We just finished a successful twenty-third season of the Backlog Blitz. What happened during this last quarter that's worth noting? Clair Obscur hit this last quarter and is the best reviewed game of the year still, right? Switch 2 came out so that might be extending some backlogs and those games might start to show up? And I kept getting through a bunch of classics and big misses and ignored the new games. Oh no! With 23 seasons completed we have now bested the current number of Family Guy seasons. Take that, Seth! And now queue some non-sequitur that references some pop culture thing before going back to everyone with blank stares.
We had 15 participants, which was five fewer than last time but the last time was a big jump so that's okay. There were 75 game goals set (-21 change) and 53 of them were completed (-7 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion was fairly high with two people accounting for ten of the 22 games that went uncompleted! Congrats to KainXVIII for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. KainXVIII got the win for completing DOOM + DOOM II. We can only hope John Doom doesn't have any more Doom to come across.
It's the Summer and new games are still coming out. Backlogs are getting larger. As noted above, the second quarter had some bangers and a big ol' console launch so that's going to bulge them backlogs. As for what's coming over this next quarter? Hell if I know! How about you all tell me this time down in the replies instead of me looking things up to pretend I know what's coming. I am excited for Tony Hawk, though.
The spreadsheet has been updated, the prize pool has been reset. We'll start with $20.00 but chipping in is always welcome. The details to do so will be posted separately within the thread soon after we get started.
Pick your games accordingly!
What it is:
It's a simple way to clear out some backlog games. You select a number of specific games you want to complete and if you complete them in a set time frame you have a chance to pick a game of your choice within the prize limits.
Rules:
First off, there is no time limit on when you can join. If you come in late and only have a month left please feel free to join. Even one completed game will get you entered into the raffle detailed below.
Everyone shares the same rules so an agreed amount of time would be set (three months this time) and then a set amount of games you want to complete in that time (been using five games). You then pick your specific five games with the intention that you don't go changing it all the time. The idea isn't that once you beat some game you go and list it and mark it complete. Instead, you pick five games to complete at the start of the Blitz and ideally you complete them as well as anything else you want to finish in that time.
Prize:
In the end, I suggest a prize pool and a simple raffle done. I always chip in $20 to start it and accept any other additions. Raffle winners must use at least half but can go up to the full price of a game (capped at $60 if the prize pool gets large enough). Leftover goes to the next drawn winner until it gets down to $0 (or close enough at which point I'll just add it to the next Blitz).
Thoughts?
There's no entry fee or anything so there's really no loss for taking part or starting it and then ignoring it. It's just a fun way to clear out backlog games and have discussion about what you're completing. And commiserate if you pick a game you don't enjoy and sour one of your spots on your list.
I created the Google Sheet so feel free to add yourself and games:
I changed to a hide until replied as I think some people had issues with the hide until reacted. Ask any questions and sorry for those that already posted their new lists in the previous thread. Feel free to just post it again here as we continue for the next three months here.
Good luck, everyone![/REPLY]
We had 15 participants, which was five fewer than last time but the last time was a big jump so that's okay. There were 75 game goals set (-21 change) and 53 of them were completed (-7 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion was fairly high with two people accounting for ten of the 22 games that went uncompleted! Congrats to KainXVIII for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. KainXVIII got the win for completing DOOM + DOOM II. We can only hope John Doom doesn't have any more Doom to come across.
It's the Summer and new games are still coming out. Backlogs are getting larger. As noted above, the second quarter had some bangers and a big ol' console launch so that's going to bulge them backlogs. As for what's coming over this next quarter? Hell if I know! How about you all tell me this time down in the replies instead of me looking things up to pretend I know what's coming. I am excited for Tony Hawk, though.
The spreadsheet has been updated, the prize pool has been reset. We'll start with $20.00 but chipping in is always welcome. The details to do so will be posted separately within the thread soon after we get started.
Pick your games accordingly!
What it is:
It's a simple way to clear out some backlog games. You select a number of specific games you want to complete and if you complete them in a set time frame you have a chance to pick a game of your choice within the prize limits.
Rules:
First off, there is no time limit on when you can join. If you come in late and only have a month left please feel free to join. Even one completed game will get you entered into the raffle detailed below.
Everyone shares the same rules so an agreed amount of time would be set (three months this time) and then a set amount of games you want to complete in that time (been using five games). You then pick your specific five games with the intention that you don't go changing it all the time. The idea isn't that once you beat some game you go and list it and mark it complete. Instead, you pick five games to complete at the start of the Blitz and ideally you complete them as well as anything else you want to finish in that time.
Prize:
In the end, I suggest a prize pool and a simple raffle done. I always chip in $20 to start it and accept any other additions. Raffle winners must use at least half but can go up to the full price of a game (capped at $60 if the prize pool gets large enough). Leftover goes to the next drawn winner until it gets down to $0 (or close enough at which point I'll just add it to the next Blitz).
Thoughts?
There's no entry fee or anything so there's really no loss for taking part or starting it and then ignoring it. It's just a fun way to clear out backlog games and have discussion about what you're completing. And commiserate if you pick a game you don't enjoy and sour one of your spots on your list.
I created the Google Sheet so feel free to add yourself and games:
I changed to a hide until replied as I think some people had issues with the hide until reacted. Ask any questions and sorry for those that already posted their new lists in the previous thread. Feel free to just post it again here as we continue for the next three months here.
Good luck, everyone![/REPLY]
