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Neil Zussman

Apparently the third numbers game has 295 solutions. The most intuitive, allegedly, is (25+10)*3. I wonder if there are any numbers games that have x solutions, where x is also the target...

Neil Zussman

I don't like the idea of a league. The ratings do a good enough job. That's like saying the Football World Cup is a waste of time because we have the Fifa world rankings. :roll: Although admittedly, the apterous ratings are a better reflection of ability than the Fifa rankings... Besides on a one o...

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With the amount of people interested in playing, how about either having a poll or some sort of tournament on apterous to win the right to play Presumably Damien would have to agree to it Well there's no guarantee that Dami a n only wants the best players. Viewers may enjoy a Goatdown match more if...

Neil Zussman

With the amount of people interested in playing, how about either having a poll or some sort of tournament on apterous to win the right to play Presumably Damien would have to agree to it Well there's no guarantee that Damian only wants the best players. Viewers may enjoy a Goatdown match more if t...

Neil Zussman

This sounds like great fun. I'll put my name forward on the off-chance that I might get picked.

Neil Zussman

As well as letting you know when someone starts watching the game you are playing, would it be possible to be informed when they stop watching? I'm paranoid, you see. :? New: Notification when someone stops spectating (thanks Neil.) I got mentioned on the Apterous homepage! My life is complete :D T...

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Phil: Would it be correct to say that a free copy of the (Leamington) Observer, complete with a front page picture of somebody I met not very long ago, arrived into my letter box, or in my letter box? ;) Yeah, look, about that. In my defence... No, I can't think of anything. From Alan Turing to thi...

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Duel all-time points table Nice stats, thanks Charlie. Surprised I'm on that list though, I didn't think I'd entered enough duels to stand a chance. Is there any chance you could give us a column of average points per duel entered, please? At least then someone has a chance of beating Kirk! Well av...

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As well as letting you know when someone starts watching the game you are playing, would it be possible to be informed when they stop watching? I'm paranoid, you see.

Neil Zussman

Phil:
Would it be correct to say that a free copy of the (Leamington) Observer, complete with a front page picture of somebody I met not very long ago, arrived into my letter box, or in my letter box?

Neil Zussman

Charlie Reams wrote:Duel all-time points table

Nice stats, thanks Charlie. Surprised I'm on that list though, I didn't think I'd entered enough duels to stand a chance.
Is there any chance you could give us a column of average points per duel entered, please? At least then someone has a chance of beating Kirk!

Neil Zussman

Probably the closest I'll ever come to a max speedgoat

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=63888
Only one darrenic round, so it was pretty easily, but it would've been nice nonetheless.

Neil Zussman

James Hall wrote:Look at the conundrum times on this one...

Amazing!

It's shocking it took you so long to solve that!

Neil Zussman

Kai Laddiman wrote:Yesterday's duel was RIDICULOUS. Seriously.

I think it was great. It's a nice feeling to get (significantly) less than half and still come 7th. Much more interesting than the duels where one tiny error moves you down about 20 places.
Also, Conor is insane...

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I've always wondered why the numbers can't be selected in the same way to the letters; that is, that each number should be seen before choosing the next. How much of an advantage would this give, given that the target is generated randomly anyway? In the letters rounds, you can see the first 7 or s...

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Junaid Mubeen wrote:I rock. Chuffed with rd 4 particularly. Bring on a 4 large 'un!

(need all the morale boosters I can get after COMA final)

56*17+12?!!! Not surprised you're pleased with that, awesome spot.

Neil Zussman

I'm pleasantly surprised by how well I did on that duel. 4th?! What happened to everyone else? Mind you, it was nice to have an opportunity to show that, despite what it may look like from my appearances on the show, I can actually do the numbers pretty well, so thanks Charlie. :) Particularly liked...

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Well it is cos it means he got lots of votes he didn't deserve based on his looks not his music. Of course the fact that the Icelandic song did so well was because it was, er, written and sung so beautifully. :? Tbh, I think it's hard to believe that Norway wouldn't have won with a less pretty sing...

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I liked Norway, but the singer reminded me of Zac Efron You say that like it's a bad thing. :? Well it is cos it means he got lots of votes he didn't deserve based on his looks not his music. Of course the fact that the Icelandic song did so well was because it was, er, written and sung so beautifu...

Neil Zussman

(once again, sorry if its been posted before) I'd find a sort of 'backwards' stemmer useful in the modules on lexplorer. For example, sometimes could look at a selection and get Notarised for 9, but realize that there isnt an O. Easy for most players to realize you could get strained with Notarised...

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Got the most futile exam tomorrow for an hour and a half - AS critical thinking :oops: ! Considering it does nothing in terms of UMS marks, I don't understand why me and some students in general should be subjected to such nonsense :x . Anyone else doing this? Critical Thinking is a great module. F...

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I think what made Norway so good is that they had an original and interesting gimmick and carried it through in every aspect of the performance. It wasn't just the outfits and the dancers. The sweet simplicity of the song itself played into the fairytale theme and really made it stand out. Also, Eu...

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I'm one of those people, Neil, who will love Norway's song. I really think it's the clearest winner I've seen. Admittedly, I've only ever backed one winner (Ukraine 2004). Am I alone in enjoying Moldova's entry? Graham's been so mean about them. I'll do the hora if no one else does. Albania's is an...

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Interestingly my best performance on Apterous Daily Duel so far has been on the "blind" round. Maybe I need to shut my eyes after the letters have been revealed I'll try that next week and, if appropriate I'll use that tactic in the studio. Really enjoying Jimmy's run - just glad I'm not ...

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All the signs point to a UK win this year. We're the 4th favourites, apparently, which must mean people like our song. We'll have Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber on stage, a well known figure, which may get us a few votes as well. And we have a favourable running position, the antepenultimate song, so we sh...

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Am I the only one for whom the table on apterous don't show up properly? For instance on this table, there is a column of numbers: 1st 2nd 3rd... And then below that is the proper table, with all the columns (except the headings) one space left of where they should be. Eg Rex is player 100.0, has a...

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Kai Laddiman wrote:I reckon we should declare this day International Countdown Day (Bank Holiday).

Any reason why this day in particular (apart from the fact that it was Jimmys debut)? Or do you just want an extra day off school...

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Rich Priest wrote:
Kirk Bevins wrote:Oh man! No recording over the end of term?
'Fraid not, no. When I went up the other day Dudley said that there are no recordings in July or August

Does anyone happen to know when (if) the break in episodes on TV will be?

Neil Zussman

Are you on some exotic platform? Haha, I now have a mental image of Neil pole-dancing. And for a brief moment there, so did you. LMFAO. I've given a (very bad) lapdance (to a guy :roll: ) but never a pole dance. I genuinely feel sorry for anyone who reads that! :lol: Ain't Uni fun? :D And I'm on IE7.

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Finland easily had the best song, and one of the best band names too. Switzerland's song was also good, but they were let down by the singing. Bosnia's entry was far inferior to last years, but it got through somehow. Like Daniel, I was a bit disappointed Macedonia didn't get through, but you can't...

Neil Zussman

Am I the only one for whom the table on apterous don't show up properly? For instance on this table, there is a column of numbers: 1st 2nd 3rd... And then below that is the proper table, with all the columns (except the headings) one space left of where they should be. Eg Rex is player 100.0, has a ...

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Enactor was a beater in one round.
Alt second numbers: ((50+2)*6+7+7)*3 Got it in the time, too.
Jimmy, with regards to the conundrums are you usually not great at them, or do you suffer from my phobia of thinking all your opponents are geniuses (genii, if you will), so you have to get in there asap?

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Mine is probably arboretum in this game. On my opponents pick in a speed game as well. Only Innis has spotted it before, and the great Bevins missed it here! (admittedly several months ago).

Neil Zussman

Nice game Jimmy, you seemed to be really impressing Susie. Lucky you! ;) If you managed to score in every round, you'd be getting some pretty epic totals, maybe you should've just played it safe a little more? (Like not risking balones, and not buzzing in on the conundrums so quickly!) Awesome score...

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Finland easily had the best song, and one of the best band names too. Switzerland's song was also good, but they were let down by the singing. Bosnia's entry was far inferior to last years, but it got through somehow. Like Daniel, I was a bit disappointed Macedonia didn't get through, but you can't ...

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Edit: Oh, and Terry Wogan was fantastic (even if he did criticise Bosnia and Herzegovina's entry last year, the bastard), and there's now ay Graham Norton could not be rubbish by comparison. Yes, yes, yes! Bosnias entry was amazing, I'm glad I've finally found someone else who agrees! 8-) The UK wo...

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To my considerable surprise, I avoided another first-round exit. Neil seemed to be hitting his stride towards the end but luckily the game ended before I could take any more damage. My lack of practise recently caught up with me in a big way. Pleased with round 14 though, but a bit surprised you mi...

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Obviously you have to take into account the fact that in the rounds you didn't max, if your opponent did max them then your score would be lower. That's all taken into account. On my spreadsheet I type my scores against champion and challenger and the octoruns are worked out continuously, the first...

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But they could accuse you of cheating by using the internet. I definitely will not do that however as I only want to go on the show if they think I'm good enough - if you cheat the way through your audition and then go on the show and you are absolutely rubbish, you will look like a right tool. Yes...

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Ben Wilson wrote:Get in.

You did max it, you can't be that surprised that you won!

Well done though.

Neil Zussman

Having just been on apterous for the first time in ages, I just want to congratulate Charlie on all the improvements- it's amazing! The numbers interface, the items tab, the improved chatbox, even Phil's jingle (glad I typed that right) it's all awesome, well done! 8-) This isn't intended as a bribe...

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I didn't mean I was planning to do this, I just meant that if I continue adding a few new conundrums occasionally then eventually virtually everything will be allowed. So all the current ones were individually decided? Maybe you could allow any of them but have different probabilities of them comin...

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Yeah, cos we didn't think you were any good before you posted that. Well done though. It's not about that mate, I still surprise myself and it's nice to get it out (if you excuse the expression). Obviously you have to take into account the fact that in the rounds you didn't max, if your opponent di...

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A telephone audition? Yep, apparently there are no auditions in Birmingham or Nottingham soon so they're trying it over the phone to see how it works. Conundrums might be a bit difficult. In my audition, they turned over a piece of paper with the scramble on it, but that would be a rather silly thi...

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Man, another tough draw in the first round. I'm online most of the time in the evenings, Neil, so challenge me whenever so I can meet my fate. So does Neil Ben Pugh in COMA play-in James Hurrell in COMA plate Now you Thanks Oli, I'm glad someone else has noticed the injustice of it all. :( Goatblit...

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Ah, I recognise that guy- Paul was at my audition way back in October. I did wonder if he would get on. Out of the 5 of us, he was 3rd best, clearly better than two of the others, but not as good as me, and another lady. (Without wishing to sound arrogant). Haven't seen that woman appear yet, but I'...

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This may be worth a read

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Michael Wallace wrote:Didn't realise UNIPOTENT and NILPOTENT weren't in the list, they are awesome.

Nilpotent isn't on the list?!

Get it on now!

Neil Zussman

Phil Reynolds wrote:Anyway, here's the first version again with the less obtrusive tick and some other changes to the sounds used, plus some improved mixing and a bit of stereo separation.

Nice one! Easily the best version, cheers Phil.

Neil Zussman

Yeah, why not. Count me in.

Neil Zussman

They're not mentioned on the wiki anywhere (that I can see), or on the cdb homepage Except on the big banner saying "Records" at the top of every page, you mean. I meant to say, there is no big 'records' banner on the wiki or on thecountdownpage. Although feel free to correct me about tha...

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Nice recap Dinos. Considering how low-scoring it was, the contestants had some pretty nice words. I think the racecourse was Hexham, or something like that? Could be wrong though. For round 10, Rachel could've done ((2*5-1)*9-2)*10 but we'll never know. So Bob brings Hamish's run to a halt in a very...

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To be fair, it's only the really monotonous ticking that annoys me about your composition. The ending bit is (relatively) quite an interesting sound. :( The ticking is the one bit that I designed to sound as much as possible like the original clock jingle. Trouble is, as I suggested before, it's a ...

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Is there any good reason for that? I can't think of many situations where it would be advantageous to place a one-letter word on the first go, but even so, that doesn't mean it has to be illegal. In any event, since A and I are not legal, they don't answer the question posed. I guess "good&quo...

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Would you not be allowed to place just one tile on the first go Nope. Words have to be at least 2 letters long. Is there any good reason for that? I can't think of many situations where it would be advantageous to place a one-letter word on the first go, but even so, that doesn't mean it has to be ...

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I'm not for one moment suggesting I hold the title. I'm just curious to know what esteemed company I'm in. I think I'm right in saying that Steven Briers only reached the quarter-final? Although admittedly he improved a heck of a lot before the CofC. Were there any other really good players (at the ...

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I didn't get either, but I'd've at least felt I had a chance to get Ergonomic- even though it may have taken me a bit longer than 30 seconds. I wouldn't have got Eclampsia unless you gave me enough time to manually go through all 181440 combinations of the letters. And perhaps not even then. Having ...

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Well done to Kirk and Jimmy. Two top players, and both worthy finalists, as much it pains me to say that. It was a great day, nice to have an opportunity to meet so many countdown legends, past present and future. The thing I'm most annoyed about, in hindsight, is that most people I've spoken to don...

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2) What's the shortest (legal) word that cannot be played in scrabble? A or I? :) Actually I don't think they are in the Scrabble dictionary. In French you'd be right, sort of. A is listed as a conjugated form of 'avoir', but the rules say 'for every move, the player has to play a word of two or mo...

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At Charlie's request, I composed a 30-second royalty-free substitute for the clock music which everyone hated (including me). Anyone with more musical talent than me (which probably includes most, if not all, of your household pets) is welcome to have a go for themselves. Be warned though - it's no...

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