We just finished a successful twentieth season of the Backlog Blitz. 20! That's a big number! This was a hefty quarter we got through with a lot of great games released. Did you all start playing UFO 50? Because that right there is 50 new games on the backlog. Good luck! Also, with this completed season of the Blitz it means anyone that's completed every selected game from the very start has now gone through 100 of their backlog games because of the Blitz. I didn't take the time to look through and check but I know I'm in that select club. Are you? And with 20 seasons completed and moving in 21 we can now look Carson Daly in the eye and make him quiver in fear since we have more seasons than he did with Total Request Live.
We had 14 participants again, which is still on the low side compared to the previous Blitzes, with 66 game goals set (-4 change) and 47 of them were completed (-8 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion is was a bit lower than the last Blitz but still on the high side. Congrats! Participant numbers stayed the same, which is nice it didn't get any lower, because overall we're on the low end. But for those of us that keep taking part, there are more games to complete! Congrats to Parsnip for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. Parsnip got the win for completing Unheard - Voices of Crime. Looks like an interesting game and it's been on my wishlist so technically it's not a backlog game for me. Yet.
Final quarter of the year. That likely means there are at least a few big games people are looking forward to that'll get in the way. Assassin's Creed was delayed into a cramped February next year so my big one is off the plate. Good luck to those planning on starting Metaphor: RePhantazio. And if you like putting together a top games of the year list this is the warning bell that the final months are upon us so play those 2024 (backlog?) games!
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 again, which is still on the low side compared to the previous Blitzes, with 66 game goals set (-4 change) and 47 of them were completed (-8 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion is was a bit lower than the last Blitz but still on the high side. Congrats! Participant numbers stayed the same, which is nice it didn't get any lower, because overall we're on the low end. But for those of us that keep taking part, there are more games to complete! Congrats to Parsnip for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. Parsnip got the win for completing Unheard - Voices of Crime. Looks like an interesting game and it's been on my wishlist so technically it's not a backlog game for me. Yet.
Final quarter of the year. That likely means there are at least a few big games people are looking forward to that'll get in the way. Assassin's Creed was delayed into a cramped February next year so my big one is off the plate. Good luck to those planning on starting Metaphor: RePhantazio. And if you like putting together a top games of the year list this is the warning bell that the final months are upon us so play those 2024 (backlog?) games!
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]
Turns out it's a bit over 3 hours to get everything.
