One month to Kick-off

[hiimcristhian]

who thinks that the clues like the picture clues actually help (i.e. last years clue with the diamond plate and the number 5 written on it.)

[EricH]

Last year, someone figured out the game. The year before, Dave's hints gave the game away, but were in so many pieces that nobody put them together--and the official hint was only solved partially by one person.

[Éowyn]

Originally Posted by JohnBoucher

Yes girls and boys, only 30 days to kickoff. Are we getting excited???

For me these last 30 days take forever. I'm waiting on a game clue. Perhaps I'll get one for the holidays.

We want to wish all of our extended FIRST family a happy and safe holiday season. I am looking forward to spending this season with all of you.

YEEEESSSS!!!!!

In case you couldn't tell, I am SO ready.

[StephLee]

Originally Posted by alicen

based on that timeline, i would say that the clue should show up between the 14th and the 19th.

between the '04 hint and the '05 hint, there were 7 days less for hte wait, then same decline for the '06 game, and only 2 days were dropped before last year's game.

Or, we could assume that the pattern was accidental, and we have no idea when the clue will come out.

Perhaps the GDC will just release it the night before kickoff in order to truely drive us mad. No one would sleep that night...

[technoL]

So why hasn't anyone planned a break-in into FIRST HQ yet? Is it too un-GP? I couldn't imagine what the season would be like with a leaked game.

But to answer the question: HECK YEAH! Christmas gets boring after I open/play with my presents, so January couldn't come any sooner.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by technoL

So why hasn't anyone planned a break-in into FIRST HQ yet? Is it too un-GP? I couldn't imagine what the season would be like with a leaked game.

Someone once leaked the game. I forget the year, but I remember hearing that people were still trying to figure out the differences between the leaked version and the real one.

I think FIRST is too smart. They probably don't do anything in game design on paper and shred what they do, plus the GDC is kind of scattered, so it's harder to find the game.

[vivek16]

sshh!! I am working on that! Lets just say the will never sea it coming...

-vivek

[jwfoss]

honestly, forget the holidays, i'd like to skip ahead to jan. 5th...

[synth3tk]

True, but some people get some pretty awesome stuff during Christmas that helps with their team (laptops, camcorders, power tools, etc). Not that I've been one of those people.

Uhm...... *thinking of new time fillers* Mad that BF2 is not working on my laptop anymore...... *ponders actually finishing the team site* ...... nah! .... *plans individual trip for weeks 1-3 competitions* yes!

[Blue_Mist]

Originally Posted by EricH

...I think FIRST is too smart. They probably don't do anything in game design on paper and shred what they do, plus the GDC is kind of scattered, so it's harder to find the game.

But doesn't that increase the chances of someone finding out by tapping/hacking/etc. if they need to communicate by long-range systems (telephone, email, etc.) more often? Not that they would, of course... *seriously considers trying to find game plans on shreds of paper and putting them together like the worst puzzle in the world*

[synth3tk]

I know this hacker.... Seriously, if someone went that far, it'd be too much. Definitely would ruin the whole anticipation of that month before and the gracious proffesionalism-ly-nes of it all.

[hiimcristhian]

maybe Libby K. knows a clue, lets ask her lol jk

[AndyB]

Pretty sure the encryption on the manual is pretty much brute-force proof. Exactly 27 days till kickoff though...

Isn't it funny how when you get involved with FIRST, you forget about Christmas and New Years...

[ChrisH]

Originally Posted by EricH

Someone once leaked the game. I forget the year, but I remember hearing that people were still trying to figure out the differences between the leaked version and the real one.

I think FIRST is too smart. They probably don't do anything in game design on paper and shred what they do, plus the GDC is kind of scattered, so it's harder to find the game.

Actually the "leaked" game was a hoax. But a very good one that in some ways was close to the real game that year. Inspectors and Refs were still trying to correct misconceptions at Nationals that were brought on by the hoax. Lots of showing people things in the rule books. Pdfs were either just coming into fashion or not invented yet so everything was on paper and teams didn't always print complete rules for everybody either. That did not help things.

I won't mention the name of the prominent FIRSTer who pulled this one. Their very prominence gave the story credibility it would not have had otherwise which contributed to the damage. The perpitrator apologized and swore never to do such a thing again, and they haven't. So we just remember it and tell the story every now and then as a caution not to believe everything you read on CD. I think it was around then that CD added the Rumor Mill.



BTW never EVER believe what you read in the Rumor Mill. That area of CD is strictly for amusement.

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by EricH

I just had an idea. Maybe Libby could sucker Dean into giving us a hint.

Originally Posted by hiimcristhian

maybe Libby K. knows a clue, lets ask her lol jk

Nope, sorry, I've got nothing. It wouldn't be fair if my team got a clue.

The only thing anyone will tell me is...

jello, inflatable clowns, and bananas.