International Trophy Hunting Day R6

[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, 24th 2022 (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 via lottery (4 cards MAX).

 

100 trophies total = 1 PSN card

1,000 trophies total = 2 PSN cards

6,410 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 8/1/2022 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 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).

 

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% fool-proof. Oh, and don't forget to visit the site!

 

Q: Any changes from the previous year?

A: Nope. However, added a new poll to see if people want changes for next year so please be honest. You can also discuss it here, but don't be an asshole, I'm serious.

 

Q: Doesn't this event just encourage people to buy Jumping taco games and earn a bunch of quick trophies? Aren't you enabling people to play these games?

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 JUMPING PLAT! Do you see the difference? When I started doing this 6 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. Jumping French Fries 4 times is your thing? You do you I guess. 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. The point of the event is supposed to be a game of numbers; where everyone comes together to make a concerted effort towards a similar goal and to earn comradery with one another. Didn't think I needed to spell it out, but I'll save everyone the brainpower.

 

I am also debating on switching up the format next year and kind of do a rebirth of this event in a new and more interesting format so if this shit really bugs you, vote in the poll and leave your grievances there. I'm also up for suggestions, but I want this to be fun for everyone and not have anything too elitist baked in.

 

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 to start:

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20220924T00&p0=179&font=cursive&csz=1

 

End: 

 

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/weekend2?iso=20220924T235959&p0=179&msg=Hunt+ends&font=sanserif&csz=1

 

Big thanks to @Froopy the Temmie for creating a discord bot for all of the counting for this year again. You'll never realize how appreciative I am of you for reaching out to me and doing this. 

Edited September 24, 2022 by Beyondthegrave07

[StraightVege]

Count me in, as always. I definitely won't beat my old personal best this year or anything, but I'm happy to contribute a few!

[JungleCat20]

Yeah, I’m in. ?

[El Duderino]

Why is this called "National Trophy Hunting Day" if it's not limited to Americans? Call it "International Trophy Hunting Day" instead.

[postofficebuddy]

I’m definitely in. I probably won’t be able to match the 213 trophies that I earned last year but hopefully with some planning I can break 100. I know it’s not against the rules but I refuse to autopop anything.

[DatZoolander]

Sounds like a blast!!  Sign me up!

[Jello]

I'm in again for this year

[Beyondthegrave07]

1 hour ago, R4M Razr said:

Why is this called "National Trophy Hunting Day" if it's not limited to Americans? Call it "International Trophy Hunting Day" instead.

You make a compelling point. The inspiration behind this was a US holiday,  but it's for everyone and anyone who is passionate about Trophy Hunting. 

 

Changed.

[Yuber6969]

I'm in; thanks for doing this again!

[Berendsapje]

I'm in again. Didn't get a trophy last year (I might've pulled back now that I think of it) so here's hoping I'll be better now.

[Kristen Danielle]

I'm in for my dad. There were hunting rifles stored under the bed for my entire childhood. Miss him.

[grifteskymfning]

Count me in. Need myself another spot on the 100 trophies list. 

[serrated-banner9]

sounds fun, just voted in the  poll, no draw for me though because i am British and the code would not be work lol, oh and also because i would just spam easy plats lol

 

[s68sc]

Seems fun, count me in, I got a lot of backlog trophies that I like to get done 

[GTA_Darren]

It's the time of the year again, I will participate it as always.

[Han_the_Dragon]

I'm in, and I guess that I will postpone/schedule The Walking Dead Final Season for that date, since I need to play that before the end of the month for the Gaming By Numbers event and is likely my fastest way to get trophies too (along that short PS5 game on PS+ Essentials this month, that I also plan to use for the Gaming By Numbers event..).

 

Also, @Beyondthegrave07 you should have left a 4th option about the idea of changes for next year. The "will join regardless if there's a change in format or not", since I will be joining regardless (well, unless I forget or something strange happens..)

[Starrk_01]

Ready for this again, have signed up. Got to think of a way to get over hundred again.

[Mesopithecus]

I'm in, thankfully it's on the one Saturday in September where I don't have to work!

[bloodjoy1]

Count me in i had fun doing it last year 

[DoctorDrPepper]

count me all the way in

[Lil-Gameboy123]

I’ve placed my votes and I’m looking forward to this years Trophy Hunting Day. I will admit however, that I won’t be anywhere close to beating my record of 343 from last year. ? I’m actually gonna just play a game normally and get whatever trophies I can from there. Best of luck to everyone on the 24th!

[sephiroth4424]

I'd like to participate again!

[Pray_4_the_End]

Already voted and I'm down for this, probably wont go crazy but I'll definitely choose some quicker games I've got in the backlog for opening day. Happy Hunting PSNP people!

[Beyondthegrave07]

Good to see some familiar faces. Hoping for more participation this year though.  I also need to update the record for 3 PSN cards... I'm pretty sure it was crushed last year, but I need to check.

 

I also need to mess with the countdown... I've just been really busy the past few days. 

[Taruta13]

I guess I can participate but I don't think I will earn a plat in that time, this day could be used to start up a new game. I have a load of RPGs banging on my shed-to-be begging to be played, like Dragon Quest XI S, World of Final Fantasy, etc. \

 

And I voted in the poll so I read the rules. I put down not to be included in the drawing because I have donated to Games Done Quick for the prize incentives and NEVER won a single prize raffle, and I can just by PSN game cards. (I just did to get LEGO Jurassic World on my Vita because they decided to cut off the Vita store so you can't buy games directly from the Vita. )

Edited September 8, 2022 by Taruta13