TS Game: Who am I?

cooper_gd · 07-06-2005, 11:31 AM

Ok, so a new sports trivia game that I am going to give a try around these parts. I've been thinking on how to pull it off and be fair - and keep it going to keep track of every player's score.

So, this is the way it will work:

I will start with a clue - written up like a partial bio or something.

The trivia involves baseball players/personalities only.

People will guess.

-After five or more incorrect guesses (depending on frequency of guesses), I will give another clue.

-If someone guesses correct after a round, that person will be awarded the max amount of points for that round. Each person who agrees with the correct answer (until I close the question - again, depending on frequency) will get points; but each person agreeing gets steadily lower points (-2). These points are culmulative for each round.

For instance: A correct guess after the first entry by me will be awarded 20 points. The next person to agree with that entry will be awarded 18 points - the next 16, 14, et al. The min points that can be awarded is 1 - which is awarded to every person after the 2 score.

Point System
Round 1 - 20 (and down)
Round 2 - 15 "
Round 3 - 10 "
Round 4 - 5 "

Hints will be mostly anecdotal with some stats based as well.

At the end of the match - I'm assuming 5 games (again, depending on frequency of guesses and popularity - or lack of) - the point leader will be given one free book. The book is about baseball, but I will not tell you what one - for it is a reference source for this game.

***It should be mentioned that some of the hints might allude to more than one player. In the first game, "I caught Satchel Page and hit a grandslam off Dizzy Dean," could have been another player besides Gibson - but part of the game is the guess who this person is. The hints will become more specific as they go.

cooper_gd · 07-06-2005, 11:34 AM

I've caught Satchel Page and hit a grandslam off of Dizzy Dean.

jgross68 · 07-06-2005, 11:34 AM

Is the answer Randy Jones of the San Diego Padres?

EDIT: Dang it. You posted your first clue already. Now I just look stupid(er).

jgross68 · 07-06-2005, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooper_gd

I've caught Satchel Page and hit a grandslam off of Dizzy Dean.

Josh Gibson?

cooper_gd · 07-06-2005, 12:40 PM

This is about as popular as hemorroids.

lincarnate · 07-06-2005, 12:48 PM

George Brett?

cooper_gd · 07-06-2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgross68

Josh Gibson?

Correct.

20 pts

jgross68 · 07-06-2005, 01:57 PM

rdklein · 07-06-2005, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooper_gd

This is about as popular as hemorroids.

I'm reading, I just didn't know the answer. Didn't want to guess and lose 5 points.

cooper_gd · 07-06-2005, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgross68

Josh Gibson?

A few of the other clues that I was going to use...

I played for Pittsburg.
I died in Pittsburg.
I played in my league's first all-star game.
I only played against pros in exhibition games.

cooper_gd · 07-06-2005, 02:12 PM

**Next Round**

I played with Babe Ruth, but at that time people may have been more likely to think of me when speaking of Ty Cobb. I played for both Boston teams.

Joshv02 · 07-06-2005, 02:17 PM

Tris Speaker?

cooper_gd · 07-06-2005, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshv02

Tris Speaker?

Hm... I'm going to have to think about the rules... Speaker is a wonderful guess... wrong, but possible. Maybe there is no minus points... yeah. Just reduced points for the people that agree and the guess was correct.

RULE CHANGE: No minus points - only a reduction in points for agreeing with an answer already on the table. So guess away!

**Check the current hint for an expansion on the player bio.

cooper_gd · 07-06-2005, 05:33 PM

From June 14 to August 19 - 1919, I batted .512 in 299 at bats.

swampdragon · 07-07-2005, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooper_gd

From June 14 to August 19 - 1919, I batted .512 in 299 at bats.

That sure looks like a red herring.

cooper_gd · 07-07-2005, 04:03 AM

Along with Ty Cobb, I might also be remembered when folks talked about Wee Wille Keeler and later, even Pete Rose. My greatest accomplishment took place while not in the Majors.

Astros33Resurrected · 07-07-2005, 04:08 AM

Ossie Vitt?

canadiancreed · 07-07-2005, 04:10 AM

Wally Pipp?

Astros33Resurrected · 07-07-2005, 04:14 AM

pipp never played for boston

canadiancreed · 07-07-2005, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Astros33Resurrected

pipp never played for boston

damn no wonder i dont do well at trivia

07-06-2005, 11:31 AM	#1
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	TS Game: Who am I? Ok, so a new sports trivia game that I am going to give a try around these parts. I've been thinking on how to pull it off and be fair - and keep it going to keep track of every player's score. So, this is the way it will work: I will start with a clue - written up like a partial bio or something. The trivia involves baseball players/personalities only. People will guess. -After five or more incorrect guesses (depending on frequency of guesses), I will give another clue. -If someone guesses correct after a round, that person will be awarded the max amount of points for that round. Each person who agrees with the correct answer (until I close the question - again, depending on frequency) will get points; but each person agreeing gets steadily lower points (-2). These points are culmulative for each round. For instance: A correct guess after the first entry by me will be awarded 20 points. The next person to agree with that entry will be awarded 18 points - the next 16, 14, et al. The min points that can be awarded is 1 - which is awarded to every person after the 2 score. Point System Round 1 - 20 (and down) Round 2 - 15 " Round 3 - 10 " Round 4 - 5 " Hints will be mostly anecdotal with some stats based as well. At the end of the match - I'm assuming 5 games (again, depending on frequency of guesses and popularity - or lack of) - the point leader will be given one free book. The book is about baseball, but I will not tell you what one - for it is a reference source for this game. **It should be mentioned that some of the hints might allude to more than one player. In the first game, "I caught Satchel Page and hit a grandslam off Dizzy Dean," could have been another player besides Gibson - but part of the game is the guess who this person is. The hints will become more specific as they go. __________________ Last edited by cooper_gd; 07-06-2005 at 02:22 PM.*

07-06-2005, 11:34 AM	#2
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	I've caught Satchel Page and hit a grandslam off of Dizzy Dean. __________________

07-06-2005, 11:34 AM	#3
jgross68 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ....is everything! OTA: .882, Member #866 Posts: 690	Is the answer Randy Jones of the San Diego Padres? EDIT: Dang it. You posted your first clue already. Now I just look stupid(er). __________________ Javier Gustavo Ruprecht Oss LXVIII Bizarro-Gastric ReFlux Emeritus Judo Purist and Supporter of Monkey Rodeo Leagues: OTBL \| ABC \| OCHO \| Off The Wall (Coming Soon!) Blogs: The Legacy of Tony Womack \| How We Got Enron! ...the musical (Now even less frequently updated!) Topical quote for any occasion: "Never wear your best trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and truth." ~Henrik Ibsen, "An Enemy of the People"

07-06-2005, 12:40 PM	#5
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	This is about as popular as hemorroids. __________________

07-06-2005, 01:57 PM	#8
jgross68 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ....is everything! OTA: .882, Member #866 Posts: 690	__________________ Javier Gustavo Ruprecht Oss LXVIII Bizarro-Gastric ReFlux Emeritus Judo Purist and Supporter of Monkey Rodeo Leagues: OTBL \| ABC \| OCHO \| Off The Wall (Coming Soon!) Blogs: The Legacy of Tony Womack \| How We Got Enron! ...the musical (Now even less frequently updated!) Topical quote for any occasion: "Never wear your best trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and truth." ~Henrik Ibsen, "An Enemy of the People"

07-06-2005, 12:48 PM	#6
lincarnate Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 231	George Brett?

07-06-2005, 02:12 PM	#11
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	Next Round I played with Babe Ruth, but at that time people may have been more likely to think of me when speaking of Ty Cobb. I played for both Boston teams. __________________ Last edited by cooper_gd; 07-06-2005 at 02:20 PM.

07-06-2005, 02:17 PM	#12
Joshv02 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: , " Posts: 3,082	Tris Speaker? __________________ Brookline Maccabees. RIP

07-06-2005, 05:33 PM	#14
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	From June 14 to August 19 - 1919, I batted .512 in 299 at bats. __________________

07-07-2005, 04:03 AM	#16
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	Along with Ty Cobb, I might also be remembered when folks talked about Wee Wille Keeler and later, even Pete Rose. My greatest accomplishment took place while not in the Majors. __________________

07-07-2005, 04:08 AM	#17
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	Ossie Vitt?

07-07-2005, 04:10 AM	#18
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	Wally Pipp? __________________ PT21 PT22

07-07-2005, 04:14 AM	#19
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	pipp never played for boston