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

["Baron von Skippy" <baronvonskippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 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.

-First: Well, I think I'll leave it at 5 - for all intents and purposes, it 
makes no real difference, since mostly we'll see "victories" of something 
like 3-8 points. I mean, really. The odds of getting all 5 right are so 
astronomical... as it happens, the odds of getting all 5 WRONG is pretty 
low, too (something like (9/20)^5), so this is a nice way to get a couple 
free points a turn. Like a guilt-free lotto.

Next: Where does it say I'm giving everyone everything? I gave a method to 
awarding points to each player, not every player. Otherwise, we get into 
confusion - who is "the player" I keep referring to?

Next / Final: Yeah, I'll change this slightly. I think Dave should just 
replace everything each nweek. That seems easiest.-

> 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.

-Well, that was nice when the pot was smaller, but this way, you can find a 
spot that gives you 100 points a turn and just sit there. That's no good.-

[[BvS]]

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