EAB/Lemon Super League 2008: Round 8 - What Lotus III Game Mode?

Graham Humphrey · 13 July 2008, 19:34

Pretty self-explanatory I would think... basically just vote what mode you would like to play for Lotus III in the next round.

For those not familiar with the game: Timer is purely racing against the clock, arcade-style (obviously) and Cup is a Championship-type thing where you score points for your finishing position.

Now I would rather do the Cup mode, as we did the Timer mode in the old EAB league at the end of last year. But that's just me... vote away, people. You've got until Saturday.

Also (pretty important I feel) can people only genuinely interested in taking part in the competition vote please, as we don't want the votes distorted. Thanks.

TCD · 13 July 2008, 19:39

I think timer is more fun since the difference between the times can be much smaller than the points in the cup

Thus leading to a more interesting competition

mailman · 13 July 2008, 19:46

Well said, TCD

john4p · 13 July 2008, 20:07

Sorry - but like Graham I also find racing for positions more fun.

Isn't there also the total time you used displayed in Cup mode? Because then we could use the total time as tie-breaker when 2+ peops have the same championship points.

Graham Humphrey · 13 July 2008, 20:08

Only at the end of individual races, I think. I don't think it displays a total time at any point unfortunately. But what's wrong with a good old-fashioned tie anyway

Shoonay · 13 July 2008, 20:09

I'm with TCD: Timer FTW!

TCD · 13 July 2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

I'm with TCD: Timer FTW!

Are you really going to play with us Shoon?

Would be an honour to compete against you

Shoonay · 13 July 2008, 20:14

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Originally Posted by Graham Humphrey

Also (pretty important I feel) can people only genuinely interested in taking part in the competition vote please, as we don't want the votes distorted. Thanks.

Damn!

Now I WILL HAVE TO play this sh... ... ...

Biscuit · 13 July 2008, 20:17

Since I whipped all of you on Timer last time, I need the opportunity to do it on Cup.

TCD · 13 July 2008, 20:18

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Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

Damn!

Now I WILL HAVE TO play this sh... ... ...

Yay, Shoon is in

Hi I'm TCD. Nice to meet you

john4p · 13 July 2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Graham Humphrey

But what's wrong with a good old-fashioned tie anyway

Nothing at all. I always preferred them over X-Wings anyway. Especially the Interceptor has an awesome design!

Shoonay · 14 July 2008, 12:12

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Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Hi I'm TCD. Nice to meet you

Hello, I'm 5h00n4y and this is my first post. I has just got me very first Amiga and I'll try this Lotus 3 game you guys be talking about for the very first time. Wish me luck.

Anyways, so it is a tie (fighter), so what now?
Maybe we play both modes then?

john4p · 14 July 2008, 12:15

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Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

Anyways, so it is a tie (fighter), so what now?

I guess if e.g. the first three places got tied, everyone of those would get (15+12+10)/3 = 12.33... points. AMIRITE?

TCD · 14 July 2008, 12:22

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Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

Hello, I'm 5h00n4y and this is my first post. I has just got me very first Amiga and I'll try this Lotus 3 game you guys be talking about for the very first time. Wish me luck.

Welcome to EAB! You know it's a nice, fluffy place to be.

I wish you the best of luck with Lotus 3 newcomer. Hope it's not too confusing for you

I have you one question : If we play timer, would the one with the most first places win?

Shoonay · 14 July 2008, 12:28

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Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Welcome to EAB! You know it's a nice, fluffy place to be.

I wish you the best of luck with Lotus 3 newcomer. Hope it's not too confusing for you

As a matter of fact, it is.

Too many flashy buttons, and adverts, and lights, and topics, and threads, and posts, and... and... and... ARGHHHH!!!

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Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

I have you one question : If we play timer, would the one with the most first places win?

How about we add the times together, and the one with the less time needed to finish them wins? Oh Graham, you felt like a mathematical genius lately? Now you can!

Or use some kind of a calculating-devicey...

PWLM · 14 July 2008, 13:33

I haven't competed in one of the comps before but I am in and I think timer would be better.

I have an abacus you could use, if I could just get it back from the oompa-loompas and fax it to you...

Oh no I just noticed that I broke the 3-all deadlock. So much responsibility, I'm too young for this sort of commitment.

TCD · 14 July 2008, 13:46

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Originally Posted by PWLM

Oh no I just noticed that I broke the 3-all deadlock. So much responsibility, I'm too young for this sort of commitment.

Yay, thanks a lot PWLM

And tell the oompa-loompas should bring some chocolate along

Graham Humphrey · 14 July 2008, 15:31

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Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

I have you one question : If we play timer, would the one with the most first places win?

Have you ever played this game before

We just simply add up all the scores - they aren't 'proper' races, you can't finish first, second, third etc

Check out the Lotus III round from Ye Olde EAB League, last year...

It would be the same as that.

Oh, and PWLM - welcome aboard, why not take part in the Alien Breed 1 & 2 compo while you're here

john4p · 14 July 2008, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Graham Humphrey

Check out the Lotus III round from Ye Olde EAB League, last year...

I hope the 15 games we play this year won't be allowed to be voted for next EAB/Lemon-season - so we have "fresh" games 2009.

TCD · 14 July 2008, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Graham Humphrey

Have you ever played this game before

Well, played : Yeah, watched the scores : No

Okay, I'll have a look this evening. (yeah should really do this before making stupid remarks

)

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Originally Posted by john4p

I hope the 15 games we play this year won't be allowed to be voted for next EAB/Lemon-season - so we have "fresh" games 2009.

Second that

View Poll Results: What mode would you like to play in Lotus III?
Timer	5	50.00%
Cup	5	50.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

13 July 2008, 19:34	#1
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	EAB/Lemon Super League 2008: Round 8 - What Lotus III Game Mode? Pretty self-explanatory I would think... basically just vote what mode you would like to play for Lotus III in the next round. For those not familiar with the game: Timer is purely racing against the clock, arcade-style (obviously) and Cup is a Championship-type thing where you score points for your finishing position. Now I would rather do the Cup mode, as we did the Timer mode in the old EAB league at the end of last year. But that's just me... vote away, people. You've got until Saturday. Also (pretty important I feel) can people only genuinely interested in taking part in the competition vote please, as we don't want the votes distorted. Thanks.

14 July 2008, 13:33	#16
PWLM He found it at the zoo.. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Townsville / Australia Posts: 151	I haven't competed in one of the comps before but I am in and I think timer would be better. I have an abacus you could use, if I could just get it back from the oompa-loompas and fax it to you... Oh no I just noticed that I broke the 3-all deadlock. So much responsibility, I'm too young for this sort of commitment. Last edited by PWLM; 14 July 2008 at 13:35. Reason: 'cause I can.

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13 July 2008, 19:39	#2
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,525	I think timer is more fun since the difference between the times can be much smaller than the points in the cup Thus leading to a more interesting competition

13 July 2008, 19:46	#3
mailman Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warsaw/Poland Age: 45 Posts: 2,427	Well said, TCD

13 July 2008, 20:07	#4
john4p Competition Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 4,756	Sorry - but like Graham I also find racing for positions more fun. Isn't there also the total time you used displayed in Cup mode? Because then we could use the total time as tie-breaker when 2+ peops have the same championship points.

13 July 2008, 20:08	#5
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	Only at the end of individual races, I think. I don't think it displays a total time at any point unfortunately. But what's wrong with a good old-fashioned tie anyway

13 July 2008, 20:09	#6
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	I'm with TCD: Timer FTW!

13 July 2008, 20:17	#9
Biscuit Baked Produce Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Age: 43 Posts: 1,197	Since I whipped all of you on Timer last time, I need the opportunity to do it on Cup.

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