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Mikhail Gorbachev · 03-31-2008, 10:56 PM

How about Tetris Mafia?

**Kargath** · 04-11-2008, 04:02 AM

Negative Zone oh dear D:

Tad Venture · 04-11-2008, 07:50 PM

smash bros. mafia = yes

But I'm still a firm believer in the fact that we should not have two mafias at the same time. Ever.

**S1x** · 04-16-2008, 01:51 AM

Smash Bros Mafia continued

Pretty much all of these things I can't describe much because I want to keep this whole thing as unknown as possible. However, I still want to give you guys some teasers to anticipate it that much more.

These are some additional possible things that you could see...

- Damage %
- Familiar SSB items
- "Daily" updates in the style of Smash Bros Dojo updates ("I-Is this even possible?!")
- BREAK THE TARGETS

**Wyborn** · 04-16-2008, 03:04 AM

...awesome.

**Kargath** · 04-16-2008, 03:17 AM

... I am somewhat reconsidering my commitment to try and avoid more timesinks like Mafia.

Tazy_10 · 04-16-2008, 08:48 AM

BREAK THE TARGETS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

...awesomeness

**S1x** · 04-24-2008, 07:44 PM

Sudoku 1x

It's quite taxing to keep creating Now You See It lines and I'm afraid I might completely run out of juice soon. (I wouldn't dare cut things off in the middle of a game, though.) I'm thinking about other simple concepts to put in its place so that you guys will have something to do. This idea I got just about an hour ago also sort of corrects some flaws I thought were present in NYSI. And this one is based around those interesting Sudoku puzzles.

This game would again follow the "anybody can play at any time" theme that's quite convenient for people. I would start you off with a blank 9x9 grid with 81 boxes; 9 different numbers could go in each of the boxes. The basic concepts of Sudoku are that no row, column, or 3x3 section will contain the same number, and based on information you can fill in the rest of the puzzle. To do that, you need numbers. If I don't start you off with any numbers, how do you solve it?

Actually, you don't need that much knowledge about these puzzles in order to play, because most of the time I'll be asking different kinds of questions. I'll highlight certain boxes with a color, and ask a question or maybe a mini-puzzle that corresponds with the number in that box. It could be a question with a one-digit answer, or a multiple choice question (using 1, 2, 3.... instead of A, B, C.....). Answer it right and you'll get an amount of points equal to that number (fill in a 5, get 5 points). Multiple boxes would be highlighted at one time, meaning there would be multiple chances to get in an answer, which I think would greatly improve the playability. I'd make things so that each person would only be able to answer once until I update again, so somebody might be able to choose the most profitable answer while others can still earn some points.

Now, the Sudoku elements would come into play in a unique way. Occasionally I could ask a ridiculous question like "How many superballs are on my desk right now?" How would you know how to answer this? If you look closely at the numbers already filled in on previous questions, you might find out that there is enough information on the grid to eliminate most of the answers! Also, at any time during a round, somebody could take a guess on what the entire grid filled in should be. If they're correct, they earn bonus points (either a set amount or an ascending jackpot, I'm not sure), that round immediately stops, and I start with another blank grid. The winner would probably be the one with the most points after a certain amount of puzzles or something.

Now, I could either set this up by using text to make the Sudoku grid, or images. Both have some flaws with them. If I use text, updates would be faster, but it might be tricky to align everything the right way. If I use images, everything's arranged neatly, but having to upload images with every change made would get very annoying. I still need to look at the best method to do this if I go forward with this idea.

But the one key question is if this would be as active and fun as NYSI would be. So here's two simple questions for you guys: 1) Have you played NYSI before, and 2) would you attempt to play this one?

User Name · 04-25-2008, 01:12 AM

I think this is a really great idea. Not only is it for all audiences, but anyone can play at anytime. I'm not sure I like the idea of the random superball questions, but I guess the numbers would be simple to figure out anyway. And like you told me, this game is unlimited, unlike NYSI. I think you have a winner here. Nice job.

04-11-2008, 04:02 AM	#22
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04-16-2008, 03:17 AM	#26
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03-31-2008, 10:56 PM	#21
Mikhail Gorbachev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Gender: Posts: 9,468 Thanks: 24 Thanked 59 Times in 44 Posts Points: 141.13 Bank: 22,571.07 Total Points: 22,712.20 Donate	How about Tetris Mafia?

04-11-2008, 07:50 PM	#23
Tad Venture Moderator of Awesome Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 23,412 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 365 Posts Points: 77,932.47 Bank: 90,883.14 Total Points: 168,815.61 Donate	smash bros. mafia = yes But I'm still a firm believer in the fact that we should not have two mafias at the same time. Ever.

04-16-2008, 01:51 AM	#24
S1x VGF RPG Mod Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Either over there or right here Gender: Posts: 4,726 Thanks: 14 Thanked 173 Times in 54 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 50,072.63 Bank: 25,407.07 Total Points: 75,479.71 Donate	Smash Bros Mafia continued Pretty much all of these things I can't describe much because I want to keep this whole thing as unknown as possible. However, I still want to give you guys some teasers to anticipate it that much more. These are some additional possible things that you could see... - Damage % - Familiar SSB items - "Daily" updates in the style of Smash Bros Dojo updates ("I-Is this even possible?!") - BREAK THE TARGETS

04-16-2008, 03:04 AM	#25
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 85 Thanked 439 Times in 270 Posts Points: 14,413.55 Bank: 70,118.94 Total Points: 84,532.49 Donate	...awesome.

04-16-2008, 08:48 AM	#27
Tazy_10 Forum Host Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Santa Destroy Gender: Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 146 Thanked 253 Times in 198 Posts Blog Entries: 4 Points: 16,970.76 Bank: 25,623.80 Total Points: 42,594.56 Donate	BREAK THE TARGETS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! ...awesomeness

04-24-2008, 07:44 PM	#28
S1x VGF RPG Mod Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Either over there or right here Gender: Posts: 4,726 Thanks: 14 Thanked 173 Times in 54 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 50,072.63 Bank: 25,407.07 Total Points: 75,479.71 Donate	Sudoku 1x It's quite taxing to keep creating Now You See It lines and I'm afraid I might completely run out of juice soon. (I wouldn't dare cut things off in the middle of a game, though.) I'm thinking about other simple concepts to put in its place so that you guys will have something to do. This idea I got just about an hour ago also sort of corrects some flaws I thought were present in NYSI. And this one is based around those interesting Sudoku puzzles. This game would again follow the "anybody can play at any time" theme that's quite convenient for people. I would start you off with a blank 9x9 grid with 81 boxes; 9 different numbers could go in each of the boxes. The basic concepts of Sudoku are that no row, column, or 3x3 section will contain the same number, and based on information you can fill in the rest of the puzzle. To do that, you need numbers. If I don't start you off with any numbers, how do you solve it? Actually, you don't need that much knowledge about these puzzles in order to play, because most of the time I'll be asking different kinds of questions. I'll highlight certain boxes with a color, and ask a question or maybe a mini-puzzle that corresponds with the number in that box. It could be a question with a one-digit answer, or a multiple choice question (using 1, 2, 3.... instead of A, B, C.....). Answer it right and you'll get an amount of points equal to that number (fill in a 5, get 5 points). Multiple boxes would be highlighted at one time, meaning there would be multiple chances to get in an answer, which I think would greatly improve the playability. I'd make things so that each person would only be able to answer once until I update again, so somebody might be able to choose the most profitable answer while others can still earn some points. Now, the Sudoku elements would come into play in a unique way. Occasionally I could ask a ridiculous question like "How many superballs are on my desk right now?" How would you know how to answer this? If you look closely at the numbers already filled in on previous questions, you might find out that there is enough information on the grid to eliminate most of the answers! Also, at any time during a round, somebody could take a guess on what the entire grid filled in should be. If they're correct, they earn bonus points (either a set amount or an ascending jackpot, I'm not sure), that round immediately stops, and I start with another blank grid. The winner would probably be the one with the most points after a certain amount of puzzles or something. Now, I could either set this up by using text to make the Sudoku grid, or images. Both have some flaws with them. If I use text, updates would be faster, but it might be tricky to align everything the right way. If I use images, everything's arranged neatly, but having to upload images with every change made would get very annoying. I still need to look at the best method to do this if I go forward with this idea. But the one key question is if this would be as active and fun as NYSI would be. So here's two simple questions for you guys: 1) Have you played NYSI before, and 2) would you attempt to play this one?

04-25-2008, 01:12 AM	#29
User Name Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Some say hell, I say paradise. Gender: Posts: 6,123 Thanks: 179 Thanked 244 Times in 182 Posts Points: 685.29 Bank: 30,911.47 Total Points: 31,596.76 Donate	I think this is a really great idea. Not only is it for all audiences, but anyone can play at anytime. I'm not sure I like the idea of the random superball questions, but I guess the numbers would be simple to figure out anyway. And like you told me, this game is unlimited, unlike NYSI. I think you have a winner here. Nice job.