Note: The spreadsheet has been altered a bit! There is now a drop-down next to each game slot to select the status for the game instead of having to manually change the color yourself. It might be a bit awkward at first but hopefully everyone doesn't mind it since once I got it working nicely it allowed for some simpler functions for some of the side stuff as well. I'm open for other suggestions or feedback, too!
We just finished a successful fifteenth season of the Backlog Blitz. Moving into our sixteenth season it means that Supernatural, ER, and CSI didn't last as long as we have. Take that you lame Winchester brothers! We had 21 participants with 101 game goals set and 55 of them were completed. Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion went up a bit again. Maybe that's not a good sign for the quality of releases this last quarter with people putting more time into their backlogs. Futaleufu was the big winner this time winning the raffle for completing The Surge. Make sure to congratulate them here or in the previous thread!
We're into the third quarter of 2023. This is probably the last quarter of the year where everyone will have spare time for backlog as the last few months get real rough this year with major releases. Use this time to get through some new backlog games like Diablo, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI, or all the great indie games that have been coming out this year. Or finally go back to play through those Trails games. I certainly will keep putting those off!
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 just finished a successful fifteenth season of the Backlog Blitz. Moving into our sixteenth season it means that Supernatural, ER, and CSI didn't last as long as we have. Take that you lame Winchester brothers! We had 21 participants with 101 game goals set and 55 of them were completed. Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion went up a bit again. Maybe that's not a good sign for the quality of releases this last quarter with people putting more time into their backlogs. Futaleufu was the big winner this time winning the raffle for completing The Surge. Make sure to congratulate them here or in the previous thread!
We're into the third quarter of 2023. This is probably the last quarter of the year where everyone will have spare time for backlog as the last few months get real rough this year with major releases. Use this time to get through some new backlog games like Diablo, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI, or all the great indie games that have been coming out this year. Or finally go back to play through those Trails games. I certainly will keep putting those off!
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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Good luck, everyone!
