EMPL chitchat aka general discussion - Page 3

mihcael · 22 April 2009, 07:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by TodaysForgotten

... Definitely voting for road kill when the EAB league starts up (: ...

Roadkill would make a great comp, bit different, great game!!

As for this comp, i dont really care (in a nice way

), i just got carried away when i seen my name.

Graham Humphrey · 22 April 2009, 08:02

Roadkill's a great shout...

Back on-topic, if we go down to 8-bit surely this must include the likes of the Spectrum, C64 and CPC too? I think the more formats the better - but maybe the current voting system isn't really suitable for a compo with potentially so many formats?

mihcael · 22 April 2009, 08:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Humphrey

...if we go down to 8-bit surely this must include the likes of the Spectrum, C64 and CPC too? I think the more formats the better - but maybe the current voting system isn't really suitable for a compo with potentially so many formats?

If 8bit means Spectrum, C64 and CPC then screw 8bit, played some of thoses in comps before, generally they provide Crap sound, crap graphics and really crap gameplay!!

Just the NES and SMS. Fantasy Zone on the SMS is wicked game, although a leechers paradise! Not sure what NES games might be good for comp other then Life Force.

TCD · 22 April 2009, 08:13

I really think we should go the rotation way. By think I mean we will do that

Also we will only choose five platforms. This said you now only have to discuss which 5 it should be (regardless of number of bits, but please still retro). I will start the new vote on saturday with the rotation.

Btw : A 'season' will consist of 3 games for each of the 5 platforms. What do you think?

mihcael · 22 April 2009, 08:20

Nice work TCD!!

Dont stop there, pick the 5 platforms while your at it!

john4p · 22 April 2009, 08:20

That's okay. I'd vote for:

Super NES
Mega Drive (Genesis)
PC Engine (TurboGrafx16)
Neo Geo
Arcade games (around the year 1990)

TCD · 22 April 2009, 08:23

Super Nintendo
MegaDrive
NeoGeo
C64
Nintendo 64 (hehe

)

AmigaFriend · 22 April 2009, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by john4p

That's okay. I'd vote for:

Super NES
Mega Drive (Genesis)
PC Engine (TurboGrafx16)
Neo Geo
Arcade games

And John said it all.

I only think the arcade games start from 1986.

Voted.

off1k · 22 April 2009, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

I really think we should go the rotation way. By think I mean we will do that

Also we will only choose five platforms. This said you now only have to discuss which 5 it should be (regardless of number of bits, but please still retro). I will start the new vote on saturday with the rotation.

Btw : A 'season' will consist of 3 games for each of the 5 platforms. What do you think?

Gday peeps

Dont mean to throw a spanner in the works but why not have 2 games from different platforms per round, that way you can cover a few more systems and still have rewards and still have a rotation setup aswell. The winner of the round gets to pick a game for 1 of the platforms and the other game is voted for by other peeps (winner not included).

You could also have the player that comes second last pick 1 of the platforms for next round while the other platform is on rotation or something like that. If there happens to be a draw then both games are voted and both platforms on rotation.
So after all that I pick

Mame [no CHDs]
C64
NES
Master System
Pc Engine [no CD versions]
MegaDrive
SNES
X68000 [maybe]
Atari ST

outsiders: Atari 2600/400/800, Spectrum, ColecoVision, Intellivision

didnt bother picking Neo-Geo as its included with Mame.

but if had to choose 5 platforms, they would be

SNES
PC Engine
MegaDrive
Mame
C64

TCD · 22 April 2009, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by off1k

Dont mean to throw a spanner in the works but why not have 2 games from different platforms per round, that way you can cover a few more systems and still have rewards and still have a rotation setup aswell. The winner of the round gets to pick a game for 1 of the platforms and the other game is voted for by other peeps (winner not included).

That's why I want only 5 platforms and no extra voting rules. Things tend to get too complicated and it should be fun after all

However I'm thinking about implementing 'special rounds' for other platforms

Oh and after the first season we will decide if we change some (or maybe all

) platforms.

john4p · 22 April 2009, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Oh and after the first season we will decide if we change some (or maybe all

) platforms.

No! SNES and MegaDrive should be always present.

off1k · 22 April 2009, 13:30

sometimes the slightly more complicated setups can be more fun, all is good though, just throwing some ideas out there

will play whatever the chosen setup is

TCD · 22 April 2009, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by john4p

No! SNES and MegaDrive should be always present.

Guess nobody would want them to be exchanged (and the votes so far clearly show that), but it's not like they aren't discussible john

Quote:

Originally Posted by off1k

sometimes the slightly more complicated setups can be more fun

Okay, I'll try to make the special rounds as complicated as possible okay?

Just kidding

I got what you meant and I'll try to keep it a bit spicy, but also not too confusing

john4p · 22 April 2009, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Guess nobody would want them to be exchanged (and the votes so far clearly show that), but it's not like they aren't discussible john

NO! ...I mean...yes.

mihcael · 22 April 2009, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

... Things tend to get too complicated and it should be fun after all

...

You call that complicated!! You're lucky you dont see the scoring systems for the comps off1k and i run!

No voting for games or platform, you do what your told!!

i like the idea of 2 games active at one time, means if one game is shit you can focus on the other, rather then wait 3-4 weeks for the next round!

also would consider the idea of 2nd last place picking 1 of the platforms (not last place to deter tanking) maybe?? Voting with so few numbers is..

??

In the end, i dont care, this comp has given me the incentive to play 2 games i had never played before!

TCD · 22 April 2009, 13:48

To calm you down a bit :

a) There will be no 'forced' exchanges.
b) I'm not going to vote against SNES or MD.
c) Maybe I give myself a special veto right...

*cough*

mihcael · 22 April 2009, 13:50

only 4 rounds in, maybe just let things roll for a while?

off1k · 22 April 2009, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihcael

You call that complicated!! You're lucky you dont see the scoring systems for the comps off1k and i run!

No voting for games or platform, you do what your told!!

i like the idea of 2 games active at one time, means if one game is shit you can focus on the other, rather then wait 3-4 weeks for the next round!

also would consider the idea of 2nd last place picking 1 of the platforms (not last place to deter tanking) maybe?? Voting with so few numbers is..

??

In the end, i dont care, this comp has given me the incentive to play 2 games i had never played before!

Im grabbing the pitchforks

TCD · 22 April 2009, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihcael

i like the idea of 2 games active at one time, means if one game is shit you can focus on the other, rather then wait 3-4 weeks for the next round!

Not so much into that idea. At least not if the rounds should stay two weeks long (which I would prefer). Maybe the special round will be different

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihcael

also would consider the idea of 2nd last place picking 1 of the platforms (not last place to deter tanking) maybe?? Voting with so few numbers is..

??

... Erm... Ah, I think... no sorry don't get it

Like I said the special rounds get a different voting/whatever to choose system, but at least one I can understand

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihcael

only 4 rounds in, maybe just let things roll for a while?

I think the four rounds showed pretty good that the vote/compo interval works and that the different emulators aren't a big problem

Now we decide about the 'wider range' things

Oh and if you want to blame anyone then go for TF

He was complaining about picking the next platform

mihcael · 22 April 2009, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

...

... Erm... Ah, I think... no sorry don't get it

...

related to a 2 game round, doesnt matter!!

see happens when we have a break in competition, no EAB vs LEMON, no EMPL. Nothing to do but talk!! Im not a fan!! Bring back the comps!!

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22 April 2009, 08:02	#42
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,168	Roadkill's a great shout... Back on-topic, if we go down to 8-bit surely this must include the likes of the Spectrum, C64 and CPC too? I think the more formats the better - but maybe the current voting system isn't really suitable for a compo with potentially so many formats?

22 April 2009, 08:13	#44
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,867	I really think we should go the rotation way. By think I mean we will do that Also we will only choose five platforms. This said you now only have to discuss which 5 it should be (regardless of number of bits, but please still retro). I will start the new vote on saturday with the rotation. Btw : A 'season' will consist of 3 games for each of the 5 platforms. What do you think?

22 April 2009, 08:20	#45
mihcael Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aussie Posts: 1,144	Nice work TCD!! Dont stop there, pick the 5 platforms while your at it!

22 April 2009, 08:20	#46
john4p Competition Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 4,756	That's okay. I'd vote for: Super NES Mega Drive (Genesis) PC Engine (TurboGrafx16) Neo Geo Arcade games (around the year 1990)

22 April 2009, 08:23	#47
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,867	Super Nintendo MegaDrive NeoGeo C64 Nintendo 64 (hehe )

22 April 2009, 13:30	#52
off1k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 89	sometimes the slightly more complicated setups can be more fun, all is good though, just throwing some ideas out there will play whatever the chosen setup is

22 April 2009, 13:48	#56
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,867	To calm you down a bit : a) There will be no 'forced' exchanges. b) I'm not going to vote against SNES or MD. c) Maybe I give myself a special veto right... cough

22 April 2009, 13:50	#57
mihcael Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aussie Posts: 1,144	only 4 rounds in, maybe just let things roll for a while?

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