Twenty-One (StrangerCoug to the stage for game 4)

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Post Post #0 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:51 am

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RULES:


HOW TO JOIN THE GAME

Just post /in to join the queue for the first game. After 120 hours or two /ins, whichever comes latest, two players will be randomly selected to play the first game. The remaining players are put into the contestant pool.

THE BASICS


Two players, one of which is normally a returning champion, compete. Both players will play the game through PM; thusly, each player will be unaware of the other's progress throughout the game.

The challenger (or the winner of the coin toss, in the case of there being no champion) starts each round. At the start of a round, the player is given a category. The player then chooses a point value between 1 and 11 points based on their knowledge and confidence in the category. The more points the question is worth, the harder the question is:

  • 1-6 points: one correct answer from three choices
    7-10 points: one correct answer from four choices ("None of the above" will always be an option on a 10 point question)
    11 point: two correct answers from five choices


If a player chooses the correct answer(s), they earn the amount of points associated with the question. If they get a question wrong, they earn a strike. Three strikes take a player out of the game.

Both players get a question in each category; this means that both players may opt for the same question.

THE SECOND CHANCE


Before a player begins their first game, they must select another member of the forum to be their "Second Chance." Each player may opt to bring out their "Second Chance" once per game for help on a question. The Second Chance is held to the same standards as the contestants (so no looking up answers!). A correct answer after consultation with the "Second Chance" earns the usual points; an incorrect answer, however, is worth two strikes.

STOPPING THE GAME


After two categories, the host will talk to both players at the same time, and ask if either of them would like to stop the game (neither player will know the other player's score). If one of the players chooses to do so, the game will end immediately, and whoever is ahead will be the winner. Otherwise, the game proceeds as normal.

HOW THE GAME CAN END


If a player scores 21 points, the game will end once both players have had a chance to select a question. If the challenger is the first to get to 21, they will be allowed to see what their opponent does - the opponent will receive one last chance to tie the game (but they will not be told their opponent has scored 21 until after they select a question). If their opponent picks a question that does not give them enough points to tie, the game will end immediately.

If one player strikes out, the other player will win the game automatically, unless they have two strikes, in which case they must answer the question correctly to win the game. If both players strike out, nobody wins, and two new players will be selected for the next game.

Otherwise, the higher score after five categories will win the game.

The winning player will receive $5,000 for each point that separates their score from their opponent's (example: if the final score is 21-17, the winner will earn $20,000).

TIES


If contestants are tied when a game ends, a new game is played. For each game between the same players that ends in a 21-21 tie, the aforementioned $5,000 figure will increase by $5,000 (that is to say, one 21-21 tie would make the next game worth $10,000 a point).

PERFECT 21


The winning player is given the chance to win some guaranteed money in the Perfect 21 bonus round.

The player is given a category, and then given up to six true or false questions on that category. The first question is worth one point, with each question worth one point more than the last. Each point is worth $1,000, so a perfect round earns $21,000 in guaranteed money. The player can quit after any question, as an incorrect answer loses any money accumulated during the round.

THE CHAMPION'S CHOICE


The champion then faces a decision: take their money and run, or face a new opponent (who will be chosen after a contestant decides to play on). There is a risk to playing again: if the challenger wins, then their first winnings are taken from the champion's earnings (however, Perfect 21 money is safe once it has been earned).

If the champion decides to play on, one player will be randomly chosen from the contestant pool. If the champion leaves, two players will be randomly chosen from the pool.

DEADLINES


Deadlines will be 24 hours, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.

In addition to the usual three strikes, if a player misses any three deadlines (picking points, answering a question, stopping the game, etc.), they will automatically lose the game.

A missed deadline in choosing points will result in a 1-point question.

WANT TO WATCH THE ACTION AS IT HAPPENS?


Transcripts of games will be posted on the thread as they finish; however, if you'd like to watch the action unfold roughly as it happens, just send me a PM with the subject line "Twenty-One Audience Request," or something along those lines. I'll then send you transcripts of the games as each round finishes. If, for some reason, you no longer want to receive transcripts, just send me a PM with the subject line "Twenty-One Audience Cancellation" (or thereabouts) and I will stop sending you PMs.

THE CONTESTANT POOL:


StrangerCoug
NoWhammies11
Papi Bear
Tatsuya Kaname
CareyHammer
Mac
Telo
JDGA

LEADERBOARD


1. diginova: $206,000 ($21,000 guaranteed, $25,000 lost in final game) (3 games played, 2 games won)
2. Save the Dragons: $25,000 so far (1 game played, 1 game won)
3. RedCoyote: $1,000 (1 game played)
3. ForWhomTheJellyRolls: $1,000 (1 game played)
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Post Post #1 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:52 am

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Post Post #2 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:53 am

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Post Post #3 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:40 pm

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Post Post #4 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:44 pm

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Post Post #5 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:45 pm

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Post Post #6 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:50 pm

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Post Post #7 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:17 pm

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Post Post #8 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:42 pm

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Post Post #9 (ISO) » Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:03 pm

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Post Post #10 (ISO) » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:56 am

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Post Post #11 (ISO) » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:59 am

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Post Post #12 (ISO) » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:34 pm

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"Nothing is true, everything is permitted."

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Post Post #13 (ISO) » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:19 am

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I may actually start the game sooner, if nobody minds. We've got more than enough people to get started, and I've got a good chunk of the questions for the first game ready to go.
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Post Post #14 (ISO) » Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:29 pm

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I'm gonna go ahead and get this rolling. If anyone still wants to put themselves into the contestant pool, they're more than welcome to.

So I just put the names of all our potential players into random.org's list generator; the first two names that came out will be our first two players...







...
RedCoyote
and
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I hope you're ready to step into the booths! At this point, I'd like each of you to PM me the name of ONE member of the forums to be your Second Chance.
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Post Post #15 (ISO) » Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:22 pm

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Do they have to be playing this game?
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Post Post #16 (ISO) » Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:23 pm

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No, as long as they're OK with being your Second Chance, you can pick anybody you want.
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Post Post #17 (ISO) » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:15 pm

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And we're all set to go.

Let's play 21!

(unless someone else posts before then, the next post will be a transcript of the game.)
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Post Post #18 (ISO) » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:42 pm

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Here's to a great game, RedCoyote!
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Post Post #19 (ISO) » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:39 am

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Yes, GL, digi. As a side note, I probably should've asked my second chance before giving his name out, lol.
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Post Post #20 (ISO) » Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:29 pm

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And the results are in! Let's let the game play out... (unless otherwise noted, italics are quotes from the players during the game.)

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RedCoyote, your category for round 1 is
The Internet
. How many points?

9


Alright. For 9 points:

Which of these was the name of an internet encyclopedia concept that ultimately led to the creation of Wikipedia?
A. Netpedia
B. Nupedia
C. Interpedia
D. Citizendium

hmmm going to go with a





I've got bad news... the answer is
B
, Nupedia. *bong!* That's your first strike.

(turns RedCoyote's booth off and diginova's booth on)

diginova, the topic for this round is
The Internet
. How many points?

Eleven.


(NOTE: Due to faulty research, a question here was replaced, and the program edited.)


Alright, here's your question:

Which two of these major websites launched before 1996?
A. IMdB
B. IGN
C. about.com
D. PayPal
E. Amazon

That would be A) and E) I think.


Final answer? Oh wait, wrong game...

Let's see... IMdB came along in
1990
...











...and Amazon started up in
1995
! You've got your 11 points!

SCORE AFTER 1 ROUND:

RedCoyote: 0
X

diginova: 11

(and RedCoyote's booth turns back on)

Alright, this time around we're looking at
Famous Beverages
.

I have 10 points left, yes? I'll bet all 10.


Clarification: You're not risking points, so you can go for anywhere from a 1-point to an 11-point question.

Still want to go for 10?

Ah, okay, let's make it 11 then. :3


Alright then! Here it is:

Which TWO famous beverages out of these five contain the most caffeine in a 12 fluid ounce serving?
A. Pepsi
B. Diet Coke
C. Dr. Pepper
D. Sprite
E. Mountain Dew

Definitely not Sprite.

I know Dr. Pepper is pretty high sugar wise, but I have no idea about caffeine...

Ugh, these are harder than I thought. I really have no clue. I don't think my second opinion will help either.

Let's go with A and E. Something tells me Pepsi had the highest caffeine amount and just going to stay in the family and go with Mountain Dew, too.



Mountain Dew is right...







...but not Pepsi. :( Diet Coke's second place among the five, so the right answer would have been
B and E
. *bong!* I'm sorry, but that's your second strike.

(diginova's booth turns back on)

Right, so you've got 11 points, and a chance to earn the other 10 in
Famous Beverages
. Keep in mind you can do any amount between 1 point and 10 points now.

Let's finish this. 10.


And here you are:

What famous beverage was originally marketed under the name "Brad's Drink?"
A. Barq's Root Beer
B. Pepsi-Cola
C. Coca-Cola
D. None of the above

I hope it's not D, because I know it's not A or C. Let's say
B
. Pepsi-Cola.




...are you happy with your choice?




























I hope you are, because you've just
WON $105,000!!!!!
:D

(win cue, and both players exit the booths)

Wow, what a blowout! RedCoyote, I'm sorry we couldn't get you more, but we do have something for you. Nobody leaves Twenty-One empty handed, so you take with you $1,000 and our thanks for playing.

diginova, as for you, you have a decision to face in a little bit here. Before we get to that, though, we'd like to give you a chance at some guaranteed cash. Are you ready for Perfect 21?
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Post Post #21 (ISO) » Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:40 pm

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Let's do it.
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Post Post #22 (ISO) » Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:43 pm

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Let's.

Your category for this game is Islands.

Here's statement 1, for $1,000.

The Galapagos Islands are famous for the giant tortoises that live there.
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Post Post #23 (ISO) » Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:55 pm

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Along with about a dozen other species,
true
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Post Post #24 (ISO) » Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:58 pm

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That's right!

Take the grand, or play on for another $2,000?
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