[spoon-discuss] Re: [Spoon-business] Fixing the Number Game

["Orc In A Spacesuit" <orcinaspacesuit@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "Baron von Skippy" <baronvonskippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> I propose:
>
> {{
> __The new Number Game__
>
> Amend Rule 1244, sections B and C, to read:
>
> B. If the Number Game is ever Solved, the Administrator picks 5 nonzero 
> integers between -10 and 10 inclusive to be the 5 Numbers and sets the 
> state of the Number Game to Unsolved.
>
> C. A player may Guess the Numbers by posting to a public forum 5 integers 
> if the state of the Number Game is Unsolved. At the end of each nweek, the 
> Administrator awards a number of points to each player equal to 5 raised to 
> the n power, rounded to the nearest point, where n is determined as 
> follows:
>
> -For each number the player guessed the sign of correctly but got the 
> magnitude wrong, n is increased by .25.
> -For each number the player guessed the magnitude of correctly but got the 
> sign wrong, n is increased by .5.
> -For each number the player guessed where magnitude and sign were both 
> correct, n is increased by 1.
>
> If a player did not get the sign or magnitude of any of their five guesses 
> correct, they lose 4 points.
> }}
>
> Now, I'm not sure how to phrase this or if I need to say it, but if Dave 
> picks (8, 4, -3, 1, and -9) and you guess (-9, -3, 1, 4, and 8), you lose 
> four points. Position is important because otherwise you could get at least 
> two signs correct by guessing (pos, pos, neg, neg, neg).

I don't have a problem with minor compensation, but I see a few problems 
with this prop as it stands.
First, I think it should be 4^N instead.  That way getting all 5 right puts 
you just barely above 1000 points.  Of course, the speed limit keeps you 
from getting anywhere near that amount.
Next, why are you giving ALL players the points.  This doesn't really make 
much sense to me.
Next, you need to set the number game to Solved once somebody solves it.
Finally, the way you set it up, someone could get to a real close position 
and just guess repeatedly.

While I'm not against some reform to the game, perhaps this could be tweaked 
a bit.
I'd also prefer that the game retain the "keep guessing and try to get 
closer" aspect, rather than resetting the number each time, which will make 
it truly random.

Orc in a Spacesuit

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