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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 01:59pm Post subject: Icebreaker game: What You Didn't Know |
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I thought up this little game almost a year ago, back on HeavenGames. And since we have a lot of new people here, and a lot of people who know nothing about each other, I was thinking it would be the perfect game to play here.
You post 5 statements about yourself, which are either true or false. These statements should be rather specific, things that are not common knowledge. However, they shouldn't be overtly ridiculous, nor should they be knowledge that only one particular forummer may know.
Those who evaluate at least 3 of these statements correctly receive 1 point. The person who answers the most correctly, or the first person to post in a tie, will continue with 5 statements of his own. That person will get 2 points, since he won't be able to gain any points in the next round.
Each round lasts one day from the time of the posting of the statements. After the round ends, play stops and the current "host" of that round must post his answers, and then he must explain more about them. That's the point of this game; getting to know each other better. After all that is done, I'll grade the points.
There are 14 rounds in each stage, meaning two weeks of play and 14 forummers per stage. After each stage, the rules may be altered slightly to make it harder or easier to achieve points, so score what you can in the early rounds; you may need the easy points!
After 3 stages, the game is over and the winner is declared from the combined point totals of each stage. If there's a tie, I'll host as many tie-breaker rounds as needed. I may also throw in a few bonus point rounds during play.
If the current host of the round doesn't reply, then everyone who participated in the round receives a point, and the host is not allowed to host again. I'll then post a question to see who gets to host next.
Sound fun? I hope so!
Rules
- No registration necessary. Participate whenever it suits you, but don't expect to win if you're only there a round per stage.
- When you evaluate statements, list each statement and place your choice, True or False, in bold, next to it. You may leave no comment to your answer, since this could give following players an unfair advantage.
- You may post once per round to evaluate the statements. No more; no changing answers. No editing. I'm a moderator, I can see into your soul and set fire to your pants.
- Don't be inappropriate. We don't care about how many joints you've smoked or "girls" you've "banged." Statements like "I am am not virgin" are okay, though. Don't charge your statements with innuendo.
- Don't bait. Don't say things like "I supported the only true way, Obama". Say "I voted for Obama" or "I am a liberal."
- Don't post unless you are continuing the game. If you have a comment about the answers to statements, make them in some other post after the round is over, not in a separate post.
- Don't be stupid (ie: "I am a thousand years old"). Make your questions answerable. Don't play favorites; don't use inside jokes.
- Don't lie.
- If you violate any of these rules, your post may be edited.
- Question me and you die.
- Be unexpected! If you're posting statements, try to fool your friends who think they know you so well! I know that I personally will try to be thinking of questions that even my closest friends may not know.
This game was a great success on HeavenGames, being one of the most popular threads for over four months. So, I think we have a good chance of doing well with it here.
Score chart
Alex: 1
Alexus: 2
Cray: 0
Chuckles: 1
dudop: 1
Jase: 0
Lazer: 0
Moff: 0
Orrion: 1
Tiara:: 0
Round Information
Stage 1, Round 1 - Cray hosting.
Stage 1, Round 2 - Alexus hosting.
Stage 1, Round 3 - Orrion hosting. _________________
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 02:03pm Post subject: |
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Stage 1, Round 1: Cray
Starting at 2:00 PM EST.
- I am named after my grandfather.
- My two goldfish are named Cleo and Jamie.
- My first language was German.
- The first programming language I learned was VisualBasic.
- I attend a church that is over 200 years old.
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Shayera Jendob Moff
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 513 Location: All along the Watchtower
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 02:05pm Post subject: |
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1. False.
2. True.
3. False.
4. Hmmm... true.
5. True. _________________ Empress Shayera Jendob
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Sean Tavell Chukles
Joined: 02 Aug 2009 Posts: 156
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 02:10pm Post subject: |
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Hmmm.... seems interesting. If nothing else, you people could use this to get to know me a bit better.
- I am named after my grandfather. True
- My two goldfish are named Cleo and Jamie. True
- My first language was German. False
- The first programming language I learned was VisualBasic. True
- I attend a church that is over 200 years old. False
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"Your lightsaber will never fail you. Alcohol will always calm your nerves. And women..... well, they're just too good to go without." ~ Sean Tavell
Avi made graciously by Carn |
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Jahan Stresemann Alexus
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 186
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 02:31pm Post subject: |
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1. True.
2. FALSE.
3. True.
4. False.
5. True. 200 years seems so old to your kind _________________
Admiral Jahan Stresemann
"The highest rank in the New Republic is that of Civilian." |
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 02:38pm Post subject: |
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No editing, Alexus. _________________
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Maximillion Cyrus dudop
Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 244
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 03:17pm Post subject: |
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We seem to have forgotten the rules... and now that includes me xD
I am named after my grandfather. true
My two goldfish are named Cleo and Jamie. true
My first language was German. false
The first programming language I learned was VisualBasic. true
I attend a church that is over 200 years old. true |
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Lucas Pallanén-Davad Alex
Joined: 01 Aug 2009 Posts: 1153 Location: Aboard the Blight Leaper
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 04:15pm Post subject: |
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1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True |
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Han Solo Han
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 461
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 06:30pm Post subject: |
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I would participate in this round, but I think that would be unfair since I'm related to him. |
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Shayera Jendob Moff
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 513 Location: All along the Watchtower
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 07:09pm Post subject: |
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Yes. No game for you! _________________ Empress Shayera Jendob
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Tue, August 18th 2009 07:16pm Post subject: |
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Oh, no, Han, please go ahead. Maybe I'll deceive even you. _________________
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Kelson Ordo Lazer
Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 213
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Posted: Wed, August 19th 2009 12:35am Post subject: |
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1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
In my defense, I put them in the wrong order. >_< (EDIT) _________________ Captain Kelson Ordo
506th Airborne, Third Drop-Shock Battalion, L-Company, 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad Leader.
"There are two types of people you're gunna encounter. Those who'll try and shoot you, and those you shot first." -Kelson Ordo
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Wed, August 19th 2009 05:34pm Post subject: |
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Stage 1, Round 1: Cray
- I am named after my grandfather. True My middle name, "Douglas," is my grandfather's first name.
- My two goldfish are named Cleo and Jamie. FALSE! My clownfish are named Cleo and Jamie. I did have a goldfish named Cleo a long time ago.
- My first language was German. False It was my first second language learned.
- The first programming language I learned was VisualBasic. False I tried it for one day, didn't understand its idiotic notation, and gave up. My first programming language was JavaScript.
- I attend a church that is over 200 years old. True It's a Lutheran church that has existed as a congregation for 277 years, which predates the USA.
The winner of this round with 3/5 is Alexus! So, go ahead! _________________
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Lucas Pallanén-Davad Alex
Joined: 01 Aug 2009 Posts: 1153 Location: Aboard the Blight Leaper
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Posted: Wed, August 19th 2009 10:41pm Post subject: |
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NOOOOO!
OMG!
Technical bastard!
How is a... 200 year old church? The West Coast doesn't have very many of those.... |
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Koshina Orrion Carn
Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 20
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Posted: Wed, August 19th 2009 10:49pm Post subject: |
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Brought in from Europe? |
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Wed, August 19th 2009 11:02pm Post subject: |
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How is a... 200 year old church? The West Coast doesn't have very many of those....
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The church building is only about a hundred years old, but the church itself has existed in Pennsylvania for 277 years in various forms, on the same location. _________________
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Kelson Ordo Lazer
Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 213
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Posted: Wed, August 19th 2009 11:07pm Post subject: |
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Cheater. _________________ Captain Kelson Ordo
506th Airborne, Third Drop-Shock Battalion, L-Company, 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad Leader.
"There are two types of people you're gunna encounter. Those who'll try and shoot you, and those you shot first." -Kelson Ordo
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Jahan Stresemann Alexus
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 186
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Posted: Thu, August 20th 2009 01:06pm Post subject: |
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Stage 1, Round 2: Alexus
Starting at 18:00 PM GMT.
1. I've begun learning German for no reason other than a simple love for the language.
2. I was never Christened.
3. I know Ams' first name.
4. I have met Jarvis Cocker.
5. I have never voted. _________________
Admiral Jahan Stresemann
"The highest rank in the New Republic is that of Civilian." |
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Ams Jendob Moff
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 1579 Location: The Gala
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Posted: Thu, August 20th 2009 01:17pm Post subject: |
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1. I've begun learning German for no reason other than a simple love for the language. True
2. I was never Christened. False
3. I know Ams' first name. True
4. I have met Jarvis Cocker. True
5. I have never voted. False _________________ Emperor Ams Jendob, Ruler of the Imperial Remnant
----"Moff", CMAC Dreamcrusher, Official Administrative Waldorf and Statler---- |
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Thu, August 20th 2009 01:18pm Post subject: |
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1. I've begun learning German for no reason other than a simple love for the language. False
2. I was never Christened. True
3. I know Ams' first name. True
4. I have met Jarvis Cocker. False
5. I have never voted. True _________________
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Sean Tavell Chukles
Joined: 02 Aug 2009 Posts: 156
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Posted: Thu, August 20th 2009 02:05pm Post subject: |
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1. I've begun learning German for no reason other than a simple love for the language. True
2. I was never Christened. False
3. I know Ams' first name. True
4. I have met Jarvis Cocker. False
5. I have never voted. True _________________
"Your lightsaber will never fail you. Alcohol will always calm your nerves. And women..... well, they're just too good to go without." ~ Sean Tavell
Avi made graciously by Carn |
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Jonathan Ferris Orrion Carn
Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 70 Location: Eriga Nu
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Posted: Thu, August 20th 2009 02:34pm Post subject: |
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1. I've begun learning German for no reason other than a simple love for the language. True
2. I was never Christened. True
3. I know Ams' first name. False
4. I have met Jarvis Cocker. False
5. I have never voted. True _________________ Senior Captain, Jonathan Ferris of the New Republic
Commands the Keldabe-class Battleship, Infinity
Though it's outdated, it's still has enough armor to stand up to Modern Firepower.
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Zero Jase
Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 226
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Posted: Fri, August 21st 2009 04:53pm Post subject: |
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1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True _________________ Randoth "Zero" Subdern- Stormtrooper Sergeant, Aurek Company, Second Platoon
"I love the Imperial Army! I can blow things up and they usually don't yell at me for it!" |
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Jacen Tranada Tiara
Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Posts: 347
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Posted: Fri, August 21st 2009 08:52pm Post subject: |
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1. I've begun learning German for no reason other than a simple love for the language.
True
2. I was never Christened.
True
3. I know Ams' first name.
True ... everyone knows dear old Amsie's first name
4. I have met Jarvis Cocker.
False
5. I have never voted.
False _________________ Lieutenant Jacen Tranada
Imperial Intelligence
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Kelson Ordo Lazer
Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 213
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Posted: Sat, August 22nd 2009 12:33am Post subject: |
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1. I've begun learning German for no reason other than a simple love for the language.
True
2. I was never Christened.
True
3. I know Ams' first name.
True
4. I have met Jarvis Cocker.
False (Who? )
5. I have never voted.
True _________________ Captain Kelson Ordo
506th Airborne, Third Drop-Shock Battalion, L-Company, 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad Leader.
"There are two types of people you're gunna encounter. Those who'll try and shoot you, and those you shot first." -Kelson Ordo
Lazer X7 |
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