We just finished a successful nineteenth season of the Backlog Blitz. Halfway through the year and things seem like they sort of were quieter this last quarter? Sure, you've got your big Elden Ring DLC but otherwise it seems it was a good time to clear out those backlogs. If you've been here from the start and completed all your games each time then you're up to 95 completed backlog games! We have now bested Lassie for number of seasons running. Anyone remember Lassie? What's that, girl? Timmy hasn't completed games from his backlog and is now the shame of his community? Timmy sucks.
We had 14 participants (-6 from the previous two Blitz) with 70 game goals set (-27 change) and 55 of them were completed (-6 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion is possibly the highest we've ever seen! Participant numbers took a big hit so hopefully this doesn't mean people are losing interest. But for those of us that keep taking part, there are more games to complete! Congrats to Knurek for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. Knurek got the win for completing Florence. I have unkind words to say about the game but at least Knurek is done and can move on to better games, right?
I don't remember what's coming out this quarter. Anything big? Maybe not? I'm looking forward to UFO 50 and I think that's this quarter? Otherwise it's likely a lot of smaller profile but still great games around the quarter. Silksong is coming out, right? Right?!
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 had 14 participants (-6 from the previous two Blitz) with 70 game goals set (-27 change) and 55 of them were completed (-6 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion is possibly the highest we've ever seen! Participant numbers took a big hit so hopefully this doesn't mean people are losing interest. But for those of us that keep taking part, there are more games to complete! Congrats to Knurek for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. Knurek got the win for completing Florence. I have unkind words to say about the game but at least Knurek is done and can move on to better games, right?
I don't remember what's coming out this quarter. Anything big? Maybe not? I'm looking forward to UFO 50 and I think that's this quarter? Otherwise it's likely a lot of smaller profile but still great games around the quarter. Silksong is coming out, right? Right?!
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!
