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Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Dragonslayer Fri May 07, 2010 4:29 pm

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Ok, so after reading a few threads about Autobots uniting, getting involved, having fun, chocolate, and pink ponies, I'm thinking about running a week-long "Hunt the Spartans" scalphunt thingy while I'm on summer vacation. It'll be where the 'Cons will post kills of Autobots with the same altmodes as my Spartans and the 'Bots will post kills of Decepticons with altmodes of the Spartans' mortal enemies, the "Renegades" (who do not exist within the game, but exist in the backstory of my team). Here's what I was thinking:

    *Event will run from some Sunday at noon Central Daylight Time until the following Saturday at Midnight Central Daylight Time
    *Only missions with at least 3 combatants on both sides will be valid. I do this because it will both limit the field, making things easier to count, and hopefully it'll get arena- and forum-lurkers involved (wishful thinking, I know).
    *All participants will receive a badge/avatar colored based on number of kills (e.g., 25 kills = silver, 50 kills = gold, etc., and everyone else gets a red one)
    *The top Autobot and Decepticon participants will receive an energon donation (amount to be determined) from me and/or anyone else willing to contribute
    *The top overall player will receive a custom signature from me (even though I'm a Photoshop n00b :P )

Anyway, I'm open to ideas, suggestions, contributions, etc. Just wanted to run this by someone before making plans.
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Burn Fri May 07, 2010 4:34 pm

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One question.

Why have the 'Cons run a comp as well? Why not keep it 'Bot only? A little inter-faction competition?
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Dragonslayer Fri May 07, 2010 4:37 pm

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Hmmm, good point. I didn't think about it like that. 'Course, that all hangs on whether my brethren get involved. Still, good call
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Absolute Zero Fri May 07, 2010 4:38 pm

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I'm all for it.

Burn: Are the con's really doing anything right now? It might help boost activity for a bit in the forums, and maybe we can get some people to stick around.
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Burn Fri May 07, 2010 4:57 pm

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You saw my attempt at Easter.

The only reason I suggest to NOT include the 'Cons is we have a history of running our own inter-faction contests and that's helped bring us together.

So personally (not as a Mod) i'd like to see a inter-faction 'Bot contest. They do have a good habit of bringing players closer together by generating a little bit of rivallry.

Just try to set it up in a way that RoS can participate without dominating too much. :lol:
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Absolute Zero Fri May 07, 2010 9:48 pm

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He'll take first. It's pretty much a given.

Easter? Was that Project Bart?
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Optimus_Prime007 Sat May 08, 2010 3:45 am

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im in just let me know if you need anything from me.
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Burn Sat May 08, 2010 4:03 am

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Absolute Zero wrote:Easter? Was that Project Bart?


Da.

I actually approached RoS and another 'Bot about doing something for the Autobots. RoS was busy and the other one ignored me.

I even intended to do a news thing about it to. But you know, if people aren't going to help, then i'm not gonna bother. (Like I said though, RoS was busy but he was more than willing to help if he could have)
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Dragonslayer Sat May 08, 2010 9:33 am

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Alright, so now this'll be an inter-'Bot contest, same rules and such. You guys that have expressed an interest, you can help by spreading the word when it comes time to get this thing started. I don't think I'm gonna get anything going until early-mid June, but the more people that know the better.

Also, if someone can get me a list of the Decepticon altmodes so I can pick which ones I want to use, that'd be greatly appreciated.

Maybe if this gets a decent turnout I'll run a bigger event in the future (scavenger hunt?).

Burn wrote:Just try to set it up in a way that RoS can participate without dominating too much. :lol:

Meh, I'll just curve everyone 10 kills or so, or maybe I'll just nerf his score some :P
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Naked Magnus Sat May 08, 2010 12:07 pm

I am busy as always, but I can contribute Energon as a prize to the winner(s).
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

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I am in to win!!!
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Dragonslayer Sat May 08, 2010 1:44 pm

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I'm gonna go ahead and set a date for this shindig since we've got a healthy number of players willing to participate. I'll run this from noon CDT May 23 to midnight CDT May 29. That gives y'all 2 weeks to prepare and spread the word to other Autobots, and gives me 2 weeks to write up a story and work on participation icons :P

revengeofstarscream wrote:I am busy as always, but I can contribute Energon as a prize to the winner(s).

That'd be awesome! Since this is gonna be a 'Bot only comp I was gonna reward the top 3 players with an energon bonus. I was thinking 200,000 for 1st place, 100,000 for 2nd, and 50,000 for 3rd (unless y'all think that's kinda low). But whatever you feel like donating RoS would be great, thanks :D

So, May 23 is the start day. Mark your calendars and tell your friends!
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Naked Magnus Fri May 14, 2010 9:46 pm

Dragonslayer wrote:I'm gonna go ahead and set a date for this shindig since we've got a healthy number of players willing to participate. I'll run this from noon CDT May 23 to midnight CDT May 29. That gives y'all 2 weeks to prepare and spread the word to other Autobots, and gives me 2 weeks to write up a story and work on participation icons :P

revengeofstarscream wrote:I am busy as always, but I can contribute Energon as a prize to the winner(s).

That'd be awesome! Since this is gonna be a 'Bot only comp I was gonna reward the top 3 players with an energon bonus. I was thinking 200,000 for 1st place, 100,000 for 2nd, and 50,000 for 3rd (unless y'all think that's kinda low). But whatever you feel like donating RoS would be great, thanks :D

So, May 23 is the start day. Mark your calendars and tell your friends!

I can afford to give a lot more than that. How about multiplying your numbers by 3:
600K for 1st
300K for 2nd
150K for 3rd
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Dragonslayer Fri May 14, 2010 10:49 pm

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revengeofstarscream wrote:
Dragonslayer wrote:I'm gonna go ahead and set a date for this shindig since we've got a healthy number of players willing to participate. I'll run this from noon CDT May 23 to midnight CDT May 29. That gives y'all 2 weeks to prepare and spread the word to other Autobots, and gives me 2 weeks to write up a story and work on participation icons :P

revengeofstarscream wrote:I am busy as always, but I can contribute Energon as a prize to the winner(s).

That'd be awesome! Since this is gonna be a 'Bot only comp I was gonna reward the top 3 players with an energon bonus. I was thinking 200,000 for 1st place, 100,000 for 2nd, and 50,000 for 3rd (unless y'all think that's kinda low). But whatever you feel like donating RoS would be great, thanks :D

So, May 23 is the start day. Mark your calendars and tell your friends!

I can afford to give a lot more than that. How about multiplying your numbers by 3:
600K for 1st
300K for 2nd
150K for 3rd

If you don't mind giving that much, then that sounds great! Thanks! ;)^
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Neo Crusader Sat May 15, 2010 8:07 pm

I would like to join the scalphunt, after long consideration.... its not too late to join is it?
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

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Neo Crusader wrote:I would like to join the scalphunt, after long consideration.... its not too late to join is it?


yea your good the 23rd is the start. Should we make a sign up thread?
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Raphael Prime Sun May 16, 2010 3:26 pm

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I'm in, if i can remember about it, haha. Perhaps this will help me get back into this some more.
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Dragonslayer Sun May 16, 2010 7:21 pm

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Neo Crusader wrote:I would like to join the scalphunt, after long consideration.... its not too late to join is it?

No it's not too late--it hasn't even started yet :P

I'm going to start preparing tomorrow (story, images, etc.) and I will officially start this thing on Sunday at noon CDT
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Burn Sun May 16, 2010 7:47 pm

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You want me to put a sticky notice up in HMWGD so Autobot Commanders who don't yet have access to this forum can pm you for details?

And for those who don't have access but want to participate, a)- Can they? and b)- How do you want them to log their claims?
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Dragonslayer Sun May 16, 2010 8:35 pm

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Burn wrote:You want me to put a sticky notice up in HMWGD so Autobot Commanders who don't yet have access to this forum can pm you for details?

And for those who don't have access but want to participate, a)- Can they? and b)- How do you want them to log their claims?

Yes, that would be great. Those that do not have access to Iacon are welcome to participate; however, I can't think of a more efficient system for logging claims other than PMing kills directly to me. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Optimus_Prime007 Sun May 16, 2010 11:21 pm

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Dragonslayer wrote:
Burn wrote:You want me to put a sticky notice up in HMWGD so Autobot Commanders who don't yet have access to this forum can pm you for details?

And for those who don't have access but want to participate, a)- Can they? and b)- How do you want them to log their claims?

Yes, that would be great. Those that do not have access to Iacon are welcome to participate; however, I can't think of a more efficient system for logging claims other than PMing kills directly to me. Anyone have any suggestions?


Could we do a Score Thread in HMWGD? and just do a 1 post with all your claims, just editing your post as you update your scores, similar to the SPL?
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Dragonslayer Sun May 16, 2010 11:24 pm

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Optimus Prime007 wrote:
Dragonslayer wrote:
Burn wrote:You want me to put a sticky notice up in HMWGD so Autobot Commanders who don't yet have access to this forum can pm you for details?

And for those who don't have access but want to participate, a)- Can they? and b)- How do you want them to log their claims?

Yes, that would be great. Those that do not have access to Iacon are welcome to participate; however, I can't think of a more efficient system for logging claims other than PMing kills directly to me. Anyone have any suggestions?


Could we do a Score Thread in HMWGD? and just do a 1 post with all your claims, just editing your post as you update your scores, similar to the SPL?

I was kinda thinking that, but I was also looking for an alternative to going into GD. I was gonna make a claims thread here Iacon anyway, but we can use GD for everyone, sure.
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Re: Thinking about running a scalphunt...?

Posted by Burn Sun May 16, 2010 11:38 pm

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ehhhhhhh see i'd like your claims thread here to get the sub-forums more active.

And I really don't want to hear the usual crowd chime in with "oh look, the Autobots are copying the Decepticons with their own contest" or the other usual garbage.

I just want to see you guys have a nice friendly little contest on your own.

But that's just my 2 cents, whatever you decide on doing, i'll help in any way I can.
Which these days is basically making things sticky.
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