National Trophy Hunting Day R5

[Beyondthegrave07]

Credit goes to @Crazy for the amazing banner.

 

History:

In 1972, by Senate Joint Resolution 117, Congress requested the President to declare the fourth Saturday of September 1972 as National Hunting and Fishing Day. On May 2 of the same year, President Richard Nixon signed proclamation 4128 designating the Fourth Saturday in September National Hunting and Fishing Day.

 

Event:

Therefore, we, as gamers are going to do what we do best and "hunt" (you can fish for trophies if you want, I don't care) and try to earn as many trophies on this day as humanly possible on September, 25th 2021 (12 AM - 11:59 PM US ET) as a community! I am going to set up goals for us as a community and the more trophies we earn as a community, the more $25 PSN cards I will hand out via random drawings!

 

Goal:

So, what the endgame here? Ah, it's quite simply really. For every "goal" we hit as a group total, I will give out 1 $25 U.S. PSN card (4 cards MAX).

 

100 trophies total = 1 PSN card

1,000 trophies total = 2 PSN cards

5,775 trophies total = 3 PSN cards (the previous record)

10,000+ trophies total = 4 PSN cards

 

 

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

 

Q: How do I sign up and by when is the sign up deadline?

A: Vote in the poll. That's it! You must vote before the beginning of the event! (This is why we read the rules people! I don't know how many people posted "I'm in" last year, but did not vote in the poll. It's so easy... it's literally a click of a button.) 

 

Q: Who is eligible for the drawings?

A: This is where it gets a little tricky. I'm not simply letting everyone be eligible for the drawing to avoid alt-accounts or anything of the like. Therefore, you must have been a member on this site before 8/1/2021 to be in the drawing. That's it. No post requirement is necessary. Though, if you have multiple accounts, please only use one account in the event to make this as fair as possible and so the number isn't inflated! Also, if you are caught of cheating/hacking/using alt accounts any trophies during the event, you'll automatically be disqualified and all trophies will not count towards the total! P.S. I'm also a mod now and can tell who is using multiple accounts, so don't let me catch you doing it!!!

 

Q: Do I still get to participate in the drawing even if I don't earn a trophy?

A: No, you must earn at least one trophy to be in the main drawing. If I draw your name and you did not earn a trophy, you will not receive the prize. 

 

Q: Do stacks, cross-saves, duplicate trophy lists, etc. count?

A: As long as they are earned legit, you can have as many PS5 autopops as you want!

 

Q:How long will it take to count the trophies and learn who won the prizes (and how many were distributed)?

A: We have a bot now for this so it's pretty easy on us. Should be a very quick turnaround.

 

Q: Do I get anything if I get the most trophies?

A: Yes, of course! The top 10 trophy hunters will be put into the OP as the "Top Hunters" for the event. In terms of monetary value, you get nothing for earning the most trophies. Sorry, folks. I do not want this to be an elitist sort of event, but instead as a community event where we all work towards a designated goal! This section is just to satisfy those competitive spirits, but it means nothing. I've also added a section for the highest scores across all of the National Hunting Day events and a 100 trophy club, because let's be honest, that deserves some sort of recognition because "My Name is Mayo" will only get you halfway there (I am so terrible, lol. DISCLAIMER: I have nothing against people who go after easy trophies, and this is a true statement).

 

Q: What if I win a PSN card, and it doesn't work? Do I get another code?

A: HAHA! Nice try. No.

 

Q: How quickly do I need to sync the trophies for them to be in the count? Will you do a recount if it's not in time?

A: I'll give you 24 hours unless you PM me and let me know.

 

Q: Why don't you give out codes from other regions?

A: This is actually a fair question. Grabbing regional cards on different sites can be difficult and time-consuming and is overall kind of a hassle (sorry). You can always make a U.S. alt account and use the card. However, if someone volunteers to trade a U.S. card with me and will give the person their respective region card. I'm game (if you are well-regarded on the site).

 

Q: Will you notify us when the event begins?

A: I had a lot of feedback last year and as much of a pain in the ass as it's going to be to tag 100+ participants, I will tag everyone once the event begins (barring that I am actually present at home at the time the event begins... which I should be?). For some reason my computer explodes or something else prevents me from setting this up, I will just post when it starts, so please, if you are worried that you'll forget (like you did last year! :P), FOLLOW. THE. TOPIC. 100% full-proof. Oh, and don't forget to visit the site!

 

Q: Any changes from the previous year?

A: Nope.

 

Q: Doesn't this event just encourage people to buy Ratalaika games and earn a bunch of quick trophies?

A: No, no no no no. You are missing the point of the event if you think I am doing this because I want you to play these games. Where did you come up with that idea?!?! You literally need to earn ONE trophy to be eligible for the event, NOT ONE RAT PLAT! Do you see the difference? When I started doing this 5 years ago, I never even thought of games like these would exist, but now, I feel the need to at least bring it out to the open and address it now before someone derails the topic and just kills the entire fun for everyone. You can play whatever you want. This is a judge-free zone, and I want this to be a fun, positive event like it has been in previous years. You like Rat games? Fine. Do what you want. You would rather just play Super Meat Boy? Great, just make sure you earn a trophy within the time limit. So please, before you sign up or post in the event, leave this BS in another thread because I don't want it here.

 

BUUUUUUUT, while we are on the subject, let me throw this idea out for you. This event doesn't happen for a few weeks so why not prepare games for this and pop trophies quicker than you could Ratalaika games? Not possible? Bullshit. Download Dead by Daylight and save up a ton of blood points and you can literally earn like 15 trophies in 15 minutes. Buy SoundShapes DLC and get like all 50+ of those trophies in like 10. crack out the old PS3 and buy Sonic Fighters or Linger in the Shadows and get 25 trophies in 30-40 minutes. Go get uncharted and literally stop before getting a kill with a single weapon in the first game and use the cheat menu to sweep up all the gun related trophies in seconds. Just put in the disc for Burnout Paradise Remastered and play the game for 20 minutes. Same with almost any fighting game. Co-op trophies with a buddy and both sign up for the event and essentially double up. Undertale can get you 16 in 5. Like I said, this isn't hard with a little prep work and a little research. No one is expecting you to optimize your strategy and get the maximum number of trophies and play for 24 hours. This is a play at your own pace sort of event. Everything counts so just do what you can. No harm done.

 

100 Trophy Club (names on there multiple times pulled off this achievement multiple times)

 

1. angelgrievous - 145
2. wolverine123 - 104
3. Deadpool--Rik - 172
4. angelgrievous - 107
5. Evilmonkey275 - 106
6. Redbeard-Rik - 443
7. Salima-Sensei - 109
8. diskdocx - 207
9. dj_helyx - 152
10. AffectatiousDonk - 149
11. ericperez18 - 149
12. W571WE - 100
13. AuroraHistoire - 127

14. bbaauuiiss97 - 728

15. Fuwafuwa-no-Neko - 715

16. dj_helyx -444

17. grifteskymfning - 410

18. N7_Wesker - 365

19. blu3st4rdust305 - 274

20. Static_Rook - 258

21. OverHypedG - 171

22. AuroraHistoire - 169

23. Kishnabe - 150

24. CJ-Olly6 - 146

25. midgetstrawdog - 106

26. Scarlet4Titania - 105

27. Starrk_01 -105

28. BeyondtheGrave07 - 103

29. Dr_Mayus - 102

30. AffectatiousDonk - 923
31. dj_helyx - 639
32. yNlXz - 542
33. diskdocx - 422
34. DoctorDrPepper - 362
35. Lil-Gameboy123 - 343
36. blu3st4rdust305 - 315
37. ResidentDarrell - 313
38. JungleCat20 - 270
39. bloodjoy1 - 224
40. postofficebuddy - 213
41. Dino_Roar - 158
42. be_minor - 140
43. microsamm - 109
44. scarecrowsfate - 104
45. Deceptrox - 101

 

 

 

 

 

Countdown:

Start

End

 

Big thanks to @Froopy the Temmie for creating a discord bot for all of the counting for this year again. That saved me (and volunteers) HOURS of manual counting last year, and it's a big sigh of relief to have again this year.

Edited September 28, 2021 by Beyondthegrave07

[diskdocx]

Count me in. I must have done this last year since my name is on the list (although spelled wrong ??)

 

I'll have to see what I can get set up. I feel like the Break games would be ideal choices!

[Beyondthegrave07]

4 minutes ago, diskdocx said:

Count me in. I must have done this last year since my name is on the list (although spelled wrong )

 

I'll have to see what I can get set up. I feel like the Break games would be ideal choices!

I think that's been misspelled for 4 years!  Fixed.

[whodeygamer]

I’m in, I just need to remind myself once the 25th rolls around.

[willythom88]

I'm in, I'd love to try and knock some stuff out and maybe win something in the process.

[sephiroth4424]

I'm in again. Although this time i don't have a game in my backlog that i can plat in one Saturday

[Berendsapje]

An opportunity to get money from one of the mods? Count me in!

Not like I'll get that many trophies, but I can always try

[Dr_Mayus]

Heck yes.

 

I will most definitely participate again. 

 

Lots of fun last year

[BlackSquirrell1]

Been waiting for this event!

[Fuwafuwa-no-Neko]

Popping a bunch of EZPZ and ratas once a year helps relieve pent up frustrations,

with that said not planning to earn much but thoroughly enjoyed last time so please sign me up =D.
 

Neko.O

[GTA_Darren]

I am in again.

[Jello]

Count me in again

[Mesopithecus]

One of my favorite forum events, I'm definitely in!  

[Helyx]

1 hour ago, diskdocx said:

I must have done this last year since my name is on the list

 

Looks like I've done this twice?

 

I enjoy these laid back events where the community can push towards goals together. I've been really bad at trophy hunting the past few months, so this is a great way to get back into the hobby. Hopefully we can bust the record during the event and get that sweet third tier reward for all the hunters.

[MissShake]

Sounds fun! I'll participate, but Idk how much I'll be able to pull off since I'm sure to be working that day ?

[Dr_Mayus]

Oh i remember being annoyed that beyond beat me by 1 trophy. Will have to try harder this time (although i also remember volunteering for a few hours last time)

[Starrk_01]

I'm in again. Now the question is how the hell will I get more than 105?

[cubiCampla]

This is so awesome! It also lines up with the 13 plats event I'm participating in ^^ I voted and thanks for doing this!

[Briste]

Hey, it's on a Saturday this year. Might actually be able to earn some trophies to pitch in. Add me in, every little bit counts! 

[Dav9834]

This will be my 3rd year, I was wondering when this took place last year, memory isn't what it was. But I always remember the memories from past years. It's such a great event

 

Last year I beat my record of a small amount. I don't think I'll be able to beat last year's this year, but I'm gonna try my darnest! 

Let's hit that 10k trophies! 

[MattbluePT]

Sounds like a great initiave! Let's do some hunting!

[Dr_Mayus]

i wonder about the uber easy plats if we will see many. Most people who play them buy/plat them as they come out so may not have any for this event.

[microsamm]

Like last year, I have to work on the "Trophy Hunting Day" again. :-(

I will play "Sushi Break Mega Game Bundle" for 20€ which has.234 trophies and try to get as far as I can.
In this Bundle are the games:
Sushi Break (38 trophies)
Sushi Break Head to Head (40 trophies)
Donut Break (38 trophies)
Donut Break Head to Head (40 trophies)
Dragon Break Classic (38 trophies)
Dragon Break Classic Head to Head (40 trophies)

[Beyondthegrave07]

1 hour ago, Dr_Mayus said:

i wonder about the uber easy plats if we will see many. Most people who play them buy/plat them as they come out so may not have any for this event.

I wonder that too. Those games are not my cup of tea, but it will be interesting to see how others prepare themselves.

 

Personally, I am going to play Star Wars: Episode 1 Racers, Donut Country, a couple PS3 games, and whatever (fighting game or interesting indie game) I find on sale in the next few weeks that are relatively fast.

 

I'm kind of winging it this year. I usually plan better than this... Regardless, still have about 50 planned. Though, every year, SOMETHING comes up on that day so I haven't been able to ever fully execute my plans tbh.

[Dr_Mayus]

1 minute ago, Beyondthegrave07 said:

I wonder that too. Those games are not my cup of tea, but it will be interesting to see how others prepare themselves.

 

Personally, I am going to play Star Wars: Episode 1 Racers, Donut Country, a couple PS3 games, and whatever (fighting game or interesting indie game) I find on sale in the next few weeks that are relatively fast.

 

I'm kind of winging it this year. I usually plan better than this... Regardless, still have about 50 planned. Though, every year, SOMETHING comes up on that day so I haven't been able to ever fully execute my plans tbh.

I have a bunch of games i want to play so i plan on killing my completion by starting about a dozen new games ?

 

Also prepping a few games now that i have been playing all summer. Plants vs Zombies, katamari and yooka laylee