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Monday, Sep 8, 2008
There are so many sites, magazines etc that are now promoting 10,000 GP's in 24 hours. I was with my mate discussing this down t'pub at the weekend. After more than our fair share of beers we came up with the idea of perhaps one Saturday giving it a go.


N.B I would like to point out I have never played a game for points (though not to say I haven't been slightly OCD about some points whilst playing )


So what's promoted this? I guess the challenge, the can I do it and more importantly what kind of drivel do I have to play to complete said task? But mostly it's like dangling a carrot in front of a very bored donkey!!


Of course certain other requirements have to be taken into consideration…


Requirement no1:

Mostly my G/F and her lowering tolerance levels towards my gaming habits so shipping her out for the weekend is a must. Whilst hiring someone to bundle her in the back of a van, kidnapping her and holding her hostage for the weekend may seem like the perfect solution. I can't see her having a chuckle over it a few days later and seeing the 'funny side'. I would indeed be in danger of losing most if not all of my 'important bits' in some hideous kitchen implement home surgery fiasco with my GF at the helm with little or no regard for my pain threshold levels. I'll just pick a weekend she is out anyway, prob safer!

Requirement no2:


Someone to share the task with. With my mate being an instigator he is going to have to suffer with me!


Requirement no3:


Supplies! As with the marathon this type of endurance event needs pit stops and fuelling stations. Now it's not quite as 'active' as the marathon so instead of protein drinks, water showers and other liquids our supplies are simple. Caffeine in varying forms, food (mostly pizza) and perhaps some booze (well of course some booze) not only to make the dull games go quicker but to also add a bit of spice in the form of active drinking competitions during some games.


Requirement no4:


There are few things certain in life one is death the other is having to go to the toilet. Considering the amounts of 'life saving' fluids we will be taking during the endurance event toilet stops are inevitable but costly with regards to time. A few suggestions have been made.


Man nappies
Yep there comes a time, in old age when if it isn't your marbles that go it's your ability to hold on to your bladder. Therefore these beauties let you get rid of your waste and let you sit in it until you can be bothered to change it … ideal!


A bottle in the corner … nuff said


A commode not only does it double as a seat also a great way to poo and play


In the end though it came down to the fact that we could swap when a toilet break is needed. We also felt slightly 'funny' about doing any business in front of each other. Yep were close but certain lines never need to be crossed or even spoken about again.


And obviously the games. I will keep the list until I actually do this and I may even get a video camera in to video blog the event. Of course renting is a must here. But again this marathon will only happen if all requirements are hit …esp no1


If you have any ideas or help you may wish to pass on feel free Also some games may well need online assistance so if perhaps you have no life and enjoy watch 2 middle aged men drunkenly fumble their way through 24 hours of game playing your more than welcome to join us LOL

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Posted by Anabub, 5:00am
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Tell the GF that some store in London is having a big sale and she needs to get there this weekend. When she gets back annoyed that it was a lie just say you were reading last weeks paper by accident. Its crazy enough to work.
Posted Sep 8, 2008 6:05 am PT
LOL BBS That my friend is an inspired idea!
Posted Sep 8, 2008 6:10 am PT
10,000 gamerpoints in a weekend?!? Is that possible? I heard that NBA2k6 could be achieved fairly quickly - there are only 5 to get, but then you would have to play the damn game! Ooooo and as if you don't play games for the points - you are such a gamerscore whore
Posted Sep 8, 2008 10:36 am PT
The early sports games gave loads of gamerscore for achievements, things like the Fight Night games or the first FIFA ones on the 360.
Posted Sep 8, 2008 12:56 pm PT
I really chuckled reading this and i have to agree with BBS's idea on how to get your GF out of the house for the weekend. Looking forward to seeing your coverage, hopefully a video or two after the booze , covering the challenge lol.
Posted Sep 8, 2008 5:55 pm PT
Thanks for the support


@Wavey: Is it possiable? Well only one way to find out LOL Oh and I'm not a score whore thank you. I just like GPs


@ Beamish yeah those sprts games are the ones to go for. But Fight night I have already played and only got 750 LOL doesn't bode well does it


@ 1005 yeah BBS's idea was awesome LOL Well I hope to get a video camera to record the occassion but still in training at the mo .... well thats what I'm saying it is to my GF anyway

Posted Sep 9, 2008 12:53 am PT
Ive only just broke 10k points after 18 months!
Posted Sep 9, 2008 1:23 am PT
@ Macacd took me about 12 months to do 10k. Really though this is just an exercise in endurance, if my 360 could last a whole 24 hours and a test to see if we can seriously do this whilst somewhat tipsy
Posted Sep 9, 2008 2:06 am PT
Took me 18 mths as well Macacd! In fact Bub I think you were a (cyber) witness to me breaking the threshold weren't you?... MUST. GET. 10. MORE. POINTS.
Posted Sep 9, 2008 5:27 am PT
That's quite a challenge. That means getting 100% on 10 games or something like that which means 1 game every 2 1/2 hours or so. Good luck.

Be sure to give us a heads up when you are about to start on your endeavour so I can check your progress over live
Posted Sep 9, 2008 6:06 am PT
Will a 360 even work for a 24hour period? If i can assist in anyway, let me know.
Posted Sep 10, 2008 1:23 am PT
@ Wavey yeah I was there cheering you on all the way LOL


@INKling Yeah i know mate i broke it down the other night with my friend LOL we got kinda sweaty at the 1 game every 2.5 stat but hey fourtne favours the brave


@Macacd Thanks fella but I'm n ot sure anyone would want to try the games I'm going to have to put myself through. But if you fancy some Fusion frenzy 2 online?!?!

Posted Sep 11, 2008 12:57 am PT
Fusion frenzy 2 online - Errr No!
Posted Sep 11, 2008 1:52 am PT
@ Macacd ooohhhh didn't have you down for a game elitist you snooty sod LOL
Posted Sep 11, 2008 2:47 am PT
@Anabub - elitist me? never. I've got 110gp from Carcasone and 70gp from Undertow so you see im prepared to endure some poo games for a few points.
Posted Sep 11, 2008 2:55 am PT
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