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Title: Trivia Tournament
Post by: Nick22 on December 30, 2004, 09:28:15 PM
I am starting a trivia tornament. The topics will be History Politics, Movies, Books and Mixed Bag.
 There will be a total of 10 questions per catergory, with values ranging from 100 to 1000. I will need at least 8 players.  2 players per match, final is best-of 3.
Good luck to all the participants!
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on December 30, 2004, 09:57:13 PM
Here's what the Bracket will look like:


1.Arvens
                 Nightwing
8.NightWing

                              Threehorn
4.Threehorn
                Threehorn
5.WeirdRaptor

                                            ________
2.Malte
                Mirumoto Kenjiro
7.Mirumoto Kenjiro
                              Littlefoot
3.Littlefoot
                Littlefoot
6.Intrepid
Title: Trivia Tournament
Post by: Petrie on December 30, 2004, 10:14:37 PM
Whenever you make the questions I'm ready. :)  :yes
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Post by: Nick22 on December 31, 2004, 03:09:11 PM
Since you were the first to reply Arvens, You'll be seeded first.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on December 31, 2004, 04:42:46 PM
Who wants to go against the rambunctious rabbit now?  :lol:
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Post by: Nick22 on January 01, 2005, 02:17:04 AM
Somebody will be playing you Arvens, that's for sure.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 01, 2005, 02:33:12 AM
I've put in the seedings, so everyone will know who they're playing.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 01, 2005, 09:35:07 AM
What you ought to do is put someone in a random spot this way they won't know who they're playing when they say "I'll play." ;)
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Post by: Malte279 on January 01, 2005, 06:22:57 PM
It sounds like fun, but to be honest I'm not really sure if I got the rules. What am I to do?
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Post by: Petrie on January 01, 2005, 11:40:25 PM
(Just say "I'll Play" :P:)
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Post by: Malte279 on January 02, 2005, 03:46:59 AM
Alright. And what is to be done in the game?
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Post by: Nick22 on January 02, 2005, 04:42:25 PM
The object is to get more points than your opponent. Questions have point values ranging from 100 to 1000. People are seeded based on a first come first seed basis. So you're #2 Malte and you'll play the seventh person who joins the game.
Have I explained the rules well enough?
Nick
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Post by: Malte279 on January 02, 2005, 04:45:39 PM
Where are the questions? And who decides their value? A question may seem like a 100 point question to you but like a 1000 point question to me and vice versa.
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on January 02, 2005, 07:33:25 PM
OK! I'll play but I dont like the categories though!  :( Dont really do books, history OR politics so I might be a bit of a flop at this. But hey! I'll give it a shot!
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Post by: Petrie on January 02, 2005, 07:46:45 PM
I'm not sure they'll be enough peeps to do this.....we don't even have ten regulars.  :unsure:
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Post by: Nick22 on January 03, 2005, 01:23:01 PM
6 players is all we'll need. The top 2 seeds will get byes, and the other 4 will play in the first round. Since we only have a few regulars, It is only natural to decrease the number of peoople competing. BTW, Malte, when you pick a catergory, you also pick the point value for the question I will ask.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 03, 2005, 03:12:06 PM
Sounds like fun if we can get six people to try it. ;)
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Post by: Nick22 on January 03, 2005, 04:25:30 PM
We already have 3, we only need 3 more.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 04, 2005, 01:38:12 PM
Arvens, could you possibly send out an email to everyone about the trivia tournament? Those who have already entered can ignore the message.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 06, 2005, 04:53:14 PM
Interested in joining Threehorn?. If you join we'll have 4.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on January 06, 2005, 05:17:38 PM
why not

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 06, 2005, 05:19:34 PM
you're the 4th seed Threehorn, and you'll play the next person who joins.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on January 06, 2005, 05:24:30 PM
erm what?  :blink:  Not sure what you mean. Haven't followed this game clearly, maybe you can fill me in

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 06, 2005, 05:28:29 PM
I seed players based on a first come first seed basis. You're the fourth to join, you're the fourth seed. Read the first post for the topics we'll be using.
Nick
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Post by: WeirdRaptor on January 06, 2005, 09:12:27 PM
I'll be fifth.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 06, 2005, 11:54:06 PM
Let me put you in WeirdRaptor, I've sent pms to Kenji and Akiko. If they both want to play, I'll let them both in(which would bring us up to 7) and then I'd look for one more person to fill out the 8th spot.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 07, 2005, 08:58:59 AM
Send a PM to InlÈ-rah - I've seen her on her own board a lot recently...I think she'd join in. ;)  Also, try Brian (Intrepid) - he might join in if you bring it to his notice.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 07, 2005, 12:49:35 PM
I'll do that Arvens.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 07, 2005, 04:01:04 PM
I've sent pms to both of them Arvens. Let's see who responds first.
Nick
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Post by: Intrepid on January 07, 2005, 05:31:01 PM
yeah ok I'm game  :D
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Post by: Nick22 on January 07, 2005, 05:35:33 PM
We've got 6, only need two more. BTW, Intrepid, you'll be playing Littlefoot in the first round.
Nick
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on January 07, 2005, 06:28:18 PM
Oh joy! Can't wait for this....be gentle with the questions!  :(
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Post by: Nick22 on January 08, 2005, 03:19:52 PM
Since you're the higher seed Littlefoot, you'll pick first.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 10, 2005, 03:28:42 PM
Kenji has joined so we only need one more player to start
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 10, 2005, 07:15:37 PM
Did Inle respond?  Hmmm...you can try Nightwing or Baree if Inle says no. ;)
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Post by: NightWing on January 10, 2005, 09:54:07 PM
ok, I'll join. I like trivias though it's been a long time since I participated to one :D
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Post by: Nick22 on January 11, 2005, 12:51:12 AM
We've got 8. So let's get started. the first match will be Arvens against Nightwing.
Nick
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Post by: Malte279 on January 11, 2005, 03:26:52 AM
I still don't know how this game works and which system is there about the questions and answers, difficulty, points and whatever. Well, I guess I shall learn during the game itself.
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Post by: Petrie on January 11, 2005, 08:04:56 AM
What I''m wondering is because not everyone can get on as often as everyone else, Nick should set up a set time amount (say 48 hours) for one person to reply to the question to give them a chance to.
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Post by: NightWing on January 11, 2005, 08:46:05 AM
that would be indeed usefull
Title: Trivia Tournament
Post by: Nick22 on January 11, 2005, 02:39:50 PM
Alright I'll do that. There wil be a 24 hour waiting period so that the less frequent posters can have a chance to answer. Let's get started. Arvens, since you are the higher seed , you get to go first. Pick a point value(100-1000) and a topic.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 11, 2005, 06:04:36 PM
I'd like "mixed bag" for 1,000 Alex. :P:
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Post by: Nick22 on January 12, 2005, 12:42:53 PM
How many baseball players have hit at least 600 homers?
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 12, 2005, 03:51:48 PM
Let me bump this up.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 12, 2005, 04:19:57 PM
Do I answer in PM or in here?
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Post by: Nick22 on January 12, 2005, 05:35:43 PM
you answer here Arvens. BTW,If you have no clue as the answer, you can say 'pass' and you won't lose points for it. The other person will then get a chance to answer or pass. If Both persons pass, then I will provide the answer.
Nick
Title: Trivia Tournament
Post by: Petrie on January 12, 2005, 08:36:12 PM
The answer is three:  Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Sammy Sosa.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 13, 2005, 01:06:46 AM
No that is incorrect Arvens. Nightwing will now get a chance to answer.
Nick
(i'll keep score below my name)
Nightwing 0
Arvens -1000
Title: Trivia Tournament
Post by: Petrie on January 13, 2005, 08:12:59 AM
For the heck of it, I went and looked up the answer, and not being a baseball fan I never would've guessed the fourth at all.  :yes
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Post by: NightWing on January 13, 2005, 08:35:25 AM
I'll pass. I don,t know anything about baseball, I even spellet it wrong and had to correct it :p
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Post by: Nick22 on January 13, 2005, 12:41:06 PM
Ok Nightwing. There are 4 players that have hit 600 homers or more(Sosa is the next active player closest to 600,and he'll get there eventually)
Hank aaron-755
Babe Ruth-714
 Barry Bonds-702
Willy Mays 660
You can pick again Nightwing. Value and topic please
Nick
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Post by: NightWing on January 13, 2005, 11:23:01 PM
Let's say Book for 800
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Post by: Nick22 on January 14, 2005, 12:33:26 AM
Around how many millions did Edmond Dantes find on the isle of Monte Cristo? I'll accept within 10 either way.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 14, 2005, 02:20:35 AM
Have you read the Count of Monte Cristo Nightwing? The original version, not the modernized one.
Nick
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Post by: NightWing on January 14, 2005, 08:12:52 AM
I haven't unfortunatly...so I'll pass

Better safe than sorry...
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Post by: Nick22 on January 14, 2005, 02:01:09 PM
It's a great book. Your turn Arvens.
nick
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Post by: NightWing on January 14, 2005, 06:05:49 PM
I only seen the movie and I don't think they say how much he gained, exept that it's a hell lot :wow
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Post by: Petrie on January 14, 2005, 09:00:18 PM
Never read the book, never saw the film, so it's entirely pointless to even try and guess.  I pass.

(What happens now?  Do we just get a new question until someone answers correctly?)
Title: Trivia Tournament
Post by: NightWing on January 14, 2005, 09:46:49 PM
I hope not, or we're here for a loooonnnng moment :slap
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Post by: Nick22 on January 15, 2005, 02:43:13 PM
Near the end of the book, in a letter to Maximilian Morrel, Edmond tells him that he has around 100 million francs. Nightwing gets to pick again. Book again I presume?
Nick
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Post by: NightWing on January 15, 2005, 11:55:14 PM
Seems so :DD

I'll take book again for 200... ya, I'm getting cheap :p
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Post by: Nick22 on January 16, 2005, 12:49:43 AM
Who wrote treasure Island?
Nick
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Post by: NightWing on January 16, 2005, 11:00:30 AM
Argh... I should have paid attention when I read it x.x

...I pass...again...
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Post by: Malte279 on January 16, 2005, 11:23:45 AM
EDIT: it's just between me and NightWing for the moment Malte. ;)
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Post by: Petrie on January 16, 2005, 11:36:05 AM
What do you know?  Another book I haven't read.  Pass.....  -_-
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Post by: Nick22 on January 16, 2005, 01:32:54 PM
Robert Louis Stevenson. I expected that to be an easy one. Pick again Nightwing.
Nick
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Post by: NightWing on January 16, 2005, 05:59:53 PM
... hum...
Let's try mixed bag for 100
I hope I'll be able to answer this one o.o"
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Post by: Nick22 on January 17, 2005, 12:55:04 PM
Which legendary hockey player has scored the most goals(hint he wore #99)
Nick
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Post by: NightWing on January 17, 2005, 05:42:28 PM
I'll try Wayne Gretsky... I heard that he broke all hockey records but 2... I hope it's not one of them... :unsure:
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Post by: Petrie on January 17, 2005, 08:26:35 PM
^Is this Hollywood Squares where we say, "I agree"?  :lol   I would've said the same thing so I'm positive that's the answer.  

Now if I understand this game correctly, I have to answer another question from mixed bag with a point value of 100 or I'm done and Nightwing will continue on. ;)
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Post by: Nick22 on January 18, 2005, 03:07:08 PM
Yes, Gretzky holds or shares 60 NHL records, including most goals (894). Nightwing is correct. Now he gets to go again, since he got it right on his turn.
Nick
Nightwing 100
Arvens-1000
Title: Trivia Tournament
Post by: NightWing on January 18, 2005, 05:44:35 PM
It's my turn again? If it is then, I'll try movie for 200
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Post by: Nick22 on January 18, 2005, 06:05:31 PM
Name 2 out of the 3 films that have won the most Academy Awards(11).
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 19, 2005, 04:22:04 PM
Bump
Nick
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Post by: NightWing on January 19, 2005, 05:57:38 PM
I pass...
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Post by: Petrie on January 19, 2005, 11:06:35 PM
OMG....I actually know this one!!!!

The two movies I know of are "Ben Hurr" and "Titanic" but not the third. ;)
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Post by: Nick22 on January 19, 2005, 11:33:22 PM
Correct. The Third is the Lord of the Rings:the Return of the King. Of the 3, Titanic had the most nominations with 14(tied with 1950's All About Eve for most nominations). Ben Hur had 12 nominations. anD LOTR: ROTK had 11. well done Arvens. Your turn.
Nick
Nightwing 100
Arvens -800
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Post by: Nick22 on January 19, 2005, 11:50:01 PM
Oh, yes, and pick a category and point value. Almost forgot.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 20, 2005, 09:44:14 AM
(aside:  How long before the other members can take part in this?)

Film/movies for 500.
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Post by: Malte279 on January 20, 2005, 10:57:47 AM
And how long until anybody explains me the rules? By just watching I don't really get by which system people enjoy the privilege to take part (once a question has been passed on by the one to whom it was asked in the first place) in the game and which people don't. :mad
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Post by: Petrie on January 20, 2005, 12:54:06 PM
Not so much the rules, but when is me or NW declared a victor, so you can start with the next seeding?  He's very lost....and I can't explain anything I don't understand myself.  :unsure:
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Post by: Nick22 on January 20, 2005, 06:06:32 PM
Do you want to stop now? If we stop now, then Nightwing advances, and we move on to the next match. Are you Ok with this?
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 20, 2005, 06:49:11 PM
Yes, I resign.  Point is, this is just taking a long time, and the other members that agreed to it are going to forget or just lose interest.  Do something like two questions, and move on.

Also, for the next round, make a new topic and put the members competing against each other in the subject line so they know to look in the post. ;)

P.S.  I highly doubt Brian will be able to participate considering he's moving to a new place and won't have internet access anymore.  I'll ask him if I see him tomorrow but I think its a safe bet if you remove him and try to get Inle-rah to fill his place. ;)  I'll let you know what he plans to do.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 21, 2005, 11:28:46 AM
We're on to the next match.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 21, 2005, 12:42:23 PM
Ok Here's what I'm going to do. Since Nightwing can't play anymore, I'll simply put the winner of Threehorn-WeirdRaptor  in the finals. Matches will now end after 5 questions, unless the score is tied.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on January 21, 2005, 05:38:23 PM
Well I'll pick movies for the first question.

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 21, 2005, 05:43:16 PM
For 200 points., Name 3 of the 5 highest grossing films of all time in the US.
Nick
Threehorn 0
 WeirdRaptor 0
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Post by: Threehorn on January 21, 2005, 05:49:11 PM
your joking right!?  :blink:  I know nothing about what goes on in the USA!

Great... I'm screawed from the start...

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 21, 2005, 05:53:00 PM
Relax. If you don't know the answer, You can simply say 'pass', and WeirdRaptor will get a chance to answer. You won't be penalized for passing Threehorn.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on January 21, 2005, 05:58:05 PM
this is a disadanvge... I live in the UK for crist sacks!!!! I have only 5 tv channels and I don't know what the hell goes over in the USA. If these questions are mostly in the USA then I am out of this game. No point playing a game I know jack nothing to any question focused on the USA.  :angry:

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 21, 2005, 06:03:16 PM
Fine I'll reword the question. Name 3 of the top 5 WORLDWIDE grossing Films.
 Is that better?
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on January 21, 2005, 06:04:59 PM
Nevermind. I am dropping out of this stupid quiz. I can see I will get no where in this. So that it. I drop the white towel. End for me.

 :mad

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 21, 2005, 06:07:41 PM
Wait Threehorn. I fogot that you live in the UK :huh:  I've got one for you
 How many years in office did Winston Churchill serve? This is History for 200
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Post by: Threehorn on January 21, 2005, 06:11:26 PM
Erm... five years I think. Can't remember for sure

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 21, 2005, 06:16:39 PM
If memory serves me correctly he served for 4 years after the war as well, from 1951 to 1955. But I'll give it to you Threehorn. Pick again.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on January 21, 2005, 06:18:18 PM
Pick History I will do so
-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 22, 2005, 12:48:55 AM
For 500 points name 2 Prime Ministers who have served since Churchill. Any 2 will do Threehorn.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 22, 2005, 01:59:10 PM
If you get this question right, Threehorn you win. I'm cutting down the questions to 3,best two-of 3.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on January 22, 2005, 07:51:37 PM
Tony Blair

Marget Fatisher (sorry can't spell the name of the first female prime minister)

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 10:20:15 AM
Thacther. You got it. You win, and advance to play Nightwing in the next Round. I'll pm you when your next match comes around.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 01:59:53 PM
Malte , Kenji, you guys are up.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 02:31:38 PM
Just so everyone's clear on the rules:
The higher seed gets to pick first
You can 'pass' on a question(but only once)
There will be 3 questions, the person who answers more questions wins.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 24, 2005, 02:31:52 PM
(Hate to butt in, but I know Drew (WierdRaptor) hasn't been here much as of late but that would'nt have been fair to him at all since he never even had a chance at a question.  :blink:   I'd be pretty upset if what I just saw happened b/t me and Nightwing and one of us got 2 out of 3 that easily.

You're probably going to have to revise your rules once more so that if one gets the question right, they are not the one to start the next question, thereby locking their opponent out of the game. ;))
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 02:36:33 PM
Well I'm trying to adapt the rules based on the suggestion you gave me in your pm. Your match was a trial run Arvens . I had originally wanted to go until all the questions were asked, but the pace of answers were far too slow. So I cut the questions down to 5, but you opined that it was still too long.So the rules have been modified as seen above.If we have another tournament like this down the road, I'll be better prepared .
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 24, 2005, 02:40:06 PM
Quote from: Nick22,Jan 24 2005 on  01:36 PM
Well I'm trying to adapt the rules based on the suggestion you gave me in your pm. Your match was a trial run Arvens . I had originally wanted to go until all the questions were asked, but the pace of answers were far too slow. So I cut the questions down to 5, but you opined that it was still too long.So the rules have been modified as seen above.If we have another tournament like this down the road, I'll be better prepared .
Nick
I'm aware of that, but you can't possibly think that the Threehorn vs. Wierd Raptor wasn't another trial run too, because that brought about another problem: Threehorn by virtue of answering his questions right shut out WR before he could even give an answer, so the winner of the question, CANNOT be the one to get the question first the next time.  It's another modification, but it would be better to have all these worked out before the finals. ;)
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 02:43:03 PM
Alright I'll do that. when one person answers correctly, the turn will shift to the other person, who can pick a different topic if he or she wishes.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 24, 2005, 02:49:06 PM
:yes  :yes  I actually thought that was how it was going to work.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 02:55:49 PM
I based the tournament on Jeporady, but considering the variability in postting frequency between posters, that would be unfair. So that's how it will go.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 03:51:54 PM
Are you guys ready?
nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on January 24, 2005, 03:54:43 PM
I just got the message, so I'm here and ready to play for a while today.  Good luck to you, Malte, but I'm sure I'm the one who'll need it.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 03:56:55 PM
Once Malte Logs on we'll start, since he's the higher seed.
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on January 24, 2005, 04:02:47 PM
Ok then.

*starts hearing the Jeporady music playing nearby, and smacks the music box that was playing the music, breaking it* :lol
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 04:03:56 PM
(thank you, that was getting on my nerves)
Nick
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Post by: WeirdRaptor on January 24, 2005, 06:44:12 PM
Sorry I haven't been here lately. I got distracted.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 24, 2005, 11:49:57 PM
Thats alright Weird. We l have demand on our time.
Nick
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Post by: Malte279 on January 25, 2005, 05:13:42 AM
I'm ready, I guess.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 25, 2005, 09:51:41 AM
What topic would you like?
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 25, 2005, 03:58:06 PM
Bump
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 25, 2005, 06:23:15 PM
Bump again.
Nick
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Post by: Malte279 on January 26, 2005, 05:31:09 AM
History?
Right now I'm at a very fast university computer. It will be not as easy to rely on the slow computer I have to use at home for sometimes it just doesn't work properly. It did work okay yesterday though. I didn't get your personal messages until today.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 26, 2005, 09:56:48 AM
OK. For 200 points, What Fort did George Washington surrender in 1754?
Nick
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Post by: Malte279 on January 26, 2005, 12:23:50 PM
Fort Necessity, wasn't it? Funny name for a Fort, but somewhat fitting as there weren't many necessities the "fort" was not a subject to by that time. From what I read the makeshift fortification barely deserved the name fort.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 26, 2005, 02:17:56 PM
Correct. Now Kenji gets a chance to pick a topic.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on January 26, 2005, 05:10:54 PM
Any topic will do Kenji.
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on January 26, 2005, 05:12:56 PM
Hmm...Food?
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Post by: Nick22 on January 26, 2005, 05:18:19 PM
Food isn't a topic. the topics Are History Politics Books Movies And Mixed Bag.
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on January 26, 2005, 05:22:44 PM
Ok.  I'll try Movies.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 26, 2005, 05:24:07 PM
How Many points do you want the question to be worth?
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on January 26, 2005, 05:25:59 PM
Er...300.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 26, 2005, 05:27:42 PM
lets go with 400 points. Which legendary Actor Played Saruman in the Lord of the Rings films?
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on January 26, 2005, 05:30:01 PM
Talk about some of the worst times of not watching those movies... :bang

I'll have to pass...
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Post by: Nick22 on January 26, 2005, 05:31:27 PM
Ok malte has 12 hours to answer. If he doesn't Then you get to pick again.
Nick
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Post by: Malte279 on January 27, 2005, 09:24:38 AM
Christopher Lee. He was one of the hugest LOTR fans in the team, had met Tolkien in persona and knew Tolkien's elven languages before the movie was planned.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 27, 2005, 09:53:56 AM
Yep. You get to pick the final question Malte.
Nick
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Post by: Malte279 on January 27, 2005, 03:54:47 PM
Geography please.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 27, 2005, 04:00:27 PM
For 1000 points, name 6  of the world's 10 largest countries, Whoever gets this right will win.
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on January 27, 2005, 04:18:06 PM
In no particular order...

Russia
Canada
United States
Brazil
China
Australia
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Post by: Nick22 on January 27, 2005, 04:21:12 PM
You got it Right Kenji Congrats  you win the game!
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on January 27, 2005, 04:22:31 PM
:blink:  :blink:  :blink: Eep! :blink:  :blink:  :blink:
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Post by: Nick22 on January 27, 2005, 04:24:36 PM
You will play either Littlefoot1616 or Interpid in the next round Kenji.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on January 29, 2005, 11:50:57 PM
Um, I think I've said this before, but Brian isn't here, and from what I've read at another board, I don't think he'll be back anytime soon.  You're going to have to find someone else to take his place.
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Post by: Nick22 on January 31, 2005, 10:03:20 AM
No matter. I'll just move Littlefoot into the next round. So the semifinals are set. Nightwing will play Threehorn, And Kenji will play Littlefoot. I'll send pms to Nightwing and threehorn right away.
Nick
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 01, 2005, 10:19:31 AM
Wow! So I qualified to the semi's without having to actually do anything?! Rock on!  ;) PMSL!
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Post by: Nick22 on February 01, 2005, 10:20:29 AM
Yep. You're playing Kenji next Littlefoot. You will get to go first , because you are seeded higher than Kenji.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 01, 2005, 01:31:37 PM
I'll pick UK History

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 01, 2005, 01:32:31 PM
How many points Threehorn?
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 01, 2005, 01:35:10 PM
500

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 01, 2005, 01:38:35 PM
For 500 Points Name two British Kings who died in battle.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 01, 2005, 01:43:37 PM
James 1st. who was hanged after the first British civil war

Kind Harward (can't remember how to spell his name) in 1066 was the other.

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 01, 2005, 01:45:00 PM
^Harold I. Yep. You have 500 points. Now Nightwing gets to pick a topic.
Nick
Threehorn 500
Nightwing 0
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Post by: NightWing on February 01, 2005, 09:35:22 PM
Are the topics the same as the beginning? cause I don't remember UK history being one... and since I'm Canadian...
Anyway, if the topics are the same, I'll take Movie for 600
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Post by: NightWing on February 01, 2005, 09:36:03 PM
EDIT: double posting... my bad
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Post by: Petrie on February 01, 2005, 10:46:57 PM
I suppose to make everything fair, the last question, no matter which one asks it cannot be country specific.  I do see where NW is coming from...just as Wayne didn't know much about movies in the US, NW shouldn't have to be expected to answer a question about UK history.  ;)
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Post by: Threehorn on February 02, 2005, 04:19:24 AM
If you two feel like that how about I just drop out of this game! Make you two feel much better and stop your pointless compaining. it only a game. If this game is you to make you two feel better I will fall out because I am not in the mood to see pointless fights breaking out on a game that has words. I was never told that I had to stick to the world. So I picked a location of history for my question.

If that you don't like that. Then I am dropping out before more moaning and groaning comes around from you two.

Sorry Nick... just can't see the point playing a game like this if there going to be complaining about small things like me asking for question about the UK History.

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 02, 2005, 09:40:34 AM
No No. Nightwing can pick any topic he likes. Anyway, for 600 points, name two actors who have played James Bond.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on February 02, 2005, 09:03:51 PM
Threehorn...PM for you. ;)
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Post by: NightWing on February 02, 2005, 09:14:46 PM
Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton if I remember correctly
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Post by: Nick22 on February 03, 2005, 10:00:13 AM
Yep. Since you got the question right Nightwing, You can pick again. The next question will decide the match.
Nick
Threehorn 500
Nightwing 600
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Post by: NightWing on February 03, 2005, 06:31:35 PM
Let's not be to hungry... movie for 100
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Post by: Threehorn on February 04, 2005, 07:12:53 AM
hey no fair... your telling me that he gets a question right I am out! that is so cold and unfair  :angry:

How can you call this a trivia tournament if I don't get a chance to beat him
It should go alterterive questions. me then him then me again and so on for 3 questions a piece or 5  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:

if that the case of just three questions in total and I don't get a chance to fight back... Nick. I will drop out, no point playing if the game goes like that specially for a semi-finals.


-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 04, 2005, 10:29:26 AM
Threehorn, whoever gets the second question right gets to pick the final question. The rules state  each person gets to pick a question . But once I ask the question, it's fair game for anyone to answer. If you answer this question correctly Threehorn, you'll tie the score and will get to pick the tiebreaker question.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on February 04, 2005, 10:31:12 AM
For 100 points, name two British actors in the LOTR series. If you get this right Threehorn you'll tie the score.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 04, 2005, 04:32:24 PM
Sean Bean and Orlando Bloom.

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 04, 2005, 04:35:23 PM
Yep. The score is tied. Threehorn, you get to pick the tiebreaking question.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 04, 2005, 04:39:05 PM
Movies

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 04, 2005, 04:40:47 PM
Not that it matters  with the score tied, but how many points do you want the question to be worth?
Nick
Threehorn 600
Nightwing 600
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Post by: Threehorn on February 04, 2005, 04:42:08 PM
1

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 04, 2005, 04:44:21 PM
For 1 point( :lol: ) name the actor who played Gandalf in the LOTR series(yes I'm a LOTR fanatic :lol: )
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 04, 2005, 04:45:18 PM
:lol

that simple. It Ian McKellen. I know that even without taking a guees.

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 04, 2005, 04:50:43 PM
Yep. You win Threehorn and you advance to the finals.  You'll play either Kenji or Littlefoot. You'll get to pick first if Kenji wins,but if Littlefoot wins, he'll pick first. The finals are best of 3, with the same format( 3 questions,one with most points wins) as the first 2 rounds. i'll pm you when the other semifinal is complete.
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on February 07, 2005, 02:43:55 PM
I'll pm Kenji and Littlefoot now.
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on February 07, 2005, 03:10:35 PM
I'm here.  Let's get this party started! :lol: Good luck, Littlefoot!
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Post by: Nick22 on February 07, 2005, 03:12:08 PM
I've pmed Littlefoot. Hopefully He'll log in soon.
Nick
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 07, 2005, 09:23:40 PM
Whoops! Sorry for the delay! LOL Got lost on the way here!  :P: Alrighty then! Im here. Not to sure how this is gonna turn out but... "HERE GOES NOTHING HOT DOG!"

I'll go for Pot Luck (or Mixed Bag whatever it's called) for...let's start the bidding at 500pts shall we!  :^.^:
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Post by: Nick22 on February 08, 2005, 09:40:49 AM
For 500 points, which Lengendary TV show had the largest audience ever for its final show in the early 1980's?(you can see re-runs of this show after the late news in my area). Famous stars on this show include Harry Morgan and Alan Alda.
Nick
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Post by: Petrie on February 08, 2005, 10:29:40 AM
One I know....  <_<  Well anyone from the US probably knows this one.
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Post by: Nick22 on February 08, 2005, 10:37:43 AM
I'm hoping that either Kenji or Littlefoot know this one.
Nick
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 08, 2005, 03:10:55 PM
Erm...being of non-US residence I can't say for sure...the only person I can think of is David Letterman Show (or something along those lines) That's the only US TV chat show a). we vaguely see over this side and B) I can actually think of!  :unsure: Oh well...there's my answer... -_-
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Post by: Nick22 on February 08, 2005, 03:53:55 PM
Nope. The Late Show with David Letterman is still on the air. Besides, it wasn't on the air in the early '80's. Kenji, can you guess the answer?
Nick
Littlefoot-500
Kenji 0
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on February 08, 2005, 05:47:41 PM
I would have to guess the show is MASH.  The show takes place at a moble army surgical hospital (MASH  :lol: ) in Korea.  I never saw the final show or when the series ended, but I do see the reruns every weekend after the news as well.
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Post by: Petrie on February 08, 2005, 05:51:58 PM
^ That was my answer. :)  I didn't exactly expect Littlefoot to know that ( <_< ) but it sure was popular and ran for quite a few years.  Heck, the dvd version, you have the option of turning on the laugh track or keeping it off.  :lol:
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Post by: Nick22 on February 08, 2005, 05:53:11 PM
Yep. MASH is the answer. Pick another question Kenji(it's your turn to pick anyway).
Nick
Mirumoto Kenjiro 500
 Littlefoot -500
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on February 08, 2005, 06:05:17 PM
Ok then.  I'll try History...if we still have that topic...for 800.
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Post by: Nick22 on February 08, 2005, 06:09:16 PM
For 800 points, what was the name of the port where the British (and French) managed to avoid total defeat at the hands of the nazis?This question is open to both players.
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on February 08, 2005, 06:18:08 PM
This is where I start hating my social studies classes again. :mad
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Post by: Nick22 on February 08, 2005, 06:21:56 PM
Well if you get this right, You will all but clinch the game Kenji.
Nick
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Post by: Malte279 on February 08, 2005, 07:13:50 PM
Not exactly a social studies question though is it? Except perhaps for the fact that people act rather antisocial towards each other in times of war  :cry2
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 08, 2005, 10:43:42 PM
Oh man! I know the name of the place but it doesnt come to mind...awwww dude!!! Was it Dunkirk or something to that effect?
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Post by: Petrie on February 08, 2005, 10:57:14 PM
I say chalk one up for our resident apatosaur...I'm 99% positiive it's Dunkirk. ;)  Man....that would mean I'd have the last two correct if it was my turn.  :lol:
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 08, 2005, 11:04:17 PM
Hang on?! Why did I score 500 pts back there? If I got the question wrong and Kenji got it right...should he/she get the points and not me?! Im a bit confuzzled about how this is working!  :unsure: Surely if I got it wrong and Kenji got it right, it's his score! No sympathy points are needed LOL!  :D
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Post by: Petrie on February 08, 2005, 11:12:43 PM
Uh, you were docked points, so you have a negative score. :p  I wouldn't feel too bad...I had -800.  :lol:
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 08, 2005, 11:20:57 PM
Oh...so basically Im screwed then! I dont recall being told that incorrect answers deduct points! Oh well...there's still one more question to go right? That's 2 outta 3...the next one clinches it. Or am I wandering on my own here?!  :unsure:
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Post by: Petrie on February 08, 2005, 11:29:02 PM
Ask the moderator.  :rolleyes:  I'm just watching now.
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Post by: Malte279 on February 09, 2005, 03:24:55 AM
At all events your last answer (Dunkerque) was correct Littlefoot-1616.
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Post by: Nick22 on February 09, 2005, 09:55:25 AM
Dunkirk is correct Littlefoot. The next question will indeed decide the match(unless the value of the question is 200)
 Pick another question Littlefoot.
Nick
Mirumoto Kenjiro 500
Littlefoot 300
Nick
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 09, 2005, 08:12:41 PM
OK! Still in the game! WOOHOOO! This competition's not over yet but let's cut it fine with a 300pt question on the Big Screen!

300 on Movies por favor!  ;)
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Post by: Nick22 on February 10, 2005, 09:40:13 AM
For 300 points(and the win); who plays Agent Smith in the Matrix films?
Nick
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 10, 2005, 10:22:20 AM
I know that one! It's Hugo Weaving! Legend of a bloke in my opinion!  ;)
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Post by: Nick22 on February 10, 2005, 10:24:59 AM
Yep, he also plays Elrond in the LOTR films. You win Littlefoot! You now advance to the finals agaiinst Threehorn. The Finals are different, instead of a single match, you and threehorn will play each other in a best of 3 series. Since you are the higher seed, You'll pick the first question.
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on February 10, 2005, 05:46:49 PM
Oh well.  That was a good game.  Good luck in the finals, Littlefoot! :DD
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Post by: Nick22 on February 10, 2005, 06:21:44 PM
Good job on making it this far Kenji.  :D
Nick
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on February 10, 2005, 06:27:31 PM
I think that was nothing but luck. :p
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 10, 2005, 06:29:21 PM
Hey! A very worthy opponent Kenji! Great fun playing with ya!  :D

Right then, guess I better kick of the festivities. I'll go movies for 500 plz!
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Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on February 10, 2005, 06:39:16 PM
Same here, Littlefoot.  Good luck!

*sits on the sidelines waving a banner with Littlefoot's picture on it* :lol  :lol  :lol
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 11, 2005, 07:16:17 AM
Can't let my fans down! LOL!  :lol I'll do my best!  ;)
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Post by: Threehorn on February 11, 2005, 08:04:37 AM
good luck!

Well what is the question you like? like to get the finals on it way  :DD

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 11, 2005, 09:46:04 AM
For 500 points, name the actor who played Shaggy in the two Scooby Doo films.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 11, 2005, 05:00:01 PM
is it Matthew Lillard?

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 11, 2005, 05:02:20 PM
Yep. It's your turn to pick Threehorn.
Nick
Threehorn 500
Littlefoot 0
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Post by: Threehorn on February 11, 2005, 05:11:49 PM
Films

for 500

-Threehorn
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 11, 2005, 08:14:18 PM
Hang on! Wasnt the first question addressed to me?!  :huh: Not moaning or anything but if this is playing on a first read, first answer basis...then I've pretty much lost without even getting a chance to reply!  -_- Wouldn't it work a bit more fairly if the questions were asked alternately? Coz that's how I thought it was going to be played!  :unsure: I'll continue to play but it's evident some things still need to be sorted out
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Post by: Nick22 on February 12, 2005, 01:40:33 PM
You do have a point Littlefoot. The last question will be for you, and you will need to get 1000 points. Anyway, here's the question: For 500 points What is the name of the upcoming Batman film?
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 12, 2005, 07:01:17 PM
I heard about this on a program late at night. that is Batman Begins. A presequeal of Batman. How Bruce Wayne because the night bat hero.

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 14, 2005, 10:04:57 AM
Yep. Littlefoot gets to pick the last question.
Nick
Threehorn 1000
Littlefoot 0
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Post by: Littlefoot1616 on February 15, 2005, 01:51:52 PM
Go mixed bag for 1000! It's all I can do to stay in the game!  <_<
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Post by: Nick22 on February 15, 2005, 01:58:55 PM
Remember Littlefoot, this is only Game 1 of a best of 3 series .Anyway, for 1000 points What Legendary soul musiciam Won 8 Grammy on Sunday with his Genius Loves Company CD?(If You watched the Grammys, you'll know this)
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 15, 2005, 02:01:14 PM
I know that!!! I watched it muhahahaha its....
































Ray Charles

I win!!! :lol

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 15, 2005, 02:02:18 PM
Yep. Game 1 goes to Threehorn. We Now go to Game 2. start Us off Threehorn.
Nick
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Post by: Threehorn on February 15, 2005, 02:12:01 PM
Movies and top points 1000 please

-Threehorn
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Post by: Nick22 on February 15, 2005, 02:13:04 PM
For 1000 points, Who played Howard Hughes In the Aviator?
Nick
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Post by: Nick22 on February 15, 2005, 02:23:37 PM
Here's how the Series Stands so far
Game 1:
Threehorn 2000
Littlefoot 0
Game 2: Underway
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Post by: Petrie on February 15, 2005, 03:08:40 PM
Woah woah, time out here....

I for one, was not impressed with the way the first "round" worked out, but I do have an idea which I think is much fairer to each member that is playing regardless to when they can get online. ;)  Nick, check your PM before you go any further.

Threehorn, hold your thought.