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"S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by LionChow on 09-10-02 at 01:37 PM
LAST EDITED ON 09-12-02 AT 12:57 PM (EST)

Yes, it's that time again! Most of you know the drill by now and I hope you all return for our third go at this.

Welcome to another season of "The Anti-Bootee Contest".


For those new to the game, I created this in the middle of S3, at a point where it seemed no one could pick the correct bootee, and, to make things easier for us, I designed this game where all you have to do is pick who will NOT be kicked out.

Last season's Champ was Psycho Doc, with Survivor Maniac second and Java third, and we had 53 people playing at the start. S3 had 33 people with Sittem and Trevs_Mom winning.

The Rules:


  1. Like last season you can pick as many, or as few, Survivors you want each week (minimum of 1). How many you decide to name each week is a function of your daring and strategy. As with last season, please remember that you are picking the people that will NOT be booted off the island.


  2. For each Survivor you list that does NOT get booted, you gain one point.

  3. For each Tribal Council vote that your selected Survivors pick up, you will be hit with a three point penalty.

  4. You can also pick up one point for correctly picking (or lose one if you are wrong) the tribe that will win the Reward and Immunity Challenges (one point for each). I'm leaving this optional, so that you don't have to make the game any more complicated if you don't want to. You simply get a zero if you don't pick this one.

  5. You can enter the game anytime you want up until week 4. After week 4 airs, the game is closed to new people. The sooner you enter the game, the more points you can build up (the reward), but the better the chance you will make a lousy pick (the risk). For the first 4 weeks ONLY, you will NOT BE KICKED OUT of the game if you pick the booted Survivor (but you will rack up lots of negative points).

  6. After week 4, if you pick the Survivor that takes The Walk of Shame, you are finished, done, kaput. For those flame-snuffed players that are addicted, you are welcome to continue to make picks, but we may all laugh and point fingers at you.

  7. For those that enter in week 2, 3 or 4, you will start at zero points, so it is probably better to enter early rather than late, since there should be plenty of 'safe' Survivors to pick from, and lots of points to gain, early on.

  8. If you don't make a new weekly pick, it will stay the same as the prior week, except for challenge winners. Forgetting to make weekly picks was the downfall of many a worthy competitor last year, and I imagine that won't change much this time around, but at least this rule gives you a fighting chance.

  9. I will make all my picks by Thursday afternoon (say 5PM EST) each week.


What it boils down to is that you control how risky a game you want to play. You can pick a big number of Survivors each week and try to rack up a lot of points, but the more you select, the greater the chance you will be eliminated. Conversely, you can play it safe and select a small number of Survivors, but you will fall behind in the standings. Your best chance to win would then be if all the risk takers get bombed out of the game. For example, last season's winner finished with only 46 points, and was sitting out of the top 10 prior to the S4 Finale, so you should never give up even if you fall way behind. I just hope that LisaPooh isn't too bitter about her Finale debacle to come back and play again (*wink*). I think the scoring flexibility adds a lot of strategy and excitement to our little game, and should keep things interesting.

As far as the open entry date, I chose this to allow stragglers time to get in. There are a lot of us Survivor Freaks out there and some may come on board sooner than others. I would hate to leave out any of the S-Board regulars just because they were a little late to the 'party'.

Finally, to clarify the prizes. As a hobby, I collect and trade CD copies of bootleg concerts from a wide variety of bands (don't worry, it's legal as long as money is not involved). Here's what I am offering to the winner(s):

The Anti-Bootee Champion will get to select 6 CDs worth of music from my collection, while second and third place will get 4 and 2 CDs respectively. Please note that I said 6 total CDs, not 6 shows. We had a little confusion on that last year.

I will also give 2 CDs to whoever has racked up the worst score of all, also known as the Survivorerist Award. It can be won by anyone regardless of what week they were eliminated in. You just have to be awful, or, have an uncanny sense of who will get voted against, but not booted.

To get a look at my collection, go to this site: http://www.geocities.com/set_me_a_3/

Good luck to all, and please fire away with any questions, opinions, etc. on the rules.

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Messages in this discussion
"Raising hand"
Posted by Bebo on 09-10-02 at 01:43 PM
Ooh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me!

This was oodles of fun last time, so bring it on!


Evil, rude, snotty, and proud of it!

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by FesterFan1 on 09-10-02 at 02:14 PM
I'm in. I'm tanned, rested, and ready for S5.

OK, well I'm rested and ready. I didn't have that much time to get out in the sun this summer, and besides I don't so much tan as burn, peel, repeat.

Actually, come to think of it, I'm not so rested either. With the new house, I'm only averaging about 4-5 hours of sleep per night.

But none of that matters, cuz tanned or pale, rested or catatonic, I'm still a force to be reckoned with. This season, no one's going home until I say they are!

BTW LC, that is one fine S5:AB sig pic. You've got quite the collection going.

Fester <-- same sig pic after all these years...

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by SurvivingMole on 09-11-02 at 05:25 PM
I will sign up to! But, this is only my first time so don't laugh when I lose! Thanks so much for taking the time to set this up, it really means a lot to everyone here! God Bless You All!
"Sign me up!"
Posted by Sheila on 09-10-02 at 02:14 PM
You know it's good when Bebo uses "oodles"!

"I'm IN!"
Posted by Icis on 09-10-02 at 02:24 PM
Thanks LionChow - I was really hoping you were going to start this up again for the new season!
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Punkin on 09-10-02 at 02:54 PM
WhooHoo! I'm ready and just can't wait!! Thanks for doing this for us again!!


"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Sophie on 09-10-02 at 03:13 PM
Can I play?

Sophie

"Why of course, Sophie"
Posted by LionChow on 09-10-02 at 03:16 PM
Come one, come all! Everybody's welcome!

Sign up for my 3rd season on Fanatics today!

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by kyngsladye on 09-10-02 at 04:05 PM
LAST EDITED ON 09-11-02 AT 01:19 AM (EST)

I'll play as long as I'm not required to give any heavy analysis as to why I pick people.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Survivorchick on 09-10-02 at 04:09 PM
I'll play - but I won't promise to last long!

"Yes, yes, yes, yes"
Posted by GTmike on 09-10-02 at 05:09 PM
Yes, yes, yes, yes!!! I am so excited to see this started up again. Funny thing is that I was thinking about the AB and PTTE today and wondering if they were coming back. Thanks LC for hosting this one again! It will be fun to sit back and just play for this one.


About a week and and two days away

"I Guess I'll Give It A Shot...."
Posted by ejm92 on 09-10-02 at 05:29 PM
But never, ever, EVER again am I picking someone named Sarah as an Anti-Bootee....heck, I could've finished in the top five last season if she wouldn't have made the show!


Packers 2002 Mission: 16W Update: 1-0, Saints are the next casualty!

"If we get home field, it's over. We're not losing at home." - Brett Favre....Consider yourselves forewarned, Rams.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by PepeLePew13 on 09-10-02 at 06:20 PM
Mmmm count me in... I'm kinda vague on the rules as I did play once or twice but wasn't able to get back to the Fanatics for a while... but yep, I'm in this time.

.....

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by drich61 on 09-10-02 at 06:53 PM
LAST EDITED ON 09-10-02 AT 06:55 PM (EST)

I'm in again this time too.

edited to add at lucky number 13

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by BaquaR13 on 09-10-02 at 07:49 PM
I am in... and taking it all the way!

The Reality Show Queens!!

BaQuAr13

"Me too!"
Posted by Lolly on 09-10-02 at 09:32 PM
Thanks, LC!! I was hoping you would do this again.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by sittem on 09-10-02 at 10:11 PM
AB was one of the first things I ever did on this board back during S3 - so can't wait to participate again and I plan to do much better than during S4 and M2!

Thanks LC!

2002 IceCat Originals, Inc. All rights reserved.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by LionChow on 09-11-02 at 08:00 AM
But Sittem, how am I going to get under your skin this season without Sean around?


Glad to see Sittem return, but still must whallop him this week in SB Football...

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by sittem on 09-13-02 at 11:53 AM
LAST EDITED ON 09-13-02 AT 12:19 PM (EST)

LC - poor, poor Sean!! Where's my bud?

However, I've got a feeling that there might just be one or two of these people that you and a few others are going to trash and I'm gonna love - can't wait!!

Edited after checking the SB FF league schedule.

OMH - you're Chow-der!! I gotta give my guys a little talking to after last week's poor showing - can't possibly lose to LC!!

2002 IceCat Originals, Inc. All rights reserved.

"I'm Game"
Posted by Jims02 on 09-10-02 at 10:17 PM
Well, I did pretty well on the Mole 2 Game...

So, I'll try the competitive Survivor game!

(Hope I last...)

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by PackMan on 09-10-02 at 10:32 PM
*PackMan makes a habit of jumping into water without checking the depth*

Ooh, a game! I'll play, but don't forget to recap the rules for those of us who weren't around during S4. But then again, I am a guy. Do I really need to know the rules before jumping in and playing?


If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when are you going to find time to do it again? - Anonymous

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Efjendar on 09-10-02 at 11:35 PM
No idea what I'm signing up for, but I'm signing up


"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Bucky Katt on 09-11-02 at 01:12 AM
Oh sure, I'll sign up for something I know nothing about too.

Aloof...bizarre...sarcastic...volatile...he is a CAT after all!

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Rebel Crown on 09-11-02 at 01:29 AM
I'm in! I was hoping this game would be around again. You did a great job last season, LC. And your new sigpic is very sharp.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Naked on 09-11-02 at 02:23 AM
Lionchow,

Glad you're doing this again. I came a little late last season, but I'll start on time this one. I will be on the road for a majority of this season though. (another tour.) I'll try and get my posts in though.

"I can't wait"
Posted by JeffGator on 09-11-02 at 07:42 AM
Awesome game...I just hope I do better than last year!
You da man Lionchow!


GO GATORS!

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Femme on 09-11-02 at 07:50 AM
Just 'cause I adore your "advertising", I have to sign up. (That and the fact that I adore you, too!)


Femme

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by LionChow on 09-11-02 at 08:10 AM

Ah, quelle femme! Je vous adore, aussi.

"Put me on the list"
Posted by Rain Crow on 09-11-02 at 09:55 AM
I found the rules in the archives, so I think I know what I am up against, but would appreciate an updated set of rules just for confirmation.

Thanks in advance, LionChow!


"Onward Thru the Fog"

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Kermit the Vixen on 09-11-02 at 09:55 AM
Ahhh... the sweet memories. Memories of my "first time," last season although it seems like only yesterday. LionBaby, you took my SB virginity as my very first post ever belongs to you and the Anti-Bootee contest. I'll never forget the feeling of seeing "1 Desperate Attention Whore Postings." The warm welcome I received from everyone, the quick medical attention given to me after I fainted from sheer anxiety.

Of course I'm signing up. I've had a year to fine tune my telepathic skills so that when I miss a post, you'll know my picks. And I don't have any Caribbean cruises planned to interupt the season this year. This game was a gas and I can't wait to get my groove on! It's Awwwn!

p.s. Sorry 'bout your frickin chicken.


Why are you looking at me? Stop looking at me. I said, STOP -- wait, what? OK, never mind.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by LionChow on 09-11-02 at 10:17 AM
>Ahhh... the sweet memories. Memories of
>my "first time," last season
>although it seems like only
>yesterday. LionBaby, you took
>my SB virginity as my
>very first post ever belongs
>to you and the Anti-Bootee
>contest. I'll never forget
>the feeling of seeing "1
>Desperate Attention Whore Postings."

Ah yes, back when our "relationship" flowered! You were so, so innocent and carefree then. Maybe we should just go back to Gator Island and recapture the flame.

>Of course I'm signing up.
>I've had a year to
>fine tune my telepathic skills
>so that when I miss
>a post, you'll know my
>picks.

Didn't you read your own Male Rules post? I must direct you to:

3. Ask for what you want! Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

This also includes ESP.

>p.s. Sorry 'bout your frickin chicken.

Blech!


brought my own lunch today...

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Cin on 09-11-02 at 10:54 AM
I'm in!
Thanks for doing this again this year

Cin

"Me too..."
Posted by sticks on 09-11-02 at 12:52 PM
I'll try to remember to play each week this time.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by survivorscott on 09-11-02 at 01:18 PM
Just like a woman after getting some FUNK COLD MEDINA:\I'm good to go

Come in a stranger,leave a little stranger

"Me Too..."
Posted by tribephyl on 09-11-02 at 03:39 PM
Me too...me too...me too...I love the game.

Can I start now or is this just the sign-up.

Ayak isn't gonna determine the players for this one too, is he?*jokin'*
If it helps at all, I think you, LionChow, rock!

The anti-boot is a great game and I am looking forward to playing again this season.
Bring it on!

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by forehead on 09-11-02 at 03:45 PM
Count me in. Thanks for organizing.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by magic_star on 09-11-02 at 05:03 PM
Sure I'll play.

The Cubs win the World Series!Cubbies Win!Cubbies Win!

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Survivorerist on 09-11-02 at 09:11 PM
Alright LC, count me in. I think I'll try to go for the win this year...

=======================

Survivorerist - Oh where oh where did my sig pic go?

(Courtesy of Strider )

Sir's Mole Record
Was the Mole: 0 times
Nailed the Mole: 2 times

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by LionChow on 09-12-02 at 09:57 AM
But, but, but... that's just so WRONG!

See that, send a Survy off to university (almost wrote 'college') and it totally changes him...


wonders what Sherpa Dave and Echogirl will do now

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Survivorerist on 09-12-02 at 04:26 PM
>>>See that, send a Survy off to university (almost wrote 'college') and it totally changes him...<<<

Hehe, I think you're thinking of Koko, LC. I'm not in University yet

>>>wonders what Sherpa Dave and Echogirl will do now<<<

Well, if they want to find me, they can look up at the top of the leaderboard (note: I just jinxed myself)

=======================


(Another IceCat original )

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by LionChow on 09-12-02 at 04:45 PM
>Hehe, I think you're thinking of
>Koko, LC. I'm not
>in University yet

Doh!!! I was.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by ShowMeTheWinner on 09-12-02 at 06:34 AM
Me wanna playyyyy!!!


Kathy O'Brien... The Sole Survivor! (I'd rather be delusional)

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by dabo on 09-12-02 at 09:33 AM
We gotta sign up this time? Oooookay, I'm in, anti-bootie is the best game on fanatics after all.

ARRRRRRR!!!!

"I'm here ..."
Posted by trevs_mom on 09-12-02 at 11:38 AM
And ready to make up for my embarrasing lack of editing judgement last season. I knew she was going, but for some reason left her in there. Even now, I can't remember her name! lol

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Trevs_Mom

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by lroy on 09-12-02 at 11:41 AM
I wanna play!


That's lroy to you.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Java on 09-12-02 at 11:47 AM
Awright LC, you shamed me into it. I’m in! But I’m aiming for just below the top this time. Yes sir, 2nd place or bust! (Don’t want too much pressure, ya know)

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Swami on 09-12-02 at 12:15 PM
Jeez, we have to sign up now? Well, I'm in. I think I did okay last time. Why don't you repost S4 final scores so we can see them again?

I keep staring at the photos of these newbie survivors and waiting for an ESP moment. So far, they all look like they should go first. I'm thinking maybe Ted, Tanya, Helen & Clay for the Final Four, mostly 'cause those are the only names can I remember just now. I wouldn't give you 2 cents for Penny's chances. Or Jan. And none of the men turn me on yet. Can I pick Hunter to win it all again?


"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by mikey on 09-12-02 at 01:35 PM
Me too.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by LionChow on 09-12-02 at 02:27 PM
>Jeez, we have to sign up now?

Not really, this is just part of my propoganda scheme!

> I think I did okay last time.
> Why don't you repost S4 final
> scores so we can see them again?

OK, they're here: http://community.realitytvworld.com/boards/DCForumID4/1227.shtml

>And none of the men
>turn me on yet.
>Can I pick Hunter to
>win it all again?

Well, you can, but it would be such a short stay... we'd hate to see you go so fast. Plus, we'd have to laugh and point fingers, and that's just so impolite!


Sign up for my 3rd season on Fanatics today!

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Survivor Maniac on 09-12-02 at 02:41 PM
LAST EDITED ON 09-15-02 AT 10:58 AM (EST)

Thanks LionChow for the great game last season and I am back for more to defend my second place finish last season! Can't wait for Anti-Bootee to start! Good Luck everybody!!!

"rule question"
Posted by drich61 on 09-12-02 at 05:17 PM

>For the
>first 4 weeks ONLY, you
>will NOT BE KICKED OUT
>of the game if you
>pick the booted Survivor (but
>you will rack up lots
>of negative points).


The only question is what if we get another Pappy type boot at this point, without getting any votes at TC. There should be some negative points in that case as well.


"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by I_AM_HE on 09-12-02 at 07:12 PM
this is my favorite survivor game, you know I'm in for it! (despite my meltdown in the finale, as so many others experienced as well)

although it may make it a bit complicated if I don't get a TV before the show starts ;)

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Draco Malfoy on 09-13-02 at 07:12 AM
I'm in... I got in on this for Mole2, so why not here too? Besides, it gives me a reason to check out Fanatics.

Houston 19, Dallas 10!
Now, if you two don't mind, I'm going to bed before either of you come up with another clever idea to get us killed. Or worse, expelled.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by bubsy on 09-13-02 at 09:07 AM
hmm... i think i'll try it out... i dunno how far i'll go but it's worth a try


"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by ivoryElephant on 09-13-02 at 04:33 PM

I will play. Last season was a blast.

"you can never escape, you can only move north up the coast"
-congratulations to Clay Jordan, the winner of survivor Thailand-

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by fyrenice on 09-14-02 at 02:32 PM

I am not a regular poster, but I think I am up for some fun. Count me in.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Genius47 on 09-14-02 at 10:11 PM
I'll play, although I don't expect to be very good at it.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Seyz on 09-15-02 at 00:37 AM
Count me in!!
Sounds like it's going to be a fun season.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Kokoro on 09-15-02 at 00:47 AM
I'll play too, though I fully expect to give up as soon as I get a point ;)

-----------------------------------
Now let us never speak of S3 again.

"I'm in!!"
Posted by HeyBulldog on 09-16-02 at 03:36 PM
I was killed by Paschal's stupid little purple rock last season, so hopefully I can make it all the way to the end this time!
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by ulalame on 09-16-02 at 03:54 PM
I'll give it a whirl! Thanks for coordinating the game, Lion Chow. I didn't play last season, and am looking forward to it this time.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by katem on 09-16-02 at 07:34 PM
I'm in Chow. There are a couple of concerts on your site that have my name on them


(c) 2002 IceCat Originals, Inc. All
rights reserved.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by BMH on 09-16-02 at 08:30 PM
Hey guys..I'm back if ya remember me from last season..I think I will give this anti-bootee contest a try..sounds like fun!
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Bert on 09-17-02 at 10:07 AM
Yeah, I suppose I'll play... although I'm no good at these sort of things. I was just a bit late for the Mole2 game last year, so I'll hop in on this one. Thanks LionChow!!!

- Bert

"Count me in!"
Posted by SurvivaBear on 09-17-02 at 09:06 PM
I'd certainly like to try this.


Beware the Bear! An IceCat Original, © 2002

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Tropicana Unlimited on 09-17-02 at 09:55 PM
Yeah. MY FIRST POST ON SB!!! I was watching last years AB contest really closely-- although I discovered you guys a little too late to jump in. It was amazing. Lionchow, know you have enough people telling you how much of a good show you put on, but I gotta give you props as well. Sign me up for this ride and I look forward to all this!!

"Count me in"
Posted by GeorgiaBelle on 09-18-02 at 08:38 AM
I am looking forward to the next few weeks.

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by JohnMc on 09-18-02 at 12:51 PM
Sign up JohnMc - when do we post our first picks?
"Now!"
Posted by LionChow on 09-18-02 at 04:41 PM

The Wk 1 entry post is up and waiting... Mr. McEnroe!

"She's Back!"
Posted by echogirl on 09-19-02 at 04:59 AM
Wow I totally forgot about Survivor! I've been rather busy, so thanks LionChow for the reminder! Hopefully I will do even worse this season!


"I'm In"
Posted by AddieRacer on 09-19-02 at 07:50 AM
I'll try to remember the rules this time and not be in the basement (without trying) most of the season.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by AddieRacer on 09-19-02 at 08:00 AM
Safe this week:

Jan
Tanya
Clay
Stephanie
Erin
Helen
Jake
Penny
Ken
Jed
Ted
Brian

"I'm in"
Posted by Gerbees on 09-19-02 at 08:14 AM
Hopefully this time I'll remember to play each week!
Gerbees
"RE: I'm in"
Posted by benjapol on 09-19-02 at 11:07 AM
Just wanna sign up
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Rosewood on 09-19-02 at 12:11 PM
After having lurked for eons, I'm ready to try my hand at any game I can find on SB. Count me in!
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up--QUESTION???"
Posted by smrtNsassybnkr on 09-19-02 at 12:45 PM
Lion Chow....This is my first try at this contest and I was wondering how the points are tallied and who keeps track? Also, will you post weekly standings of points or how does that work?

(I feel like an idiot asking all these questions, but I didn't even know these boards existed until about July of this year!)

Thank you in advance for you patience with those of us who are "newbies!"

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up--QUESTION???"
Posted by LionChow on 09-19-02 at 01:09 PM
>Lion Chow....This is my first try
>at this contest and I was
>wondering how the points are
>tallied and who keeps track?

Each week you post the Survivors you feel will NOT be voted out (or against). For each one you name that Survives, you get one point. For each Survivor vote-against you suffer, you lose 3 points, -after week 4- if you name the booted Survivor, you are out of the game. The first 4 weeks are elimination-free. You can also get/lose extra points for calling the winning reward/immunity winners, plus random Bonus Questions.

I, in my infinite stupidity, track all of this stuff. Have laptop, will travel.

>Also, will you post weekly standings
>of points or how does that work?

OH yes... that's where I get to abuse the Survivors, and YOU GUYS! This being my third time running this, I'm starting to feel my oats about having fun with all the game players, though I'm, of course, much more likely to go after those I know better, than somebody new to the boards (wouldn't be in the spirit of SB!).

>(I feel like an idiot asking
>all these questions, but I
>didn't even know these boards
>existed until about July of
>this year!)
>Thank you in advance for you
>patience with those of us
>who are "newbies!"

But if you never ask, you never learn. Good luck playing, I'm glad you joined in!

LC - Who loves taking SB posters DAW virginity!

"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by rwj3eb on 09-19-02 at 06:41 PM
i'm in again.
"RE: S5: Anti-Bootee Contest sign up"
Posted by Hylia on 09-19-02 at 07:14 PM
Sign me up, please
"Clarification Question?!"
Posted by smrtNsassybnkr on 10-17-02 at 10:53 AM
Can someone clarify one question for me please? After Week 4, if I pick someone to be "safe" and they get votes, but do NOT get booted, are we out of the game, or do we simply get assessed penalty points?

Thanks!

"Week 5 onward"
Posted by LionChow on 10-17-02 at 11:01 AM
You would just get the penalty points as usual. You only get eliminated from the game when you name the booted Survivor as one of your "Safe" people.

This is what makes the last-place race fun to watch, because it takes careful planning to make sure you get as many votes against as you can, without getting booted out. But then again, you also have to decide at what point you take the deliberate fall and try to pick the bootee. Do you go early, when you can get a good 6 or 7 votes against in one last shot, or do you wait and try to accumulate as many as you can, safely?

Watch the last-place strategies unfold, it's fun.

"RE: Week 5 onward"
Posted by smrtNsassybnkr on 10-18-02 at 06:00 PM
Considering I only have 16 points (at least it's a positive 16) perhaps I should consider going for the Last place! (ha ha) Thank you for the clarification. You spoilers are SOOO good! I could only hope to reach your level of "greatness" when it comes to spoiling!

Thanks again!