The Sonic Center

The Lounge => Gaming and Grazing => Topic started by: Bilan on January 11, 2009, 04:32:01 am

Title: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Bilan on January 11, 2009, 04:32:01 am
In essence this was Paraxade's idea, Im simply posting it because Im bored.

So there were come hiccoughs at the start of yesterdays marathon, most notably that everyone expected 11PM to be the start time, and not the beginning of the preparation (as I had intended but I fucking fell asleep like a retard). Because of this, Miles ended up missing the start of the marathon and subsequently not competing, even after directly notifying people involved that he would be a few minutes late.

Apart from Miles, a few other people that had intended to take part ended up missing it too, namely eredani, Upth, and almost myself, I joined in when I woke up an hour after the start.

Paraxade's idea was simply to rehost the marathon and give everyone who missed out for one reason or another the chance to do it again, though I dont see why anyone who participated yesterday cant participate again should they so wish too.

The rules seemed to work ok from what I read of the log, and the only real issue was people hounding RR to countdown ASAP, so they should be fine.

I guess we could run Marathon2 in a fortnights time, saturday 11PM GMT again, as that gives anyone that participated yesterday a break if they want to compete again.

Ill add a signups tally here eventually if numbers permit it

Entrants:

RPG
Quartz
SJ
Achlys
Emerl?
Cruizer
FKE
Paraxade
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Taillow on January 11, 2009, 04:42:40 am
You forgot about people who couldn't even participate.  Like me <_<

Also Max

Anyhow, I'll see if I can make this one.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Bilan on January 11, 2009, 04:45:52 am
You forgot about people who couldn't even participate.  Like me <_<

Also Max

Anyhow, I'll see if I can make this one.

everyone who missed out for one reason or another

:P
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Taillow on January 11, 2009, 04:55:32 am
...touché >_>
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Shadow Jacky on January 11, 2009, 04:57:46 am
I know I said I wouldn't do this again but...

fuck it, sign me up.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Miles9999 on January 11, 2009, 05:29:37 am
Quote
Paraxade's idea was simply to rehost the marathon and give everyone who missed out for one reason or another the chance to do it again, though I dont see why anyone who participated yesterday cant participate again should they so wish too.
I personally think that anyone who went NO START NOW shouldn't be able to race in this one.

Edit: Okay, forget me participating, didn't see it was 2 weeks from now.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Taillow on January 11, 2009, 05:32:47 am
Quote
Paraxade's idea was simply to rehost the marathon and give everyone who missed out for one reason or another the chance to do it again, though I dont see why anyone who participated yesterday cant participate again should they so wish too.
I personally think that anyone who went NO START NOW shouldn't be able to race in this one.
Just leave them in the dust >_>
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: DsSaster on January 11, 2009, 06:17:07 am
Don't count me in, a marathon is the last thing I'm thinking about while I'm in college. <_<
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Spinballwizard on January 11, 2009, 01:32:49 pm
Then, y'know, you should pick a time that doesn't suck. Granted I'm gone all weekend this time as it is my birthday Friday and I will be visiting my bro for the entire weekend. There will be hockey, B-Dubs, and Rock Band. And maybe other stuff too (like a Late Night[tm] or two), but that's the important stuff.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Telnaior on January 11, 2009, 05:50:11 pm
I'll be in, IF I can get in chat (>_>), since I'll be back to normal by Tuesday/Wednesday/whatever.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Shadow Jacky on January 11, 2009, 05:52:57 pm
Emerl, you messed up.  Do you realize that?
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Telnaior on January 11, 2009, 06:02:27 pm
I guess. I'm considering making an apology topic, but if I have to, I'll just run it alone and post the gizzes up here.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Shadow Jacky on January 11, 2009, 06:14:57 pm
I'm surprised you weren't banned from the forum.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Telnaior on January 11, 2009, 06:18:43 pm
...
What did I DO, anyway?

Also, we're kinda off topic.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Luxray on January 11, 2009, 10:26:59 pm
Don't count me in, a marathon is the last thing I'm thinking about while I'm in college. <_<

Just be thankful you actually beat someone.

Also RPG: Depending if i have something to do on AUSTRALIA DAY (:D), i may or may not join this one. I'll let you know i'm able to compete a second time around.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Firstkirbyever on January 12, 2009, 01:33:08 am
i'm in, this time don't start Without meh :D
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Luxray on January 12, 2009, 01:40:07 am
How about instead of having just a start time we have a gathering time. Everyone must be in #channel before x:xx am/pm so we can start at y:yy am/pm. This was we know what time we have to be there.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Bilan on January 12, 2009, 03:41:37 am
^^That was the purpose of the original 11 PM GMT time. For everyone to gather and get ready
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Luxray on January 12, 2009, 04:11:02 am
Well so now 11PM is now the GATHERING time.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Luxray on January 15, 2009, 05:56:03 am
Okay so.....I am now NOT able to enter the marathon this time. I happen to be going to a family outing down at Wollongong. So it'd be a bit difficult to try and play there.

HOWEVER. I still may be able to get 2 other players to join. I am still talking to them about it so they aren't confirmed.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Bilan on January 15, 2009, 09:26:18 am
Due to the low level of interest so far I think it may simply be appropriate to can Marathon2 until some other time when people will want to do it again, sorry to the folks that missed the first one :(
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Miles9999 on January 15, 2009, 12:42:59 pm
And you care about people who were too ****ing impatient that the first marathon had to start immediately because...?
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Shadow Jacky on January 15, 2009, 02:16:35 pm
Miles chill!

you weren't the only one that started late or missed out entirely.  this type of behavior isn't the kind I'd expect from someone as awesome as you were.  people fucked up and they admitted it, just let it go already.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: FuzZerd on January 16, 2009, 12:16:05 am
I might end up doing this. but its more likely end up doing what stefen did last time and just take peoples times etc.  maybe earlier would be better? if we did this this saturday would miles and cruizer be able to show up?
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Luxray on January 16, 2009, 12:28:15 am
Well it would be this sunday for me...and yeah i'll be able to participate (if i wake up this time)
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Spinballwizard on January 16, 2009, 01:47:16 am
Due to the low level of interest so far I think it may simply be appropriate to can Marathon2 until some other time when people will want to do it again, sorry to the folks that missed the first one :(
As I said, pick a time that doesn't suck. >_>
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Luxray on January 16, 2009, 03:11:39 am
I suggest Friday Night 11PM GMT.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Bilan on January 16, 2009, 05:50:38 am
Due to the low level of interest so far I think it may simply be appropriate to can Marathon2 until some other time when people will want to do it again, sorry to the folks that missed the first one :(
As I said, pick a time that doesn't suck. >_>

Pick a job that doesnt have sucky shifts! <_<
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: Eis Makai on January 16, 2009, 01:54:14 pm
I'll see if I can do this. Not sure, I missed it before. i may not get to do this so. Don't be suprised when I post a stat. But I don't see it happening. So there is a 30% chance I get to do it.
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: flyby on January 17, 2009, 10:00:53 pm
What, I will so go on this marathon, I just haven't said so yet. No CANNING IT! Also...I read this thread a couple days ago, and don't feel like reading through it again...so are people who played last time still elligible, I assume so since Cruizer is still going. So people should marathon again! YOU MUST MARATHON. Ok, and I shall talk it up in chat!
Title: Re: Coming Soon to Channel TSC! Marathon 2: Revenge of the Marathon
Post by: flyby on January 17, 2009, 10:01:32 pm
...Did I just sign myself up for something with S3K in it?

Oh well, I'll still do it.
Title: Re: stuff
Post by: yse on January 18, 2009, 04:38:35 am
If this still goes ahead, I'm not going to be able to participate. Which I don't really mind, mind you - though I might have felt differently had I not won the first!

I'll be interested to see if people's times improve over time... with the exception of RPG, cause I think even with a 62 minute headstart he's going to go downhill. >__>