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by Matt Coates
Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Official Thread of Brag
Replies: 1176
Views: 178407

Re: Official Thread of Brag

check out http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=5227

the game went to a 7th crucial conundrum.

i know its in the brag section but there wasnt a section for being crap
by Matt Coates
Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 10th October
Replies: 14
Views: 2784

Re: Spoilers for Friday 10th October

havent lost to Kai yet, good player for his age, but he is nowhere near to being the next Conor.
by Matt Coates
Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 October
Replies: 10
Views: 2734

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 October

Round 11: is TROUPED valid? its a beater if so
by Matt Coates
Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COGST game - Reams vs Coates
Replies: 3
Views: 1625

Re: COGST game - Reams vs Coates

thanks rich, matched each other round for round, bar the first one, so cant complain too much
by Matt Coates
Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
Replies: 302
Views: 24616

Re: COGST - starting mid-September

can you play tomorrow (wed) at 5.30 ben? , or 6pm on fri? Ian, I think you might be a bit late fella :( The tournament's already started and people are split into 7 groups of 3 so I don't think there's room to add another. You can always head over to apterous.org if you want some Countdown action t...
by Matt Coates
Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:56 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
Replies: 302
Views: 24616

Re: COGST - starting mid-September

can you play tomorrow (wed) at 5.30 ben?, or 6pm on fri?
by Matt Coates
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
Replies: 99
Views: 12162

Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July

yea great day Ben, unlucky Jason, really thought you was going to win, well done to Dan for winning, hope everyone got back safe
by Matt Coates
Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
Replies: 99
Views: 12162

Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July

Well Done Dan Van, winner of CONOT 2008
by Matt Coates
Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
Replies: 99
Views: 12162

Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July

Hi Everyone, I live in Nottingham and i am meeting Jason Cullen at about 9.30 at nottngham train station, if anyone wants to meet us there they can, i know hich bus to catch and they run every 10 mins.

just post on the board if you want to come with us and we will arrange to meet.

Matt
by Matt Coates
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: No Countdown next week :(
Replies: 74
Views: 8083

Re: No Countdown next week :(

surprised we are seeing a repeat of 5 games shown only 2/3 weeks ago
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 23 July 2008
Replies: 19
Views: 2891

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 23 July 2008

2nd numbers alt: 7+(10/5)=9, 9X50=450+(6X3)
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 23 July 2008
Replies: 19
Views: 2891

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 23 July 2008

EMULATE for a DC beater, round 8 i think
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 23 July 2008
Replies: 19
Views: 2891

Spoilers for Wednesday 23 July 2008

You know what to do
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: No Countdown next week :(
Replies: 74
Views: 8083

Re: No Countdown next week :(

please show mine, please, please :)
by Matt Coates
Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
Replies: 23
Views: 4389

Re: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!

good luck everyone, sorry i cant watch :( i will read the recaps when i get back.

prediction: Damian to win on a crucial conundrum
by Matt Coates
Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT 08 Plate Final - O'Neill vs Coates
Replies: 5
Views: 1831

Re: COOT 08 Plate Final - O'Neill vs Coates

i know julian, but i remember reading somewhere that the target is easier to get with 2 lg.

never mind, didnt make much difference, i would have kicked myself had i got the conundrum tho.

well played Jono, and thanks for the tournament, thanks to charlie for hosting
by Matt Coates
Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Wed 16 Jul Spoilers
Replies: 16
Views: 2863

Re: Wed 16 Jul Spoilers

thanks for that Mr Howe :)
by Matt Coates
Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
Replies: 28
Views: 3050

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008

(6+5=(10/5))X75=975+1
by Matt Coates
Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
Replies: 28
Views: 3050

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008

shes like that nervous woman on catherine tate, when shes asked to pick her letters/numbers. she is likeable but one of the worst players ive seen, the new chap doesnt seem all that good either, ah well, at least there are some good 'uns in the pipeline
by Matt Coates
Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
Replies: 28
Views: 3050

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008

same here jay, i thought CLANGIEST, bev is lucky shes not playin someone like DOD cuz she would end up on 0 points, i aint kidding, i do like her tho, but i cannot believe how she passed the audition, i dont think she has declared anything in 5 numbers games, which may well be a first
by Matt Coates
Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Wed 16 Jul Spoilers
Replies: 16
Views: 2863

Re: Wed 16 Jul Spoilers

not the best series so far, i do think last series was much stronger, although i am biased ;) but in the first 24 games of last series there was 12 centuries (50%) and 2 octochamps. this series just 3 out of 18 (16%) no octochamps, a long way to go but this series isnt looking like its going to be a...
by Matt Coates
Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
Replies: 23
Views: 4389

Re: COOT '08 - The Home Straight!!!!

really looking forward to it, im working on my 4 lg technique :)
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!

like your avatar Jon, does anyone know how i can get one the same except say matty c for another forum i use plz
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!

am having problems, what about saturday between 3-6 m8
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!

doubt i will be able to make that time, if you cant do 6pm, what about during the day?
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!

can you play today (Weds) about 6pm, Jon?

let me know what times you are free if you are unable to make that time
by Matt Coates
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
Replies: 30
Views: 4021

Re: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals

ill be online from about 6 Dinos, see you then :)
by Matt Coates
Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
Replies: 30
Views: 4021

Re: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals

just seen the dinos - howard game, and dinos got ESTIMATED for the conundrum, when MEDITATES is also there, what would happen if dinos had said MEDITATES?
by Matt Coates
Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:09 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
Replies: 65
Views: 6340

Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!

thanks again for hosting Jay, especially that time of night, also to Charlie for the recap and Ben WIlson for being Susie. great game Ben, thought i was gonna be in for a mullering after a great spot from you in round 1, the first numbers helped me out a bit. looking forward to seeing who ive got in...
by Matt Coates
Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
Replies: 65
Views: 6340

Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!

i can play today at 5 if thats not too much short notice, got a pool tournament tomorrow, i can do tonight at 11.30 or tomorrow night at 11 if thats ok? or maybe we can have an extension?
by Matt Coates
Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 11th July 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 1841

Re: Spoilers for Friday 11th July 2008

(9x2)=18X(50+2)=936+6-1
by Matt Coates
Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 11th July 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 1841

Re: Spoilers for Friday 11th July 2008

Numbers Alt: (100-8)X(10-6)=368-5-1=362
by Matt Coates
Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 11th July 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 1841

Re: Spoilers for Friday 11th July 2008

R3: REISSUED??? never sure about RE words tho
by Matt Coates
Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 11th July 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 1841

Spoilers for Friday 11th July 2008

R2: UNROOT
by Matt Coates
Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:59 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
Replies: 65
Views: 6340

Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!

Well done Julian, Unlucky Rich.

does Richard go into the plate?
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
Replies: 65
Views: 6340

Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!

thats great Ben
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th July 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 1727

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th July 2008

PeterMabey wrote:HELOTISM - round 5
strange answer for a numbers round ;)
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th July 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 1727

Spoilers for Wednesday 9th July 2008

1st Numbers Alt:
(100+10-1)=109
(8/4)=2 2X109=218
218-3=215
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
Replies: 65
Views: 6340

Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!

i can play tonight at 6 or friday anytime until 6.30, can you do any of them Ben?
by Matt Coates
Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008
Replies: 17
Views: 2623

Re: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008

r10: i did (75+9-3)=81X7=567-1

and i did get it in 30 secs

nearly didnt get the first one cuz i went 7X(50+25)way, like a numpty :)
by Matt Coates
Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008
Replies: 17
Views: 2623

Re: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008

alternate:

(75-7)=68
(10-8)=2
68/2=29
29X6=174
by Matt Coates
Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008
Replies: 17
Views: 2623

Re: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008

CANTER + A=CATERAN

these word stems are paying off at last
by Matt Coates
Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Jeffrey
Replies: 3
Views: 1639

Jeffrey

i remember seeing Jeffrey on a number of shows and found him to be quite charming, but i never saw him "cheating" but i didnt manage to watch all of them, does anyone have any of his games available to download? cheers
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, 2nd July
Replies: 14
Views: 3059

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, 2nd July

DC said HALOGEN, sorry :(
by Matt Coates
Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Round Two!
Replies: 59
Views: 5333

Re: COOT '08 Round Two!

i will host your game jay, can you give me some info about your opponent as i dont know everyone that well
by Matt Coates
Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT Prelim game 3 - Matt Coates V Matt Green
Replies: 13
Views: 2671

COOT Prelim game 3 - Matt Coates V Matt Green

Countdown recap for Tuesday 24th June 2008. C1: Challenger Matt Coates - Series 58 contstant won 3 games before losing a 2nd crucial conundrum C2: Challenger Matt Green - A very polite cross dresser who also by the name of Emily in his spare time DC: Host: Jason Cullen, Audience: Rich Priest, Richar...
by Matt Coates
Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 23rd June 2008
Replies: 19
Views: 2677

Re: Spoilers for Monday 23rd June 2008

try it dinos, was good, jay beat me 102-88, good quality game
by Matt Coates
Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 23rd June 2008
Replies: 19
Views: 2677

Re: Spoilers for Monday 23rd June 2008

did DC say REDLINES? i wasnt really listening to the show, was playing against jay cullen
by Matt Coates
Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Round One!
Replies: 80
Views: 9403

Re: COOT '08 Round One!

Jason, we have arranged to play at 6pm tomorrow, is that ok for you?

is there a section on how it all works?
by Matt Coates
Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COOT '08 Round One!
Replies: 80
Views: 9403

Re: COOT '08 Round One!

how does this all work? me and richard priest (who is also wondering) have never played online before.

thanks, Matt.

would be great if you could host my game Jason :D
by Matt Coates
Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- exhibition game
Replies: 18
Views: 3221

Re: Countdown in Nottingham- exhibition game

i will give it a go, should be quite fun
by Matt Coates
Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 20th June 2008
Replies: 56
Views: 6052

Re: Spoilers for Friday 20th June 2008

loos like they cut out the bit where david dropped the trophy
by Matt Coates
Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 11 June 2008, Series 58, Episode 112
Replies: 3
Views: 1158

Re: Wednesday 11 June 2008, Series 58, Episode 112

RESONATE in round 1 as an equaller
by Matt Coates
Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th June
Replies: 20
Views: 2988

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th June

Round 12: RENAMES and SEAMERS
by Matt Coates
Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th June
Replies: 20
Views: 2988

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th June

(7X9)=63-7-1=55
55X5=275
275-8 = 267
by Matt Coates
Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th June
Replies: 20
Views: 2988

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th June

Round 6: WONDERER
by Matt Coates
Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 17th June 2008
Replies: 17
Views: 2714

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 17th June 2008

2nd numbers alt:

9X25=225
6X(7-1)=36
225+36=261
by Matt Coates
Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 12th June 2008
Replies: 31
Views: 4513

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 12th June 2008

me too Jay :cry:
by Matt Coates
Sat May 31, 2008 2:54 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: thanks ytv!
Replies: 32
Views: 3715

Re: thanks ytv!

Had a great time in Leeds, sorry i had to leave the party early, just had to be up early the next day to catch the train back home.

great to have met you all, especially Jason (and family), David, Michael, and Rich.
by Matt Coates
Sat May 31, 2008 2:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
Replies: 99
Views: 12162

Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July

Hi put me down please, as i live about 5 mins away from westdale lane, will be easy for me to get too, if anyone wants directions from the train station or town centre, just let me know and i will only be too happy to help