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ST The New and Improved 2017 ST Trivia Extravaganza Thread

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by Birkendoc, Dec 14, 2016.

  1. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    Hey Gang, was out of town all weekend and just got back a little while ago. Too brain dead to think, so scores and this week's question will go out in the morning!

    Mea Culpa,

    B
     
  2. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    Apologies for the delay. But let's get back on track and close out last week's question and move on to this week's puzzler!

    Have to improvise a bit. At work right now and can't access photo archiving websites, so I'll make due with links.

    Last week's question:

    What was the silver rectangle thingy?

    Answer: General Hux's belt, as seen in this image

    After conferring with another game host, I have decided to be a bit more picky and need the specific owner of the belt as opposed to the answer that it was a First Order Belt. We're in to round 2 so we need to start separating the pack a bit.Remember any points bet with incorrect answers are lost points.


    So after this week, standings are as such:

    11-4D: 8 pts
    Ben Yoda Dagobah: 8 pts
    Crazy Old Jedi: 8 pts
    Eyeore Freak: 8 pts
    One Quarter Portion: 8 pts
    Night Angel: 7 pts
    Jedi Master Scorpio: 3 pts
    Red Xavier: 2 pts

    Now on to this week's question"

    QUESTION --------> How did Maz Kanata obtain the statue of herself that stood in the courtyard of her castle on Takodana?

    Message me the question by next Sunday! May the Trivia be with you!


    Smooches,

    B
     
  3. nightangel

    nightangel Force Ghost star 6

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    do we have to bet points again, or just the answer?
     
  4. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    Yes, this whole round you bet up to three points.
     
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  5. redxavier

    redxavier Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Well it looks like I'm out. The requirement to be specific should have been made up front. It's not just Hux's belt as it's seen on other officers as well. It's like showing a picture of a tauntaun's tusk, and then asking for the answer to be who's tauntaun it is after the fact...
     
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  6. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    Don't give up yet. There is still a redemption round for the low score. And this round is still young.

    As for the nitpicky nature of the question, I conferred with the previous game host for advice and we decided that it would be specific since it was take from a stock photo from the film. By design, the questions are supposed to be progressively more difficult. In the last round there were impossible photos (it's trivia, it's not supposed to be super easy) to identify.I spent a week going through TFA last time trying to identify a little bit and bob in a photo only to get it wrong because it was a behind the scene photo.

    I'm sorry you don't like the rules. But as I said, there is a redemption round coming up. And there are lots of points to win/lose before it's over.
     
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  7. redxavier

    redxavier Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    The rules are fine, just be up front about them in the question. What the heck is this? That was the question. It wasn't a nitpicky question, but you wanted a nitpicky answer. There was nothing specifying that the owner of the item needed to be mentioned. I have no problem with being specific. But you changed the rules after the round had ended. Further, as I indicated earlier, that every other officer wears the same belt means it's not an exclusive item so what your question turned out to be was 'identify the photo from which this was taken' (which is far away from the actual wording of 'what the heck is this'). Photo identification trivia is great, I love it! But please, ask for what you want.
     
  8. Darth Chiznuk

    Darth Chiznuk Superninja of Future Films star 8 Staff Member Manager

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    The belt isn't just a random First Order belt. It has an owner and therefore the correct answer is General Hux's belt. The call stands. Move on.
     
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  9. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    Wherein I shall quote myself from Teh Rulz:



    This is a lighthearted contest. Like everyone else here, I don't get paid to show up at JCF. I do it for fun, usually on my lunch break or in the middle of the night when insomnia hits. That said, I'm a snarky broad, and sometimes the questions are snarky, because like all y'all, I'm here merely out of enjoyment of the fandom. And who wants a dry and boring set of questions? That's what a final exam in physics is for.

    What the heck is this? is and always shall be shorthand for Identify the item in the photo as specifically as possible. By default, we are the hardcore fans known for loving Star Wars minutiae, not some some casual fan playing the Hardest Trivia Contest on Facebook which is always invariably overly simple and geared toward the run of the mill fan that has only seen the films once. There is the clarification some of you wanted. In all circumstances, be as specific as possible. Chances are, it will help you score points more often than not.

    Repeat after me: THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN. Not angst-provoking.

    Carry on Beetles,

    B
     
  10. BenYodaDagobah

    BenYodaDagobah Jedi Master star 4

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  11. Eeyore freak

    Eeyore freak Jedi Knight star 2

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    Answer sent

    Also I like the tricksy questions. Just wanted to say that.
     
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  12. Jedi Master Scorpio

    Jedi Master Scorpio Star Wars Television star 5 Staff Member Manager

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    My answer is sent.
     
  13. One Quarter Portion

    One Quarter Portion Jedi Master star 2

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    Answered this one.
     
  14. 11-4D

    11-4D Force Ghost star 5

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    Answer sent
     
  15. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    @redxavier are you playing this week or dropping out? I want to close out this week and lob the next question before the Oscars start and want to give you one final chance to win?

    Final call for an answer, or I'm moving on to next week!
     
  16. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    It looks like everyone who is actively playing has answered now. Everyone who answered the question got it right.

    Last week's question: How did Maz Kanata obtain the statue of herself that stood in the courtyard of her castle on Takodana?

    Answer: it was a gift from her former husband.

    So the scores are as follows:

    11-4D: 11 pts
    Ben Yoda Dagobah: 811pts
    Crazy Old Jedi: 11 pts
    Eyeore Freak: 11 pts
    One Quarter Portion: 11 pts
    Night Angel: 10 pts
    Jedi Master Scorpio: 6 pts
    Red Xavier: 2 pts

    THIS WEEK'S QUESTION (have to get both parts right) ------> What American band is tangentially referenced in The Force Awakens, and how is it referenced? Must bet 1-3 points on this one!

    May the Trivia Be With You!
     
  17. redxavier

    redxavier Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Sorry, didn't see this (and didn't get the notification). I couldn't answer this without google (and if I do that, what's the point right? ;)).

    Oh, and I'll try to answer this question too and see if I can get back in (if still possible). Not going to lie, this one is hard too.
     
  18. CrazyOldJedi

    CrazyOldJedi Chosen One star 6

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  19. nightangel

    nightangel Force Ghost star 6

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    answer sent. :cool:
     
  20. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    For the record, internet searches have never been off limits. Can also phone a friend, etc...
     
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  21. BenYodaDagobah

    BenYodaDagobah Jedi Master star 4

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    [face_whistling]
    [​IMG]

    Answer sent.





     
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  22. 11-4D

    11-4D Force Ghost star 5

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    Answer sent
     
  23. Birkendoc

    Birkendoc Chosen One star 4

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    Obviously not enough...
     
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  24. Jedi Master Scorpio

    Jedi Master Scorpio Star Wars Television star 5 Staff Member Manager

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    Answer sent
    (This was a dandy) :D
     
  25. Darth Chiznuk

    Darth Chiznuk Superninja of Future Films star 8 Staff Member Manager

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    Bribery will get you everywhere apparently... :p
     
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