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NintendoAge 2015 Weekly Contests Presents: Alpha Mission Contest ends Sunday, 11/15/15 at 11 PM NA time

Nov 8, 2015 at 2:27:56 PM
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Hello everyone and welcome to the latest installment of the Weekly Contests!  We are entering the final block of games for 2015, which means we only have six games remaining (one for each genre) before the 2015 Winter Tournament begins!  This week’s game is going to be Alpha Mission.  Here are the rules:
 
 
  • Play until Game Over
  • When you lose your last life, you will have a very brief opportunity to pause the game to get your score.  It is recommended you pause the game as soon as you die to get your score.  It is also recommended you play it safe during your last life and continuously capture your score in case you miss the opportunity when you lose your last life.
  • One loop only. Once you reach the final boss (Area 6), pause the game and take a picture of your score. You can't fight the final boss to boost your score. Anyone suspected of playing the game after the loop or fighting the final boss would have his score disqualified..
  • Collecting the “R” icon is absolutely forbidden.  This warps you backward in the game, and therefore, creates the option to point rack.  If you accidentally collect an “R” icon, your attempt will end.  Anyone suspected of playing the game after collecting an “R” icon will have their score disqualified.
  • You can reset a boss fight by going into the special ships selection screen. Don't use this glitch to fight a boss more than once. If you accedentally reset a boss fight after beating him once, your run is over.
  • Highest score wins
  • GENRE: Shooter/Shoot ‘Em Up
 
 
The contest ends Sunday, 11/15/15 at 11 PM NA time.  Your user name MUST be written or typed on a piece of paper and be in the picture for your score to be valid.  The entire TV screen, or computer monitor if you are playing on an emulator, MUST be in the picture for the score to be valid.  No partial screenshots will be considered or accepted.  No screenshots by hitting "print screen" on a computer will be allowed.  You must take a picture of your computer monitor.  There may be instances where this will be acceptable, but it will be at the discretion of myself and the contest organizers.  Also, the use of turbo controllers is forbidden, as well as any cheat codes, Game Genies, slow motion functions, or save states if playing on an emulator.  Also, we will only be using NTSC systems for the contests.  The use of PAL systems will NOT be allowed.  Good luck everyone and have fun

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Edited: 11/10/2015 at 08:51 PM by NintendoAge Moderator

Nov 8, 2015 at 2:50:15 PM
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OFFICIAL SCOREBOARD
Alpha Mission
(Shooter/Shoot 'em Up)
     
Place Score Username
1 188,810 bertsampson
2 187,750 skinnygrinny
3 168,970 erizisto
4 147,880 NESMASTER14
5 111,670 bearcat-doug
6 67,920 ninjistar
7 39,650 arnpoly
8 37,000 barrelsAndRivets
9 23,530 ne$_pimp
10 23,050 floydfan38
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11 16,900 zobber


Edited: 11/16/2015 at 01:51 AM by bertsampson

Nov 8, 2015 at 3:30:04 PM
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Nov 8, 2015 at 3:54:19 PM
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111,670


 

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Edited: 11/11/2015 at 11:00 AM by bearcat-doug

Nov 8, 2015 at 4:02:16 PM
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I'm not in contention for the shooter genre icon, but hopefully I can still put up a decent score by the end of the week.

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Nov 8, 2015 at 4:19:18 PM
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I think it's going to be really close for the shooter icon. This game with this rule set is going to make it a really close competition.

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Nov 8, 2015 at 4:35:04 PM
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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

I think it's going to be really close for the shooter icon. This game with this rule set is going to make it a really close competition.



You have a 3 point lead over BriGuy82, so you're definitely in a good position. I'll probably just try to loop it and call it a week.

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Nov 8, 2015 at 5:06:35 PM
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Darnit, I forgot to order this game. November came too quick lol. I used to have this game but traded it to a buddy.

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Nov 8, 2015 at 6:19:35 PM
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Originally posted by: NESMASTER14

Darnit, I forgot to order this game. November came too quick lol. I used to have this game but traded it to a buddy.


You might be able to get a copy by the end of the week. You still have a shot at the shooter icon. 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 6:23:28 PM
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Originally posted by: bearcat-doug

I'm not in contention for the shooter genre icon, but hopefully I can still put up a decent score by the end of the week.


Mathematically you still have a shot at the shooter icon

i have a 3 point cushion but I know briguy is going to bring it. Bert is going to try and get a ghost icon. Nesmaster score in sqoon was impressive (I think he will get a cart by the end of the week) and I have a feeling red is going to show up this week. So I'm still nervous about my chances of pulling off the win. 

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Edited: 11/08/2015 at 06:32 PM by skinnygrinny

Nov 8, 2015 at 6:32:22 PM
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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny
 


Who you winkin' at you big creep?!?

Is it go time?!?


Nov 8, 2015 at 6:33:33 PM
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Originally posted by: BriGuy82
 
Originally posted by: skinnygrinny
 


Who you winkin' at you big creep?!?

Is it go time?!?
 

Lol I been waiting for a month for this week! It Is Go Time! 
 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 6:44:29 PM
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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Originally posted by: BriGuy82
 
Originally posted by: skinnygrinny
 


Who you winkin' at you big creep?!?

Is it go time?!?
 

Lol I been waiting for a month for this week! It Is Go Time! 
 
I wasn't even gonna play again until I saw that wink!...But I can't let that indiscretion slide! LOL

Time to go fire this fucker up!





Nov 8, 2015 at 7:00:17 PM
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Originally posted by: BriGuy82
 
Originally posted by: skinnygrinny
 
Originally posted by: BriGuy82

Who you winkin' at you big creep?!?

Is it go time?!?
 

Lol I been waiting for a month for this week! It Is Go Time! 
 
I wasn't even gonna play again until I saw that wink!...But I can't let that indiscretion slide! LOL

Time to go fire this fucker up!
 

This is a lot funnier when you're not gunning for me for a change!

 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 7:01:38 PM
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187750

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Edited: 11/15/2015 at 06:07 PM by skinnygrinny

Nov 8, 2015 at 7:07:17 PM
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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

I'll put some chum in the water.

It looks like you've been practicing!

 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 7:12:10 PM
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Originally posted by: bearcat-doug
 
Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

I'll put some chum in the water.

It looks like you've been practicing!

 

Maybe I should have slow played that hand lol. 
 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 7:14:53 PM
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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Maybe I should have slow played that hand lol. 
 

I think you're safe since you're 10 points up on me in the shooter genre standings. Even if I finish ahead of you this week, I'm pretty sure I'm not making up that much ground.

 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 7:23:02 PM
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23,530

I know it's not a great score but my goal here is to participate more often.
 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 7:27:33 PM
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Originally posted by: ne$_pimp

I know it's not a great score but my goal here is to participate more often.
 

It's great to have you playing!

 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 7:32:39 PM
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Originally posted by: bearcat-doug
 
Originally posted by: ne$_pimp

I know it's not a great score but my goal here is to participate more often.
 

It's great to have you playing!

 

Thanks
 

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Nov 8, 2015 at 10:59:43 PM
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skinnygrinny, maybe you could somehow get -2 points in the Shooter genre leader board so that we can tie for first and win it all

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Edited: 11/08/2015 at 10:59 PM by ninjistar

Nov 9, 2015 at 10:38:11 AM
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Originally posted by: BriGuy82
 
Originally posted by: skinnygrinny
 
Originally posted by: BriGuy82
 
Originally posted by: skinnygrinny
 


Who you winkin' at you big creep?!?

Is it go time?!?
 

Lol I been waiting for a month for this week! It Is Go Time! 
 
I wasn't even gonna play again until I saw that wink!...But I can't let that indiscretion slide! LOL

Time to go fire this fucker up!



 

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Nov 9, 2015 at 10:49:46 AM
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Originally posted by: arnpoly

It's dangerous to awaken the beast!  My avatar is proof! 
 

No kidding! He pushed me to the limit during the Punch Out and Ice Hockey contests. Even though I beat him both times (barely), I swear the experience took years off my life.

 

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Nov 9, 2015 at 10:56:33 AM
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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Maybe I should have slow played that hand lol. 
 

I got my loop in so I'm done for the week. I need to practice ahead for the next few weeks when I have a shot at an icon!

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