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Ghoulish Delight · 03-14-2005, 08:15 PM

Heehee. Great pics. Every time, I always wish we had taken pics, but we're usually too focused and tired at the time to care.

And, I mentioned this on MP, but it bears repeating. We got a lot of people coming up to us afterwards saying they thought we were doing really badly and had taken a penalty or something 'cause we looked so pissed off. Let it be known that all that anger and unhappiness that was obviously showing through is NOT a reflection on the game itself. I'd say the game itself was the most well put together ever. Our mood at that point was entirely our own doing. Between screwing up 3 of the first 4 challenges (including making the same mistake twice in a row!) and me falling off a curb, we really screwed ourselves over. We still love the game and everything about it.

The other thing we got asked a lot was, "Well, then, where did you make up the time?" Well, firstly, we didn't take one step towards Main Street to count canon balls. We figured out it was Toon Town before the Monorail even pulled into the station. That was a big moment. Plus, I guess we weren't the only ones who got hung up on the postcard quest. Otherwise, it was simply the fact that from that point on, we didn't make a single mistake. I think we FINALLY learned our lesson after twice in a row not carefully reading directions, so we were able to regain our old balance of speed and accuracy, which we were afraid we had lost.

Turning to the happy notes, my favorite game elements:
* The EXCELENT balance between less explicit instructions, yet quests that were solveable. They hinted that things weren't going to be spelled out for us like in the old format, which gave me visions of the weird Hollywood Backlot quest from last time which was just so open ended that we just were lost as to where to start. But these were great.
* Can't say enough about the invisible black-light ink. Brilliant. I'm just so glad I thought to write it in normal ink before we left!
* As always, they put in some sort of logic or word puzzle that I'm an expert at. One major advantage we have, I do those things for fun. I don't even have to think to solve those
* Not that it was enough, but there were those few built-in respites (monorail rides) in the game. Those were nice.

And everything else everyone else mentioned, I suppose.

Not Afraid · 03-14-2005, 08:18 PM

I described the way I am walking today as akin to Mickey Rourke in Barfly. I really do look just like him.

"To all my friends.........!"

MerryPrankster · 03-14-2005, 08:29 PM

Maybe I missed this somewhere in the thread...but how was the 'Open' game? Ponine -you played that one, right? Was the 'Open' at the same caliber of difficulty as past MAs?

Ponine · 03-15-2005, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MerryPrankster

Maybe I missed this somewhere in the thread...but how was the 'Open' game? Ponine -you played that one, right? Was the 'Open' at the same caliber of difficulty as past MAs?

Ahhh.... I guess I never thought to comment with all the other stuff being said.
Well, my initial reaction if you havent seen my other posts, or I havent talked to you over YM..
1) It was either easier, or now being on my 7th game, I finally have the hang of it.
2) I am done playing with smokers. Either wait till after the game to smoke, or dont play. We had a 1/2 hour left over... we'd have had at least a full hour without smoke breaks.
3) I have finally found my MA ideal partner. I'll take Cordae, sans boyfriend anytime, she smokes less. But I need to keep Panther. We could have ditched the other couple very early into the game.

Eeeeek! I have to leave for work! I'll post when I get in!

Stan4dSteph · 03-15-2005, 09:18 AM

Yes, I have discovered that Greg and I have the same geeky obsession for paint by numbers puzzles. Who knew?

for us!

Prudence · 03-14-2005, 08:24 PM

I'm finally overcoming my gigantic cloud of jealousy to say CONGRATS! to all who participated. What a lucky bunch of so-and-sos you all are! Keep the stories coming.

belleh5 · 03-14-2005, 08:31 PM

Does anybody know how many miles we walked yesterday? 20?

Ghoulish Delight · 03-14-2005, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by belleh5

Does anybody know how many miles we walked yesterday? 20?

It was at least 10. For us, we made so many mistakes, probably close to 12 or 13.

mhrc4 · 03-15-2005, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

It was at least 10. For us, we made so many mistakes, probably close to 12 or 13.

NO KIDDING....

and 2 days later, my legs still hurt OYE And we didnt walk over to Hojos and back! We were eliminated at the 2:30 mark after the souvenier search.....

Not Afraid · 03-14-2005, 08:44 PM

My body says it was 21. But, last week I had an IV in my arm, so that subtracts a few. I can usually do 8 miles no problem, so I'd say more like 14.

Can I give GD bad mojo for getting me singing that Sex Dwarf song every time he posts?

03-14-2005, 08:15 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Heehee. Great pics. Every time, I always wish we had taken pics, but we're usually too focused and tired at the time to care. And, I mentioned this on MP, but it bears repeating. We got a lot of people coming up to us afterwards saying they thought we were doing really badly and had taken a penalty or something 'cause we looked so pissed off. Let it be known that all that anger and unhappiness that was obviously showing through is NOT a reflection on the game itself. I'd say the game itself was the most well put together ever. Our mood at that point was entirely our own doing. Between screwing up 3 of the first 4 challenges (including making the same mistake twice in a row!) and me falling off a curb, we really screwed ourselves over. We still love the game and everything about it. The other thing we got asked a lot was, "Well, then, where did you make up the time?" Well, firstly, we didn't take one step towards Main Street to count canon balls. We figured out it was Toon Town before the Monorail even pulled into the station. That was a big moment. Plus, I guess we weren't the only ones who got hung up on the postcard quest. Otherwise, it was simply the fact that from that point on, we didn't make a single mistake. I think we FINALLY learned our lesson after twice in a row not carefully reading directions, so we were able to regain our old balance of speed and accuracy, which we were afraid we had lost. Turning to the happy notes, my favorite game elements: * The EXCELENT balance between less explicit instructions, yet quests that were solveable. They hinted that things weren't going to be spelled out for us like in the old format, which gave me visions of the weird Hollywood Backlot quest from last time which was just so open ended that we just were lost as to where to start. But these were great. * Can't say enough about the invisible black-light ink. Brilliant. I'm just so glad I thought to write it in normal ink before we left! * As always, they put in some sort of logic or word puzzle that I'm an expert at. One major advantage we have, I do those things for fun. I don't even have to think to solve those * Not that it was enough, but there were those few built-in respites (monorail rides) in the game. Those were nice. And everything else everyone else mentioned, I suppose. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-14-2005, 08:18 PM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I described the way I am walking today as akin to Mickey Rourke in Barfly. I really do look just like him. "To all my friends.........!"
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03-14-2005, 08:29 PM	#3
MerryPrankster Swanky Panky! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hell's Kitchen Posts: 541	Maybe I missed this somewhere in the thread...but how was the 'Open' game? Ponine -you played that one, right? Was the 'Open' at the same caliber of difficulty as past MAs? __________________ My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. ~~ William Allen White
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Yes, I have discovered that Greg and I have the same geeky obsession for paint by numbers puzzles. Who knew? for us!
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03-14-2005, 08:24 PM	#6
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I'm finally overcoming my gigantic cloud of jealousy to say CONGRATS! to all who participated. What a lucky bunch of so-and-sos you all are! Keep the stories coming. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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03-14-2005, 08:31 PM	#7
belleh5 Yes I have 3 girls =D Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 609	Does anybody know how many miles we walked yesterday? 20?
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03-14-2005, 08:44 PM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	My body says it was 21. But, last week I had an IV in my arm, so that subtracts a few. I can usually do 8 miles no problem, so I'd say more like 14. Can I give GD bad mojo for getting me singing that Sex Dwarf song every time he posts?
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