5 Card Trivia Discussion & Suggestions

[NDN]

Wanted to start a new thread where we can throw around some ideas to improve 5 Card Trivia without clogging up the actual contest thread.

First, a few notes...

1. Eventually, I'd like to implement a bonus structure for the 5 Card Trivia game based on the winning hand. Meaning, the higher the winning hand, the bigger the prize.

2. I may change this to something other than trivia down the road, but for now, this seemed like the easiest way to get things going that can involve the greatest number of people.

3. In the trivia format, I think we'll see a bump in activity as it's more of a participation based contest than the other ones we have.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please share them!

[ScareCrowAKA]

Just do holdem, then everyone only needs 2 cards to have a shot, keep the game going til all but 5 cards are drawn, then thats the board, person thatcan make the best hand with any 2 pocket cards wins... this would prob take about 2 wks... 10$ goes to the winner, then whats left over each wk goes into a pot, and the first person to achieve say like 10s full of jacks or better, wins that pot.

that way there is still incentive and a advantage to getting as many cards as possible, cus u trying to win the "Jackpot" along with having multiple card combos to make the best holdem hand

the pot wouldnt go on for too long i think... eejit was a card away from quad 10s last time and has a open ended straight flush draw this time

[NDN]

Just do holdem, then everyone only needs 2 cards to have a shot, keep the game going til all but 5 cards are drawn, then thats the board, person thatcan make the best hand with any 2 pocket cards wins... this would prob take about 2 wks... 10$ goes to the winner, then whats left over each wk goes into a pot, and the first person to achieve say like 10s full of jacks or better, wins that pot.

that way there is still incentive and a advantage to getting as many cards as possible, cus u trying to win the "Jackpot" along with having multiple card combos to make the best holdem hand

the pot wouldnt go on for too long i think... eejit was a card away from quad 10s last time and has a open ended straight flush draw this time

Aces. This just might be the way to go!

[eejit101]

The way to go is simple.

Leave it as it is

[ScareCrowAKA]

i agree, but how fun is it gonna be when people stop playing cuz the same 3 people win every wk

[eejit101]

Ive missed loads. Your all just stupid

[NDN]

Ive missed loads. Your all just stupid

Coming from the guy who doesn't use "you're" when he should...

[eejit101]

Not the point. Im seetting a new trend.

[Ringo]

Ive missed loads. Your all just stupid

black kettles are impossible to clean

[Ringo]

Not the point. Im seetting a new trend.

very imaginative

[tjntaco]

Well Boss (a.k.a. NDN, The Man, The Mighty Oz),
For what it's worth, here's my two cents. The Poker Ride concept is cool and some of the other suggestions are good ones. I think the Texas Hold'em format would work well although, with no betting involved, I don't see any reason not to flop all the community cards at once. But stuff like that's above my pay grade and that's why you make the big money.
My main problem with this game is that I work for a living. Therefore, I can't spend the whole day camped out on the computer waiting for you to log back on and play. This gives everyone that can, i.e. Eejit, an unfair advantage. And please don't misunderstand. I'm not complaining or whining or *****ing. It is what it is. I'm just sayin.....
So maybe you could have one or more scheduled times each day to play. Then, at that time, you could come on and ask a question or ask five questions or whatever and everyone would have an equal chance.
One of the earlier posts suggested you pick an arcade game and a target score. Beat the target score and get a card. I think that's a great idea and that's something that anyone's schedule could accomodate.
As it is, I log on then I go to the last page and see if there is an unanswered question. Usually, there's a question with two or three answers waiting for your approval. And one is almost always correct. So the game's over for me. Then I read the last five or so questions, which I've missed (and I see Eejit's posts on every single one), then I go to the arcade.
So, as you can see, this game in it's present form doesn't do much for me but I like the concept and hope that you'll make some changes that make it fair and accessible for us all.
Also, I think you should bring back Backwards Name That Tune. I thought that was a great game. Especially once you went backwards with it and effectively took the Googlers out of it. That was a stoke of genius and that's why you are the Boss. And the fact that you listen to us little people makes you a great leader. NDN for President!!! Wait are you an American? IDK lol
Thanks for listening and thanks for all the great games and contests,

Sincerely,
Todd Webb
tjntaco

[eejit101]

1 - Name that tune is my idea

2 - I work for a living? What do u think i do! Im just sensible. In the day i log on once every 2 hours? At night at home if im not doing anything ill refresh the posts every now and then. Im not camped here!

3 - I would quite happily not play this game if it helps. The point of this game is to reward people who come back as often as possible. I like to help this site as much as possible, as Ive been here since the beginning. So, as the aim of the game is to be here as much as possible, I will log on and keep chats going, start threads, and try and post a bit to keep it all going.

4 - Its not about the money. Ill play any of these contests for $0 prizes. As long as there is a virtual hug in there somewhere.

5 - I post on everything as it entertains me.


P.s - I know your not aiming this at me. And I like you! Im just making the points as I see it.

What i would personally like to see is this game keep going, but bring something in that you suggested maybe. Makes sense in my head.

[ScareCrowAKA]

I think the whole point of the contest is to reward the people that are here the most, and to encourage people to be as active as they can be... with the idea above, it still rewards the people who come alot while giving the others a realistic chance at winning a prize... plus if the jackpot got up to like 40-50 bucks, that might intice people to participate more as well... the board being the last 5 cards not drawn is just easier and some less work for ndn. also it would make the game go by that much faster, only drawing 47 cards, u could get the contest done in a 7 day period if u asked 6-7 questions a day

plus not knowing the board til the end keeps participation up cuz it would take longer for people to think they are out, and without a chance to win

[ScareCrowAKA]

... and if u gonna bring a game back, i wote for "guess who"... windows magnifier was a good invention

[eejit101]

Magnifier? How does that help?

I used common sense for the name that tune thing, and still lost. Even used a song database for it and epic failed too.

Guess who was simple either know who it is, or google images and use advanced tools to specify criteria. For example red carpet, actress, blue dress etc.

[NDN]

Keep the suggestions rolling in!

I'm still going to run through hopefully at least two of these with the current format before making any big changes, but when any changes are made, they will of course be for the benefit of all.

I'm trying my hardest to keep these contests fresh and I definitely appreciate all the suggestions!

If anything, I might give eejit101 the boot and have him co-answer for me, so we can be more accessible to the game 24/7. However, as much I like the game, I have a lot of projects to complete and I am probably already dedicating too much time to this one contest!

[eejit101]

Im game for that.

I demand 20%

[NDN]

Im game for that.

I demand 20%

20% of what? We aren't taking a rake!

[eejit101]

I dont know. 20% of.... the VRA's?

20% of something dammit. If i now have to log in 24 times a day and cant even win $10 i want something! VRA VRA VRA VRA VRA.

[NDN]

I dont know. 20% of.... the VRA's?

20% of something dammit. If i now have to log in 24 times a day and cant even win $10 i want something! VRA VRA VRA VRA VRA.

Haven't a clue as to what a "VRA" is...

Strike that! Just came to me as I was typing it out!

[eejit101]

Hahahahaha. Fewl.

Get me some of them

[ScareCrowAKA]

Magnifier? How does that help?

I used common sense for the name that tune thing, and still lost. Even used a song database for it and epic failed too.

Guess who was simple either know who it is, or google images and use advanced tools to specify criteria. For example red carpet, actress, blue dress etc.

it helped me... it lets u see like the shape of the face, if its round, etc... it let u see facial hiar that was cut out... it help me, i would make a guess, then use magnifier and completely change it

... but i still had to know the person to be able to get it, just like the 20 questions game... our approaches our different... u look for stuff and ask questons that make it possible to google the answer, I look for things and ask questions to figure it out from what I already know

[eejit101]

I dont google much for 20 Q. I dont think ive googled ever.

However I had googles 5CT

[woohoosue]

VRA VRA VRA VRA VRA.

Virgin Reindeer ***?????

[NDN]

Virgin Reindeer ***?????

Sadly, you're not too far off!

[NDN]

Haven't had a chance to think much about it, but I'm wondering if there is a way to implement something like this...

Set a maximum amount of cards a person can have at once (# to be determined).

Instead of cutting them off at that number and rendering them done until the next contest, allow them the option of continuing to play, but for each new card they are awarded, one of their existing cards will be returned to the deck (thus becoming available for distribution to other players - or even themselves for that matter).

This essentially gives anyone who has reached the limit the option of being content with their hand or giving them the chance to try to improve their hand if they so choose.

This would extend the game a bit as cards are going back into the deck, but it also might make this game a bit more competitive for more players.

Certainly needs some fine-tuning, but I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts on this idea.

I'm thinking we can combine this idea with a few of the other ones that have been mentioned and make ourselves a much more exciting game.