We just finished a successful twenty-fifth season of the Backlog Blitz. Or series if you're British. What happened during this last quarter that's worth noting? Well, 2025 finally ended. That means this next year will be great, right? RIGHT?! This last year was a great year for indies so will 2025 be a big year for the big publishers? Based on how they've been doing, we'll see. But this first quarter is starting off pretty big as February is heavy loaded. Can't wait for the new Resident Evil, personally. With 25 seasons completed we have now bested the current number of Law & Order seasons. I am the law! Pretty sure that's what they say on that show.
We had 14 participants again. Might be the first time that stayed exactly the same? There were 70 game goals set (+2 change) and 49 of them were completed (-4 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion was a little lower than last time but it's the holiday season so I'll allow it. Congrats to Wibble for winning the raffle. Make sure to give me congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. I got the win for completing Last Command. You should all play it. It's neato and like evil Snake.
It's the start of a new year and time for those resolutions to get made and broken. Except for the resolution to clear out your backlogs and have a perfect Blitz year. What are the big gaming goals you all have? I'd like to go through Baldur's Gate II and III this year after going through the first game last year. And Elden Ring. Why are games so long, by the way? Remember when we were kids and a long game was like the coolest thing ever and now a long game feels daunting and we then look at short games and sigh contentedly? Ahhh....
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. Might be the first time that stayed exactly the same? There were 70 game goals set (+2 change) and 49 of them were completed (-4 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion was a little lower than last time but it's the holiday season so I'll allow it. Congrats to Wibble for winning the raffle. Make sure to give me congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. I got the win for completing Last Command. You should all play it. It's neato and like evil Snake.
It's the start of a new year and time for those resolutions to get made and broken. Except for the resolution to clear out your backlogs and have a perfect Blitz year. What are the big gaming goals you all have? I'd like to go through Baldur's Gate II and III this year after going through the first game last year. And Elden Ring. Why are games so long, by the way? Remember when we were kids and a long game was like the coolest thing ever and now a long game feels daunting and we then look at short games and sigh contentedly? Ahhh....
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]
