We just finished a successful twenty-fourth season of the Backlog Blitz. Or series if you're British. What happened during this last quarter that's worth noting? A little something called Silksong finally released after twenty-two years of development in silence. Also Hades II hit v1.0! Indie games are sure popping off! Some good remakes also hit with Final Fantasy Tactics and Trails in the Sky. I'm sure there was other stuff but the world is constantly on fire and those are what came to my mind. With 24 seasons completed we have now bested the current number of Hell's Kitchen episodes. Never seen it but I think people liked it? And now queue some non-sequitur that references some pop culture thing before going back to everyone with blank stares.
We had 14 participants, which was one fewer than last time so I guess I need to start up a recruitment drive. There were 68 game goals set (-7 change) and 53 of them were completed (0 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion was maybe the highest we've ever had? Two people accounted for eight of the 15 games that went uncompleted! Congrats to kio for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. Kio got the win for completing Skin Deep. That reminds me that I really need to get around to trying that one out.
It's Autumn and the leaves are going to start falling and so will our backlogs. Right? But that doesn't stop the new games from coming out and this is historically the time of year when all the big games would drop. Though that feels like less of a focus these years. With how successful we were at completing games surely that means backlogs are getting smaller so we're ready for some new releases? What's actually coming over this next quarter? A brand new Katamari! That's the only game I can immediately recall and one I'm very excited about. How about you all tell me what else is coming that you're excited for so we all know what to add to future Blitzes since we obviously won't get to them now.
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 14 participants, which was one fewer than last time so I guess I need to start up a recruitment drive. There were 68 game goals set (-7 change) and 53 of them were completed (0 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion was maybe the highest we've ever had? Two people accounted for eight of the 15 games that went uncompleted! Congrats to kio for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. Kio got the win for completing Skin Deep. That reminds me that I really need to get around to trying that one out.
It's Autumn and the leaves are going to start falling and so will our backlogs. Right? But that doesn't stop the new games from coming out and this is historically the time of year when all the big games would drop. Though that feels like less of a focus these years. With how successful we were at completing games surely that means backlogs are getting smaller so we're ready for some new releases? What's actually coming over this next quarter? A brand new Katamari! That's the only game I can immediately recall and one I'm very excited about. How about you all tell me what else is coming that you're excited for so we all know what to add to future Blitzes since we obviously won't get to them now.
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]
