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Nov 10, 2015 at 9:55:54 PM

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Originally posted by: bearcat-doug

Originally posted by: guillavoie

Someone catch two ways to infinitely rack points so I'm going to change the rules in accordance. It shouldn't change anything to the scores already posted, but if you were using these two ways to rack points, please let me know.

1: You can reset a boss fight by going into the special ships selection screen. You can't use this to beat a boss over and over again. If you beat a boss and accidentally reset the fight, your run is over.

2: There's a way to rack points infinitely at the last boss fight, so we're going to call it a day once a player reach the final boss. Your run ends once you reach the final boss, don't fight it before taking your picture.

So me, skinnygrinny, and bertsampson have to submit new scores then because we all beat the final boss? I just want to make sure since I honestly hadn't planned on playing again this week.

If you don't mind, yes, that would be the best.

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Nov 10, 2015 at 9:57:19 PM

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Originally posted by: erizisto

246,630

I love a good shooter, so I thought I'd play along.

Welcome back man

Make sure to read the full set of rules, there are a few things forbidden in this contest in order to minimize points racking.

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Nov 10, 2015 at 10:13:46 PM

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Originally posted by: BriGuy82
Welcome back Erizisto!

Originally posted by: guillavoie
Welcome back man

Thanks.

Originally posted by: guillavoie
Make sure to read the full set of rules, there are a few things forbidden in this contest in order to minimize points racking.

I'll remove the score for now since I did attempt the boss a couple times. I didn't grind it though, I actually tried to beat it a couple times and failed.

With the new rules, is a player still allowed to strategically suicide at any point to get the most out of the extra ships?

Edited: 11/10/2015 at 10:14 PM by erizisto

Nov 10, 2015 at 10:16:00 PM

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Originally posted by: erizisto

With the new rules, is a player still allowed to strategically suicide at any point to get the most out of the extra ships?

As long as there's no way to get infinite extra lives, strategical suicide is okay.

Anyone can confirm if you can get infinite extra lives somehow?

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Nov 10, 2015 at 10:27:01 PM

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It's not exactly a confirmation, but the only way I noticed to get extra lives was every 100,000 points.

Nov 10, 2015 at 10:32:40 PM

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Originally posted by: guillavoie

Originally posted by: erizisto

With the new rules, is a player still allowed to strategically suicide at any point to get the most out of the extra ships?

As long as there's no way to get infinite extra lives, strategical suicide is okay.

Anyone can confirm if you can get infinite extra lives somehow?

I never saw any extra lives either except at every 100,000 points.

Nov 10, 2015 at 10:35:26 PM

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Originally posted by: bertsampson

I never saw any extra lives either except at every 100,000 points.

I didn't even know that you could get extra lives although I likely didn't break the 100k mark until after the final boss battle.

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Nov 10, 2015 at 10:37:31 PM

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Originally posted by: bertsampson

Originally posted by: guillavoie

Originally posted by: erizisto

With the new rules, is a player still allowed to strategically suicide at any point to get the most out of the extra ships?

As long as there's no way to get infinite extra lives, strategical suicide is okay.

Anyone can confirm if you can get infinite extra lives somehow?

I never saw any extra lives either except at every 100,000 points.

Alright, so we'll say that spoiling lives strategically is legit

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Nov 10, 2015 at 11:16:17 PM

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Woooo purging lives. Who can do it best?!!!

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Nov 10, 2015 at 11:19:03 PM

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Originally posted by: BriGuy82

Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Great my chum slick brought in all the big fish. Lol. Now we got the ringers showing up. What have BRING IT ON! Woooooooooo!

Maybe I'll check with The Road Runner to see if has any free time this week... You did say all of NA right?

ALL of NA. I heard the road runner is scared of my skills!!! Woah!

Wheres acromite 53? He's good at shooters. Bring it on!!!

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Nov 10, 2015 at 11:34:18 PM

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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Originally posted by: BriGuy82

Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Great my chum slick brought in all the big fish. Lol. Now we got the ringers showing up. What have BRING IT ON! Woooooooooo!

Maybe I'll check with The Road Runner to see if has any free time this week... You did say all of NA right?

ALL of NA. I heard the road runner is scared of my skills!!! Woah!

Wheres acromite 53? He's good at shooters. Bring it on!!!

Put down the Dew and post a score already.

Mmmm...Dew... Hey, ever put Dew over Egg Nog? We call it Nog Dew. It's pretty damn tasty.

Nov 11, 2015 at 12:03:03 AM

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Originally posted by: bertsampson

Originally posted by: skinnygrinny
ALL of NA. I heard the road runner is scared of my skills!!! Woah!

Wheres acromite 53? He's good at shooters. Bring it on!!!

Put down the Dew and post a score already.

Mmmm...Dew... Hey, ever put Dew over Egg Nog? We call it Nog Dew. It's pretty damn tasty.

Ok Bert I'll give you something to nibble on. Check it out I put some new chum back in the water. Score update.

I dunno about that nogdew :/ but I'm not a big egg nog fan. I'll give it try this Christmas though. Should excite the crowd anyway

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Edited: 11/11/2015 at 12:03 AM by skinnygrinny

Nov 11, 2015 at 12:08:23 AM

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Nice score skinny. I'll cheers with a glass of Nog Dew! We make it about 90% Nog, and 10% Dew, so you might not like it...

Nov 11, 2015 at 12:14:28 AM

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Originally posted by: bertsampson

Nice score skinny. I'll cheers with a glass of Nog Dew! We make it about 90% Nog, and 10% Dew, so you might not like it...

I know your not done yet you lil sneak

im still gonna try the nog dew if nothing else for shook factor at thanksgiving/Christmas dinner

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Nov 11, 2015 at 1:05:39 AM

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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Originally posted by: bertsampson

Nice score skinny. I'll cheers with a glass of Nog Dew! We make it about 90% Nog, and 10% Dew, so you might not like it...

I know your not done yet you lil sneak

im still gonna try the nog dew if nothing else for shook factor at thanksgiving/Christmas dinner

Yeah, I'm done...for the day...

It probably will be rather shocking to see you pouring Dew into a glass of Nog!

Nov 11, 2015 at 1:13:00 AM

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Since a couple years now I'm drinking my Holidays Egg Nog with some Punch Abruzzo : http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/...

This is really a neat combination.

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Nov 11, 2015 at 1:36:07 AM

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Originally posted by: guillavoie

Since a couple years now I'm drinking my Holidays Egg Nog with some Punch Abruzzo : http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/evangelista-punch-abruzzo/8...

This is really a neat combination.

Looks good! I usually stick with good ol' spiced rum from the captain!

Nov 11, 2015 at 1:53:52 AM

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Originally posted by: bertsampson

Looks good! I usually stick with good ol' spiced rum from the captain!

By all means, if you like it with Captain Morgan's spiced rum, than you'll like it with some Punch Abruzzo. It is an alcoholic syrup with a strong mix of holidays spices (cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, etc.). I used to make myself some homemade Egg Nog with rum and brandy, and now I just buy some non-alcoholic Egg Nog at the market and pour that thing in it and I'm fully satisfied. I rarely goes from homemade to premade if this says anything, hehe.

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Nov 11, 2015 at 9:38:20 AM

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Ha seems like I missed a lot of action here!

I played for a little bit last night and I'm not very good right now. I'll leave the big boys alone!

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Nov 11, 2015 at 11:02:08 AM

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Replacement score update. I'm probably done for the week so hopefully this one counts!

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Nov 11, 2015 at 2:31:45 PM

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I posted a new score to fit the updated rules.

Does anyone else feel like they prefer the shooters like this that have both air and ground targets requiring a different attack? I think it makes things a bit more stimulating.

Nov 11, 2015 at 5:23:11 PM

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Originally posted by: erizisto

I posted a new score to fit the updated rules.

Does anyone else feel like they prefer the shooters like this that have both air and ground targets requiring a different attack? I think it makes things a bit more stimulating.

Yeah, I like the ground and air enemies. Too many power-downs though. Kinda rediculous.

Nov 11, 2015 at 6:28:22 PM

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Originally posted by: bertsampson

Yeah, I like the ground and air enemies. Too many power-downs though. Kinda rediculous.

The power downs are a killer. It's kinda cool though. Makes another obstacle. I think stinger is my favorite shooter, it mixes up vertical and side scrolling. I really like sqoon too.

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Nov 11, 2015 at 6:45:29 PM

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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Originally posted by: bertsampson

Yeah, I like the ground and air enemies. Too many power-downs though. Kinda rediculous.

The power downs are a killer. It's kinda cool though. Makes another obstacle. I think stinger is my favorite shooter, it mixes up vertical and side scrolling. I really like sqoon too.

Wow! Really! Stinger...

I did like Sqoon. Could have used more power ups, but the upgrading and fuel mechanic is different. Cool shooter.

Nov 12, 2015 at 2:24:40 AM

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Originally posted by: bertsampson

Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Originally posted by: bertsampson

Yeah, I like the ground and air enemies. Too many power-downs though. Kinda rediculous.

The power downs are a killer. It's kinda cool though. Makes another obstacle. I think stinger is my favorite shooter, it mixes up vertical and side scrolling. I really like sqoon too.

Wow! Really! Stinger...

I did like Sqoon. Could have used more power ups, but the upgrading and fuel mechanic is different. Cool shooter.

I almost forgot. They call me captain skyhawk

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