Just in case nobody remembers:I hate math challenges, I am at such a disadvantage because I'd rather do almost anything else. My best shot is an educated guess and that explains my one and only competition win.
PS: Way to go on anyone with the patience to deal with it. ugh
OK on with the show!
1. How much did you enjoy playing the game? Would you play again? Why or why not?
This was fascinating and enlightening and for throwing this together off the cuff I got to give you props, I'd have wilted under the strain. I would play again and I think that true anonymity during the game would be an interesting twist. You wouldn't have a clue as to who was with who. I think I'd like to have the experience so count me in.
2. One purpose of the game was to get a feel of what it's like to play Big Brother. Did you feel almost like you were playing in Big Brother? Is it a "good practice game" for playing Big Brother?
Yes, I think you captured it as much as possible here. The hard part is that you are friends with each other and nobody wants to hurt feelings. I made a comment in one of our jury discussions about understanding how BB players seem to go insane after a couple of weeks and by the time they hit the end they would seriously need a shrink. We don't live this 24/7 like they do and all the crying & paranoia is so much more understandable to me. Yikes, I'd probably maim someone.
3. How do you rate the competitions? Which ones did you like or not like? (These were a bit of a challenge for me to create. I tried to introduce some competitions that mixed strategy with a bit of luck, but all of them requiring at least some thought and/or effort.)
I'll go with luck or those grid logic puzzles I just have no attention span.
4. How was the weekly format? Too fast? Too slow? Just right? (It worked nicely within my schedule.)
Well, when you do the hosting and posting it really is up to you and absolutely make it to fit your schedule, this worked fine for me and I think it helps to have certain events on the same day, it helps remembering when to do what.
5. One concern I had was the possibility that the game would adversely affect community member relationships, given all of the wheeling and dealing going on. Was this also a concern to you? Even though the original guidelines reminded everyone that this is just a game, is this something you had to constantly keep in mind? Is this game for just anyone, or do you need a bit of a thick skin to play?
I think it is difficult to be objective when faced with rejection. The very reason this board attracts the kind of people it does is that there are truly wonderful members and it is one of the better ones out there. There is a refreshing level of intelligence, thoughtfulness and compassion. You are treated respectfully and decently. I think it's hard to separate the personal and "it's a game" modes but in the end I know everyone will go back to that baseline. And yes a bit of a thick skin is helpful.
6. I was genuinely surprised by all of the time and effort some of you put into the game. For example, DearAbby created sigpics for everyone! And each week was a monster or double-monster thread. Did this game take up more time than you expected it would? Was it worth the time you put into it for the fun you got out of it? (Your efforts, creativity and fun gave me that much more incentive to do the same!)
I know right? Those that lasted well into it really put a ton of time and effort in there. Thanks DearAbby and Mr. Phantom Blindside~Joker~agman for the surprise siggies. See that's what I mean by genuinely nice people. michel said he had 400+ pm's and we of Sequester Paradise had lots of FB conversations. Ultimately it took everyone to stick with it to the end and keep the off board game going. Besides I had fun goofing around and there you have it, I had fun.
7. What suggestions do you have to improve the game? What could be done different? Any new ideas to add? (I put in a couple of twists, but didn't want to overdo it.)
Only one thing comes to mind and that's the final question format just post a spot for each jury member and have them post their question and responses under their own curl. I jumped the gun last night with my question but I started having some problems with my computer and was afraid I was going to go belly up before the end.
8. Any other comments welcome! (We'll get production to work on the live show format next time around! Thanks for putting up with the initial confusion during question time.)
I like confusion, ok, now I'll return to my regular scheduled goofing off. Thanks a million Zenbot/Cayaha you're a gem. Great job everyone else in all your efforts. Have a cold one on me.
Sequestered and Pampered~thanks Zenbot & agman
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