Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Dec 20, 2016 18:52:06 GMT -8
Overview
The Locked Thread Points Challenge was probably the most fun, most inclusive, most popular game in the history of the CGC forum. Unfortunately, probably due to a sudden onslaught of new boardies who were eager to fit it, the game changed from something fun and organic to something that was disruptive. Participants were 'trying' to get threads locked in order to score points. The game was shut down, and for good reasons.
TCBF is bringing back a new and improved version of this game, with incentives for participation and accuracy, and incentives to keep the game organic and non-disruptive.
Rules & How to Play
This game has a triple point system: Ditch Points, CGC Points, and CBCS Points
Earning Ditch Points
1) Be the first person to post a link in the 'CGC Game Thread' to a newly-locked thread on the CGC boards. Update the score in the 'CGC Game Thread' by awarding the appropriate points in the proper format. Update the score in the 'Ditch Points Thread' by awarding yourself (1) point in the proper format.
2) Be the first person to post a link in the 'CGC Game Thread' to a previously locked thread on the CGC boards that has now become unlocked. You must quote the original post when providing this link (Note: this thread must have been part of the game - old threads that were not part of the game do not qualify). Update the score in the 'CGC Game Thread' thread by removing the previously-awarded points in the proper format. Update the score in the 'Ditch Points Thread' by awarding yourself (1) point in the proper format. Do not remove any previously-earned Ditch Points, they are permanent.
3) For locked/unlocked threads on the CBCS forum, take the same steps as above, but substitute the 'CBCS Game Thread' for the 'CGC Game Thread.'
CGC/CBCS Points for Locked Threads
Thread starter: -5 Points
Last post: +3 Points
Second to last: +2 Points
Third to last: +1 Point
Notes
1) In the entire history of the game, no one ever won positive points for posting 'In Before The Lock.' Since this feature of the game is unused, and since it could promote inorganic thread locks and disruption, I am removing it from the game.
2) Since this is a 'self-serve' game requiring no 'Game-Master,' I am removing the feature 'Placed in the Last Three Spots and Causing the Lock.' This feature didn't come up very often and always required the Game-Master to make a judgement call.
3) 'Official' CGC and CBCS forum moderator and administrator posts are omitted from the game.
Preventing Forum Disruption
In the event that any locked thread appears to be inorganic and purposely locked for the purposes of scoring points in this game, I reserve the right to:
A) Remove any CGC/CBCS points awarded
B) Place a temporary ban on any future CGC/CBCS points awards
C) Temporarily ban a specific CGC or CBCS boardie from any future CGC/CBCS points awards
D) Permanently ban a specific CGC or CBCS boardie from any future CGC/CBCS points awards
Monthly Awards
Starting in January 2017 (December 2016 points will be rolled into January), monthly awards will be given to the person earning the most Ditch Points during that month. Award winners will be given a distinctive game-specific icon and rotating trophy in their profile.
The Locked Thread Points Challenge was probably the most fun, most inclusive, most popular game in the history of the CGC forum. Unfortunately, probably due to a sudden onslaught of new boardies who were eager to fit it, the game changed from something fun and organic to something that was disruptive. Participants were 'trying' to get threads locked in order to score points. The game was shut down, and for good reasons.
TCBF is bringing back a new and improved version of this game, with incentives for participation and accuracy, and incentives to keep the game organic and non-disruptive.
Rules & How to Play
This game has a triple point system: Ditch Points, CGC Points, and CBCS Points
Earning Ditch Points
1) Be the first person to post a link in the 'CGC Game Thread' to a newly-locked thread on the CGC boards. Update the score in the 'CGC Game Thread' by awarding the appropriate points in the proper format. Update the score in the 'Ditch Points Thread' by awarding yourself (1) point in the proper format.
2) Be the first person to post a link in the 'CGC Game Thread' to a previously locked thread on the CGC boards that has now become unlocked. You must quote the original post when providing this link (Note: this thread must have been part of the game - old threads that were not part of the game do not qualify). Update the score in the 'CGC Game Thread' thread by removing the previously-awarded points in the proper format. Update the score in the 'Ditch Points Thread' by awarding yourself (1) point in the proper format. Do not remove any previously-earned Ditch Points, they are permanent.
3) For locked/unlocked threads on the CBCS forum, take the same steps as above, but substitute the 'CBCS Game Thread' for the 'CGC Game Thread.'
CGC/CBCS Points for Locked Threads
Thread starter: -5 Points
Last post: +3 Points
Second to last: +2 Points
Third to last: +1 Point
Notes
1) In the entire history of the game, no one ever won positive points for posting 'In Before The Lock.' Since this feature of the game is unused, and since it could promote inorganic thread locks and disruption, I am removing it from the game.
2) Since this is a 'self-serve' game requiring no 'Game-Master,' I am removing the feature 'Placed in the Last Three Spots and Causing the Lock.' This feature didn't come up very often and always required the Game-Master to make a judgement call.
3) 'Official' CGC and CBCS forum moderator and administrator posts are omitted from the game.
Preventing Forum Disruption
In the event that any locked thread appears to be inorganic and purposely locked for the purposes of scoring points in this game, I reserve the right to:
A) Remove any CGC/CBCS points awarded
B) Place a temporary ban on any future CGC/CBCS points awards
C) Temporarily ban a specific CGC or CBCS boardie from any future CGC/CBCS points awards
D) Permanently ban a specific CGC or CBCS boardie from any future CGC/CBCS points awards
Monthly Awards
Starting in January 2017 (December 2016 points will be rolled into January), monthly awards will be given to the person earning the most Ditch Points during that month. Award winners will be given a distinctive game-specific icon and rotating trophy in their profile.