To play the IW Trivia Contest... - Page 4

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 09-05-2008, 10:55 AM

I can't compete with people that can answer 10 questions in 35 seconds, or even double that. English is my second language, and I'm not a fast reader. ..course if it were German, I'd be even slower!

Unglaublich Verwustung · 09-05-2008, 10:56 AM

So we need Bungleau to set up the IW quiz (french version)?

Bungleau · 09-05-2008, 05:13 PM

You're absolutely right, Variol. As Henry Ford said over 100 years ago, if you think you can or think you can't, you're absolutely correct.

However, I can tell you that when I first started playing, I thought those 35 second times were ridiculous... cheating, even. As I played more, I got better at it, and I've occasionally broken the 40 second barrier. I also still break the 100 second barrier on occasion, too... it goes both ways

This is part of what Olorin was discussing when he talked about finding a way to handicap those folks who generally run way out ahead of the pack. Do you have some suggestions on what we can do to make it more reasonable?

Et malheureusement, UV, je n'ai pas autant de connaissances inutiles pour faire un petit examen ici...

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 09-05-2008, 09:23 PM

It would be nice to take the time factor out of it, but then it does open the way for cheating.

It might be better for the program to detect who the stronger players are and make their questions harder. That way, there could be tiers of winners. Kind of beginner, intermediate, advanced etc.

That's about the only other way I could see it. And if you're the winner of a certain tier, you automatically get bumped up. Others could have a choice to challenge themselves.
Kind of like when you start that new RPG. It takes time to get the keys down.

Olorin · 09-05-2008, 11:03 PM

Well, I certainly didn't start out being able to do the quiz in 35 seconds. My first several months, I was happy if I could make it to the top five, and figured I'd never be able to catch the likes of Aelia and Bungleau.

I worked on improving my speed--turning off TV/radio before I started, focusing on my skimming skills, etc. It's still a great day if I keep it under 45 sec and don't miss any.

For me, part of the speed is knowing what kind of questions I have to guess on. If it's asking for a musician or sports figure, I know to just scan the list of answers, pick the name (if any) that seems the most famous and move on.

Unglaublich Verwustung · 09-06-2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungleau

Et malheureusement, UV, je n'ai pas autant de connaissances inutiles pour faire un petit examen ici...

Comment décevant. Je verrai si je peux penser à une autre méthode pour faire ceci…misschien in het Nederlands?

toot033 · 09-06-2008, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unglaublich Verwustung

Just realised I'm not going to win this month -
a) I keep forgetting to play
b) I'll be away for a week and a half without internet access (the hotel has it but my use thereof may be frowned upon just a tad)

Being frowned upon would be putting it mildly......

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 09-06-2008, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toot033

Being frowned upon would be putting it mildly......

Woohoo,you get 'im toot! Give one for me, and another, and another...

Unglaublich Verwustung · 09-06-2008, 05:58 AM

I think Toot is implying that my lovely wfe-to-be may have words to say on the whole matter

thecarrotdude · 09-07-2008, 11:40 PM

YES!!! I got first place for the first time!!! All 10 right in 54 sec!

09-05-2008, 10:55 AM	#31
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: To play the IW Trivia Contest... I can't compete with people that can answer 10 questions in 35 seconds, or even double that. English is my second language, and I'm not a fast reader. ..course if it were German, I'd be even slower! __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

09-05-2008, 10:56 AM	#32
Unglaublich Verwustung Silver Dragon Join Date: August 2, 2006 Location: i ngach aon áit (but mostly Western Europe) Age: 57 Posts: 1,619	Re: To play the IW Trivia Contest... So we need Bungleau to set up the IW quiz (french version)? __________________ Make a decision, even if it's wrong, and remember.... ...it's never too early for a salad.

09-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#33
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: To play the IW Trivia Contest... You're absolutely right, Variol. As Henry Ford said over 100 years ago, if you think you can or think you can't, you're absolutely correct. However, I can tell you that when I first started playing, I thought those 35 second times were ridiculous... cheating, even. As I played more, I got better at it, and I've occasionally broken the 40 second barrier. I also still break the 100 second barrier on occasion, too... it goes both ways This is part of what Olorin was discussing when he talked about finding a way to handicap those folks who generally run way out ahead of the pack. Do you have some suggestions on what we can do to make it more reasonable? Et malheureusement, UV, je n'ai pas autant de connaissances inutiles pour faire un petit examen ici... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

09-05-2008, 09:23 PM	#34
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: To play the IW Trivia Contest... It would be nice to take the time factor out of it, but then it does open the way for cheating. It might be better for the program to detect who the stronger players are and make their questions harder. That way, there could be tiers of winners. Kind of beginner, intermediate, advanced etc. That's about the only other way I could see it. And if you're the winner of a certain tier, you automatically get bumped up. Others could have a choice to challenge themselves. Kind of like when you start that new RPG. It takes time to get the keys down. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

09-05-2008, 11:03 PM	#35
Olorin Avatar Join Date: May 27, 2002 Location: Boulder, CO Age: 49 Posts: 544	Re: To play the IW Trivia Contest... Well, I certainly didn't start out being able to do the quiz in 35 seconds. My first several months, I was happy if I could make it to the top five, and figured I'd never be able to catch the likes of Aelia and Bungleau. I worked on improving my speed--turning off TV/radio before I started, focusing on my skimming skills, etc. It's still a great day if I keep it under 45 sec and don't miss any. For me, part of the speed is knowing what kind of questions I have to guess on. If it's asking for a musician or sports figure, I know to just scan the list of answers, pick the name (if any) that seems the most famous and move on. __________________ "Many are my names in many countries. Mithrandir among the Elves, Tharkun to the Dwarves; Olorin I was in my youth in the West that is forgotten, in the South Incanus, in the North Gandalf; to the East I go not" --The Two Towers

09-06-2008, 05:58 AM	#39
Unglaublich Verwustung Silver Dragon Join Date: August 2, 2006 Location: i ngach aon áit (but mostly Western Europe) Age: 57 Posts: 1,619	Re: To play the IW Trivia Contest... I think Toot is implying that my lovely wfe-to-be may have words to say on the whole matter __________________ Make a decision, even if it's wrong, and remember.... ...it's never too early for a salad.

09-07-2008, 11:40 PM	#40
thecarrotdude Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 29, 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 320	Re: To play the IW Trivia Contest... YES!!! I got first place for the first time!!! All 10 right in 54 sec! __________________ "Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler..." - Milton Waddams

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