Comments on: Rumor Control: “Duel” Renewed? http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/ push play. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:18:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ethan http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-53103 Ethan Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:21:39 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-53103 Tryouts went ok. Took the written test on the first day (Monday); scored a 39/50 so i passes to the quick interview for that day; got word I was a callback when they took us outside and came back a couple days later to do a video interview and fill out paperwork. Things are lookin' up. I should hear from them in the next week or so whether or not I'm in. I got a good shot though, they're lookin for a buncha people, so I might just make it. Tryouts went ok. Took the written test on the first day (Monday); scored a 39/50 so i passes to the quick interview for that day; got word I was a callback when they took us outside and came back a couple days later to do a video interview and fill out paperwork. Things are lookin’ up. I should hear from them in the next week or so whether or not I’m in. I got a good shot though, they’re lookin for a buncha people, so I might just make it.

]]> By: James http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-52935 James Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:24:49 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-52935 Any word on how the tryouts went? Any word on how the tryouts went?

]]> By: shelly http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-52296 shelly Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:55:12 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-52296 Personally, I had virtually no problems with the show as it was. I thought Greeny was a good host; and, also IMO, the general format itself is fine. Really, the only thing I can think of is to get some challenging questions. Personally, I had virtually no problems with the show as it was. I thought Greeny was a good host; and, also IMO, the general format itself is fine. Really, the only thing I can think of is to get some challenging questions.

]]> By: Ryan http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-52283 Ryan Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:59:05 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-52283 Ethan, I wish you luck. However, my father's also applying, so watch your step! Anyways, you know what I'd like changed from last season? One thing, and one thing only, and it's pretty asthetic: I love how, in the British version, the chips drop out when they're on wrong answers. Get rid of the chip girls and have them do that. Other than that, I want ABC to change absolutely NOTHING! This show's got a good feel to it, IMO, and I don't want that to be eliminated. Ethan, I wish you luck. However, my father’s also applying, so watch your step!

Anyways, you know what I’d like changed from last season? One thing, and one thing only, and it’s pretty asthetic: I love how, in the British version, the chips drop out when they’re on wrong answers. Get rid of the chip girls and have them do that. Other than that, I want ABC to change absolutely NOTHING! This show’s got a good feel to it, IMO, and I don’t want that to be eliminated.

]]> By: Ethan http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-52197 Ethan Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:08:23 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-52197 Welp... I think it's entirely possible that another season is underway right now. I signed up for the tryout on that there Craigslist, and I got a call back Thursday for an interview on Monday. So it's VERY possible I might be a Dueler. We'll see. Can't wait to see if they've made any changes to the game if at all. Will let you know how I do on the tryout. Welp… I think it’s entirely possible that another season is underway right now. I signed up for the tryout on that there Craigslist, and I got a call back Thursday for an interview on Monday. So it’s VERY possible I might be a Dueler. We’ll see.

Can’t wait to see if they’ve made any changes to the game if at all.

Will let you know how I do on the tryout.

]]> By: Eric http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-52038 Eric Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:22:04 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-52038 Duel without question is the best game show ABC has put out since the demise of Millionaire. However,there are some changes needed. I like the majority would nix the tournament format. As for the shootout, it wouldn't really be necessary because you can just have 2 new contestants on the next duel. I would say either 4 or the US Standard (since the beginning of Time) 5 Duel wins to win the Jackpot and you win until you lose. As far as the players gallery is concerned either nix it or cut it in half with replacing a person after each duel. As for Greenie, Yes his style isn't the greatest. Yes, his stalls are Mandel-like (although a few were just as funny as Howies. "Just for that We're going to commercial.") But still I think he did a great job. Duel without question is the best game show ABC has put out since the demise of Millionaire. However,there are some changes needed. I like the majority would nix the tournament format. As for the shootout, it wouldn’t really be necessary because you can just have 2 new contestants on the next duel. I would say either 4 or the US Standard (since the beginning of Time) 5 Duel wins to win the Jackpot and you win until you lose. As far as the players gallery is concerned either nix it or cut it in half with replacing a person after each duel.
As for Greenie, Yes his style isn’t the greatest. Yes, his stalls are Mandel-like (although a few were just as funny as Howies. “Just for that We’re going to commercial.”) But still I think he did a great job.

]]> By: Mike B. http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-52020 Mike B. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:46:46 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-52020 I'm not too shocked by this move. Apparently the show got "good enough" ratings by ABC standards. And it really was a decent show, albeit a flawed one. Maybe there will be some improvements this time around. Set For Life, on the other hand, should stay dead and buried. And Jimmy Kimmel acted like he didn't want to be there, not that I could blame him. I’m not too shocked by this move. Apparently the show got “good enough” ratings by ABC standards. And it really was a decent show, albeit a flawed one. Maybe there will be some improvements this time around.

Set For Life, on the other hand, should stay dead and buried. And Jimmy Kimmel acted like he didn’t want to be there, not that I could blame him.

]]> By: myke25 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-52008 myke25 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:11:55 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-52008 Man! Not understanding all of the Greenie-hate. I thought that for the mood they were attempting to set, he did a pretty good job. I thought he had just the right mix of intensity vs humor...though I agree that he should have more interaction with the players. I do think that Duel might work better as a 1/2-hour strip that would employ a players' pool much like Jackpot! The same pool plays all week, the champ at the end of the week wins a jackpot, then qualifies for a tournament of champions at the end of 12-weeks (for sweeps). Man! Not understanding all of the Greenie-hate. I thought that for the mood they were attempting to set, he did a pretty good job. I thought he had just the right mix of intensity vs humor…though I agree that he should have more interaction with the players.
I do think that Duel might work better as a 1/2-hour strip that would employ a players’ pool much like Jackpot! The same pool plays all week, the champ at the end of the week wins a jackpot, then qualifies for a tournament of champions at the end of 12-weeks (for sweeps).

]]> By: devares http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-52002 devares Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:14:12 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-52002 Normally I would say to stupid ideas "Are You on crack?". But, in ABC's case, I would say "smart move". I would give this show (along with Set For Life) another chance. The only thing I would change is the host. Mike Goldberg is a horrible host. He's should stick to arguing with Mike Golic on "Mike & Mike In The Morning". I'd rather have Jimmy Kimmel hosting. He was a good host on "Win Ben Stein's Money" and "Set For Life", so we know he has the pedigree. Normally I would say to stupid ideas “Are You on crack?”. But, in ABC’s case, I would say “smart move”. I would give this show (along with Set For Life) another chance. The only thing I would change is the host. Mike Goldberg is a horrible host. He’s should stick to arguing with Mike Golic on “Mike & Mike In The Morning”. I’d rather have Jimmy Kimmel hosting. He was a good host on “Win Ben Stein’s Money” and “Set For Life”, so we know he has the pedigree.

]]> By: Charles Blaquière http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-51984 Charles Blaquière Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:57:59 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-51984 Scott, I disagree with one suggestion you make: that winnings be unrelated to chips. One aspect of Duel I tremendously enjoyed, was its subtlety. Most game-show questions are a binary affair: right or wrong. In Duel, it's not simply what you know, but what you don't know -- and how certain you are of each choice -- that determines how quickly your stack of chips decreases. This gives the game a unique flavour. That's why it's paramount that *how* you win the game -- how many chips you have left, and possibly how many your opponent has, too -- be an integral part of the show. I loved Duel, warts and all. I really hope ABC can bring it back, in an improved version with pacing similar to days 3 and up. Scott, I disagree with one suggestion you make: that winnings be unrelated to chips.

One aspect of Duel I tremendously enjoyed, was its subtlety. Most game-show questions are a binary affair: right or wrong. In Duel, it’s not simply what you know, but what you don’t know — and how certain you are of each choice — that determines how quickly your stack of chips decreases. This gives the game a unique flavour.

That’s why it’s paramount that *how* you win the game — how many chips you have left, and possibly how many your opponent has, too — be an integral part of the show.

I loved Duel, warts and all. I really hope ABC can bring it back, in an improved version with pacing similar to days 3 and up.

]]> By: Scott Meckley http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-51970 Scott Meckley Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:40:22 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-51970 I agree with some what of your idea Alex J. but here is what i was thinking they ought to do to start the show one player will be preselected before the show and then there will be a randomized of who will be selected from the gallery. Here is how I think scoring should go (first off chips are worth nothing they are just betting chips) two players will play a best 2 out of 3 match the winner of the match is the champ and will play another contestant you win money for each match you win. If a challenger doesn't win a match they leave with $2,500. ( below is list for each champ) the more duels you win the more money you win `1st Duel won= $25,000 for each match total of $50,000 2nd Duel won- $50,000 for each match total of $100,000 3rd Duel won- $100,000 for each match total of $200,000 4th Duel won- $250,000 for each match total of $500,000 5th Duel won- $500,000 for each match total of $1,000,000 possible total you can win $1,850,000 I think this would make it easier and not only this the 10 free chips are just that free chips to bet with on the question. So what do you think of this idea. I enjoyed Duel though for the most part. I really wish those that the producers would let Greeny interact more with the contestants. I think Duel should do a twice to three a week run and I personally would like to see it on Tues, Fri and some sundays. i think this would be a great show if done the way i suggested or even some of these other peoples idea maybe start back up around April or May although I would be for it starting up around march but not up against DOND if you read this ABC do not put this show up against Deal Or No Deal and also don't do a 90 minute episode when you first if you do bring this back. Duel was the most intense trivia game I've ever seen and I am not great at trivia but it had me even wanting to try out for this show. I agree with some what of your idea Alex J. but here is what i was thinking they ought to do

to start the show one player will be preselected before the show and then there will be a randomized of who will be selected from the gallery. Here is how I think scoring should go

(first off chips are worth nothing they are just betting chips)

two players will play a best 2 out of 3 match the winner of the match is the champ and will play another contestant you win money for each match you win. If a challenger doesn’t win a match they leave with $2,500. ( below is list for each champ) the more duels you win the more money you win

`1st Duel won= $25,000 for each match total of $50,000

2nd Duel won- $50,000 for each match total of $100,000

3rd Duel won- $100,000 for each match total of $200,000

4th Duel won- $250,000 for each match total of $500,000

5th Duel won- $500,000 for each match total of $1,000,000

possible total you can win $1,850,000

I think this would make it easier and not only this the 10 free chips are just that free chips to bet with on the question. So what do you think of this idea.

I enjoyed Duel though for the most part. I really wish those that the producers would let Greeny interact more with the contestants. I think Duel should do a twice to three a week run and I personally would like to see it on Tues, Fri and some sundays. i think this would be a great show if done the way i suggested or even some of these other peoples idea maybe start back up around April or May although I would be for it starting up around march but not up against DOND if you read this ABC do not put this show up against Deal Or No Deal and also don’t do a 90 minute episode when you first if you do bring this back. Duel was the most intense trivia game I’ve ever seen and I am not great at trivia but it had me even wanting to try out for this show.

]]> By: Alex J http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-51960 Alex J Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:57:20 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-51960 I think a format akin to Twenty-One, with the winner of a Duel receiving a certain amount per chip which increases after each successive Duel won, would be the most intriguing. I don't know about the double-loss possibility, but maybe make it that a shootout win does not result in progression in the amount per chip won. Also, a bonus round (maybe like the "Perfect 21" bonus in the Maury Povich Twenty-One) after three (non-shootout) wins, where a contestant has the chance to win up to 20 or so chips at the value per chip of the last match he/she played, would provide a bit of big-money drama, especially if the contestant has won 6 or 9 Duels. I don't think a jackpot is necessary under this format, as this would be more of a serial champion-versus-challenger format a la Jeopardy, Tic Tac Dough, or either of the Twenty-One incarnations. I think a format akin to Twenty-One, with the winner of a Duel receiving a certain amount per chip which increases after each successive Duel won, would be the most intriguing. I don’t know about the double-loss possibility, but maybe make it that a shootout win does not result in progression in the amount per chip won. Also, a bonus round (maybe like the “Perfect 21″ bonus in the Maury Povich Twenty-One) after three (non-shootout) wins, where a contestant has the chance to win up to 20 or so chips at the value per chip of the last match he/she played, would provide a bit of big-money drama, especially if the contestant has won 6 or 9 Duels. I don’t think a jackpot is necessary under this format, as this would be more of a serial champion-versus-challenger format a la Jeopardy, Tic Tac Dough, or either of the Twenty-One incarnations.

]]> By: rjgoober http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-51948 rjgoober Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:14:52 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-51948 It sounds like I'm the only one, but I kind of liked the tournament format. The final was a letdown, of course, but that's just like any other form of competition. For every Patriots-Giants Super Bowl, there's a Patriots-Bears one. I would make the format more like "Jeopardy!": you play until you lose, and then at the end of each season, the four players who won the most duels are invited back for a Tournament of Champions. Shootouts are used only in the tournament. The jackpot accumulates throughout the season, so that in, say, a 14-episode season, the jackpot would reach roughly double what Ashlee won. This way, you can earn some money just by beating whoever walks onto the stage next, but you have to beat the best to walk away with the huge money. It sounds like I’m the only one, but I kind of liked the tournament format. The final was a letdown, of course, but that’s just like any other form of competition. For every Patriots-Giants Super Bowl, there’s a Patriots-Bears one.

I would make the format more like “Jeopardy!”: you play until you lose, and then at the end of each season, the four players who won the most duels are invited back for a Tournament of Champions. Shootouts are used only in the tournament. The jackpot accumulates throughout the season, so that in, say, a 14-episode season, the jackpot would reach roughly double what Ashlee won.

This way, you can earn some money just by beating whoever walks onto the stage next, but you have to beat the best to walk away with the huge money.

]]> By: Intelligentfan777 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-51920 Intelligentfan777 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:19:51 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-51920 Yikes! I didn't realize it was that long of a drop to the floor! :p Anyway, I agree with what needs to be changed and what doesn't. But, to be honest, I think Duel is decent show. Now, with some tweaks, it could be great! We'll see, but believe you be, and I think I may speak for everyone on this blog when I say that I would still take this over NBN.....ANY NIGHT (or DAY)! So, bring on season 2, just make it better. Yikes! I didn’t realize it was that long of a drop to the floor! :p

Anyway, I agree with what needs to be changed and what doesn’t. But, to be honest, I think Duel is decent show. Now, with some tweaks, it could be great! We’ll see, but believe you be, and I think I may speak for everyone on this blog when I say that I would still take this over NBN…..ANY NIGHT (or DAY)!

So, bring on season 2, just make it better.

]]> By: Adam http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/comment-page-1/#comment-51912 Adam Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:21:28 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rumor-control-duel-renewed/#comment-51912 I don'think the show was bad. It could use a different host. I don’think the show was bad. It could use a different host.

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