Watch out! I'm Crazy Majic the Political Easter Bunny, and I love to give away points!

Okay, granted I'm not planning to revive (or technically, just "vive", I suppose) PTS by running around handing out points.

However, I don't see any reason why I can't have some fun with PTS. And I do like handing out points -- when they are earned.

So here's a fun little game that I'll be playing on an ongoing basis.

Majic's Political Easter Eggs: The Home Version

While PTS hasn't exactly been the hottest board on the Internet (yet), there's still a lot of very good content enshrined within its hallowed halls.

And so, to call attention to what we already have in PTS, I give you Majic's Political Easter Eggs -- a special little feature I hope you will enjoy.

As a supermod, I can edit almost any post. In the course of my travels, I will -- now and then -- add a little note to a post that looks something like this:

Majic's Political Easter Egg: Be the first to post the name of the 34th President of the United States in this thread and send Majic a U2U with a link to your post, and you will be awarded 500 PTS points.

In general, the challenge will be related to the topic of the thread. When you reply, the thread will be bumped and it will get fresh attention from members.

Note that there are no links or bright colors to call attention to the eggs. This is intentional. I don't want it to be too easy to find them by skimming (yeah, I do it too).

The point values will vary depending on how hard the question is and other, more esoteric factors (e.g., my mercurial whim), but are normally 500 points per egg.

I've only planted a small number of them so far, and won't be planting too many. The idea is to offer something fun that can generate interest in older threads and add a little extra excitement now and then, kind of like finding money on the sidewalk, or change underneath the couch cushions.

For you gamers out there, think of these as "PTS Power-ups".

The Rules

The first member to meet these conditions for a given easter egg gets the prize:

1. Post the correct answer in the thread where the easter egg appears.

2. Send me a U2U with a link to the winning post.

3. First correct post in the thread wins, not U2U, so don't worry that you have to pop that U2U milliseconds after posting the answer. No hurries, no worries.

4. If the first answer is wrong, we move down the thread until the correct answer is found, which will then win the prize.

5. Moderators, FSMEs and Councilors are not eligible (sorry gang).

6. Awards may be limited or refused at my discretion (for example, if I suspect an egg was found as a result of an exploit or whatnot).

7. I may cancel the promotion at any time, in which case I'll post notice here.

8. I may impose other restrictions or limitations at my discretion (like any self-respecting benevolent dictator should).

Remember, these easter eggs are relatively rare, but they are out there, and as the mood strikes me, I'll be planting more in the months to come.

Enjoy!

Okay. But only if you don't change the rules during the game.

Originally posted by Majic
5. Moderators, FSMEs and Councilors are not eligible (sorry gang).

What if you're a mod and FSME? That's a double negetive, thus a positive.

Now, where is dat waskley wabbit?

This sounds like fun but now for the big question since I'm not very good yet on the computer how do I provide the link in a U2U? My daughter knows how but she's leaving soon for college; and by the way what does she mean by growing up to be a self-sufficient strong young lady? Oh yeah, I raised her that way.

Uh Oh, It's Majic

Originally posted by Mechanic 32
Okay. But only if you don't change the rules during the game.

Alas, it cannot be.

Can you know the mighty ocean? Can you lasso a star from the sky?

Can you say to a rainbow... "Hey, stop being a rainbow for a second"?

No!

Such is Majic!

Duke Of URL

Originally posted by gallopinghordes
This sounds like fun but now for the big question since I'm not very good yet on the computer how do I provide the link in a U2U?

No worries. Just copy the URL from your address bar on your browser (where you can type in Internet addresses).

That should get me to the page in question.

If I have trouble finding the post, I'll let you know.



P.S. And sorry intrepid, no eggs for you!

[edit on 7/15/2006 by Majic]

Man, this is hard. I must have been through a hundred threads already.

Egg-sasperation

I made a few of them easy to find, and sure enough, some of them have been found.

But I planted quite a few "deeper" in the vast expanses of PTS history.

I won't say how many I've planted, but I spent about two hours today planting them, and I work pretty fast.

And I plan to add at least a few more each day, off and on, as the mood hits me, for the forseeable future.

Some may never be found.

But I suspect they all will be uncovered eventually.

Okay, I am summoning my spirit guide, to guide the way.

*puts two fingers on each temple and closes eyes, in meditation*

[edit on 7/16/2006 by Mechanic 32]

I found them all. Sorry, there is a loop hole. I sent majic a u2u.

[edit on 16-7-2006 by JohnDoe43]

JohnDoe43, you spoiled it.


In the rules, Majic states...

6. Awards may be limited or refused at my discretion (for example, if I suspect an egg was found as a result of an exploit or whatnot).

I hope Majic finds another way, that this may continue. I had'nt found any until I saw your post, and checked your last few posts.

But it was fun, regardless.

Originally posted by Majic
So far though, I'm not seeing them on the ATS/Google search, but if anyone should find them that way, I won't complain.

P.S. But if anyone does find an "exploit" or way to find them without reading, please let me know, and I'll make it worth your while (i.e., lotsa points).

I found mine by using a search engine. Furthermore I u2u Majic and let him know first.
Btw, Im not 100% sure I answered them all right, maybe you should go check.

[edit on 17-7-2006 by JohnDoe43]