BeaIank | 1,621 Events Team · Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Welcome, welcome and happy new year, gamers! Once more @guillavoie and I will have the honour to host the VGS NES Weekly Contest. Planning for it has commenced and we are working on a preliminary list of games. And we want your input and suggestion for that list! We will keep the main format from 2023 with 4 rounds instead of 5 and focusing on rules that allow for fast runs so one can fit it in their schedule. The tournament may not come back, though. I am considering having a FINAL round instead, with each week being worth double points that would sort of work as a tournament round. But this isn't set in stone yet and your feedback about this matter is quite important. I am considering having speedrun rules for this one, or even just requesting video instead of pictures for those final games, but that the rules will try to accommodate 10 to 15 minutes of gameplay top to facilitate the video recording. Waiting to hear from you all and see what you will bring to the table during the 2024 VGS NES Weekly Contest! ~Bea 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NESfiend | 1,515 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) My initial thought is bring the tourney back. This year it didn't land like usual, but most years it does. And we can always tweak the time we do it and format, etc. I am an old sentimental sap, but some of my best memories of this contest are playing the black box games the year we did that (especially golf and soccer) and playing alien syndrome over thanksgiving week with my brother stupidly late at night. I can see why spirits may be down on the tourney after this year, and I take some blame dropping off. But I'm a big believer in not scrapping it. Maybe even shorten the season a little if you don't want it to fall in the holiday scene with thanksgiving or christmas Edit: Forget shortening the season, we could always start it earlier. Also, alien syndrome freaking rocks. I am going to revisit that one in the very near future. Great example of a classic I never played until this contest gave me the nudge. Edited January 7 by NESfiend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,123 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Would like to see bomberman 2 in the mix. I know it's a tough one for the cart only players to get ahold of but I think it would be *cough cough *....a blast. Darkwing duck! Little Nemo! Adventures of Lolo! I feel like a few more simpler titles might bring more players into the gold. Even though the elites will ultimately obliterate the rest of us. The more leisurely titles do bring a more enjoyable experience in my opinion. Also I've had some set backs getting prizes out to everyone but you'll all be getting messages from me in the upcoming weeks. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PII | 1,886 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I made a list of games, wasn't trying to keep track and it just happened to turn out 24 games long, so per my usual shtick, here's 24 suggestions for 2024! Back To The Future (high or low score. High would probably be more fun/faster, emphasizing use of the skateboard.) Bram Stoker's Dracula (High Score w/timed levels and lots of stuff hidden or otherwise to collect.) Burai Fighter Dudes With Attitude CastleVania III California Games Cool World (Last level only speed run) Eliminator Boat Duel Fire N' Ice Galaxy 5000 (Middle 3 and or last 2 courses) Kabuki Quantum Fighter (Speedrun or high score) Loopz Mighty Bomb Jack (Palace Rooms Only Run For High Score) Pyramid Qix R.C. Pro-Am Skate or Die Snake Rattle N' Roll Snow Bros. Street Fighter 2010 Super Off Road Super Spy Hunter Trolls On Treasure Island Ultimate Air Combat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_666 | 1,325 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 @PII California Games would need some specific rules in place because there are easy exploits that can be used without any way to know about it. Like how BMX can be point pressed from basically a stationary position. Also, some of the events, like the Frisbee, don't really have much room to improve on the defaults. I would say limiting it to one or two events that are feasible and not easy to exploit would be the best way to use it. Great suggestions overall though. Some of those games I would despise playing, but others are definitely good choices for variety. Also gonna throw in my annual push to see The Punisher again cuz it's a personal favourite. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaIank | 1,621 Events Team · Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 Thanks for the input so far. Guil and I will take a look at it and see how we can make it work. Even broken games like California Games may be doable if we stick to fast and furious rules (ie, making one or two events only). And I think it is time for us to do Punisher again, yes. Bomberman 2 would be amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PII | 1,886 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/16/2024 at 10:43 PM, the_wizard_666 said: California Games would need some specific rules in place because there are easy exploits that can be used without any way to know about it. Like how BMX can be point pressed from basically a stationary position. Also, some of the events, like the Frisbee, don't really have much room to improve on the defaults. I would say limiting it to one or two events that are feasible and not easy to exploit would be the best way to use it. I'm actually not well versed in it. I was playing C.G. late last year for a bit and enjoying it. Sounds like you'd know how to handle it though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_666 | 1,325 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 4 hours ago, PII said: I'm actually not well versed in it. I was playing C.G. late last year for a bit and enjoying it. Sounds like you'd know how to handle it though.... I just played it for the NES Completions thread a couple weeks back, so it was fresh in my mind. I was actively trying to beat it. The frisbee took me longer than any of the events to break the score because there really isn't much leeway for it. And finding out about the BMX exploit meant I could just rack up points until I fucked up my rhythm, which was good for completing it, but bad for competitions. I don't think there's any way to really cheese hackey sack though, and I think the skateboard event could be fun (but was done better in Skate or Die). Surfing might be feasible too, but it isn't terribly fun to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Adopting rule sets to keep runs in the 10-15 minute range was a good idea for simple games like donkey Kong, excitebike and other games with similar gameplay but it takes away from the experience and competition of other games like guardian legend. Some games you have to run the whole thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,024 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 8 hours ago, skinnygrinny said: Adopting rule sets to keep runs in the 10-15 minute range was a good idea for simple games like donkey Kong, excitebike and other games with similar gameplay but it takes away from the experience and competition of other games like guardian legend. Some games you have to run the whole thing. Agree. 1943 is another one that deserves to be played to completion or as far as you can go. I'm glad we had normal rules for it last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaIank | 1,621 Events Team · Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 I am working on the game list for this year in the next two weeks then we will announce the 2024 season. We will be starting March 10, right as @Red's Turbografx contest finishes! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,024 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) i fractured my left elbow slipping on dog pee so hopefully it will heal in time to play, if not i cant play for a few months edit: actually i can still move my thumb just fine so maybe its okay Edited February 12 by mbd39 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PII | 1,886 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, mbd39 said: i fractured my left elbow slipping on dog pee so hopefully it will heal in time to play, if not i cant play for a few months edit: actually i can still move my thumb just fine so maybe its okay Hot water bath with Rosemary oil is good for accelerated internal wound healing. Just don't use too much. A few to several drops at most in a bathtub, or make a smaller combo in a smaller container. Also make sure its not just a fragrance but the real oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaIank | 1,621 Events Team · Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 4 hours ago, mbd39 said: i fractured my left elbow slipping on dog pee so hopefully it will heal in time to play, if not i cant play for a few months edit: actually i can still move my thumb just fine so maybe its okay Hoping for a speedy recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,123 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PII | 1,886 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Got my 1st Place Prize Pack a few days ago courtesy of @SuperJimtendo! Included: A neat-o cordless NES Zapper gun I did not know existed -and I usually know about this kind of stuff. Works from 15 ft and the o.g. NES Zapper gun has an 8 ft. cord so that could be interesting for having competitions. A NES homebrew titled: "The Arm Wrestling Classic" which also has the makings of great little party game. A Game Boy Color that will come in handy. It has a Pokemon screen and I have no idea how SuperJim knew my fav. color for a game boy color is Kiwi/Lime Green! Wave Race for Game Boy (can't go wrong w/racing) Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage for Game Boy Color, which is like a much less frustrating version of Elevator Action, A Cool Metroid Sign, Donkey Kong for Atari 2600, A 3-screw Spyhunter, some Mario/Luigi/Yoshi Stickers, and a 3D printed Kickle, that looks to be signed on it's bottom and numbered #51 of....... 100?! He even gave me a couple of rechargeable AA batteries for the Game Boy Color, what a Guy!!! I def feel like I owe him a few beers, to say the least. Thanx A Bunch, Jimbo!! 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,123 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 You're welcome homey. You won the regular season, beat out all the rest. Always felt first place deserved something a little extra for having the harder road compared to the champion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,904 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 So this is what the package was for? Hah, so thought it was for participating in the Christmas competition. Anyway, thanks a bunch for the 3D printed figures, @SuperJimtendo! They are displayed by my NES CRT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,123 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 30 minutes ago, RH said: So this is what the package was for? Hah, so thought it was for participating in the Christmas competition. Anyway, thanks a bunch for the 3D printed figures, @SuperJimtendo! They are displayed by my NES CRT! Naw for being in the finals for the 2023 season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,024 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, RH said: So this is what the package was for? Hah, so thought it was for participating in the Christmas competition. Anyway, thanks a bunch for the 3D printed figures, @SuperJimtendo! They are displayed by my NES CRT! i have mine on my tv as well... theyre so cool, i love em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,123 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 It’s a tough decision and it might be short lived but the old console tv is gonna be the nes daily going foward. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Is that @BlackVega fella playing again? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaIank | 1,621 Events Team · Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 I have sent a preliminary game list to @guillavoie so he can vet it and we can get to a final list soon. Expect the thread for the 2024 Contest to be up till March 1st at the latest! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray | 2,448 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 4 hours ago, skinnygrinny said: Is that @BlackVega fella playing again? Nah, I think Rich scared em’ off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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