The "Name the Station" game

Ivo · 28th February 2012, 23:38

N.B.: For anyone unfamiliar with Name the Station, this thread - specifically this post - is the source of the Quiz Forum legend "Twerp".

In most cases stations must be named correctly; where a station is deemed correct but more than one instance of said station exists with no obvious disambiguation exists, the Rainham Rule (relating to the link post; read the next few pages for a clarification) applies. However, use of the word "Twerp" is accepted and in fact usually insisted upon as a substitute for Thorpe Bay.

RULES FINALISED Please see Post #908 for details

I've just devised this game, but its rules are a little complicated so bear with me.

The idea is that the person whose turn it is has to think of a station that can be identified from a set of ambigious clues. The clues must get progressively easier as each turn progresses, until five clues have been given.

For London Waterloo for instance:

(1) I am in the former Network South East area (not very helpful at all)
(2) I am served exclusively by South West Trains (better but still pretty hopeless)
(3) Class 455s can be seen in service here (reasonable)
(4) I am also served by plentiful longer-distance stock (one of a few now)
(5) I am managed by Network Rail (can only be Waterloo)

After each clue, the clue setter may accept only the first answer posted. So if, after the first clue, someone said Ascot, he would be deemed to be incorrect and the second clue would be given. If however someone also said Dover Priory before the second clue was given, but after Ascot had been suggested, it would be ignored (you are encouraged to ~~strikethrough~~ but not delete such suggestions). Try to anticipate what the next clue might be to minimise the possibility of "wasting" of a clue! For the Moderators, if you intend to delete incorrect answers please wait until the round is over!

Points are awarded for correct answers. If you get it right at the first time of asking, i.e. after only one clue, you score 15 points. If you get it after two clues, you score 10, then 6, then 3, and then finally 1. If someone then gets it wrong with all five clues available, and the clues are judged to have been reasonable, the clue setter scores a bonus 6 points. I will keep a record of points scoring. Please ensure that the clues you set do genuinely become easier as the round progresses, to the point that the last clue should limit the number of stations to literally a couple of possibilities!

If you have any queries, don't hesitate to contact me! Note however that my access will be limited during the next 48 hours...

And lastly, please be honest! If someone guesses your station at the first time of asking, own up to it! Don't deliberately change your station to make it harder.

Anyhow, let's get the game started!

(1) I am served by London Midland

gnolife · 28th February 2012, 23:42

Worcester FOregate Street?

Ivo · 28th February 2012, 23:43

Worcester Foregate Street is not correct.

(2) I am not the only station in this town or city

gnolife · 28th February 2012, 23:44

Smethwick Galton Bridge?

Ivo · 28th February 2012, 23:46

Not Smethwick Galton Bridge.

(3) I am served by at least one other TOC

gnolife · 28th February 2012, 23:46

Watford Junction?

Ivo · 28th February 2012, 23:47

Not Watford Junction.

(4) I have a name of a road for a suffix

gnolife · 28th February 2012, 23:47

Birmingham Moor Street?

Ivo · 28th February 2012, 23:49

Birmingham Moor Street is correct! This means that gnolife scores three points. Your floor

Make sure the clues become more obvious as we go along, starting with something fairly (but not massively) obscure and finishing with something obvious.

gnolife · 28th February 2012, 23:50

This station is in Northern England (clue 1)

Ivo · 28th February 2012, 23:53

Huddersfield

gnolife · 28th February 2012, 23:55

It isn't Huddersfield.
Some trains run non-stop through this station (clue 2)

Ivo · 28th February 2012, 23:57

Macclesfield

gnolife · 28th February 2012, 23:58

It isnt Macclesfield

It is operated by Northern (Clue 3)

Ivo · 28th February 2012, 23:59

Chester-le-Street

28th February 2012, 23:38	#1
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,057	The "Name the Station" game N.B.: For anyone unfamiliar with Name the Station, this thread - specifically this post - is the source of the Quiz Forum legend "Twerp". In most cases stations must be named correctly; where a station is deemed correct but more than one instance of said station exists with no obvious disambiguation exists, the Rainham Rule (relating to the link post; read the next few pages for a clarification) applies. However, use of the word "Twerp" is accepted and in fact usually insisted upon as a substitute for Thorpe Bay. RULES FINALISED Please see Post #908 for details I've just devised this game, but its rules are a little complicated so bear with me. The idea is that the person whose turn it is has to think of a station that can be identified from a set of ambigious clues. The clues must get progressively easier as each turn progresses, until five clues have been given. For London Waterloo for instance: (1) I am in the former Network South East area (not very helpful at all) (2) I am served exclusively by South West Trains (better but still pretty hopeless) (3) Class 455s can be seen in service here (reasonable) (4) I am also served by plentiful longer-distance stock (one of a few now) (5) I am managed by Network Rail (can only be Waterloo) After each clue, the clue setter may accept only the first answer posted. So if, after the first clue, someone said Ascot, he would be deemed to be incorrect and the second clue would be given. If however someone also said Dover Priory before the second clue was given, but after Ascot had been suggested, it would be ignored (you are encouraged to ~~strikethrough~~ but not delete such suggestions). Try to anticipate what the next clue might be to minimise the possibility of "wasting" of a clue! For the Moderators, if you intend to delete incorrect answers please wait until the round is over! Points are awarded for correct answers. If you get it right at the first time of asking, i.e. after only one clue, you score 15 points. If you get it after two clues, you score 10, then 6, then 3, and then finally 1. If someone then gets it wrong with all five clues available, and the clues are judged to have been reasonable, the clue setter scores a bonus 6 points. I will keep a record of points scoring. Please ensure that the clues you set do genuinely become easier as the round progresses, to the point that the last clue should limit the number of stations to literally a couple of possibilities! If you have any queries, don't hesitate to contact me! Note however that my access will be limited during the next 48 hours... And lastly, please be honest! If someone guesses your station at the first time of asking, own up to it! Don't deliberately change your station to make it harder. Anyhow, let's get the game started! (1) I am served by London Midland __________________ Official Member of the Bath & Wells FirstGroup Bus Customer Panel Starmie Last edited by Ivo; 24th March 2013 at 00:39. Reason: A little hint for newbies (cough)

28th February 2012, 23:42	#2
gnolife Lucky Charm Member Join Date: 3 Nov 2010 Location: Wythenshawe, Sth Manchester Posts: 847	Worcester FOregate Street? __________________

28th February 2012, 23:43	#3
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,057	Worcester Foregate Street is not correct. (2) I am not the only station in this town or city __________________ Official Member of the Bath & Wells FirstGroup Bus Customer Panel Starmie

28th February 2012, 23:44	#4
gnolife Lucky Charm Member Join Date: 3 Nov 2010 Location: Wythenshawe, Sth Manchester Posts: 847	Smethwick Galton Bridge? __________________

28th February 2012, 23:46	#5
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,057	Not Smethwick Galton Bridge. (3) I am served by at least one other TOC __________________ Official Member of the Bath & Wells FirstGroup Bus Customer Panel Starmie

28th February 2012, 23:46	#6
gnolife Lucky Charm Member Join Date: 3 Nov 2010 Location: Wythenshawe, Sth Manchester Posts: 847	Watford Junction? __________________

28th February 2012, 23:47	#7
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,057	Not Watford Junction. (4) I have a name of a road for a suffix __________________ Official Member of the Bath & Wells FirstGroup Bus Customer Panel Starmie

28th February 2012, 23:47	#8
gnolife Lucky Charm Member Join Date: 3 Nov 2010 Location: Wythenshawe, Sth Manchester Posts: 847	Birmingham Moor Street? __________________

28th February 2012, 23:49	#9
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,057	Birmingham Moor Street is correct! This means that gnolife scores three points. Your floor Make sure the clues become more obvious as we go along, starting with something fairly (but not massively) obscure and finishing with something obvious. __________________ Official Member of the Bath & Wells FirstGroup Bus Customer Panel Starmie

28th February 2012, 23:50	#10
gnolife Lucky Charm Member Join Date: 3 Nov 2010 Location: Wythenshawe, Sth Manchester Posts: 847	This station is in Northern England (clue 1) __________________ Last edited by gnolife; 28th February 2012 at 23:52. Reason: Clue probably too obscure.

28th February 2012, 23:53	#11
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,057	Huddersfield __________________ Official Member of the Bath & Wells FirstGroup Bus Customer Panel Starmie

28th February 2012, 23:55	#12
gnolife Lucky Charm Member Join Date: 3 Nov 2010 Location: Wythenshawe, Sth Manchester Posts: 847	It isn't Huddersfield. Some trains run non-stop through this station (clue 2) __________________

28th February 2012, 23:57	#13
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,057	Macclesfield __________________ Official Member of the Bath & Wells FirstGroup Bus Customer Panel Starmie

28th February 2012, 23:58	#14
gnolife Lucky Charm Member Join Date: 3 Nov 2010 Location: Wythenshawe, Sth Manchester Posts: 847	It isnt Macclesfield It is operated by Northern (Clue 3) __________________

28th February 2012, 23:59	#15
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,057	Chester-le-Street __________________ Official Member of the Bath & Wells FirstGroup Bus Customer Panel Starmie