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Offline homerwannabee

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Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« on: October 09, 2013, 05:22:44 am »
I felt this deserved it's own thread given the hard work Alan has put into this game.  728,900 is definitely a great score!  Congrats big time on that Allen!
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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2013, 05:31:30 am »
Congratulations Allen!

Was this on stream? if so i surely missed some entertainment ;)

Keep up the good work!

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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2013, 06:08:36 am »

Congratulations, Allen!

In the words of Carl Spackler (Bill Murray's character in "Caddyshack"):

"Oh, he's gotta be pleased wid dat!"

The killscreen is surely coming.  Its arrival will spark a great day (week? month?) of celebration within the DK community.

I have a lampshade, not worn in more than 25 years, set aside for the occasion.   8)

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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2013, 06:46:51 am »
Allen mate congrats, big score!  KS coming up soon...
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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2013, 07:00:57 am »
Kongrats Allen mate, BIG BIG BIG
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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2013, 07:51:25 am »
WOW!  Yer buddy.

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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2013, 07:52:52 am »
Allen, you're my hero. You also have a higher score than me in DK (at least until this weekend! ;) )!
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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2013, 08:46:38 am »
Allen, you're my hero. You also have a higher score than me in DK (at least until this weekend! ;) )!

I bet that considering your score and Donkey Kong goals at the beginning of the year, and also taking into account me, Allen Staal, and Brian Allen's scores at the beginning of the year that never in your wildest imagination would you foresee a scenario where you would be behind all three of us score wise on October 9th.  The turtles truly have past up the hare!

Also one more thing about Allen's score.  I know it's not a killscreen, but I do feel this is the watershed moment for him.  He now really is within striking distance of the killscreen.  He passed up the official Brian Kuh score as well.  I believe that if you can get past that score you are a legit player.  There is something about the 700k mark that goes into the territory of a heavyweight score.  There will still be a few people who say that's not a good score, but the vast majority of Donkey Kong players have to give credit where credit is due. 

One last note.  Allen Staal by his personality, and his constant dedication has long ago belonged in the fraternity of serious Donkey Kong players, but now I believe his score alone is enough to be part of the brotherhood of serious players.
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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2013, 08:51:53 am »
Way to go Allen.  Here's hoping that elusive KS is soon to come.  Best wishes on behalf of Canada.

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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2013, 09:02:02 am »
That's what happens when you believe in the weave! So happy for you Allen mate. Dean Saglio is nothing compared to you! (... well... that might be a LITTLE bit exaggerated, but still!  ;) )

(It's Vincent btw, fking hell, wrong account, wht da)

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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2013, 09:13:22 am »
I bet that considering your score and Donkey Kong goals at the beginning of the year, and also taking into account me, Allen Staal, and Brian Allen's scores at the beginning of the year that never in your wildest imagination would you foresee a scenario where you would be behind all three of us score wise on October 9th.

It's funny that you should say that. About 6 months ago I realized that I'd be really indifferent about my HS until maybe you, Brian, or Allen passed me. Now it's the case that all of three of you have passed me, so I'm really gonna push it to another level! Catch me if you can! ;) Muahaha!  ;D
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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2013, 09:18:40 am »
(It's Vincent btw, fking hell, wrong account, wht da)

Lemay just pulled a Chien... Posting from the wrong account.

Allen can I get a Skype interview with you tonight?

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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2013, 09:20:36 am »
Very impressive Allen! In watching some our your games I can see the insight that is required to do this at times, so I knew that you had at least a vague notion of what needs to be done to safely traverse the boards.  Keep it up and you will hit that killscreen. I don't think I will forget about your score but be sure to highlight your stream and post in the score submissions thread. I am very excited for you, Allen. You must be floored. :D

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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2013, 12:57:08 pm »
allen MATE fkkkkkk I LOVE IT. yyyyyy australian time. i was asleep, mate. ill catch your KS tho if it means i never fall asleep again. yer buddy
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Re: Allen Staal scores 728,900 on Donkey Kong!
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2013, 01:03:07 pm »
good game
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