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#66817 - 2002-06-12 09:19 PM Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III

The Kixtart Golf tournament has officially closed.

The results are as folows:

Winner for first announcing the answer to translating '44680832201' from BASE10 to BASE36:
Shawn on 08 June 2002 22:40 with correct answer of KIXTART

Winner for lowest KiXtart Golf score in round 1 (no script postings allowed):
BrianTX on 10 June 2002 01:59 with a score of 261

Winner for posted BaseConverter script with lowest KiXtart Golf score (after scripts have been posted and improved):
Lonkero on 12 June 2002 12:50 with a score of 230

And here's a timeline of KiXtart Golf scores and coders (a star denotes a new leader):

08 June 2002 16:40 = Posting of challange
08 June 2002 22:40 = Answer to translation question posted
09 June 2002 04:54 = 379 (Howard Bullock, preliminary solution)
09 June 2002 05:09 = 375 (BrianTX, with a second preliminary solution of score 243)
* 09 June 2002 08:04 = 591 (Howard Bullock, completely working solution)
* 09 June 2002 18:00 = 410 (Shawn)
* 09 June 2002 18:28 = 400 (Shawn)
09 June 2002 18:46 = 446 (Howard Bullock)
09 June 2002 19:35 = 410 (Howard Bullock)
* 09 June 2002 19:59 = 381 (Howard Bullock)
* 09 June 2002 21:07 = 351 (Shawn)
* 09 June 2002 21:53 = 341 (Howard Bullock)
* 09 June 2002 22:07 = 337 (Shawn)
* 09 June 2002 22:34 = 331 (Shawn)
* 09 June 2002 23:03 = 293 (BrianTX)
* 09 June 2002 23:17 = 278 (BrianTX)
09 June 2002 23:11 = 292 (Shawn)
* 09 June 2002 23:29 = 270 (BrianTX)
10 June 2002 00:00 = 355 (Howard Bullock)
* 10 June 2002 00:37 = 267 (BrianTX)
10 June 2002 01:45 = 309 (Howard Bullock)
* 10 June 2002 01:59 = 261 (BrianTX)
10 June 2002 05:58 = 283 (Howard Bullock)
10 June 2002 07:19 = 253 (Howard Bullock)
Round 2 (scripst can be posted and improved by anybody)
* 11 June 2002 01:34 = 252 (BrianTX)
11 June 2002 02:02 = 479 (Lonkero, partially working)
11 June 2002 03:27 = 252 (Howard Bullock)
* 11 June 2002 05:28 = 243 (Howard Bullock)
11 June 2002 16:34 = 270 (Lonkero)
* 11 June 2002 18:26 = 235 (BrianTX)
* 11 June 2002 18:37 = 231 (BrianTX)
* 12 June 2002 12:50 = 230 (Lonkero)

And here's the winning script:
code:
; $v = value to be converted
; $f = base to convert from
; $t = base to convert to
;
; Example: $result=BaseConverter('44680832201','10','36')
Function BaseConverter($v,$f,$t)
$=0
$y=1.
for $n=len($v) to 1 step -1
$x = ASC(UCASE(substr($v,$n,1)))
$=$y*($x - 48 - ($x > 64) * 7) +$
$y=$y*$f
next
$n=""
While $
$x = INT($ - (INT($/$t) * $t))
$ = ($-$x)/$t
$n = CHR($x + 48 + ($x > 9) * 7) + $n
Loop
$BaseConverter = $n
Endfunction

I believe this was an extremely challanging but on the other hand interesting coding competition. I can't believe that just 230 characters can do arbitrary base conversions. I think that warrants a CHEERS to Ruud for creating this awesome scripting language.

I would also like to thank all paritcipants: BrianTX, Howard Bullock, Shawn, Lonkero, KHolm.

BrianTX has already provided me with another idea for the next KiXtart Golf challange and I also have an idea, too. I am still soliciting ideas, just in case you have one. But I do promise that the next one will not involve some kind of higher math.

I now have a question for you guys. I will be on vacation in Germnay from June 15-28 and will therefore be absent from the KiXtart BBS. I would like to propose that the next challenge either be started on Saturday, June 29 or alternatively on Thursday, July 4. July 4 is a holiday in the US and a lot of people will have a four-day weekend. Altrnatively, I would like to nominate BrianTX to host the next Kixtart Golf challange in case you guys can't wait two weeks.

Oh, and finally, since this is post 999 for me, the first one to come up with a good and creative reason for me to post on this board will see post 1000.

[ 12 June 2002, 21:56: Message edited by: sealeopard ]
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#66818 - 2002-06-12 10:23 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Hmm. hold out that post, Jens.. gotta do something worthwhile.. I got an idea.. clean up our UDF and post it in the UDF forum?

Brian

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#66819 - 2002-06-12 10:39 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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No way, I've already been waiting for an hour.

I can't wait anymore...

I need to post...

need to post...

post...

Ah, that feels good.

So, here it is, my entry into the millenium club (not to be confused with the mile-high club).
[Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
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#66820 - 2002-06-12 10:46 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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I would ask if you were part of the mile-high club, too, but err.. this bulletin board is meant to be appropriate for even the wee ones.... (RIGHT?) *grin*

Brian

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#66821 - 2002-06-12 10:47 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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While I would like to be the first to congratulate you... If there was a choice between the millenium club and the mile high club...

Well... kix is great and all, but not that great. [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
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#66822 - 2002-06-13 02:52 AM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Congrats Jens...

I'll take the Mile High club as well. [Razz]

Keep the code/help coming [Big Grin]

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#66823 - 2002-06-13 03:36 AM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Congrats Jens! Welcome to the big M!You are certainly an asset to the board. If you keep up with KiX Golf, it'll be MM in no time.

Just curious... anyone know what is the longest thread to date? I see Round 2: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III went 105 posts over 5 pages!
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#66824 - 2002-06-13 04:52 AM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Jens, a well deserved and hearty congrats to you. As our most prodigious UDF author, you've made an important, and lasting impression on this board. Plus, you design bitch'n KiXgolf courses (heheh)
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#66825 - 2002-06-13 08:14 AM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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what is that? I hear rumble behind me...
again...
somekind of vulcan activity?

do I dear to watch?
I turn my head reallly slowly and what do I see...
Huge jens is approaching!
where can I hide?

yes. congrats to you mate. Remember to keep the fire within!

[ 13 June 2002, 08:24: Message edited by: Lonkero ]
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#66826 - 2002-07-07 07:08 AM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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as final final, udf has been made.

suggestions, bug-reports, corrections...
all are wellcome.

the code is modifyable by me and udf-library admins.

here: http://81.17.37.55/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=12;t=000239

btw, wasn't the golf IV supposed to be this weekend?

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#66827 - 2002-07-08 04:43 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Oops.. was that supposed to be this weekend? I'm glad it wasn't... I had other things going on. When is the next KiXgolf, Jens? (Or am I supposed to do it?)

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#66828 - 2002-07-08 04:48 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Lonkero, thanks for posting the final UDF.

Brian, I will do the next KiXtart Golf again. Is everybody up for it this weekend, July 13-14?

[ 08 July 2002, 16:59: Message edited by: sealeopard ]
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#66829 - 2002-07-08 04:58 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Count me in. This weekend sounds good !
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#66830 - 2002-07-08 05:51 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Maybe for me.. I have some things planned on Saturday and Sunday, but I might have some time.

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#66831 - 2002-07-08 05:53 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Why don't we make it a two week event ... we can start on a Saturday - then accept hidden submissions over the weekend, and in to the following week. Then post answers on the following Saturday, then work on reducing for the next week - this would give everyone a chance to participate ... just a thought ...
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#66832 - 2002-07-08 06:03 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Hmm.. sounds good to me... something to drive me nuts for two weeks instead of one. [Wink]

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#66833 - 2002-07-08 06:18 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Yeah, maybe five days per round would be good ?

Round One: Sat-Wed
Round Two: Wed-Sun

kinda thingie dooey ...

lol

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#66834 - 2002-07-08 06:22 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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Shawn:

Good idea with the two 5-day rounds.
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#66835 - 2002-07-08 07:00 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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huh.
I don't know about you, but I have work too...
and someone has said, I should also have other life too.
don't know about that, but this can give tremendous hit on working performance.

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#66836 - 2002-07-08 07:56 PM Re: Final Results: KiXtart Golf Tournament Part III
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lol - this WHOLE BOARD can be a tremendous hit on working performance ... hehee
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