Expert minesweeper with a cool 81

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around achievements in the game Minesweeper, specifically focusing on personal records and experiences with the expert level of the game. Participants share their scores, express admiration for high scores, and discuss their attempts to improve or quit playing the game.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant celebrates achieving a score of 81 in expert Minesweeper, marking it as their first sub-90 score.
  • Another participant expresses admiration for the score, claiming their own record is 180, suggesting that the achievement is exceptional.
  • Some participants acknowledge others in the community as being better players, mentioning specific usernames and a website showcasing high scores.
  • There are questions about how to capture screen images and record gameplay, with one participant providing a brief explanation of the process.
  • Several participants share their struggles with quitting the game, noting that attempts to stop often lead to playing more, especially after nearing personal records.
  • One participant mentions a past obsession with the game, recalling a personal best score of 79 before losing interest.
  • A participant humorously admits to not knowing how to play Minesweeper, which prompts light-hearted responses from others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express admiration for high scores and share personal experiences, but there is no consensus on the best strategies or the nature of their gaming habits, as some struggle with quitting while others celebrate their achievements.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal records and experiences that may depend on individual skill levels and gaming habits, which are not universally applicable.

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congrats mattmns!
 
congrats!

I don't get how people can get pics and videos of what's on their screen. :confused:
 
To get a pic of what is on your screen press the "Print Screen" button on your keyboard. Then load up your favorite paint program, and paste it (ctrl+v).

To record your screen you need an actual program to do it. I use camtasia: http://www.techsmith.com/
 
*bows down to the mighty one*
 
congrats matt!

you have now joined the club of people who play too much minesweeper HEHE...i've almost quit...can't crack below 70 as hard as i may but i still play occasionally with no flags which is always fun.
 
Ha, I have been trying to quit too. I even bought chessmaster 10 and started playing that, but everytime I told myself I was going to quit, I would play more! And whenver I would think about quitting I would get an almost new record, or a screw up that would have been a new record. The other day I almost had what would have probably been an 83, and from there I have been playing a lot! I will stop, or at least try to, once I get a sum of below 100. I am now at 116. I have been trying to get that luck shot of 1 on beg, but that requires too much luck.
 
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Holy freakin' cow, man ! That's just nuts !

You guys just freak me out ! :eek:
 
  • #11
Holy ...

I think I've completed it once in my life in like 15 minutes.

My best intermediate is like 140 seconds.

 
  • #12
Many years ago, I was obsessed about Minesweeper, and could play it for hours on end.
I became rather good actually; my record was 79.
Fortunately, I became fed up with the game soon thereafter.
 
  • #13
i DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO PLAY MINESWEEPER, SO...

crap! caps lock was on!
 
  • #14
yomamma said:
crap! caps lock was on!
:smile:

Are you too lazy to edit? That is funny...
 

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