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Tracey Anne Mills wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:49 pm Well done Tom what a great game that was !

Thanks!

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Cheers folks! Lewis was a good sport and was happy with how he played. Onto Wednesday now, will play the winner of what will be quite an exciting game

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Ryan Lam wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:34 pm
Tom S wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:12 am Ah cool! The wiki had an asterisk next to it, so didn't think that they'd shown it....
Removed the asterisk for you! On a sidenote, all the best for the Finals!

Ta!

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Ryan Lam wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:49 am
Tom S wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:21 am I saw this game from my dressing room. and if my memory serves me right, Rachel found Meshlike, which DC missed.
You are absolutely right, because this was what was broadcast on TV!

Ah cool! The wiki had an asterisk next to it, so didn't think that they'd shown it....

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Johnny Canuck wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:25 am MESHLIKE in Round 7 (as if).

I saw this game from my dressing room. and if my memory serves me right, Rachel found Meshlike, which DC missed.

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Nice stuff Andres! Interesting to look at the stats! Would be great to see your Excel doc about the S86 finalists' stats published at some point

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Andres Sanchez wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:30 pm I have all stats written out in place of Tom so should I make a separate post about that if that's the case?

I did so in the past, but up to you

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Wondering as to whether there'd be demand for a way for 2 players to play a game on the app? I know that when the finals were being filmed, Ed Byrne and John Aziz played each other in-person on the app...

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So was Susie actually filming another show on ITV? I wonder if it’s Catchphrase, which has moved to Dock 10 (same studio as Countdown) this year. None of the contestants knew why (this was filmed the day before the first 2 QFs), I suspect Colin was joking around. All that is known is that SD return...

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Susie was definitely present for the penultimate prelim, and from memory, Colin didn't welcome her back, so I think she might have been there for the 2nd of Vick Hope's episodes. She definitely wasn't there for the first of Vick Hope's episodes, because I met the losing player in the hotel lift who ...

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Very sorry to hear this. RIP David and condolences to his family and friends.

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Came across French Apterite and ex-ZoomDown contestant Vincent Barcet on DCDL this week.

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Really feel that David deserves his plaudits- definitely made me feel the pressure, leading me to entertain the thought during Pat's slot that I would potentially be going home. Additionally, felt that the pressure he put on me at the beginning was leading me to miss words I'd normally see. Hope tha...

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Adam Gillard wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 11:19 pm Wow, awesome stuff to break the high score with a max game. Well done Tom - dreamland!

Thanks!

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Oh damn, hopefully it'll still be a good one tomorrow then. As it's not a game spoiler, I can only presume he gravely insulted one of Colin/Rachel/Susie and was expecting to be thrown off. Looking forward to it! Colin promised him a holiday if he broke the high score record again :lol:

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Technically, my round winning record should now not be in place, because there was a techy error before the final conundrum. The original scramble was TENSDISCO, but it had not appeared on my monitor, so I put my hand up almost immediately to notify the techy folks. It did then appear but by then, t...

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Jojo Apollo wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:53 pm Just caught up to this epic edition. Magnificent super performance. Many, many congrats Tom on the new world record!!!

Many thanks Jojo!

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It was nice to meet Andy and his wife, and hear his stories about his previous appearances. Think he was frustrated with how he fared at the numbers rounds, but hopefully had a good time overall.

Chickened Nomadizes, Hoarily, and Yolkier.

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L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 1:43 pm You are a great ambassador for the game too... which is another reason to love that you are now the record holder!
I think your TV run will attract plenty of new friendly easy-going people to Countdown. Like attracts like.
Congrats!

Kind of you to say so!

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Great recap!

Tom S · Re: Spoilers for Thursday 29 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74) Thanks chaps!

Thanks chaps!

Tom S · Re: Spoilers for Thursday 29 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74) Thanks all!

Thanks all!

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Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 3:46 pm Yep, very well done Tom. Superb performance and well deserved high score.

Thanks!

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Thanks Sam- I was just happy to have got a 9 in the game tbf! Knew that I was probably on for the record, but wasn't too fussed when Lauren went 6 small because I enjoy the challenge!

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Must admit that I didn't enjoy filming this particular episode- mainly because I felt bad for Sara. I don't think the score was a fair reflection of how she played + she was just behind me on the conundrum. In addition, Sara (asked first) did actually originally declare an 8 in Round 7, but Colin we...

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Had a bit of good luck against Sean today- this game was played on the same day that we filmed https://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=3259801. Hope that he gets an opportunity again in a few years time! Did end up chickening a few words- Jimmy, Moily and think that I did dismiss Wencher and Rape...

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Ryan Lam wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:10 am Amazing first game! You've definitely come a long way from when I first knew you five years ago on the Wiki. If you do make it to the Finals, I certainly can't wait for you to post your own stats

Cheers!

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Enjoyed the recap Tracey!

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Toby McDonald wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:36 pm Great debut Tom!

Thanks!

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Andres Sanchez wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:45 pm Well deserved win in my eyes Tom, think SUPEREGO was a real good spot.

Cheers Andres!

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Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:41 pm (100-75)*25)+(8*(5-2)) for an Alt in R9.

Well done Tom, great debut

Thanks Ronan!

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Adam S Latchford wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:34 pm Beaten by superego and analects, winners with retombing and rasguado. 649 easier than it looked but missed also, great lil game and wd tom

Cheers Adam- saw an alt method online for 649 and felt similarly. Different in the chair, as they say!

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You came across as supercool, well played. Loved the ESC and MF plug. By the way... I missed many of the Easter eggs. Were there actually 19, and if so, did you spot them all? Thanks! I was too zoned out to acknowledge all of the references, but was briefed by Colin pre-show that he would do it. Bi...

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Cheers folks- main aim was to not come across as a doofus, and think I managed to achieve that goal! Thought Mike was better than what the scoreline suggested- he had seen Retombing (which I'd never heard of) and Lentoid. Double Apterite battle tomorrow in the form of me against Sean Mowat.

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Good game today- very impressive play by Natalie considering that she had to memorise the selections. Would have beaten most players, too.

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2 strong players today- a good challenge from Dawn, but Alan's been consistently consistent across all fronts. Made for good viewing!

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I think the reasons as to why the draw hasn't been revealed perhaps speak for themselves, especially given previous posts on this thread. Whilst the excitement and intrigue are palpable, we should hold fire from publishing any "leaked draw" until the Countdown Team decide to officially pub...

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As of August, the audience are your guest, your opponent's guest (should they bring one), and the Countdown team....

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When I recorded the other week, I was told that nothing had been confirmed re-Colin becoming the host, but that the crew were hoping he'd be made permanent. However, I reckon that the gap for filming the specials could be due to World Cup commitments? Thought Colin was great when I was there, and ho...

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From the contestant's guidelines: "The rule of thumb for Countdown is that comparatives of all 2-syllable adjectives must be specified in the dictionary or they will not be allowed on the show. You’ll get used to what is acceptable and what isn’t over a period of time – but in general, if it’s ...

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I have the app installed on my Chromebook. Whilst it isn't touchscreen, it works perfectly well, though obviously doesn't quite have the flexibility that playing on a phone/tablet has.

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Was originally supposed to appear today, but a couple of players (including myself) were sent home because of Colin catching Covid. Would have been very tough playing against Quinn had I ended up recording. Very good game, though. Marina was unlucky to not win a teapot going by her 9-max performance...

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May make things difficult for me. Will give you notice if I have to drop out.

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I was supposed to film on the Monday of that recording block, and afaik the next block is supposed to be filmed next week going by the dates that I was offered. Thinking Les Dennis filmed on the Tuesday and Jenny filmed on the Wednesday if this is the case?

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Hi Mike,

I'd try https://www.facebook.com/groups/countdowners/ if you don't have any luck on here.

Tom

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Would not brand them as the most famous people by any means, but the current #1 holders LF System don't have a Wiki page.

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100+75+50+(7x6) for r3.

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JackHurst wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:15 pm
Callum Todd wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:02 pm Jack's android app.
It's more of a game than a tool at the moment. Maybe after a couple more features become public Eoin will consider it a worthy addition

Dan Byrom did say that his semi-final opponent used the app as well as Anki for his practise.

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Ahh bad luck Steven- been a great player with a clear aptitude for the letters. Really hope he makes the finals. Daren was very consistent, though, and would have been a shame to see him miss out on a teapot.

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Good game. I enjoyed Steve's story. If he got a good illustrator and got it published it would stand up well amongst the books that do exist. What's Julia Donaldson got that Steve hasn't? After looking at a sample of his books, I think it looks quite good. Only 99p, too- bargain! https://www.amazon...

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I once won a Twitter competition organised by the Vegetarian Society and Quorn to win 10 Quorn vouchers.

Also used to be followed by the Bulgarian Eurovision delegation on Twitter.

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Letters Maxes List 1.Dan Byrom- 71.25% 2.Matt O'Connor-67.5% 3.Steve Hyde-42.5% 4.Craig Fawcett-39.6% 5.Adrian Fletcher-38.75% 6.Ryan Carlsen-35% 7.Ronan Mackrory-28.75% 8.Dan Hall-23.75% Numbers Maxes List 1.Dan Byrom-87.5% 2.Matt O'Connor-78.1% 3.Steve Hyde-71.9% 4.Adrian Fletcher-65.7% 5.Dan Hall...

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Was directed to this link online: https://twitter.com/jorgalbertz/status/1532837759865524229?s=20&t=Ti1LAZNsbeJ7QriG3B6_cg&fbclid=IwAR3ApCsIpRnvb3E270Rp7a7w8b4pOsWiC32oAp-N9V_ATDV0TaXNHXxvAtc, so on that note.... Craig Fawcett Seed: 8 Wins: 5 Points: 581 (96.8 per game) Total Maxes: 35/90 (3...

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Dan Hall Seed: 7 Wins: 8 Points: 711 (88.9 per game) Total Maxes: 43/120 (35.8%) Letters Maxes: 19/80 (23.75%) Badged Words: 1 Medalled Words: 1 B: Betaking M:Moodily Numbers Maxes: 20/32 (62.5%) 6S: 1/3 (33.3%) 1L: 17/24 (70.8%) 2L: 2/5 (40%) 3L: N/A 4L: N/A Conundrum Maxes: 4/8 (50%) 4 Solved, 1 L...

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Ronan Mackrory Seed: 6 Wins: 8 Points: 738 (92.25 per game) Total Maxes: 42/120 (35%) Letters Maxes: 23/80 (28.75%) Badged Words: 1 Medalled Words: 1 B: Blondie M: Controls Numbers Maxes: 13/32 (40.6%) 6S: 4/13 (30.8%) 1L: 6/13 (46.2%) 2L: 3/5 (60%) 3L: 0/1 4L: Conundrum Maxes: 6/8 (75%) 6 Solved, 0...

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Adrian Fletcher Seed: 5 Wins: 8 Points: 757 (94.6 per game) (exc.tie-breaks) Total Maxes: 54/120 (45%) (exc. tie-breaks) Letters Maxes: 31/80 (38.75%) Badged Words: 0 Medalled Words: 1 B: N/A M:Sunrises (joint medal with opponent) Numbers Maxes: 21/32 (65.7%) 6S: N/A 1L: 20/28 (71.4%) 2L: 1/4 3L: N/...

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Ryan Carlsen Seed: 4 Wins: 8 Points: 778 (97.25 per game) Total Maxes: 49/120 (40.8%) Letters Maxes: 28/80 (35%) Badged Words: 3 Medalled Words: 7 B:Ghostlier, Unwieldy, Nameless M:Bluesier, Radiology, Spiniest, Clincher, Baguette, Witarna, Psyched Numbers Maxes: 15/32 (46.9%) 6S: 3/10 (30%) 1L: 8/1...

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Steve Hyde: Seed: 3 Wins: 8 Points: 806 (100.75 per game) Total Maxes: 62/120 (51.7%) Letters Maxes: 34/80 (42.5%) Badged Words: 4 Medalled Words: 1 B: Manatee, Unmuted, Angular, Basinets M: Bagpipes (joint medal with opponent) Numbers Maxes: 23/32 (71.9%) 6S: 3/5 (60%) 1L: 17/22 (77.2%) 2L: 2/3 (66...

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Matt O'Connor Seed: 2 Wins: 8 Points: 949 (118.6 per game) Total Maxes: 85/120 (70.8%) Letters Maxes: 54/80 (67.5%) Badged Words: 6 Medalled Words: 8 B: Nannied (joint badge with opponent), Elastomer, Megahits, Empanels, Sweatily (joint medal with opponent), Quaterns M: Recoaled, Malonates, Caubeen,...

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Now that there is no more room for any more octochamps, I shall now commence with my serial analysis of the S85 finalists... Starting with Dan Byrom Seed: 1 Wins: 8 Points: 967 (120.9 per game) Total Maxes: 89/120 (74.2%) Letters Maxes: 57/80 (71.25%) Badged Words:(7+ length maxes not previously sub...

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