Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Idk, I'm new to dragon bingo, so my views on secrets probably aren't worth much, but I'd prefer either no/few secrets or only easy secrets over complex ones or tons of secrets (even super easy ones). They're effectively the same as challenge bingos, first to post it gets it; that's fine, but having half the available points be complex/hidden challenges would be annoying too. Traditional bingo is a row/corners/etc, not first to yell that they have B6, and certainly not first to spot that the caller, Bea, has on 6 rings Edit: and I broke the page, because of course I did! Edited June 24, 2018 by ArgentiAertheri Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 If I ever end up setttng it again, I shall do secrets differently... Don't watch this space Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 I'm pretty sure the last time I hosted I had NO secrets and no one complained. Maybe they hoped I would never host again but they didn't complain. I don't see why a host needs to feel pressured. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 As recent few games were fast pace ones, I thought I had to keep something to do in there. At this point, no secrets are out there. Maybe not will. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 Hey sh2000sh - this isn't directed at you; just at the direction the game as a whole is sliding. I felt very stressed about secrets last time I hosted. I am VERY much enjoying your game. Can't wait for the next round Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 Yeah, it's definitely not personal sh! It's that all of the (admittedly few) games I've played seem to have been decided by secrets. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 Yeah, what they said. Variance is what makes individual bingo threads unique and interesting - challenging or simple secrets, many or few secrets. Or none at all. It's all different in each threads. Personally I don't mind how they're handled. It's up to the host. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Naraku said: Yeah, what they said. Variance is what makes individual bingo threads unique and interesting - challenging or simple secrets, many or few secrets. Or none at all. It's all different in each threads. Personally I don't mind how they're handled. It's up to the host. It's what I like about these bingos, too. Different concepts, ideas, different things to look for on your scroll which makes you re-discover old, long-forgotten lineages, too! 10 hours ago, Little-Star said: @Ruby Eyes yes it is kinda of a competition but I saw some people at some point getting mad to not find them before others or taking it too seriously. It isnt fair for people not bothering/not have the time or energy to find and solve them. You're probably refering to me there, with me being so ready to tell how frustrated certain things make me See, I'm mostly unhappy about repeated incidents of "just missed" only due to timezone and an inflexible work schedule in real life , and about things that *look* like they require skill but in truth only rely on chance. That's certainly something I won't use in my bingo, should I ever host another one again. But I'd also be interested in seeing you host one! Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 Timezone is fair enough. This game IS international, and if they all suit MY timezone, someone elsewhere won't see them before I do - they can't. It's good that they get spread out as they do. I've no quarrel with the variety of secrets either - but they do seem to be kind of taking over, taking precedence over get regular rounds (as in if you were playing at bronze level and got them all first. you'd win without a single point from the regular rounds ! I would be equally "guilty" here as I had just as many, I think !) and also to be becoming incomprehensible to some of us (moi ! ) Then again - it's all about variety. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 I don't recall having secrets at all in mine, but I do remember people grumbling that my rounds appeared too closely together (though I din't think I closed each one out before starting the next - that was a VERY long time ago... ). Share this post Link to post
Posted June 24, 2018 Now that you mention it, The Holy Sock blasted me for that, and gave up. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 25, 2018 I planned this game with relatively small rounds, and with relatively big 'extras'. I think I won't change this pattern. F13 : Halloween breed whose code starts with number (15min from next post) Share this post Link to post
Posted June 25, 2018 How about this one? https://dragcave.net/view/nullX F13 bingo: https://dragcave.net/view/0lQie *sets off the countdown* Share this post Link to post
Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) F13 expired. Edited June 25, 2018 by sh20000sh Share this post Link to post
Posted June 26, 2018 Round 2 points had been applied. For M bingo, Lagie got first place with 255 and Ruby got second place with 63 if I checked correctly. If I made something wrong on score board, let me know. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 26, 2018 Not that I plan to TRY - but what do the A, B and C mean in terms of secrets ? Share this post Link to post
Posted June 26, 2018 Just now, Fuzzbucket said: Not that I plan to TRY - but what do the A, B and C mean in terms of secrets ? difficulty level, as per sh's standards A should be easiest (like white text somewhere), C toughest (like with multiple encoding thingies) Share this post Link to post
Posted June 26, 2018 OH WAIT _ Secret Greenwing ! BINGO ! https://dragcave.net/view/FmDMN Share this post Link to post
Posted June 26, 2018 (edited) Sometimes I startle myself.... 5 minutes ago, Ruby Eyes said: S27: is there randomness involved? Not exactly Edited June 26, 2018 by Fuzzbucket Share this post Link to post
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