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Tue 07/08/01 at 22:02
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Hi Tony. I haven't won a GAD for 189 days. I just wondered how can I improve my topics and reviews to win as people like RBS are winning 4 times in 90 days and I've won twice ( both from Ali ) in 9 months. I feel kinda screwed but if my topics aren't good enough or there's better, then I understand. I am not complaining but I just want to know. This is not a deperate plea for a GAD either.

Thanx in advance.
Shaneo.
Wed 08/08/01 at 22:39
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no i didn't think so!
Wed 08/08/01 at 22:39
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If we are going for sympathy i haven't on Game aday for about 400 days. Well do you feel sorry for me?
Wed 08/08/01 at 19:36
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Turbonutter... that 10 pointer guide brings back memories... I used that to write my GAD winner!
Wed 08/08/01 at 19:30
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I am sure it will come again Shaun.
Wed 08/08/01 at 19:12
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I've been here longer than you though.
Wed 08/08/01 at 08:46
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Qûik§iLve® wrote:
> Think yourself lucky Shaneo. Some people have never won. So be quiet
> and think of a new thread to start.

(;o|

well said Qûik§iLve®.
i have not won g-a-d ever. *hint* *hint*
Wed 08/08/01 at 00:51
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12. If you are hoping to win with a new topic, make sure it is nice and long, 3000 words at least.
Wed 08/08/01 at 00:48
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11. Spelling, very important. Good spelling makes your topic flow for the reader, unlyke this necksed bit, which is a lot harder to reid becos it is mostly spetl rong.
Wed 08/08/01 at 00:45
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The is a re-post of "Turbonutter's 10-step guide to winning GAD".

As Dan suggested, here is Turbonutter’s 10-step guide to winning GAD. Some of you might be a little worried considering I’ve never won, but ah-well, sod it.

1. Originality, originality, originality! Original posts seem to go down well, so try to keep them as new as possible. Try not to do a topic that was done less than 2 months ago.

2. Post long replies. It’s not always, in fact it’s rare, that a new topic wins. Most GADs seem to be awarded to replies. Remember: What looks long in Word is usually shorter on SR. Beware!

3. Post lots. If you have an opinion, say it. If it’s a good opinion, write a long post about it.

4. Review all your games, even the ones you don’t like. Read a magazine review and note down all the points they made. Then, close the mag and write your own lengthy, well-balanced review.

5. Don’t make your post too long. I know it sounds stupid, but Dan2K1 has suffered from this in the past.

6. Make your post well written. This makes it easier to read and will get more replies. Try paragraphing it, so it looks better. Dont rite lik dis, or ppl dont want 2 reed it.

7. Complain! You are almost *cough* guaranteed to win at least 3 days after your complaint. It works almost *cough* every time!

8. The next post is ALWAYS better than the last, so keep trying. Stick at it, and success will find you.

9. If you’re stuck for idea, rip off someone else’s. Look back through the pages a few months, find a topic that hasn’t been done for a while and re-write it, but better. Better yet, look for a topic that won a few months ago.

10. If all else fails, cheat. Grab an old magazine, copy a review/article almost word-for-word, and no-one will remember. Be prepared to face exile if you’re found out though!

Now, with a list like that, how can you fail? If you do however, have a look at the below list.

10 ways of venting GAD failure frustration:

1. Complain. This will guarantee success next time!

2. Shoot the pillow! Better yet, shoot your mates. Grab a copy of UT and blast away. Even better, shoot the person who beat you!

3. Smash up a Saturn/PSone/N64 and release all that tension via the harmonic tones of sledgehammer + circuitry

4. Send “Big Mick” round to sort him out

5. Get Reaper to show you how to make an E-mail bomb.

6. Get Fat Toni to show you how to make a mail bomb.

7. Break into SR Sawbridgeworth and hold Ali up for the ransom of one game

8. Break into SR Sawbridgeworth and steal one game

9. Write a story. Stories relieve tension and even win sometimes. Try to incorporate the person who beat you into it, preferably many times but not for long. Make sure shotguns and kneecaps are involved somewhere. Walk-on-drop-dead parts are always popular.

10. Send a fake E-mail to Russia from the USA containing multiple violent insults. Send one to the USA from Russia containing much the same thing. Smile as World War III breaks out. IF YOU CAN’T HAVE THE GAME, NO-ONE CAN!!!

Calm…

Well, good luck everybody!
Wed 08/08/01 at 00:41
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FantasyMeister wrote:
Source: http://gameaday.co.uk

This man is a sage. There is all the advice you will need to ever win.

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