How Can You Help the Drunk Get Home?

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The discussion revolves around a game where players attempt to help a virtual drunk character get home, with participants sharing their scores, experiences, and thoughts on the game's mechanics. The conversation includes elements of competition, humor, and speculation about the game's scoring system.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report their scores, with one claiming a record of 93 and another achieving 108.
  • There is skepticism about the validity of the high scores, with some arguing that the record of 82 is likely exaggerated to encourage continued play.
  • Concerns are raised about the time taken to achieve high scores, with calculations suggesting that top scores may imply unrealistic gameplay durations.
  • Participants discuss the potential advantages of different input devices, such as optical mice versus roller balls or touchpads, in playing the game.
  • Some express frustration with the game's mechanics, noting issues like the character falling unexpectedly regardless of mouse movement.
  • A few participants humorously acknowledge the time-wasting nature of the game while still engaging with it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express skepticism about the legitimacy of high scores, indicating a lack of consensus on the game's scoring system and mechanics. There are mixed feelings about the game's difficulty and the effectiveness of different input devices.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions reference the potential for manipulated scores through doctored screenshots or modifications to the game, highlighting uncertainty about the authenticity of reported high scores.

Who May Find This Useful

Players interested in casual gaming, those curious about game mechanics, and individuals looking for humorous discussions around gaming experiences may find this thread engaging.

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Another game in flash to stop you from doing work! :biggrin:
http://www.mis-group.com/funny/drunk/help_the_drunk_get_home-No%20Footer.php
 
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69m, 2nd try. Record is 82?

Tried a few more times, and was only able to get 70m :cry:
 
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I got to 61 within my first 10 tries, and that has been my best. Have some beer and try later! :wink:
 
I lost it when he started yodelling. No fair.
 
The record can't be 82. I think it's a nice lie to keep you playing till you beat it.

Done, I just got 93.
 
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Ok, I just got to 70! :biggrin: And, no, I didn't have any beer in between. :P
 
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siddharth said:
The record can't be 82. I think it's a nice lie to keep you playing till you beat it.
That's true. It would've been nice with a list of real top scores.
 
Apparently, the record is 10,195.
Have fun beating that :biggrin:

http://www.mis-group.com/funny/drunk/help_the_drunk_get_home.php"
 
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siddharth said:
Apparently, the record is 10,195.
Have fun beating that :biggrin:

http://www.mis-group.com/funny/drunk/help_the_drunk_get_home.php"
Hehe... thanks. On the other hand, it also shows the number of people wasting time on this. :rolleyes:
 
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Wow those scores are insane! I just got 82 :smile:
 
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It took a little over 25 seconds to walk 50m, so that means, assuming speed is constant here, that the top score took nearly 85mins!
 
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50 ;x

(limit)
 
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77 first try, pfft
 
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I can't get past 24.
 
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My guy fell over and died! :eek:
 
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neutrino said:
Hehe... thanks. On the other hand, it also shows the number of people wasting time on this. :rolleyes:
Well of course the high scores are based on people taking screenshots and sending them in.

I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of those submitted doctored screenshots or just downloaded, decompiled, and edited the program to display a high score.
 
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dav2008 said:
or just...decompiled...
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71. To be fair, you should be drinking when you play this game.
 
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It took a little over 25 seconds to walk 50m, so that means, assuming speed is constant here, that the top score took nearly 85mins!
Yeah, I agree that sounds rather suspicious.
 
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the problem with this is that my mouse is leaving the active area and I die...
 
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Anybody notice an advantage with an optical mouse vs roller ball vs touch pad vs joy stick? I don't have a joy stick so I don't even know if one could do that game with one.
 
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At around 78ish, he just falls one direction, even though I move my mouse as fast as I can all the way to the other side... or even if I do it slowly, etc.../
 
  • #23
Nice got 108! lol
 
  • #24
Holy 5 month old thread batman! O_O
 

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