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Topic: - - The FunTrivia Sprint - -

Posted by: kyleisalive

Subject: - - The FunTrivia Sprint - -
Date: Apr 02 12

It has seemed, over the past weeks, that some of our authors (specifically some of our racers) have had a bit of trouble acclimatizing to a slower pace. This is a reasonable thing to say-- I've had the pleasure of pushing you guys around FunTrivia for a good couple months (and longer) to write way out of your comfort zones. Some people just want more. Luckily, I do too.

That's why we're going for a FunTrivia Sprint.

This Sprint, like the Race, is not for the author who isn't ready to get their hands dirty and explore new grounds...quickly. The rules are as follows:

  • Wes and I have both created sprint courses; both are different.

  • Sprinters will be able to complete the Sprint as individuals or in teams of two. Once you figure out if you're going alone or in a double, you will need to choose one of the following options:
    * Normal Pairs: One member of the pair must complete either K or W.
    * Normal single: Play either K or W for each round. You choose which one you want.
    * Hardcore single: Choose K or W on the first task, stick with it for the rest of the game.
    * Hardcore pairs: On each set, one must complete K and one W.

  • Sprinters will receive tasks via the Lounge here-- even if you're not sprinting you'll be able to see the tasks as they appear.

  • There are a predetermined amount of tasks and all sprinters will receive the clues at the same time. This is not a race against competitors; it is a race for yourselves. This leads into the most important point.

  • Authors will have five days to write the quiz. This does not include queue times. The timer begins when the task is announced and ends when the quiz goes online.

    The tasks will vary in many ways-- some will take authors to categories they never believed they would be able to visit and others may involve some of the site's most popular authors and quizzes.

    If you wish to sign up, let us know here.
    **If you wish to attempt the Hardcore options, please note whether you would like to select set A or set B. You will not know whose set is whose until we begin the sprint.

    The Sprint will commence on April 15th.

    Participants:
    Kyleisalive (HC - A)
    WesleyCrusher (HC - B)
    Eburge and PDAZ (HC)
    Plodd
    George95
    Triviaking162
    Looney_Tunes
    Reedy and Dcpddc478
    Lones78 and Zorba_Scank
    Rossian
    Shuehorn and Mariamir
    Merylfederman
    Tazman6619 and Pollucci19
    Rowena8482
    Malik24 (HC - B)
    Christinap
    Creedy
    Playmate1111 and Szabs
    JanIQ
    Lmoodie101 and Fontenilles
    BxBarracuda and Jakeroo
    Leith90 and Mlcmlc
    Coachpauly
    MikeMaster99
    Tiffanyram (HC - A)
    Salami_Swami (HC - B)

    Standings:
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-01.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-02.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-03.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-04.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-05.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-06.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-07.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-08.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-09.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-10.png
    http://www.krath.org/sprint-11.png


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    looney_tunes

    A lot less painful than reading through an entire 'young adult' book to see where it tells us if her eyes were green or grey or blue.

    Reply #1041. Jul 06 12, 10:19 PM

    Christinap

    Now that is above and beyond the call of duty.

    Reply #1042. Jul 08 12, 7:27 PM

    rossian

    Any idea yet when the next clue will be out? I'm away for a long weekend and even I'm not rude enough to write a quiz while I'm a guest, so it would be good to know timings, if possible.

    Reply #1043. Jul 10 12, 5:07 AM

    WesleyCrusher

    I see 18 online and in the synopsis out of currently 24 racers or teams, so I don't think we can move on just yet - Kyle may be able to tell you more however.

    Reply #1044. Jul 10 12, 6:26 AM

    MikeMaster99

    Sorry folks, I'm even slower than usual this time. I'm in Kyoto at a conference and enjoying Japan immensely. Hopefully will submit mine tomorrow...

    Reply #1045. Jul 10 12, 7:55 AM

    kyleisalive

    Next round should be soon. Will check the numbers when I'm at my computer. Four hours-ish.

    Reply #1046. Jul 10 12, 9:03 AM

    salami_swami

    Can't wait. We're so close to the finish line, I can almost taste the victory. It is so sweet. :P

    Reply #1047. Jul 10 12, 10:47 AM

    triviaking162 Any early task 10 standings?

    Reply #1048. Jul 10 12, 2:10 PM

    kyleisalive

    The times haven't been sent to Wes thus far. I'll see what I can do about rustling them up today.

    Reply #1049. Jul 10 12, 2:15 PM

    WesleyCrusher

    After analysis of the times file and who might be affected, Kyle and I have decided on a *Friday 9am FT time* release for clue 11. The two pairs who have not started their task 10 yet are strongly encouraged to do so before then to avoid starting two timers at once.

    Reply #1050. Jul 11 12, 1:41 AM

    rossian

    Worst possible time for me! I may well suffer the same fate as Rowena as I shall be away from Friday morning (UK time) and probably won't be able to look at the clues until Wednesday of next week. I was hoping for Sunday to buy a bit more breathing space.

    Reply #1051. Jul 11 12, 2:07 AM

    kyleisalive

    I may have to start writing mine on Monday-- I work all weekend. We'll have to see if I can resist.

    Reply #1052. Jul 11 12, 2:20 AM

    looney_tunes

    You know you won't.

    Reply #1053. Jul 11 12, 4:24 AM

    WesleyCrusher

    Anyone else in favor a later release? If it's better for most racers, a push towards later is never a problem. :)

    Reply #1054. Jul 11 12, 4:27 AM

    Plodd

    I am happy with either Friday or Sunday :)

    Reply #1055. Jul 11 12, 4:44 AM

    szabs

    I havent been able to start clue 10 as I am waiting for a challenge quiz to go online, and my teamate is still out of action.

    I am more than happy to take my quiz which is waiting to go online and pull it out from the queue if that is possible and submit it again after the sprint is over. Is there a way for me to do that?

    Reply #1056. Jul 11 12, 4:45 AM

    Christinap

    Either is fine for me

    Reply #1057. Jul 11 12, 7:21 AM

    salami_swami

    I suppose a later release date wouldn't be the end of me... ;)

    Reply #1058. Jul 11 12, 8:20 AM

    MikeMaster99

    I don't mind a later start.

    Reply #1059. Jul 11 12, 8:56 AM

    playmate1111

    Gawd Szabs is your quiz STILL not online? What's it been, 2 weeks now?

    Reply #1060. Jul 11 12, 9:00 AM

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