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Author: | scar [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | A Poman blast from the Past |
http://www.nauticom.net/www/robbie/ntn.html "Who holds the record for....most top10 lists on a homepage?" I'm not sure how I discovered NTN. Macdaddy likes to claim it was his idea, which, in turn made me convert Chris L! in March of '97. The truth of the matter is, though, Tara and I used to hang out at Damon's every so often and we also saw NTN on the screen. Finally, we got a box and played as a team as TAROB. But we didn't log in as a Player's Plus member. Instead we sat around for a month wondering, "What the heck is that + by a competitor's name?" Of course, it didn't take that long to figure it out... NTN, of course, is the National Interactive Trivia Network, which is played mostly at sports bars throughout the United States And Canada. To play, just make sure you get a playmaker (a little box where you get to push buttons). The actual game varies, but how to play is basically the same (multiple choice between 5 answers). Here's what you need to know if you wanna play! NTN The National Trivia Network The Official NTN site How To Become A Member Check Your Point Total! Find An NTN site near you! What Game Is Playing When (Program Information Guide) As far as my NTN history goes... We finally became members in June of '96, I believe. As of August '98, I have around 2,300,000 points. My original home location was Champs in State College (through Aug '96) but I never went there after I graduated so I never knew my point total unless I checked above. I also had an account at Damon's in State College, but again, we only went there during sports events (mostly NFL or Lady Lions basketball games). Heck, I still have this account, but I'll have to transfer that soon. (I think it has about 60,000 points). So, I logged in where Tara and I hung out through the first 4 months of '96, TGIFriday's in Williamsport, to get to see my point totals on a regular basis -- as I transfered my points there. Now, though, Tara has re-located in Connecticut. My location is still in Pittsburgh (while I continue to send out 50 resumes per week for employment!), That's where I've been since about April '97 (where I started playing on a regular basis). In May '98, a bunch of the regulars (XDJ, C RAY, AHSOUL, CAROLE, SCOTS) started playing as a team from time to time. |
Author: | scar [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
Here Are My Favorite Games! 1. Playback (Music Trivia -- Saturdays at 10pm EST) 2. Jukebox (Music Trivia -- Fridays at 7:30pm EST) 3. Triviaoke (Music Trivia -- Fridays at 8:30pm EST) 4. Sports I.Q. (Mondays at 7pm EST starting September 6, 1998). 5. TPL, Part 2 (M, T, R, F at 10:00pm EST) 6. QB1 (Played During Football Season) 7. Spotlight (Entertainment Trivia -- Fridays at 9:00pm EST) 8. Sports Trivia (Thursdays at 8pm EST) Rob's all-time high scores.... General trivia: 13,800. I'm happy if I get over 11,000 in any given round (usual possible score is 15,000), I'm usually happy. The score to beat is almost always between 3,000-9,000 (which gives you 1,000 players plus points if you beat, 500 if you don't). Sometimes there's a "Booooooonussss Questioooooon" worth 1,800 points (Cuevro 1800), which can sometimes help if you're lurking right behind the leader . Playback: 39,147. If I get around 35,000, I'm usually happy with that score, although I'm always out to break the elusive 40,000 barrier. I've gotten in the 35,000 to 37,000 range plenty of times (making the top20 leaderboard several times. A lot of #2s, some #3s, many top10s... but still no #1 overall ). I'm out to win at Playback every week. (and I do more times than not ) Recently (May '98), I've attempted to put a team together -- with various success. XDJ (60s/70s music wizard) and I (80s/90s music wizard) can usually do a lot of damage if we each play 2 boxes. Other people that I've gotten to play on my team on a semi-regular basis: JERIKA, C RAY, AHSOUL. If you ever see Damon's-Monroeville (PA) or TGIFriday's-Williamsport (PA) on the board, that's probably my team. We're also considering a move to Radisson-Monroeville (PA) or Uno's-Monroeville (PA). On top of all that, since my girlfriend leaves in Connecticut, I'm currently seeking employment there. So who the heck knows if or where my team will ever be in future months QB1: unknown. I usually only play the entire game on Monday nights. I'm usually good enough to win a quarter or two (locally), and if I play the full game, I'm usually in the top3 (I've won a few times). This game is pretty cool (you gotta predict the plays of the game... run, up the middle, sweep left, sweep right, or pass, short, long, left, middle, right, etc etc etc. Don't forget to use your Gamebreakers, though, and make sure you get consecutive calls right for BONUS points!) I'll start keeping track of my high scores this fall when we start up again. Sports Trivia: 17,918. I've played it a handful of times (plus a little more) but I'm usually watching "Friends" so I don't make it out there unless its a repeat or I can find a tape for my VCR. My preference of the two sports games lies within... Sports IQ: 155.3 I have to admit, I ain't great at this game (the score to beat is always been 70 and 120) because I don't know much about auto racing, and I certainly don't have depth about golf or tennis. I know a little about track and the NBA, but I don't follow those in depth either. Baseball I'm 50/50 on since I really don't care for the game, but I do try to keep up with that stats or I'll jump on the wagon when the Pirates are doing good. So unless they went with hockey or football or college basketball the entire time, I'm often sunk. If I break 110.0, I'm happy. Trivia Pursuit: 34,000. on rounds 3 and 4, that is (the 1/2 hour show). The trick, of course, is to get those 6,000, 5,000, and 4,000 pters on the final round (which ain't easy...sometimes you get none of 'em right and only end up with 800 pts total or so!). If you play that matching round (six questions each when you roll 'em) and are good at it, more power to you. I'm potluck on that round. Which is why I don't like the rounds 1 & 2 half-hour game or the feature Trivia Pursuit game (all 4 rounds on Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST). Which is why you usually don't see me there that night, especially since I need a break after playing Showdown on Tuesdays at 9:00pm EST. |
Author: | scar [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
Locations that I've played at (1-5 stars: 5-MUST PLAY, 1-forget about it) Bull Run Inn in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (3 stars) Comments: A very cozy place with three screens always set to NTN. Affordable menu. Only 10 boards, though, and multi-board play is not allowed (which is a 2-star deduction). Champs in State College, Pennsylvania (3 stars) Comments: NTN's always on in the bar, but the boards are out of reach (and must be handed to you by a member of the staff). After the place burnt down, it was remodeled (which looks really slick now), but NTN play was actually better before the place burnt down. Decent menu, but now more of a sports bar than an NTN bar. Circle Center Mall in Indianpolis--4th floor (4 stars) Comments: This is a huge bar (lots of screens, dance club). There is a cover charge on weekends, but NTN is always on lots of screens. They'll give you as many boards as you request. A decent place. Damon's in Chesire, Connecticut (5 stars) Comments: Not the biggest Damon's in the world, but one that ALWAYS has at least one screen reserved for NTN. They have a big Showdown league on Tuesday nights. Highly recommended. Damon's in Cincinnati, Ohio (4 stars) Comments: I really like the bar here (but the dining area is nice, too). Played Playback here once, and a dozen people were playing. The staff and regulars were friendly. Damon's in Indianapolis, Indiana (4 stars) Comments: I've played here a few times. This is a Damon's inside a Holiday Inn. It's very small, but very effective. The bartender with a beard is very down to earth and friendly. No problem getting boards. This is a fun place to play. Damon's in Monroeville, Pennsylvania (5 stars) Comments: Only problem nowadays is the place has gotten too popular (it can be sometimes difficult to get a board on Fri/Sat nites -- and they have 20 of 'em). Overall, though, a nice place to play. Damon's in State College, Pennsylvania (4 stars) Comments: Since Damon's switched to DITV, the boards don't function as well upstairs (range problem). And Damon's now cans NTN during Saturday nights for football season (which means I might downgrade it). Still, you can usually play NTN in 4 different areas and the boards are within reach. All in all, it's usually pretty good (but light on the competition side). Damon's 4 in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania (5 stars) Comments: Any NTN location that is serious about Showdown is a a great place to play. The place is very spacious (the bar, dining booths and clubhouse are all out in the open together) with many screens set to NTN. Highly recommended. Mad Anthony's in King Of Prussia, PA (3.5 stars) Comments: Another NTN in a hotel bar type place, but not bad. As with any hotel bar, not a lot of competition, but the venue itself is very nice. The owner has a zillion NTN points and will often join into play if he sees a worthy competitor. Pizzeria Uno's in Cherry Hill, NJ (5 stars) Comments: a must play site. Plenty of NTN boards, all within reach. A huge bar (25+ stools?) that circles around. NTN is set on several screens, often with many people playing. If you're ever near Philadelphia, hop over to NJ to play here. Radisson across from Giants Stadium, NJ (3 stars) Comments: Like any hotel bar, not many NTN players. But not a bad place to play. Like most hotel bars, though, the food prices are very expensive. Radisson in Monroeville, PA (2 stars) Comments: A hotel bar and a dive. Wasn't bad for solo play, but it wasn't a surprise when the game was yanked. TGIFriday's in Williamsport, PA (2.5 stars) Comments: A small bar (but large restaurant). The boards were in horrible shape until they upgraded to DITV in the summer of 2000. Friday night happy hour is packed and is difficult to play in. When not crowded, though, it can be a good place for solo play. TGIFriday's in Monroeville, PA (3 stars) Comments: A small bar set up in a square shape. Would not have NTN on if the place was crowded or had "important" sporting events on. Management will say that it's NTN's fault in why they pulled the game. However, the regional NTN rep claimed otherwise (and with them refusing to put NTN on at certain times, it's hard to disbelieve the NTN regional rep). TGIFriday's in Altoona, Pennsylvania (1 star, avoid if possible) The Last Cowboy in State College, PA (*** stars, smokey/dim light) The Sports Paige in Waterbury, Connecticut (** stars, not that good) T.J.'s Clubhouse in Lock Haven, PA (*** 1/2 starts, decent) Locations that I've played at that have since axed the game: Benjie's in Williamsport, Pennsylvania (** stars, unfriendly workers) Uno's in Monroeville, Pennsylvania (3s, small but nice staff) By the way, this might help...my screen name is POMAN! |
Author: | Tolle [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:40 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
Never heard of the guy. Sounds like he needs a little more help in playback... 39K? I've seen people scoe 80K! I just hope he found a job and is dedicated to something besides music trivia because it just ain't his thing! |
Author: | poman [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
[insert LILJOL's ROTFLMAO-smiley ] I didn't even know that page still existed See, this is why I can never become President...too much dirt on me from my youth Maybe I can go back in & add some more site reviews to that puppy. That might boost me up to about 5% of LILJOL's total |
Author: | scar [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
poman wrote: [insert LILJOL's ROTFLMAO-smiley ] I didn't even know that page still existed See, this is why I can never become President...too much dirt on me from my youth Maybe I can go back in & add some more site reviews to that puppy. That might boost me up to about 5% of LILJOL's total What is even more fun is your Top 100 Songs of the 80s ! So, you go T'Pau, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, Human League..... I think I would have a different list ! ROB'S TOP 100 HITS OF THE 1980s ROB'S TOP 100 SONGS OF THE 1980s! Last Updated: December 3, 1998 #1. Heart And Soul-T'Pau 2. I Think We're Alone Now-Tiffany 3. Shake Your Love-Debbie Gibson 4. Human-Human League 5. Lost In Your Eyes-Debbie Gibson 6. Never Gonna Give You Up-Rick Astley 7. Foolish Beat-Debbie Gibson 8. We Could Be Together-Debbie Gibson 9. Livin' On A Prayer-Bon Jovi 10. Carrie-Europe 11. Out Of The Blue-Debbie Gibson 12. Heaven Is A Place On Earth-Belinda Carlisle 13. Next Time I Fall-Peter Cetera & Amy Grant 14. Alone-Heart 15. Money For Nothing-Dire Straits 16. Together Forever-Rick Astley 17. There's The Girl-Heart 18. Land Of Confusion-Genesis 19. Who Will You Run To-Heart 20. Papa Don't Preach-Madonna 21. Everywhere-Fleetwood Mac 22. Pac-Man Fever-Bucker & Garcia 23. Love Bites-Def Leppard 24. The Final Countdown-Europe 25. Breakout-Swingout Sister 26. Rock Me Amadeus-Falco 27. Fame-Irene Cara 28. Only In My Dreams-Debbie Gibson 29. Rock The Night-Europe 30. Electric Youth-Debbie Gibson 31. Eye Of The Tiger-Survivor 32. The Flame-Cheap Trick 33. Love In The First Degree-Bananarama 34. Electric Blue-Icehouse 35. Cryin'-Vixen 36. Fallen Angel-Poison 37. You Can Call Me Al-Paul Simon 38. Head To Toe-Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam 39. Waiting For A Star To Fall-Boy Meets Girl 40. Staying Together-Debbie Gibson 41. Eat It-Weird Al Yankovich 42. Beat It-Michael Jackson 43. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)-Whitney Houston 44. No More Rhyme-Debbie Gibson 45. These Dreams-Heart 46. Just Between You And Me-Lou Gramm 47. Where The Streets Have No Name-U2 48. Born To Be My Baby-Bon Jovi 49. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now-Starship 50. All Cried Out-Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam w/Full Force 51. The Search Is Over-Survivor 52. The Rain-Oran 'Juice' Jones 53. Wait-White Lion 54. Manic Monday-The Bangles 55. Live To Tell-Madonna 56. Harden My Heart-Quarterflash 57. Miss You Much-Janet Jackson 58. Walk On Water-Eddie Money 59. Catch Me (I'm Falling)-Pretty Poison 60. Miss You Like Crazy-Natalie Cole 61. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)-Journey 62. Crazy For You-Madonna 63. Axel F-Harold Faltermeyer 64. Stuck With You-Huey Lewis & The News 65. Friends And Lovers-Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson 66. Out Of Touch-Daryl Hall & John Oates 67. So Emotional-Whitney Houston 68. I Feel For You-Chaka Kahn 69. Change Of Heart-Cyndi Lauper 70. I Heard A Rumour-Bananarama 71. Got My Mind Set On You-George Harrison 72. All I Need Is A Miracle-Mike & The Mechanics 73. Who's Johnny-El Debarge 74. Causing A Commotion-Madonna 75. Seventeen-Winger 76. You're Not Alone-Chicago 77. I Wanna Go Back-Eddie Money 78. Edge Of A Broken Heart-Vixen 79. Don't Shed A Tear-Paul Carrack 80. Cool It Now-New Edition 81. Luka-Suzanne Vega 82. Where Do Broken Hearts Go-Whitney Houston 83. Time After Time-Cyndi Lauper 84. Brilliant Disguise-Bruce Springsteen 85. (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)-Beastie Boys 86. We Built This City-Starship 87. Will You Still Love Me-Chicago 88. I Get Weak-Belinda Carlisle 89. Veronica-Elvis Costello 90. Here I Go Again-Whitesnake 91. More Than You Know-Martika 92. Wanted Dead Or Alive-Bon Jovi 93. Superstitious-Europe 94. Kiss Me Deadly-Lita Ford 95. Hysteria-Def Leppard 96. No One Is To Blame-Howard Jones 97. Always On My Mind-Pet Shop Boys 98. La Isla Bonita-Madonna 99. I Still Believe-Brenda K. Starr 100. Little Lies-Fleetwood Mac Others considered: Valerie-Steve Winwood Tell Me-White Lion Who's That Girl-Madonna Cruel Summer-Bananarama Angel-Aerosmith Venus-Bananarama Fast Car-Tracy Chapman Rumors-Timex Social Club Kissing A Fool-George Michael Baby, I Love Your Way-Will To Power Is This Love-Whitesnake I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That-Elton John Voices Carry-'til tuesday Like A Virgin-Madonna Thinking Of You-Sa-Fire Beds Are Burning-Midnight Oil Make It Real-The Jets Piano In The Dark-Brenda Russell Don't You Want Me-Jody Watley Never Tear Us Apart-INXS What Have I Done To Deserve This?-Pet Shop Boys/Dusty Springfield All Through The Night-Cyndi Lauper The Promise-When In Rome Take Me Home Tonight-Eddie Money Hazy Shade Of Winter-The Bangles Girls Just Want To Have Fun-Cyndi Lauper Say You Will-Foreigner Sunglasses At Night-Corey Hart Circle In The Sand-Belinda Carlisle Summer Of '69-Bryan Adams Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You-Glenn Medeiros Flashdance...What A Feeling-Irene Cara Big Time-Peter Gabriel Sowing The Seeds Of Love-Tears For Fears Only The Lonely-The Motels She's Like The Wind-Patrick Swayze True Colors-Cyndi Lauper Take On Me-a-ha This Time I Know It's For Real-Donna Summer Vacation-The Go-Go's Hello-Lionel Richie Dreaming-OMD I Miss You-Klymaxx In Too Deep-Genesis Pour Some Sugar On Me-Def Leppard Africa-Toto Break My Stride-Matthew Wilder When It's Love-Van Halen She Bop-Cyndi Lauper It's A Sin-Pet Shop Boys Midnight Blue-Lou Gramm Sledgehammer-Peter Gabriel Borderline-Madonna Leave A Light On-Belinda Carlisle Total Eclipse Of The Heart-Bonnie Tyler Billie Jean-Michael Jackson Can't We Try-Dan Hill Like A Prayer-Madonna Dressed For Success-Roxette One More Try-George Michael A Matter Of Trust-Billy Joel The Tide Is High-Blondie Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)-Glass Tiger Don't You Want Me-Human League Don't Stop Belevin'-Journey One Moment In Time-Whitney Houston Almost Paradise-Mike Reno and Ann Wilson Somewhere Out There-Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram Uptown Girl-Billy Joel We Are The World-USA For Africa Little Red Corvette-Prince Never-Heart A Little Respect-Erasure I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues-Elton John Thriller-Michael Jackson Nothin' At All-Heart Broken Wings-Mr. Mister The Boys Of Summer-Don Henley Easy Lover-Phil Collins & Philip Bailey U Got The Look-Prince Photograph-Def Leppard Careless Whisper-Wham! Glory Of Love-Peter Cetera Sincerely Yours-Sweet Sensation Higher Love-Steve Winwood Healing Hands-Elton John Hooked On You-Sweet Sensation Runnin' Down A Dream-Tom Petty Back To Life-Soul II Soul Hungry Eyes-Eric Carman Welcome To The Jungle-Guns N' Roses I Only Wanna Be With You-Samantha Fox Just Like Paradise-David Lee Roth Down Under-Men At Work Another Day In Paradise-Phil Collins It's No Secret-Kylie Minogue One Night In Bangkok-Murray Head Smooth Criminal-Michael Jackson Come Go With Me-Expose Angelia-Richard Marx Rag Doll-Aersomith Don't Worry Be Happy-Bobby McFerrin In My Dreams-REO Speedwagon 18 And Life-Skid Row I Should Be So Lucky-Kylie Minogue Rush Hour-Jane Wiedlin Let's Wait Awhile-Janet Jackson I Knew You Were Waiting For Me-Aretha Franklin & George Michael Here With Me-REO Speedwagon I Know You're Out There Somewhere-Moody Blues Listen To Your Heart-Roxette Superwoman-Karyn White Don't Close Your Eyes-Kix Touch Me (I Want Your Body)-Samantha Fox You May Be Right-Billy Joel |
Author: | scar [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
How can you have a top 100 of the 1980's and another 115 considered list, and have no Eric Clapton ? I offer up I Can't Stand It, off the '81 album Another Ticket. and Pretending off the fabulous '89 release of Journeyman, as worthy examples. |
Author: | scar [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
86. We Built This City-Starship Isn't there a Buzztime question about this being the worst rock and roll song of all time ? |
Author: | scar [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
OK, so I actually sat back and thought about the 80s, then looked at the list. No Clash, no Dexy's Midnight Runners, no B-52s, no Queen and David Bowie Under Pressure. I guess we existed in different 1980s. |
Author: | spotes [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
That Top 100 is awesomely hilarious. Hey poman, was your site sponsored by Teen Beat magazine? |
Author: | poman [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:52 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
spotes wrote: That Top 100 is awesomely hilarious. Hey poman, was your site sponsored by Teen Beat magazine? In my defense, I was 17 when I compiled that list If I compiled a list of my favorite 100 songs of the 80s today, it would look a lot different. (For example, I didn't care much at all for "With Or Without You" when I was 15. Thus, it didn't make my top 100 list. But if I was compiling a list today, that song would be at the top or near the top of my list of my favorite '80s songs). scar wrote: I guess we existed in different 1980s. This is probably true. Many people seem to like the early/mid 80s (1980-1985). I'm more of a mid/late 80s person (1986-1989). Now the B-52's did have late '80s stuff, which I liked, but I had just broken up with an ex-girlfriend -- whose favorite song was "Love Shack" -- when I was compiling that list. Therefore, I was in an anti- B-52s state of mind at the moment in time. As Paul Harvey would've said, "Now you know...the rest of the story!" And speaking of disliking certain '80s artists because of ex-'s, if you're ever at the Getaway playing alongside XDJ, ask him to tell you the story about his ex-girlfriend, a toaster...and Phil Collins (Fortunately, he can tolerate Phil Collins a little more now). |
Author: | spotes [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A Poman blast from the Past |
poman wrote: spotes wrote: That Top 100 is awesomely hilarious. Hey poman, was your site sponsored by Teen Beat magazine? In my defense, I was 17 when I compiled that list If I compiled a list of my favorite 100 songs of the 80s today, it would look a lot different. (For example, I didn't care much at all for "With Or Without You" when I was 15. Thus, it didn't make my top 100 list. But if I was compiling a list today, that song would be at the top or near the top of my list of my favorite '80s songs). I grew up in the heart of 80's music yet I've always been more of a 70's music guy. I don't know that I could even come up with a hundred 80's songs that I favor, but I suspect the lion's share would be from 1980-86. I knew my taste in music was going out of style when people stopped ripping off Slade to crack the Top 40. |
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