Just curious - are you allowed to post a challenge completely unconnected with the official competition? I was just thinking...it would be fantastic if there was a special thread for forumites to post specific games they would like to play in a challenge. That way, if a person notices a game in someone's list that they feel like playing in an unofficial competition, they are free to do so, and they will post the results in a new thread.

For example:

New Topic: Unofficial Competitions. (Posted: Friday)

qazi: Post any mini-challenges here!

shteev: I challenge qazi to a game of Iridis Alpha. Rules: Highest score wins. Terms: No cheats or trainers. Competition ends on Monday.

qazi: I accept.

(3 days later)

shteev: Here is my score: (img)shteev's pic.jpg(/img)

qazi: And here is mine: (img)qazi.jpg(img)

shteev: Goddamn qazi, you're too good at that game. I am in awe of your skill.
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Yeah, don't we all dream to beat Shteev like that

you're allowed to do whatever you wan over here.
I hope that just won't spoil the 'official' games compo. that's my only concern actually.

let's debate
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I share your concerns Matt. Too many competitions means fewer players in each -> less challenge. On the other hand, the number of players in the compo seems to decrease and new things might bring back some players.
So I think you should go for it, Qazi!

I have been toying with the idea of making a "lemon64 Survivor" competition where players would be divided into two teams and given weekly assignments (playing various games, while working as a team). The loser team would then have to vote somebody off the team.
If enough ppl think it's a fun idea, we could try it out. I'm thinking 10-16 players is needed. (I'll open up another thread if theres any interest)

Qazi, Iridis Alpha will be my first vote in the next round

I'll consider voting for it too, though I have never played it. But the pressure will be on you, qazi. It would be embarrasing not to win, wouldn't it?

I'm not a fan of week long competitions; mostly due to constraints on my own time, but partly at least because I don't think a week is long enough to fully explore a game. Of course, you can continue playing after the compo has ended, but you lose the feeling of competition and community, which is a nice thing.

Oh, and make the competitions open to all, cos I haven't got time to be challenged by everyone

What I'd actually like to see is a Lemon64 highscore table. Instead of challenging someone to a week long competition, you'd simply post 'CHCEK 0UT MY L33T SCOR£!!'. However, I'm aware that this may result in what hannibal fears; too many competitions with not enough players in each. And I agree thats a good thing to avoid.

And qazi: I did have a good long try on it, but I really don't like Iridis Alpha
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Let's have a Microprose Soccer tournament!
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How about a tournament full of mini-games?

Instead of 1 month on 1 game, have 4 weeks on 4 games!

Okay, maybe not...it would only work with the accessible games, and members would only have a week to get a score...hmm...just a crazy thought.
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nononono ... kikstart II would be great . the best times wins.
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in alphabetical order.
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