Donkey Kong Terms/Acronyms

[ChrisP]

One of my Super Happy Fun Times from last year.

(The sound at the end is me punching myself. I tried to make that a rule because my flesh isn't as valuable as my precious cabinet.)

[marinomitch13]

"You know what Mr. Fireball?! You can just...." Haha. Classic. I'm sure that's how most people feel when that happens to them. It sucks you weren't able to survive it that time.

[ChrisP]

Does anyone else start not-even-trying as far as points are concerned once the fireballs move into  troublesome positions?

I pretty much just shut down when they're being little wankers (as you can see in that clip).

Not that I'm exactly the most diligent point-presser to begin with...

[VON]

One of my Super Happy Fun Times from last year.

That clip perfectly demonstrates how frustrating and unfair 6th girder fireballs can be.  For anyone not aware, 6th girder fireballs -- like top level pie factory fireballs -- never climb back down.  Once a fireball ascends the 6th girder, "hope", as Chris so aptly puts it in his video, becomes one of your best survival tools.  Great clip.

 

Does anyone else start not-even-trying as far as points are concerned once the fireballs move into  troublesome positions?

I pretty much just shut down when they're being little wankers (as you can see in that clip).

Assuming you're not down to your last man, sometimes it's best to abandon ship and maximize points for the death.  In fact, there is a certain 6th girder fireball behavior that can make a board impassable.  When this happens, "super happy fun time" can actually be fun, as point-pressing with no intention of passing the board can lead to all sorts of crazy goodness. 

In a max point-pressing game, the development of 6th girder fireball scenarios are part of the accepted risk.  This risk is deemed acceptable for two main reasons: one, allowing aggressive fireballs to dictate bottom hammer play will sink level averages (and the truly aggressive climbers are not that common); and two, whether forced to abandon ship or killed trying to escape a 6th girder fireball, the death will be a "good death".

[Jeffw]

A few more that I can think of that I don't think have been mentioned:

cashing in spare men, internal difficulty, pace

[marinomitch13]

Thanks Jeff. I also have to add a few more that Dean gave me on his stream tonight.

[stella_blue]

Sleepy/Dopey Fireballs: Fireballs which have effectively removed themselves from causing any real treats to the player.

Hey Mitch, you obviously meant to say "threats".

As written, the definition represents the diametric opposite of its actual meaning.   

By the way, I still believe that ITF = "In the Face!" deserves a place among the barrel acronyms.

[marinomitch13]

Haha. Thanks Scott, I edited the typo. When I have time I'll add in the extra like 8 terms I've received from people. I kinda like waiting till I have a good amount to add. I'm also toying with the idea of listing some of the less common terms by who uses/coined them.

[stella_blue]

I'm also toying with the idea of listing some of the less common terms by who uses/coined them.

In that case, here are a few:

Get 'Em!

Dean's hammer-wielding war cry on the rivets screen, while chasing the bad guys along the middle girder.

Dry Hammer or Cold Hammer

Also on the rivets stage, Dave's description of a hammer grab that ends up yielding zero smashes.

Boom Baby!

Vincent.  No explanation necessary.

[marinomitch13]

Boom Baby!

Vincent.  No explanation necessary.

You do know Steve Wiebe used this phrase first, right? -at least in a DK context.

[stella_blue]

You do know Steve Wiebe used this phrase first, right? -at least in a DK context.

I do now.

[marinomitch13]

Actually I just double checked, and it turns out Steve only says "Baby! New Highscore!" But, as Vincent would say: "Close Enough!" 

[ChrisP]

How about some definitions in need of terms?

Here's one:

__________________: getting through an extremely difficult situation or screen - often involving a significant investment of tension, time, and ingenuity - only to die almost immediately thereafter due to a no-win screwing, boneheaded mistake, or control mishap.

[ChrisP]

Two of my own:

The Double-Death: an oft-observed phenomenon after a death, wherein a second death comes almost immediately. In many cases coincidental; in others undoubtedly psychological in nature.

Democrats: A group of two to five "left-leaning" firefoxes who, at the beginning of a rivet screen, make an uncharacteristic rush for the left side, often forcing the player to abandon both of the standard patterns and play freestyle.

[homerwannabee]

Two of my own:

The Double-Death: an oft-observed phenomenon after a death, wherein a second death comes almost immediately. In many cases coincidental; in others undoubtedly psychological in nature.

Democrats: A group of two to five "left-leaning" firefoxes who, at the beginning of a rivet screen, make an uncharacteristic rush for the left side, often forcing the player to abandon both of the standard patterns and play freestyle.

How bout Republican: A group of two to give "right-leaning" Firefoxes who, at the end of a rivet screen hog the very top right rivet without leaving.