Author Topic: [Contest OVER]Let's Play a Game #1 (Read 149344 times)

KeyPop · « **on:** Sun, 11 November 2012, 23:25:33 »

Introduces....
Let's Play a Game!
#1

This is a Geekhack Exclusive contest.

The Rules are simple!

1. Stack as many keycaps as you can! (Must all be the same profile!)
2. All keycaps must be stacked facing up!
3. You may only stack 1 column. You are not allowed to stack multiple keycaps at the base.
4. You are allowed unlimited entries! Stack on!

Here is a sample entry from us!

3 Winners will be decided by the highest stack!

Here are the following prizes!

1st Place
3 Free keycaps of your choice(awarded to you by coupon code!)

2nd Place
2 Free keycaps of your choice(awarded to you by coupon code!)

3rd Place
1 Free keycaps of your choice(awarded to you by coupon code!)

To encourage people to try and have fun we will be choosing 1 random entry for a free keycap(Minimum 4 keycaps must be stacked)

This contest will end on Friday 11/16/12 at 10:00pm PST!

Current Leader Board

1st Place: kmiller8 20 keycaps
2nd Place: asdf 20 keycaps
3rd Place: Voice 17 keycaps

HAVE FUN!

jil_jil32 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 11 November 2012, 23:52:00 »

Hahah, interesting =]

mickd · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:04:44 »

Oh wow. I thought this would be pretty simple. Got to 4 keycaps and it started to wobble a bit. Then while trying this post I accidentally bumped it with my arm (since it was in front of my keyboard), knocking the keys over. By reaction I tried to catch the falling keycap with my leg, which I inadvertently slammed into my computer tower.

Let this be a warning to everyone!!

Cool idea though.

mickd · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:23:37 »

Here's my attempt.

rowdy · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:24:44 »

Or are you just a bit unco?

mickd · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:31:14 »

Haha I do have slightly shaky hands. Not good for stuff like this

rowdy · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:34:49 »

** RETRACTED - not all the same profile keys ***

Damnit, it's not as easy as it looks. I take that back, mickd

Here's my first try: 9 ...

mickd · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:37:17 »

I take my hat off to you! Maybe I should try snipe this as the competition ends

Will try again later for sure.

Dgsbllx · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:42:00 »

Did I do it right?

jeroplane · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 04:06:08 »

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:34:49

Damnit, it's not as easy as it looks. I take that back, mickd

Here's my first try: 9 ...

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I see different profiles! Man, using all spherical profile keys would probably the easiest here.

My first attempt: 14. A nice big black one, too.

mickd · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 04:35:37 »

Well I'm officially out of the competition!

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 07:28:57 »

12. Model M caps count, right?

jeroplane · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 07:36:30 »

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 November 2012, 07:28:57

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12. Model M caps count, right?

Only if you include the inserts

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KeyPop · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 09:35:04 »

Holy crap.

esoomenona · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 10:17:36 »

Don't worry, you guys. I plan on winning this. I was going to do it last night, but it was really late and I really wanted to sleep.

reaper · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 10:35:48 »

I was wondering how can you tell if someone decided to cheat and glue them all together? I mean, we can't tell from the pics, right? Just wondering. lol

esoomenona · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 10:36:53 »

I would hope people could just be honest, but...

kinruan · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 10:42:37 »

Quote from: reaper on Mon, 12 November 2012, 10:35:48

I was wondering how can you tell if someone decided to cheat and glue them all together? I mean, we can't tell from the pics, right? Just wondering. lol

That is suck...at least he is destroying keycaps for 3 free keycaps.

reaper · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 10:54:26 »

Nah, he could just use any cheap rubber dome keycaps and glue them all up together.... or any other cheap boards he/she may have lying around.

jil_jil32 · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 11:44:47 »

Oh relax reaper, it's just a game...

If someone actually do it to win the game, I feel sorry for that person..

samwisekoi · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 12:01:43 »

Quote from: jil_jil32 on Mon, 12 November 2012, 11:44:47

Oh relax reaper, it's just a game...

If someone actually do it to win the game, I feel sorry for that person..

What about doing it for the lulz?

How about a fair-play class, eligible for the prizes, and an un-fair, cheating, "Open" class that is entertaining but ineligible?

Dgsbllx was first in the Open class, IMHO.

- Ron | samwisekoi

p.s. I always wondered what to do with those bags of OEM keycaps...

p.p.s. Statues of horses and other reposts shouldn't count at all.

KeyPop · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 16:54:16 »

We're strictly holding this contest on a honor system.
This contest is for joy and entertainment. Don't ruin the fun please.

And even if you can't beat some of the submissions here, feel free to submit your towers! Remember, we will be randomly picking 1 submission for a free keycap! It doesn't hurt to take a picture of a minimum of 4 keycaps stacked! Be creative! Get colorful!

If we do however catch you cheating, you will be disqualified from any further competitions.

jeroplane · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 17:53:41 »

Quote from: reaper on Mon, 12 November 2012, 10:35:48

I was wondering how can you tell if someone decided to cheat and glue them all together? I mean, we can't tell from the pics, right? Just wondering. lol

I had wondered about this too. I really hope no one's desperate enough to do it just for three novelty keys (even though they are great keys!).

Tip for other people trying this - thick keys work better than thin ones! And choose the flattest profile

Sorry for posting a big one so early, KeyPop - I hope it doesn't deter others! I'm certain it can be beaten.

esoomenona · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 17:56:14 »

^You wouldn't be lying to try to get people to fail, would you?

rowdy · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 18:06:57 »

Those lambda keys stack really easily - is that allowed in the rules?

If not, I am happy to retract the above entry

esoomenona · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 18:11:19 »

They're Cherry profile, and it looks like all the others are as well. Seems like it falls into the rules to me.

kmiller8 · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 18:35:38 »

Quote from: jeroplane on Mon, 12 November 2012, 04:06:08

I see different profiles! Man, using all spherical profile keys would probably the easiest here.

My first attempt: 14. A nice big black one, too.

Your Move

jeroplane · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 19:01:35 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Mon, 12 November 2012, 17:56:14

^You wouldn't be lying to try to get people to fail, would you?

??

So this is what I get for trying to post a helpful tip for others trying this...

I found that heavier keys were more stable than thin SP-style keys. I genuinely want to see people put up crazy high stacks, more competition is fun.

And looks like kmiller8 has done just that

Just you wait!

esoomenona · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 19:27:35 »

Quote from: jeroplane on Mon, 12 November 2012, 19:01:35

Quote from: esoomenona on Mon, 12 November 2012, 17:56:14
^You wouldn't be lying to try to get people to fail, would you?

??

So this is what I get for trying to post a helpful tip for others trying this...

I found that heavier keys were more stable than thin SP-style keys. I genuinely want to see people put up crazy high stacks, more competition is fun.

And looks like kmiller8 has done just that Just you wait!

I was only kidding...

kmiller8 · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 19:39:36 »

Guys, quit bickering and catch up

20

I had to give up because I ran out of caps

jeroplane · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:39:35 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Mon, 12 November 2012, 19:27:35

I was only kidding...

No worries then

kmiller - Holy...

rowdy · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:47:19 »

Quote from: kmiller8 on Mon, 12 November 2012, 19:39:36

Guys, quit bickering and catch up

20

For Reaper

I had to give up because I ran out of caps

Awesome

I'm gonna have to try again now ...

The_Beast · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:50:10 »

You have a nice voice ^___^

kmiller8 · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:58:43 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:50:10

You have a nice voice ^___^

mickd · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 22:39:51 »

Haha guys. When I originally did my 8 stack I on purposely used the imsto cherry profile thick pbt keys because I thought it would help. And it was already soo wobbly!

KeyPop · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 00:45:19 »

So glad to see people are enjoying this! Warms our heart ;]
Come on people! We're encouraging you to post your attempts!

We've added a leader board!

Right now as it is we only have 4 entries!

That means when we hold the raffle, the 4th entry automatically gets a free keycap :0

Participate! Remember, it's not the size that matters but the effort you put into it

TheQsanity · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 01:00:50 »

I will do this for sure! but right now I will sleep... :DDD

jeroplane · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 06:19:38 »

I just tried again while watching TV to beat kmiller, but I can't even hit my 14 again!

Soon...

voice · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 06:48:22 »

half hour,

17

kinruan · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 14:56:24 »

can i use keycaps from G84?

KeyPop · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 16:41:34 »

Quote from: kinruan on Tue, 13 November 2012, 14:56:24

can i use keycaps from G84?

As long as it follows the rules then it's all good! :]

Halverson · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:29:22 »

Having some fun with my blue devlin caps....hehe

Only 55 caps stacked.

IM NOT ENTERING THIS. WAY TOO UNFAIR! Just wanted to show you guys some of my stacks of fun!

The_Beast · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:30:39 »

NICE

are devlins uniform profile and have flat tops?

Halverson · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:32:58 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:30:39

NICE

are devlins uniform profile and have flat tops?

Uniform yes. Flat tops, not exactly. Slight indent. They fit together pretty nice.

mickd · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:48:34 »

Should have made it so everyone had to use caps of the same profile ha! Seems like it makes too much difference. But I guess that's a part of the fun.

jeroplane · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:49:14 »

Holy ****.

kmiller8 · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:49:44 »

well... I guess I need to step my game up

rowdy · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:50:23 »

It does - rule 1: "Stack as many keycaps as you can! (Must all be the same profile!)".

But lol how long did it take to stack all those up?

Halverson · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:53:05 »

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:50:23

It does - rule 1: "Stack as many keycaps as you can! (Must all be the same profile!)".

But lol how long did it take to stack all those up?

The time they didn't fall down and explode around the room? A couple minutes. Times trying? About 30 minutes to an hour while watching The Simpsons.

voice · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 00:50:31 »

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:29:22

Having some fun with my blue devlin caps....hehe
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Only 55 caps stacked.

IM NOT ENTERING THIS. WAY TOO UNFAIR! Just wanted to show you guys some of my stacks of fun!

my god...

TheQsanity · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 01:59:25 »

Can't do it! all my caps are contoured!
Only got 6.

rowdy · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 04:10:11 »

I can only get to 7 now, not even close to the next highest of 12.

sigh

noisyturtle · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 05:14:06 »

Journal entry 00121: Ok I've been at this for an hour or so. I am able to break the 8 cap wall with the tilt technique and am able to get to 12 reliably but this is eating away at my sanity. It is 3am and I am sweating, hands shaking with rage and anticipation as I stack each one knowing the inevitable is coming. I got to 17, I really did but alas it was not meant to be. Think Jenga noisy think Jenga dammit! Had to put the cat out, she's a liability, woke my roommate screaming at pieces of plastic. One more try, just one more and I'm sure I will break the formula....

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 05:51:47 »

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:29:22

Having some fun with my blue devlin caps....hehe
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Only 55 caps stacked.

IM NOT ENTERING THIS. WAY TOO UNFAIR! Just wanted to show you guys some of my stacks of fun!

THAT'S IT??! C'mon now. I'll rebuild the two twin towers... stacked on top of each other... x5.... USING doubleshots.

KeyPop · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:11:10 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Wed, 14 November 2012, 05:14:06

Journal entry 00121: Ok I've been at this for an hour or so. I am able to break the 8 cap wall with the tilt technique and am able to get to 12 reliably but this is eating away at my sanity. It is 3am and I am sweating, hands shaking with rage and anticipation as I stack each one knowing the inevitable is coming. I got to 17, I really did but alas it was not meant to be. Think Jenga noisy think Jenga dammit! Had to put the cat out, she's a liability, woke my roommate screaming at pieces of plastic. One more try, just one more and I'm sure I will break the formula....

Haha! Gave me quite a laugh reading this!

Come on guys! Don't be shy! TWO more days till the contest ends! If there's no more entries the raffle is pretty much going to be a coin flip on who gets a free keycap lol.

And Halverson... made me spit out my coffee when I first saw your picture.

inlikeflynn · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:19:41 »

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:29:22

Having some fun with my blue devlin caps....hehe
Only 55 caps stacked.

IM NOT ENTERING THIS. WAY TOO UNFAIR! Just wanted to show you guys some of my stacks of fun!

nice! You finally found a use for those keys

Halverson · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:20:33 »

Quote from: inlikeflynn on Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:19:41

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:29:22
Having some fun with my blue devlin caps....hehe
Only 55 caps stacked.

IM NOT ENTERING THIS. WAY TOO UNFAIR! Just wanted to show you guys some of my stacks of fun!

nice! You finally found a use for those keys

hahha yup! I've just moved and haven't had time to play with my keyboards much so they needed some sort of loving:)

inlikeflynn · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:24:55 »

Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:20:33

Quote from: inlikeflynn on Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:19:41
Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 13 November 2012, 20:29:22
Having some fun with my blue devlin caps....hehe
Only 55 caps stacked.

IM NOT ENTERING THIS. WAY TOO UNFAIR! Just wanted to show you guys some of my stacks of fun!

nice! You finally found a use for those keys

hahha yup! I've just moved and haven't had time to play with my keyboards much so they needed some sort of loving:)

I think you uncovered the trick though. Model M caps without the inserts, flip every-other one 180 degree's and they will stack like lego blocks

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #58 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:29:11 »

Stacking clacks is hard!

mickd · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 16:48:39 »

Most people already won't be able to beat you in the clack stacking competition. After all, most people don't have 4 clacks

noisyturtle · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 14 November 2012, 21:20:58 »

Ok, I got to 8

rowdy · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 15 November 2012, 03:44:48 »

It won't win anything, but here is my latest best: 7.

voice · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 15 November 2012, 07:43:24 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Wed, 14 November 2012, 21:20:58

Ok, I got to 8
(Attachment Link)

so cute

KeyPop · « **Reply #63 on:** Fri, 16 November 2012, 08:53:00 »

Todays' the last day to turn in your submissions! Stack on!

esoomenona · « **Reply #64 on:** Fri, 16 November 2012, 10:41:20 »

Shoot... times flies. I need to get stacking!

nokcha · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 16 November 2012, 22:13:00 »

About two hours left!

nullstring · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 16 November 2012, 23:32:56 »

This counts, right?

asdf · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 16 November 2012, 23:53:22 »

I have exactly 20 keycaps so if someone gets 21 I lose to them automatically.
gg

KeyPop · « **Reply #68 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 00:50:15 »

Quote from: nullstring on Fri, 16 November 2012, 23:32:56

This counts, right?

Show Image

Sorry~ All keycaps must be facing up~

Quote from: asdf on Fri, 16 November 2012, 23:53:22

I have exactly 20 keycaps so if someone gets 21 I lose to them automatically.
gg

Are they all the same profile?

The Contest is officially over! Will update with winners of the stacking competition and the raffle winner tomorrow!

Will host more contests soon but hopefully with more participants!

Hope you all enjoyed it!

asdf · « **Reply #69 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 00:54:23 »

Quote from: KeyPop on Sat, 17 November 2012, 00:50:15

Are they all the same profile?

yup, all R4; red ones are LOD and sickle hammer, some awesome face, top one is GEEKHACK

KeyPop · « **Reply #70 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 01:02:03 »

Quote from: asdf on Sat, 17 November 2012, 00:54:23

Quote from: KeyPop on Sat, 17 November 2012, 00:50:15
Are they all the same profile?
yup, all R4; red ones are LOD and sickle hammer, some awesome face, top one is GEEKHACK

I believe there are slight height differences due to some being OEM height and some being SP height. If that's the case I'm sorry your submission does not qualify~ :[

SmallFry · « **Reply #71 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 01:23:52 »

Those would all be the same profile...?

rowdy · « **Reply #72 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 01:43:17 »

Great fun! I hadn't realised how difficult it was to stack key caps lol.

asdf · « **Reply #73 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 01:49:46 »

Quote from: KeyPop on Sat, 17 November 2012, 01:02:03

I believe there are slight height differences due to some being OEM height and some being SP height. If that's the case I'm sorry your submission does not qualify~ :[

They're all SP R4 though

SmallFry · « **Reply #74 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 01:56:06 »

I don't think he realizes that, your submission should count.

KeyPop · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 02:04:14 »

Quote from: asdf on Sat, 17 November 2012, 01:49:46

Quote from: KeyPop on Sat, 17 November 2012, 01:02:03
I believe there are slight height differences due to some being OEM height and some being SP height. If that's the case I'm sorry your submission does not qualify~ :[

They're all SP R4 though

My mistake :0 maybe it's just me.
I'll definitely take your submission! Will update tomorrow guys! Thanks again for participating!

rowdy · « **Reply #76 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 02:05:57 »

Thank you for making the competition - simple and fun

But incredibly frustrating to try to stack lol

jeroplane · « **Reply #77 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 02:34:40 »

Haha, nice snipe asdf. Knocked me off the podium I think! Was too frustrated to try for a higher entry xD

noisyturtle · « **Reply #78 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 08:43:23 »

This was harder then I thought and gave me a sad.

KeyPop · « **Reply #79 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 16:20:21 »

So we currently have a tie for 1st Place with kmiller8 vs asdf
We flipped a coin to see who received first place and kmiller8 came out the winner.

Here are your final results!
1st: Kmiller8 @ 20 Keycaps (3 Free Keycaps)
2nd: asdf @ 20 Keycaps (2 Free Keycaps)
3rd: Voice @ 17 Keycaps (1 Free Keycap)

Here are your runner-up results!
Jeroplane @ 14 Keycaps
Computer in the Lab @ 12 Keycaps
mickd @ 8 Keycaps
rowdy @ 7 Keycaps
Qsanity @ 6 Keycaps
i3oilermaker @ 4 Keycaps

Our Raffle Winner is.........

rowdy!!

Congratulations!

Your promo/discount codes are being sent to you guys via GH PM right now!

Thanks again for participating guys!

Halverson · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 16:32:05 »

Killer always wins coin tosses!
Grats all you winners!

kmiller8 · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 17:19:35 »

Grats to everyone

rowdy · « **Reply #82 on:** Sun, 18 November 2012, 00:59:44 »

Well done everyone, including those with really steady hands

SmallFry · « **Reply #83 on:** Sun, 18 November 2012, 12:04:12 »

Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 17 November 2012, 16:32:05

Killer always wins coin tosses!

Agreed! I'm calling shenanigans!

JK! Looks like everyone did well, I couldn't get more than 4 or 5.

esoomenona · « **Reply #84 on:** Sun, 18 November 2012, 12:05:57 »

I got like 6, and then got frustrated and went and got drunk...

kmiller8 · « **Reply #85 on:** Wed, 21 November 2012, 17:49:10 »

Got my caps today

Now I have a complete Awesome Face family

Once again, thanks for holding fun competitions like this!

rowdy · « **Reply #86 on:** Wed, 21 November 2012, 18:35:01 »

I'm hanging out for the new designs before I order a few to get my free one, otherwise the shipping cost would be silly just for one keycap.

kmiller8 · « **Reply #87 on:** Wed, 21 November 2012, 20:04:31 »

Yea, I figured it'd be cruel to just get my free caps and run, so I grabbed all the ones I didn't have

I'd highly recommend these skull caps, pics cannot do them justice, these things look amazing in person.

nokcha · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 08:46:08 »

Glad you received your keys safe and sound kmiller! We've got a huge shipment coming soon so be prepared for a big update soon ;]

Chau · « **Reply #89 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 14:51:02 »

Still waiting on those glowies of yours

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