about my collapse towards the end, and in my defence, I didn't know what birettas were at that point, hadn't been on Apterous when it was filmed. My of the others, I just didn't have a clue. I was particularly unhappy at getting the first Israeli PM wrong, that was ju...
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:36 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
Well done Phil and Callum. And thanks Joseph. :) It was fun to do :D. The next game won't be for another few weeks, but in the meantime, I am making changes to the game. Its been brought to my attention that my rules might be a bit too stingy for the game. The rules I have are as follows: 1. Check ...
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:01 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 129692
Re: Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE JENKINS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD PRIEST
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD PRIEST
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:00 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
I'm glad you liked it . I enjoyed organising it .Rosemary Roberts wrote:Interesting game, Joseph, thanks for running it.
And well done to Phil and Callum !
A tiny bit disappointed though that only 8 people played.
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:58 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Re: Countdown Scattergories 7
The competition has now closed :) The winners of the seventh Countdown Scattergories game are Phil Reynolds and Callum Laddiman :D The overall scoreboard came out as follows: 1st - Phil Reynolds: 93 1st - Callum Laddiman: 93 3rd - Matt Morrison: 88 4th - Rosemary Roberts: 87 5th - Dinos Syfris: 86 6...
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:52 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8716
Re: Mastermind
I think it's already loaded up on iPlayer.Dinos Sfyris wrote:Shoot I missed it! Could've done with a reminder this morning! Ummm will it be online anywhere?
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:16 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4195
Re: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
A few minutes how many times did you click itJimmy Gough wrote:Gets boring after a few minutes.Kai Laddiman wrote:Just click here.
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Beevers or Bevins?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3908
Re: Beevers or Bevins?
"FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!" - it's from Harry Hill's TV Burp. Bit of a cheesy comment (can't have people quoting it every time an A vs. B question is asked, but it's funny enough occasionally, if you watch the show). I actually can't stand Harry Hill in anything he's done apart from TV Burp,...
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:02 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8716
Re: Mastermind
You are aware that Ian has just been on and lost out by 2 points, aren't you Jason?Jason Larsen wrote:Again, good luck, Ian.
Re: Text
I'd agree that both TEXT and TEXTED, in the correct context, are acceptable.
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:25 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Cryptic Somethingites
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3605
Re: Cryptic Somethingites
Are we allowed to enter as many times as we want or do you just want the one entry?
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Something that bothers me
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2847
Re: Something that bothers me
Say you came back on Countdown and Joseph Bolas recapped your return appearance. In Round 1, you got a letters selection of STHINGWPN. The Countdown clock starts and when it stops you say, "Jeff, I've got a 5." He says, "What is it, Kai?." Then, you say, THING. What Joseph might...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Teapots
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5179
Re: Teapots
Did you do the offer of £150 as well then? No J I didn't make the £150 offer in fact I only looked when the teapot was mentioned and just thought at £50 + p&p was a realy good offer. I do buy and sell a few cameras and lenses on eBay and would not had thought of looking for a Teapot I certainly...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1027172
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Hi everyone I've been a Countdown enthusiast from the beginning. I even remember when Carol Vorderman only did the numbers, and there was a dolly-bird for the letters. After Richard 'twice nightly' Whitely left us, I coped with the other presenters. Hey Mike welcome to the forum. I don't suppose yo...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Teapots
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5179
Re: Teapots
In a moment of madness I have purchased the 'Teapot' on eBay. It will I feel be a unique Mothers Day present. I was taking Mother to Tatton or Nunsmere and they cost an arm and a leg so am quite happy cost wise. Hopefully the 'Teapot' will arrive in one piece through our much maligned postal servic...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown words spotted in real life
- Replies: 122
- Views: 54812
Re: Countdown words spotted in real life
MIKADO has appeared a few times on Countdown and there's a packet of biscuits called Mikado
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:14 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Teapots
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5179
Re: Teapots
I've just had another look at this ebay item (to see if anyone paid £225), and they've now reduced the price to £75 (including p&p). Haha. Tempted? I suppose that now they've changed the look of the teapot (IIRC?), there is a point to buying one for a souvenir, since you can't win the same one ...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Something that bothers me
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2847
Re: Something that bothers me
I'm not sure about Kai, but I've never said "oh no" in a recap before, Jason.Jason Larsen wrote:When people like Kai Laddiman and Joseph Bolas do recaps of current episodes of Countdown, it bothers me when they say, "Oh, no!," if the contestants don't spot easy words with the letters there.
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 27th February 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 20)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2542
Re: Friday 27th February 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 20)
I've found another, Ann was actually the champion. ;) Thanks for the recap, Joseph. I can't work out how that happened, because on the recapper it says Champion and then has a space to put in the name, likewise with Challenger. I noticed that it said 'challenger' for both on my last game, which was...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14037
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
Don't worry it's just Charlie's humour. I *think* Joseph knew that too. For what it's worth, I laughed when I read it. Don't be offended! Mind you, maybe I just understood it wrong and Charlie does actually just want you all to shut the fuck up. If this was Charlie's humour, then I definitely didn'...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Kirk's debut
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3948
Re: Kirk's debut
I think a good compromise would be to say Jonathan Coles holds the record for highest debut score and Kirk Bevins holds the record for highest challenger score. Two different records, and Jonathan even gets to keep his so it's smiles all round. I definitely agree with this. It's a win-win situation.
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:04 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1027172
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Welcome to the forum Paul.
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:02 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Today's game with Dinos
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1409
Re: Today's game with Dinos
The bad thing was that the word TUMOR was disallowed. I don't know why. Unfortunately TUMOR is the American spelling and therefore not allowed :(. TUMOUR is the allowed spelling. The good news was that I got my very first Conundrum! It was POWWOWING! Very well done Jason :D P.S. Heres the link so p...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:54 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Teapots
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5179
Re: Teapots
If I had a job, I would be tempted yeah (though I probably wouldn't buy it).Michael Wallace wrote:Haha. Tempted?Joseph Bolas wrote:I've just had another look at this ebay item (to see if anyone paid £225), and they've now reduced the price to £75 (including p&p).
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:20 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Teapots
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5179
Re: Teapots
The other question about teapots is where do you all keep them? ebay.com Just looking on ebay now and someone is selling their teapot and trying to get £225 for it :shock: I've just had another look at this ebay item (to see if anyone paid £225), and they've now reduced the price to £75 (including ...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14037
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
Jeez! It was just a question.Charlie Reams wrote:I think you should make your debut in my new game "Shut The Fuck Up".Joseph Bolas wrote:Seriously, how can this game be classed as a debut when its not your first appearance?
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14037
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
Seriously, how can this game be clased as a debut when its not your first appearance?
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:11 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14037
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
Pretty epic. I was wondering in the SOLARISED round - was that fake thinking you were doing for most of the 30 seconds? (When the selection came up I thought "I bet there's a 9" - I didn't get it because I'm rubbish, but was watching you closely to see if you had got one instantly.) Likew...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 2nd March 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 36)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3017
Re: Monday 2nd March 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 36)
Seconded. A very nice recap indeed KaiBen Hunter wrote:Nice recap of a classic game.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1027172
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
That was just a simple typoPhil Reynolds wrote:Auditions aren't that nerve-wracking, surely?Joseph Bolas wrote:Welcome to the forum Dominic and congratulations on pssing your audition .
Though you never know, the audition could be nerve-wracking for some
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:28 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Countdown/Scrabble Intersection
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1451
Re: Countdown/Scrabble Intersection
I used to play Scrabble now and then at Warrington but I don't really bother any more with Scrabble.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Poll: Will Kirk score at least 900 point?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6176
Re: Poll: Will Kirk score at least 900 point?
I would assume it meant his Octochamp run. I think it's possible but you never know.Gary Male wrote:Over how many games? During Octochamp run? In the whole series? In one game? WE NEED AN EXPLANATION!
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14037
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
F**king awesome. The highest debut score goes like that! Hmm. I suppose it's his second show, does this count as the highest debut score? Debatable to say the least. Well it's not his first appearance, so it would class as his second game. Nonetheless though well done to Kirk (or should it be Kevin...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:05 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests
- Replies: 143
- Views: 19753
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests
Surely his sight wouldn't stop him from appearing in DC, would it?Rosemary Roberts wrote:I agree, but unfortunately he now has extremely poor sight, as does Denis Norden.Joseph Bolas wrote:I think Peter Sallis would be a good guest choice.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:00 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 7
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4798
Countdown Scattergories 7
It's been a month since the last one of these games so here is a one-off game (for now). Below are 10 word rounds and for each round you are to find a word of a specific length. The idea is to come up with a word, that you think will be the least mentioned by the other players. For each round, there...
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 6
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2313
Re: Countdown Scattergories 6
If I was to do a 7th round of Countdown Scattergories tonight at midnight, would anyone partake in it, or are people glad this game has stopped
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests
- Replies: 143
- Views: 19753
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests
I think Peter Sallis would be a good guest choice.
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:30 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Stitcher on Krypton Factor?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2629
Re: Stitcher on Krypton Factor?
Watching the 2nd semi-final, amazing how bad the observation round is. It's got about as much skill in it as Deal or No Deal. Buzz in ASAP and have a guess. Occasionally you'll get it right and you stop most/all of the others having a go. Also the scoring of rounds where there's tied players is shi...
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:12 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Endurance Event
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6956
Re: Endurance Event
Well done to Dinos for winning the event and well done also to Jimmy and Gary for playing all 24 games (Jim too who managed 23 games).
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:05 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 27th February 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 20)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2542
Re: Friday 27th February 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 20)
Countdown recap for Friday 27 February 2009. C1: Challenger Ann Abel. C2: Challenger Catherine Gillespie. I've found another, Ann was actually the champion. ;) Thanks for the recap, Joseph. I can't work out how that happened, because on the recapper it says Champion and then has a space to put in t...
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:14 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Colour Of Money
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5258
Re: The Colour Of Money
She said her hubby was being called back to the army- sob, sob- they looked pretty well-to-do to me, don't the army pay wages, then? Needless to say, I DIDN'T bother watching this tripe today! Thats what it was, thank you :) After hearing some of the stories, I think I might try applying to get on ...
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:16 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Colour Of Money
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5258
Re: The Colour Of Money
Seems you have to have a big sob-story to be seen as being "Worthy" of winning some money. I think this is wrong, anybody should be allowed to take part (Well, maybe not a millionaire- did Judith really need the money when she was on Who wants to be a Millionaire?). Are you sure they need...
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoiler(s) for Friday 27/02/2009
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4704
Re: Spoiler(s) for Friday 27/02/2009
Anywhere that sells dictionaries. A heads up though, it will cost you £35 (unless you find an offer somewhere)Adam Dexter wrote:Oh... where do I get a ODE2r from?
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 27th February 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 20)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2542
Re: Friday 27th February 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 20)
Before I read this post, I thought that you had found a fault with my recapKai Laddiman wrote:I loved the way Catherine took 2 seconds to find the buzzer.
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoiler(s) for Friday 27/02/2009
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4704
Re: Spoiler(s) for Friday 27/02/2009
Are you using the ODE 2nd Edition Revised?Adam Dexter wrote:Is that a made up word? I can't see it in the OEDChris Davies wrote:I got FEEDLOT for a DC beater, can't remember which round though.
According to the recap I've just submitted, it was there as a DC beater for round 11.