We just finished a successful twenty-sixth season of the Backlog Blitz. Or series if you're British. What happened during this last quarter that's worth noting? A new Resident Evil, for one. I really enjoyed it! I bet it's on many a backlog now. Mewgenics finally got released after 28 years in development. And Nintendo has a new hit with Pokopia. I'm sure other cool stuff happened but nothing comes to mind. With 26 seasons completed we have now bested the number of Hee Haw seasons. Anyone outside of 70 year olds in America know the show? Yeah, me neither.
We had 16 participants (+2 change). Growth is always good to see! There were 80 game goals set (+10 change) and 52 of them were completed (+3 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion was a little higher than last time but with two more participants that's about expected. Congrats to Jav for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. They got the win for completing How to Survive. So if you need any tips on surviving the state of the world we now have an expert.
Spring has sprung so it's time for some annual cleaning. Clean out those backlogs, naturally. While you're mopping the carpets and dusting the lawn, you should sort out which games need to be cleaned from your backlog. I finally started Baldur's Gate II outside of the Blitz so now I'm worried about my five Blitz games with all these long games lined up in front of me. But hopefully you make the right choices and can handle time management better than me so you can clear out those long forgotten games. Or maybe some much newer ones that are on the edge of your brain. So hop to it, get vacuuming, and clean it up!
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 16 participants (+2 change). Growth is always good to see! There were 80 game goals set (+10 change) and 52 of them were completed (+3 change). Congrats on clearing out those backlogs! The rate of completion was a little higher than last time but with two more participants that's about expected. Congrats to Jav for winning the raffle. Make sure to give them congrats for clearing that backlog and winning. They got the win for completing How to Survive. So if you need any tips on surviving the state of the world we now have an expert.
Spring has sprung so it's time for some annual cleaning. Clean out those backlogs, naturally. While you're mopping the carpets and dusting the lawn, you should sort out which games need to be cleaned from your backlog. I finally started Baldur's Gate II outside of the Blitz so now I'm worried about my five Blitz games with all these long games lined up in front of me. But hopefully you make the right choices and can handle time management better than me so you can clear out those long forgotten games. Or maybe some much newer ones that are on the edge of your brain. So hop to it, get vacuuming, and clean it up!
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]
