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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:
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    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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    habitsowner

    I can't imagine giving anyone a "poor" rating. I particularly can't imagine a quiz writer giving a poor rating. We know how hard it is to write a good quiz...or even a not-so-very good quiz, for that matter. So, if nothing else, they get "good" for effort.

    I try to write notes, but I must admit I slip up on that often, mainly because of time. I will get better. I know how good it makes me feel when I get one. So I should try to give others a "day brightener", too!

    Lee

    Reply #521. May 07 12, 9:38 AM

    salami_swami

    As a quiz writer, I only rate good... Unless it is exceptional, then it gets an excellent, but in the back side, I only give an average rating if it is terribly boring, asking monotonous questions asked dozens of times, etc. for that reason, I hardly ever rate less than good. The editors do a fine job making sure only 'good' quizzes get online. :-)

    Reply #522. May 07 12, 11:52 AM

    fontenilles

    I agree with you salami - I do the same

    Reply #523. May 07 12, 1:58 PM

    Jakeroo

    Just to get back on the sprint track lol - do we know approx when the next clues will be up? Or is it back 4 pages ago and I missed it?

    Reply #524. May 07 12, 4:01 PM

    leith90

    Mid week sometime. No further advance on that yet.

    Reply #525. May 07 12, 4:27 PM

    fontenilles

    I don't think you've missed it jakeroo, If you have I have and I'll have to bite Nippers ankles for dogging the computer - found a site called Jackrusselsrule.dog or something like that! :D

    Reply #526. May 07 12, 4:28 PM

    WesleyCrusher

    Since we have a few racers who still need to catch up, you'll all get a breather - the next clue will come out Saturday May 12. Exact time to be determined but likely the morning hours FT time.

    Reply #527. May 07 12, 4:44 PM

    playmate1111

    Oooh good May 12 is my FT birthday and I have forgotten to get my badge for the last 3 years, so maybe this time I will remember :)

    Reply #528. May 07 12, 8:48 PM

    Jakeroo

    Thanks Wes and everyone : )

    Playmate: I'm sure someone here will remind you!

    Reply #529. May 07 12, 9:19 PM

    salami_swami

    Hey, playmate, don't forget to...

    Reply #530. May 07 12, 11:02 PM

    rossian

    Thanks Wes. Breathing space being relative, of course, with the commission title coming out too.

    Reply #531. May 08 12, 12:33 AM

    triviaking162 This has been fun! I know I would NEVER have written those 3 (or in my case, 4) quizzes without this Sprint! Who else has enjoyed it?

    Reply #532. May 08 12, 8:15 PM

    playmate1111

    Loving it! :)

    Reply #533. May 08 12, 8:50 PM

    shuehorn

    Amen!

    Reply #534. May 08 12, 10:11 PM

    Creedy

    To that!

    Reply #535. May 08 12, 10:18 PM

    Plodd

    Yippee!

    Reply #536. May 09 12, 1:34 AM

    szabs

    I am definitely enjoying it!!

    Reply #537. May 09 12, 7:51 AM

    fontenilles

    I am enjoying it. I usually take weeks to write a quiz so it's different for me!

    Reply #538. May 09 12, 8:27 AM

    Creedy

    I like the learning side of writing any quizzes. So much fascinating information.

    Reply #539. May 09 12, 6:25 PM

    salami_swami

    And then you can shock your family on jeopardy when a question comes up that you swear you wrote...

    Reply #540. May 09 12, 6:42 PM

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