We just finished a successful fourteenth season of the Backlog Blitz. Having made it past our fourteenth season it means that Dallas, Bonanza, and Knots Landing (if you're into older TV shows) didn't last as long as we have and with this season we're catching up to Spongebob Squarepants and one of those NCIS shows as well. We had 19 participants with 92 game goals set and 51 of them were completed. Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion went up a tiny bit after the big fall last season, possibly due to slightly fewer total games set as goals or those New Year's resolutions kicked into gear but now a bunch of big 2023 games have released we'll see who sticks to their backlog. C-Dub was the big winner this time winning the raffle for completing Dead Space (2023). Make sure to congratulate them here or in the previous thread!
We're into the second quarter of 2023. This year has started off with quite a few larger releases, as well as some high-scoring indies, so there's been a lot for people to buy, possibly play, and likely build up a backlog. Don't I know it. Try not to get too distracted as there will continue to be more hitting and I predict June will be rough with Diablo, Final Fantasy, and the start of all the gaming events to excite everyone for new games instead of backlogs.
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!
We're into the second quarter of 2023. This year has started off with quite a few larger releases, as well as some high-scoring indies, so there's been a lot for people to buy, possibly play, and likely build up a backlog. Don't I know it. Try not to get too distracted as there will continue to be more hitting and I predict June will be rough with Diablo, Final Fantasy, and the start of all the gaming events to excite everyone for new games instead of backlogs.
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:
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