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Callum Todd

Episode 3, featuring Innis Carson in the sole guest slot, will be released soon (hopefully this week). We will probably release long play as soon as its ready, with short edit to follow some time over the next week or so.

Callum Todd

I think everyone should use a pen to tap the table.. it's a sharper sound which makes it much easier to adjudicate. I've been using a pen on conundrums forever and it's definitely a competitive advantage to simply twitch your fingers than move your whole arm to bang the table, so I don't know why m...

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Have just replayed the slow motion replay on 0.25 speed - it is a dead heat. +1. Callum moves first. His hand goes up, then down. But if you are judging by when the hands actually hit the table, it could not be more simultaneous. My initial thought was that Tom was just quicker. After watching the ...

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If you include Rob's additional scenarios, then 3 of the things on this list happened in co:event finals last year featuring me. I am clearly a controversy magnet. Just a note on scenario 3: when I was hosting a game between Jack and Maus at CoMan in which Maus was 1 or 2 points ahead: Maus buzzed i...

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Just seen this game on the wiki. Ryan is decent!

Callum Todd

Ah excellent, I love these. Was talking about You Are The Ref with someone last night. 1) c 2) b 3) I'm steering well clear of this one 4) b 4.1) maybe if the letter had fallen off BEFORE the buzz, as it could have distracted the opponent and hampered them from solving it. Although really the round ...

Callum Todd

I have recently endeavoured to take up chess. Not as a serious pursuit - I don't have a lot of time to put into it - but I'd like to start playing it a bit as a side-hobby and see if I can become halfway decent at it. I imagine there's a fair few chess aficionados among you lot. Any hints and tips f...

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Came across a few corkers when trawling ODO for dictionary updates back in 2014 or whenever it was. The one that I can still remember is from the defintion of gack (meaning cocaine): ‘Everyone not playing with their toes in a crib, or drooling down themselves in a care home, is fully aware that mode...

Callum Todd

Yeah, go team 69. Happy to have made my contribution to such a high max %.

Callum Todd

I voted for 'yes' but I don't feel 'voice in [my] head' is a fully accurate description. It's more of a feeling than a voice. A voice is just the medium I imagine it into when trying to process my thoughts as words rather than feelings, images, sounds etc. So the 'voice in [my] head' isn't my though...

Callum Todd

Okay, so as promised I've gone away and done some thinking. And here's what I've come up with thusfar: First of all, this thread asks if Countdown is worthy of respect as a game, and in its opening post makes reference to 'proper' games like Scrabble or Chess As Gevin has correctly pointed out, I've...

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Well, I think using Conor's 30th birthday win is a bit of a straw man, because I would definitely not argue that it was artistry, and I was more arguing for a more complex game like chess. And as I say, you could get more complex turn-based games than chess if you really wanted - so when I talk abo...

Callum Todd

Artistry isn't it? That's the word I was looking for! Thanks. I stand by my comment about Countdown/Scrabble/Chess vs. Football/snooker/martial arts in these terms. Countdown, Scrabble and Chess are effectively turn-based games (I know Countdown's 'turns' occur simultaneously, the conundrum especia...

Callum Todd

It's very good. i really enjoyed it. Some sound quality issues with Conor unfortunately. In 2020 it seems like these should be solved by now but sadly not. An idea might be to get your guests to record the call as well then you can use their recording of them and your recording of you. Cheers Jono....

Callum Todd

These clickbait headlines have reached a new low.

Callum Todd

I think it is worthy of respect as a game. It is perhaps a bit weird that there's this community of us that give so much of a shit about it, but I'm sure there are weirder hobbies. I think it's certainly what you call a 'proper' game on a par with Scrabble and Chess, although without knowing too muc...

Callum Todd

Hello. Last year, FOCAL remarked on World Mental Health Day that FOCAL events are a great way to spend time playing an enjoyable and mentally stimulating game with like-minded people. This year, we're looking at ways we can ensure all FOCAL events are accessible to people who suffer with anxiety. Ob...

Callum Todd

Geaton is a verb coined by Eddy Byrne. As you may have guessed either from the context in which you have seen it used or simply by the identity of its author, its defintion is graphically sexual. I shan't post it on a public forum although if you feel it's important for you to understand its definti...

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Oh, and to be bit more constructive, I recommend the code of conduct specify a ban on geatoning, and on Annie Humphries impressions. ;) A FOCAL Code of Conduct will not outlaw geatoning. What consenting adults get up to in their own private time is their business. Incidentally though, I personally ...

Callum Todd

I suppose the point is that quite often we find ourselves in a position where we have to interact with strangers, and we don't have to sign a code of conduct every time we do this. I didn't have to sign one last time I went into Tesco's and interacted with the checkout person. I didn't have to sign...

Callum Todd

Something along these lines is now being considered. Is there anything you eventgoing folk would particularly like to see (or NOT see) included in a FOCAL Code of Conduct?

Callum Todd

Thanks but where is that other than as a standalone URL? How does one find it without being told? Further to this, I think there should be a link on the main FOCAL page to the current points. On the archive it has the points up to 2018, so to find the 2019 points, one has to find this thread on c4c...

Callum Todd

Here they are. Thanks but where is that other than as a standalone URL? How does one find it without being told? Further to this, I think there should be a link on the main FOCAL page to the current points. On the archive it has the points up to 2018, so to find the 2019 points, one has to find thi...

Callum Todd

Callum, my point (using eggs as an example) is that the poll question reads like this (to me):- Should the format of the event be switched for the final? a) No. b) A version of yes. c) A 2nd version of yes. d) A 3rd version of yes. e) idgaf. Yep. That's as intended. A 'yes' to that question would b...

Callum Todd

Perhaps I've misinterpreted that data, but I would expect that just looking at pure average episode length will likely result in a shorter time, as there will naturally be more episodes of shorter podcasts. Some podcasts can be short (highlights packages of longer shows, or short discussions between...

Callum Todd

Following the inaugural episode last week, the Focal Talk podcast (presented by Paul Anderson and myself) is back with a second episode. Episode 2 features guest spots with Ben Wilson and Conor Travers. You can listen to it here . The first episode, guesting Jeff Clayton and James Haughton can be fo...

Callum Todd

Oh looks like adding an extra option has reset the poll. I suck at this

Callum Todd

Good point, there should be an Idgaf option. I've added one, although some people have already voted before it was there.

Callum Todd

I'm not 100% sure about this poll anyway. It's kind of like: how do you like your eggs? a) I don't like eggs b) I prefer them fried c) I prefer them boiled d) I prefer them scrambled e) I prefer them poached. Option a) would win the eggs poll for the same reason that "format used for the rest ...

Callum Todd

Have fixed it now. Slightly worrying I can edit the text of the poll options after creation, presumably even if they've already been voted for. Politicians everywhere flocking to see this method of polling.

Callum Todd

Sorry for the uncertainty. I intended the bottom 3 options as being for people who wanted them to be the format of the final, regardless of the format of the rest. So I would say, imagine you were at an event that didn't use 9 Rounders throughout the day (like Huddersfield has used 10 Rounders in th...

Callum Todd

Hello. This topic of discussion has come up privately once or twice with me recently, so I thought it would be interesting to open it up for debate to see what the popular opinion is among the faithful co:event-going public. Personally, while I'm not really all that bothered, I think the final shoul...

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Please note that due to uncertainty around public gatherings caused by the current Co-vid19 pandemic, sign-ups are currently suspended for this event until I can be certain it will be able to go ahead. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. In the meantime, please stay safe and be responsible...

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I once bumped rubber rings (not a euphemism) with Will Mellor on a 'lazy river' in Greece.

Callum Todd

Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:04 pm News just in - Doddington Hall parkrun is due to have its inaugural event on 25th January, and it's actually closer to the Lincoln Thorpe-on-the-hill Travelodge than the Lincoln parkrun. I'm very much up for doing this one.

Good spot. Let's do it.

Callum Todd

From series 69:

Abdirizak Hirsi, who lost to Mark Hartnett
Mark Hartnett, who lost to Bradley Cates
Sean D (whose surname I can't remember - sorry Sean!) who I think also lost to Bradley Cates, but might be wrong.

Callum Todd

Think ODO came in Series 71, so 2014.

Callum Todd

https://ic.c4assets.com/brands/celebrity-countdown/series-1/episode-4/e7abbd13-6f1f-45aa-8e48-2c40c316121a_625x352.jpg?interpolation=progressive-bicubic&output-format=jpeg&output-quality=90&downsize=450:* Nice to see Ross McColm take on Mike Springett on celeb countdown the other night.

Callum Todd

The name was the topic of much deliberation! I initially had it as 'The FOCAL podcast' because that's how it was initially envisioned. However, once it came to making it we realised we were discussing more than just FOCAL, so a new name was needed. But I was very against using anything that sounded ...

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Introducing: the Focal Talk podcast. Hosted by myself and Paul Anderson, this podcast will be a monthly release discussing all the latest news and events in the Countdown community: online, on TV, and at in-person events. We will be joined by guests from within the community each month. For episode ...

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Ray Wilding wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:56 pm Susie just flat out wrong on CHEERIOS. HELLO and and GOODBYE are nouns, CHEERIO is not.

Why is this? I don't see why CHEERIO isn't/can't be a noun.

Callum Todd

https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/essex/braintree/braintree-a120.html?ARRdd=01&ARRmm=11&ARRyyyy=2019&NIGHTS=2&ROOMS=1&ADULT1=1&CHILD1=0&COT1=0&INTTYP1=DB&BRAND=PI £85 for Fri and Sat night. £48 for Sat only. I think Callum's still looking for a shar...

Callum Todd

Thank you Mark for a great today yesterday, with the fun afterwards it was one of the best co:events I've ever been to. Hopefully we'll all be back next year

Callum Todd

Cracking shout from Graeme.

Callum Todd

Hello. I had planned to trial this at Co:Apterous , with a view to a full launch thereafter, but given the current server downtime of the apto chat and game room, now seems a good time to put it out there. And so, with much further ado: Hark! Discordterous! Discordterous is a series of text and voic...

Callum Todd

George Armstrong spotted in a Toyota forklift truck advert.

Callum Todd

Best deal now appears to be a family room for 3 at £135, so £45 per person for 2 nights. Please contact me within the next week if interested.

Callum Todd

You could equally apply "going "Ah... whatever, yeah, that'll do" to not changing the system yet. If the proposed system is better than the current one (which I believe it is) then why not implement it? It is currently the best system anyone has suggested*. Why choose an inferior* sys...

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So without resorting to a poll -- rather, to keep this well rounded conversation going -- how do we feel about introducing Gev's points system in January 2020? I am in favour. To those objecting that it isn't perfect: nothing is, but is it at least better than what we currently have? I believe so. ...

Callum Todd

Still looking for hotel buddies, please contact me if interested. So long as I can find a few people to share with I will definitely attend.

Callum Todd

I think it's true that political and media rhetoric around mental health in general is almost universally shitty, but it seems to me that their ignorance of Asperger's only reflects that of the wider public. Through years spent in this community many of us have probably had more interactions with pe...

Callum Todd

Fascinating. Seeing as one of the recording days is on a Sunday, I may book some audience tickets to see what the craic is. Would anyone else be interested in going?

Callum Todd

Haha me too, it was deceptively funny.

Callum Todd

FOCAL Countdown wrote: ↑Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:04 pm The venue has a large, free car park.

Excellent, thanks very much.

Callum Todd

Another football themed one, this time Ned Pendleton and West Ham/Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko.

Callum Todd

Champion : Callum Todd Runner Up: James Robinson Third Place: Dinos Sfyris Most conundrum solves: Matty Artell (settled via a sudden-death TB conundrum after tying with George) Best final-letter pick: Matty Artell (PISTOLEER, saying exactly what letter he wanted for it as well :!:) Best word spot o...

Callum Todd

Have got a Travelodge family room with 3 beds for both nights at £62.

If you wish to stay in it please contact me. £10.34 per person per night.

Callum Todd

George Ford was on Eggheads today.

Callum Todd

Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:16 am
Matt Morrison wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 7:39 am She possibly is, though I think she a) hates C4C and b) tries to avoid doing work outside of work. But I'll ask!
How can you hate C4C.
Isn't it instrumental in you guys getting together ?

Maybe that's why she hates it.

Callum Todd

A family room for up to 4 people seems to cost £105 for both Friday and Saturday nights. Looking for 3 people to share with to bring costs down to just £26.25 per person. Let me know if interested. You enquired as to what this room is made up of? Guessing a double and two singles. Yes, a double and...

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