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Charlie
03-10-2003, 04:00 AM
DP Family Fued starts at 10:00PM EST. If you want to play, show up at the room then and we'll draw teams. There will be three games played with six questions per a game.

DP Family Fued is located here.
http://www.digitpress.com/irc
*IMPORTANT: THE CHANNEL IT'S BEING PLAYED ON IS THE VBENDER CHANNEL, NOT RGVC! SET THE CHANNEL TO VBENDER BEFORE ENTERING THE CHATROOM*
Come one, come all. But there are some rules.

1. If you are not a player in the current game, do not say any answers. Do not hint at answers.
2. Do not PM answers to your teammates. If you are just watching, do not PM answers to any players.
3. If you are watching the game, all chatter not related to revealing or hinting at answers is allowed. You can laugh at people, make fun of them, whatever. But no answers, or no hinting at answers. After an answer is given, right or wrong, then it becomes grounds to talk about it.
4. In the event a player disappears from the room, a sub will replace them without any delay. If that player returns to the room, he will take his spot back right away.

HOW THE GAME WILL BE PLAYED

Once the teams are decided, the teams will need to choose which order they will go in.

At the begining of each round, two players will 'faceoff' against each other. I will read the question. The first player to say "BUZZ!" exactly how I wrote it (all caps, with a "!") gets to answer the question. If the answer they give is #1, that player will get to choose if his team wants to play or pass. If the answer is not #1, then the other player gets a chance to answer. If the second player gives a better answer, then that player would get to choose if his team plays or passes.

The team who 'controls the board' will give answers one player at a time. The controling team cannot openly (or in PMs) discuss answers. The other team can discuss answers in PMs if they wish. The controling team can continue to answer until they have given all the correct answers or until they have given three incorrect answers. If a team gives three incorrect answers, the other team can steal all the points earned. All the players on the other team can say a suggestion and then it will be up to the team's captain to use one of those answers, or to come up with one of his own. If the answer they give is on the board, they get all the controling team earned. If the answer given is not on the board, the controling team gets the points.

Each game will have six rounds. Some questions will be worth double or triple the point value. On games where the value is worth triple the points, one incorrect answer will give the other team a chance to steal the bank.

At the end of six rounds, the team with the highest score wins! No bonus rounds will be played because it would be too hard to do in the chat room and the bonus round questions could be better used in a seperate game so that everyone has a chance to play.


Everyone who shows up should get a chance to play. But moderators will be in the room to boot anyone breaks the rules. No cheating people. We're going to have a lot of fun. 20 New Questions are waiting in the wings if everything goes smoothly tonight. I can't wait. Should be a lot of fun!


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Introducing team #1
anotherfluke
Bargora
Dahne
Kaine
Kid Fenris

Charlie
03-10-2003, 06:54 PM
Bump. I need 91 more replies. Please no smart-ass responses.

digitalpress
03-10-2003, 07:15 PM
Oops I missed this earlier today, sorry!

>> STICKY-FIED <<

Fun idea! Run with it!

Alex Kidd
03-11-2003, 12:51 PM
WHen you say "Video Game System", does this apply to CONSOLES only? or can we also supply answers that are handhelds, computers (c64/vic20/etc.... NOT PCs), or even the recent debate "peripherial's (32x;sega/jag/nec cd addons)?

Alex Kidd

Charlie
03-11-2003, 03:08 PM
Consoles of course. But remember, you're not supposed to think about your answers... just the first one that pops into mind.

Mayhem
03-11-2003, 03:14 PM
PM sent, you should have picked up Charlie ;)

kainemaxwell
03-11-2003, 03:36 PM
Filled mine out last night and sent it.

ManekiNeko
03-11-2003, 04:15 PM
Will we get to see the results on the site after PhillyClassic?

JR

Charlie
03-11-2003, 10:04 PM
What does the Philly Classic have to do with anything?

Achika
03-11-2003, 10:10 PM
{this space for rent}

Charlie
03-12-2003, 02:45 AM
For the record, there are no 'wrong' answers, so yes those two companies would count. All questions should be considered 'here and now' unless otherwise noted.

Can you please edit your question and remove the company names lol, we're trying to keep this thing low profile.

Some FAQ answers

Q: How will it be decided who gets to play?
A: I'm going to let Joe decide that. Rest assured, everyone will get a fair chance to play. And the response has been very nice and positive so I'm 100% certain that there will be more sessions.

Q: Where will the game be played?
A: I think the best way to do it is in the DP Chat Room.

Q: great idea but how will u make sure nobody cheats?
A: Even though I'm the most cynical person in the world, I trust everyone here enough that nobody will cheat.

Q: When will it start?
A: As soon as we get 100 answers, we'll start forming teams, and I think we should figure out the best time when we can get a lot of people together, and we can have anyone who wants to watch the game do so.

Q: Will there be a fast money bonus round?
A: Hey, it ain't Family Feud without fast money!

Q; When will the drawing for the Tetris/Dr. Mario game happen?
A: As soon as 100 surveys are in, I'll do the drawing. If I draw the name of a person who doesn't want the game, I'll keep drawing names until someone wants it.

Please don't cheat and submit more then one entry.

It's going great so far lol, lots of submissions. I'm really happy and I'm sure we'll all have a lot of fun.

punkoffgirl
03-12-2003, 10:41 AM
Charile, I'm just curious.. I think this is a great idea for a game, but aren't all the players already going to know the questions ahead of time from this post? Not only that, but I think it wouldn't be fair to let the people who submitted answers to play either.

bargora
03-12-2003, 11:03 AM
POG, I must disagree with you at least partially. Family Feud is based on sussing out the most popular answers. Even if I go with exactly the same answers I submitted (and I don't even remeber what I said, other than ROTLA), I probably submitted some answers that are WAY DOWN the list and so would give me a crummy score.

Now, if you [a generic you] are just sitting around pondering just what the most popular answers will be in preparation for the actual game, then I have news for you. YUO = TEH LUSER

MarkM2112
03-13-2003, 05:41 PM
SENT..

digitalpress
03-14-2003, 08:25 AM
How many more to go?

And who HASN'T done this yet?! Come on, it won't take more than TEN MINUTES of your time.

MankeyMan
03-14-2003, 04:35 PM
Why not just get to 50 and double everything up. Have you noticed how they never have odd numbers on the actual show?

CrazyImpmon
03-14-2003, 11:32 PM
Sent in as well. I'd be interested in playing if the game's at the right time.

Charlie
03-15-2003, 01:26 AM
I had considered quitting this, but fuck it. I'm not about to let a bunch of jerk asses ruin my fun or anyone elses.

It's less then 40 needed though I lost count lol.

Keir
03-17-2003, 12:51 PM
Thanks Charlie. :)

kainemaxwell
03-17-2003, 03:48 PM
I'm definitly intrested to play. keep this up Charlie!

Sniderman
03-17-2003, 04:13 PM
You know, a live DP Family Fued would be a GREAT game for the CGE rather than Jeopardy. Instead of 3 contestants, you get two teams of 4 or 5! Cool!

Charlie
03-17-2003, 09:44 PM
You know, a live DP Family Fued would be a GREAT game for the CGE rather than Jeopardy. Instead of 3 contestants, you get two teams of 4 or 5! Cool!

I totally agree. I'm willing to do it if DP can make it happen.

Charlie
03-19-2003, 02:00 AM
Bump...

Dahne
03-19-2003, 02:12 AM
Ooo! Ooo! Can I be on somebody's team? :-D

Keir
03-19-2003, 08:21 AM
Damn. I won't be around this weekend. :(

Well, it will be fun to see how it all went down when I get back.

Tempest
03-19-2003, 08:47 AM
You know, a live DP Family Fued would be a GREAT game for the CGE rather than Jeopardy. Instead of 3 contestants, you get two teams of 4 or 5! Cool!

You know I never did get to defend my Jeopardy crown. I was looking forward to kicking butt again.

Tempest

kainemaxwell
03-19-2003, 09:09 AM
I'd like to be on someone's team also!

CrazyImpmon
03-19-2003, 04:27 PM
I can't tell for sure if I'm available this weekend so I won't sign up for teams. But I'll offer myself as a substitute player if I'm there and the expected player is MIA.

Charlie
03-19-2003, 06:06 PM
Anyone who is going to watch the games played will get a chance to be a sub.

GENESISNES
03-20-2003, 08:02 AM
[quote="Charlie"]The game will be played in the Digital Press Virutal Bender IRC Chatroom. [quote]

where and what the hell is that???

and will only about 10 people get to play, or are there gonna be more than 2 teams?

and PLEASE ACCEPT ME ON YOUR TEAM!!! PLEASE!!

kainemaxwell
03-20-2003, 08:20 AM
The IRC chat room's here:
http://www.digitpress.com/irc

Charlie, I PMed you about my teammates.

ManekiNeko
03-20-2003, 04:37 PM
Are you guys gonna tape this? It could be fun to watch. I love Family Feud... except when it's hosted by Richard Karn, of course. Even I have my limits.

JR

POST 1!

Charlie
03-20-2003, 08:14 PM
There is room for as many as six teams, if that many sign up.

bargora
03-21-2003, 05:06 PM
Has a second team been formed to challenge "Team #1"?

Hey, I like the sound of that.

GENESISNES
03-21-2003, 05:13 PM
im free saturday, maybe if anyone dont mind, ill form a team. who wants to be on mine?

Charlie
03-21-2003, 06:07 PM
No 2nd team has been formed as of yet. I'm not even sure how many people are going to watch.

RucasRiot
03-21-2003, 11:40 PM
ME ME ME ME ME!

Um, I mean, I'm available.

Charlie
03-22-2003, 06:40 AM
WE NEED PLAYERS LOL! Just show up to the chatroom tommorow and we'll draw teams for anyone who hasn't signed up! I have 18 valid surveys! It breaks down into this...

2 games of nine questions each...

3 games of six questions each...

I don't think we're going to do the fast money round because it's just too hard to do on the internet... besides, actually playing the quesitons out will be more fun. No sense in having a bonus round if there is nothing to be won.

Otherwise, this is going to be a BLAST! I'm telling you, seeing the answers unfold will cause much discussion. Some questions I'm absoltely shocked at some of the stuff that was overlooked. EVERYONE is invited, so come one, come all! I can't f'n wait!

See you all tomorrow at 10:00PM EST, 7:00PST.

nesman85
03-22-2003, 11:47 AM
i'm available to play.

RucasRiot
03-22-2003, 12:30 PM
Hey Charlie, where mightst I fill out a survey? ;D

dave2236
03-22-2003, 02:17 PM
Oh Oh... I wanna play. If someone needs another teammate email me

GENESISNES
03-22-2003, 05:27 PM
What was the 1st team?

@rucas, the surveys were filled out a while ago

And if Charlie will let me have my own team, it will be dave 2236, rucas, me, and nesman

how many people to a team?

PM me if i can have a team, and if you want to be on it.

dave2236
03-22-2003, 07:33 PM
I'll join your team, let me know specifically where to go because I'm an idiot, but I know my videogames and general info.

thanks and how many teams are there?

GENESISNES
03-22-2003, 07:45 PM
The IRC chat room's here:
http://www.digitpress.com/irc

i think it is the Virtual Bender Chat room. anywhoo, im on AOL instant messanger. my sn is otnemem12. message me if your online and want to be on my team.

dave2236
03-22-2003, 08:23 PM
yeah I'll be on your team, I'm playing cards now but I'll be there ontime. I'm already signed in at chat room under Pat Sajack.

RucasRiot
03-22-2003, 08:46 PM
IMPORTANT INFO:

Make SURE that when you join the chat that the channel is set to #vbender, otherwise you won't be able to play!

Queen Of The Felines
03-22-2003, 09:51 PM
Um, "Unable to connect to server." :hmm:

Kristine

Dahne
03-22-2003, 09:53 PM
I'm having the same problem Queen is. Trying to fix it, but I might not be able to. Can someone sub for me if I can't make it?

Dahne
03-22-2003, 10:20 PM
Okay, I definately won't be able to make it. :(

Very sorry.