« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: What is your ideal length for a DKO?  (Read 7944 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline ChrisP

  • Spring Jumper
  • *
  • Posts: 1764
  • I'm going to jump next to your leg.
    • Donkey Blog
    • Awards
What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« on: May 16, 2016, 07:26:18 pm »
The dates are set for the next DKO (which Eric will be announcing soon), but just out of curiosity, how do you like your DKOs?

Do you prefer a brief, high-pressure tourney with lots of last-quarter action, where short-term factors (mood, fatigue, bad randomness) have more of an impact?

Or do you like the longer, more leisurely tourneys where everybody can find plenty of time to play and the better players will almost always win?

I see strengths in both, but I gotta be honest, I think the short ones are a blast, and Wes's Wildcard Qualifier reminded me just how awesome and intense they are.

Vote what you feel.  :)
Logged
http://donkeykongblog.blogspot.com

4 Quarters :-* - 800K Avg. Per Qtr. :o - No Restarts 8) - No Proof :'(
7/26/2013   Coin 35,946   710,800   18-1
7/28/2013   Coin 35,947   903,700   22-1
8/16/2013   Coin 35,948   694,100   17-6
8/17/2013   Coin 35,949   893,100   22-1

3,201,700: the $1 World Record?
Member for 11 Years DKJR Killscreener DK Masters - Rank D IGBY 2016 DKF Team Member IGBY 2015 DKF Team Member IGBY 2014 DKF Team Member Blogger Twitch Streamer DK Killscreener CK Killscreener

WCopeland

  • Guest
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2016, 07:29:52 pm »
Though I've directly benefited from the longer events, I prefer the weekend events. You don't have time to play at a pace you could "conceivably" finish a game at ... you have to perform on the spot. It also in my opinion encourages players to prepare more before the event itself so they can play at that pace target.

Other than that, it also gives the chance for dark horses to shine and have breakout games. My first million-point game was during a weekend event, and I believe without that event it would've happened much later. The longer an event is, the more it harms emerging players.
« Last Edit: May 16, 2016, 07:38:16 pm by WCopeland »
Logged

Offline tudose

  • Spring Jumper
  • *
  • Posts: 536
    • Awards
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2016, 07:33:44 pm »
weekend. no question
Logged
Member for 11 Years Former CK World Record Holder - MAME DKJR World Record Holder - MAME DK Masters - Rank D DKJR Killscreener DK 1.1M Point Scorer IGBY 2016 DKF Team Member IGBY 2015 DKF Team Member Blogger Winner of a community event DK 1M Point Scorer DK Killscreener CK Killscreener Twitch Streamer Former DK Level 1-1 World Record Holder

Offline xelnia

  • Administrator
  • Spring Jumper
  • *
  • Posts: 2878
  • Stop using 0.106
    • Twitch
    • Awards
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2016, 07:45:00 pm »
It's not the length that matters, it's how you use it.

Also, see my signature, sir.
Logged
"Do not criticize, question, suggest or opine anything about an upcoming CAG event, no matter how constructive or positive your intent may be. You will find nothing but pain and frustration, trust me. Just go, or don't go, and :-X either way!" -ChrisP, 3/29/15
Member for 11 Years snek CK Killscreener IGBY 2016 DKF Team Member IGBY 2015 DKF Team Member IGBY 2014 DKF Team Member DK Killscreener Blogger Twitch Streamer

Offline stella_blue

  • High Score Moderator
  • Spring Jumper
  • *
  • Posts: 1530
    • Awards
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2016, 08:05:38 pm »

I voted "other".

My preference is a 4 day event, Thursday through Sunday, much like a golf tournament.

Including 2 weekdays along with a full weekend should accommodate most work schedules.

Logged
DK High Score 
1,064,500
  (L22-1)
DK Level 1-1 
13,400
DK No Hammer 
535,300
  (L15-2)
Member for 11 Years Most Time Online DK 1M Point Scorer DK Killscreener Blogger Twitch Streamer

Offline lifereboot

  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 74
    • http://www.lifereboot.com
    • Awards
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2016, 05:28:00 am »
Quote from: stella_blue on May 16, 2016, 08:05:38 pm

I voted "other".

My preference is a 4 day event, Thursday through Sunday, much like a golf tournament.

Including 2 weekdays along with a full weekend should accommodate most work schedules.

I'm going to agree with stella.  Accommodating work schedules is a good point, but for me it's also about extra time to dust off cobwebs.  I don't get many opportunities to play these days, and so I may only get to put in one game a night for online tournaments.  Having the DKO active gives me incentive to play, and having the DKO active for many days gives me a night or two of preparation.
Logged
lifereboot
DK personal best (arcade / 3 men) 1,037,500
http://www.lifereboot.com
Member for 11 Years DK 1M Point Scorer DK Killscreener Twitch Streamer

Offline homerwannabee

  • Spring Jumper
  • *
  • Posts: 2237
    • Awards
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2016, 07:07:14 am »
10 inches.  Oh wait, I misread the question.
Logged
"Perception forged in delusion and refined by pain"

-Ross Benzinger

"It's like we are able to play beautiful music out there, but no one can hear the instruments"

-Leon Shepard
Member for 11 Years Former DK3 World Record Holder DK Killscreener DK Masters - Rank D IGBY 2014 DKF Team Member CK Killscreener Submit a score for every DK3 track Blogger Twitch Streamer Former DKJR World Record Holder - MAME DKJR Killscreener DK3 Repetitive Blue Screener

Offline Barra

  • Global Moderator
  • Spring Jumper
  • *
  • Posts: 1472
  • Pie Kicker
    • Awards
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2016, 08:20:32 am »
Quote from: homerwannabee on May 17, 2016, 07:07:14 am
10 inches.  Oh wait, I misread the question.

Logged
Member for 11 Years Former DK3 World Record Holder DK Masters - Rank A DK 1.1M Point Scorer 1M on DK, DKJR, and DK3 Difficulty 3 Submit a score for every DK3 track DK3 Repetitive Blue Screener Winner of a community event IGBY 2016 DKF Team Member DKJR Killscreener DK 1M Point Scorer CK Killscreener DK Killscreener Blogger Twitch Streamer

Offline aarontruitt

  • Elite Member
  • *
  • Posts: 259
    • AaronTruitt's Twitch
    • Awards
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2016, 10:08:07 am »
Some people work on the weekends... That's the only reason I don't like the weekend format. Otherwise I agree that the shorter competitions are more exciting.
Logged
Arcade DK PB: 1,007,600 (KS)
Member for 9 Years CK Killscreener DK 1M Point Scorer IGBY 2016 DKF Team Member DK Killscreener Twitch Streamer

Offline MJMeerman

  • Jr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 40
    • Twitch
    • Awards
Re: What is your ideal length for a DKO?
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2016, 06:55:59 am »
Quote from: aarontruitt on May 17, 2016, 10:08:07 am
Some people work on the weekends... That's the only reason I don't like the weekend format. Otherwise I agree that the shorter competitions are more exciting.

I agree there. I voted for the weeklong ones for that reason, plus the fact that even though I work during the week, I typically have more free time then as I'm typically busy on weekends with Smash Bros. tournaments or other things.
Logged
DK Scores:
Arcade: 396,700 [L11] (6/29/2018)
MAME: 483,300 [L13-4] (9/23/2021)
Start: 111,000 (11/30/2020)
L1-1: 9,700 (4/29/2014)

Crazy Kong: 581,500 [L22-1 KS] (01/31/2021)
Donkey Kong Jr.: 172,400 [L5-4] (12/23/2020)
Member for 11 Years CK Killscreener Twitch Streamer
Pages: [1]
« previous next »