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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


  • Please feel free to leave feedback for the site administrators. We will take all feedback into account as we tweak and add new features.
    The old reply to thread function was removed because it got to the point where people weren't even reading the announcements and assuming, by default, that they were somehow being wronged or forgotten or insulted or abused or cheated out of something in some manner.


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    triviaking162 So, what was your time Kyle? Just curious.

    Reply #241. Apr 15 12, 12:38 PM

    kyleisalive

    I am horrible at math, but 17h10? I think?
    I made the wonderful mistake of clicking my timer on from the get-go and then going out for the night. Ah well. :p

    Reply #242. Apr 15 12, 12:40 PM

    ertrum

    I did notice that Kyle set the bar pretty high with that first quiz. Well done!

    Reply #243. Apr 15 12, 12:48 PM

    kyleisalive

    http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/Music/And-Theyre-Racing-348623.html

    The first quiz for B track is up. :)

    Reply #244. Apr 15 12, 12:54 PM

    James25

    Nice first quizzes!

    Just wondering though, isn't it early for the synopsis thread, since the clues are mentioned in there as well and sprinters can look in there to see what the clue is, without officially starting the timer?

    Reply #245. Apr 15 12, 12:54 PM

    kyleisalive

    They have been removed in a temporary oversight. ;)

    Reply #246. Apr 15 12, 12:57 PM

    tiffanyram

    My quiz for Wesley's track (track A) is now online:

    http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/ForChildren/Mammas-of-the-Animal-World-348620.html

    Reply #247. Apr 15 12, 7:05 PM

    triviaking162 Nice quizzes so far everyone!

    Reply #248. Apr 16 12, 2:09 PM

    Christinap

    I've just noticed that some queue sizes are quite long, music for example is quoted at 6 to 32 days. What happens if the second clue is issued but you can't do it within the five day time limit because the previous quiz is still stuck in a queue?

    Reply #249. Apr 16 12, 6:08 PM

    leith90

    We have been waiting ever so impatiently while ours is stuck in the queue. 35 hours so far, not that anyone's counting.

    Reply #250. Apr 16 12, 6:37 PM

    Creedy

    Yes I'm vaguely concerned about the queue sizes too, Kyle and Wes. If the quizzes are graded from when they go online, that would disadvantage various players who may have submitted them days previously.

    Obviously if we were wise, we'd write them in the shorter queue lines, but then that removes a chunk of choice, and would take away the fun, enjoyment and creativity in writing to a degree.

    It'd be like eating spinach instead of ice-cream.

    But then that'd be part of the challenge I guess - weighing up the challenge against the enjoyment.

    Oh just ignore me! I always get into arguments with myself over everything.

    Reply #251. Apr 16 12, 11:12 PM

    eburge

    I'm pretty sure the timer only counts the time between seeing the clue and submitting the quiz. Once it's in the queue, the timer stops, and only starts up again if it gets rejected for corrections.

    Reply #252. Apr 16 12, 11:34 PM

    eburge

    No, my mistake. The timer doesn't start up again. Only penalties for excessive rejections. Carry on, cadets.

    Reply #253. Apr 16 12, 11:36 PM

    Creedy

    (Creedy staggers out of the room maintaining her usual confused expression)

    Reply #254. Apr 16 12, 11:47 PM

    James25

    I understand the timer issue, but since I am one of those people that can only submit one quiz at a time. If one quiz is in the queue very long, I won't be able to submit another. Is there a rule for that? Not that I am terribly worried. I am sure the editors will get to it in time. Just wondering about that.

    Reply #255. Apr 17 12, 12:13 AM

    Mariamir Can anyone submit more than one quiz at a time? I was under the impression that everyone had a 1 quiz limit.

    Reply #256. Apr 17 12, 12:19 AM

    eburge

    If the editors recognise you as a proficient and consistently good author, they may grant you the ability to submit multiple quizzes at once and to have a higher number of quiz templates on the go simultaneously. :)

    Reply #257. Apr 17 12, 12:22 AM

    Mariamir Oh. Thanks, eburge.

    Reply #258. Apr 17 12, 12:36 AM

    Rowena8482

    I FINALLY got my internet back so am going to put the kettle on, make sarnies, get comfy and go look at the clues... I could have cried when we got back from our holiday to find the net had been down for three days, and then it took until the morning for the fault to be found and fixed :-( Anyway, am here now :-D

    Reply #259. Apr 17 12, 2:21 AM

    Mariamir For the final reply on this page I will say...SUBMITTED!

    Reply #260. Apr 17 12, 2:40 AM

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