geb@cadre.UUCP (04/23/84)
We have noticed something that seems to be too unusual to be a coincidence. Playing on holidays seems to yield better results than usual. Our high game (rogue 5.3) was set around new year's at 6599 Au. We played probably an average of 10 games (past level 6) per week since then, and never topped it. Today (Easter) I played 3 games past level 6 and two of them were over 7500 Au. (In the third I was killed by the nasty Save bug with a very nice array of tools). With rogue 5.2, our records (not cheating) also were set around Xmas. The amazing thing is, that it isn't obvious that you are going to get a good game at first. My 8000 pointer started with only 17 hit points by exp level 3. My armor when I quit was only 6 (not protected) and my weapon a 0+ 3+ long sword. The key to the high score was a ring of stealth, which allowed me to waltz around medusas and griffins while they slept. Has anyone else noticed a "holiday effect"? Could it be that rogue looks at the system calendar to determine if it is a holiday? I would have thought Easter would have been a bit much to include, since it has to be computed. Perhaps Eostre is the god of rogue?
lied@ihlts.UUCP (Doctor Bob) (04/24/84)
I think it's far more likely that people are just a bit brighter in the light of day (like when they're on vacation) than in the gloom of night (when most rogue is played). If I have a good game going, I always try to save around level 18 so I can come back to it refreshed and not make stupid mistakes. Bob "Sure I can kill that Xorn" Lied
dave@utcsrgv.UUCP (Dave Sherman) (04/26/84)
Generally, the system will be quieter on holidays and things will move
faster, thus allowing you to play (and get killed in) more games without
even realizing it. Hence it seems that you have better luck on holidays.
(Yes, I know the article I'm replying to alleged that the user played
only three games; if that's the case it was just luck.)
Dave Sherman
(Magnifibeast)
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