tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4873728714349694734.post858973102552623374..comments2023-09-18T20:09:19.841+08:00Comments on A Hunters Tale: OFMA TREASURE HUNT - SHOVEL AWAY!2 Romans 1 Impostorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17620986324451691215noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4873728714349694734.post-61789152714385167392011-05-22T14:33:35.669+08:002011-05-22T14:33:35.669+08:00Dear Azman, thank you for your kind message. We st...Dear Azman, thank you for your kind message. We started this blog as our little contribution to help promote Treasure Hunting. <br /><br />Hope that our writings had been both educational and inspirational to encourage newbies to hang around. At the same time, hope that our subtle but constructive criticism will continuously challenge the cocs to bring the sport to another level without jeopardizing fair-play. <br /><br />In our ramblings, if we had stepped on anyone's toes, please accept our sincere apologies.2 Romans 1 Impostorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620986324451691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4873728714349694734.post-35019634356762196422011-05-21T17:07:38.550+08:002011-05-21T17:07:38.550+08:00Hi Guys,
Salute to this blog for being one of the ...Hi Guys,<br />Salute to this blog for being one of the best Hunt blog (to me after comparing all other hunt related blog in Malaysia). Informative, updated, best review n well written. Keep up the good work guys!!!! <br /><br />Azman<br />http://www.facebook.com/people/Treasure-Hunt/100001847671101Krazee Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045766333469806036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4873728714349694734.post-70218927966850358692011-05-06T01:02:16.151+08:002011-05-06T01:02:16.151+08:00I had shared my opinion earlier on treasures that ...I had shared my opinion earlier on treasures that are exclusively found in limited shops (YKN Hunt 2010) and it has not wavered.<br /><br />http://cluebusters.blogspot.com/2010/03/ykn-treasure-of-caring-hearts.html<br /><br />Time and again the statistics have proven that when the treasures seeked are not common, there is a higher risk of it not being solved and the trend continued during this hunt. "Common" in my opinion need not be common knowledge; it is sufficient that it is readily found on the shelves.<br /><br />And yes you are right, this "trend" is not limited to Penang hunts alone. In fact one of the Klang Valley COCs might have pioneered this trend. My point is that it surprised me that Penang COCs have decided to join the bandwagon. <br /><br />Point to keep in mind when crafting treasures is that hunters do not have all day to search for the required item. So if the item is not readily available coupled with the all important clue (Line 4 of T5) being an indirect one, it becomes a bit of a shoveling exercise where luck would have a big say! Pick the right spot to shovel and bingo! <br /><br />(One way to make similar riddles fairer to hunters would be to clue them to the destination where the item can be found)2 Romans 1 Impostorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620986324451691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4873728714349694734.post-34568338203369586302011-05-04T20:29:01.324+08:002011-05-04T20:29:01.324+08:00As to the choice of common name for a treasure, it...As to the choice of common name for a treasure, it’s rather subjective! <br /><br />For discussion sake, how do one define common name? Is it based on popularity (people love it), wide availability (people can see it everywhere), awareness (people heard about it) or other criteria?<br /> <br />How about new brands that have been launched a few months ago? <br />Those who have seen them, may say that these are common; while others who haven’t may say that these are obscure.<br /><br />How about brands that are widely available in KL, but not launched in (say) Penang or KK? <br />KL hunters may call these common, while Pg hunters may not think so.<br /><br />My point is that what is common differs among the hunters and places. What’s common in KL, may not be common in Penang; and vice versa. What’s common to one hunter, may not be common to another.<br /><br />I’m aware of the existence of IK Blue and IK Yellow brands for a while. In fact IK Blue has been voted as Malaysia’s Choice Superbrand in 2008, but yet others have not heard about the brand.<br /><br />Even if the treasure is uncommon by any of this criteria, does that make the treasure any less appealing?<br /><br />In fact, I have also been to several treasure hunts, where either the treasures are only available at certain specific stores (eg First Choice brand in Giant) or newly-marketed treasures (which are unheard of before the hunt), or sometimes formerly popular brands which are hard to get nowadays. Such treasure trends can be equally seen in hunts at Klang Valley; as well as in Penang.<br /><br />For me, this is the dynamic aspect of treasure hunts; and therefore great hunters should realize that such uncommon treasure will present an opportunity for them to stretch their resourcefulness and adapt their modus operandi to adapt to the occasion. <br /><br />As to T1 Deli staples, I agree with you that this brand is not commonly found in 7-Eleven outlets or petrol marts. But as highlighted earlier, since the hunters already know that the required treasure is Deli staples, smart ones who focused their search on major stationery shops (such as Young Ones, which is within the vicinity of the hunt sectors) would found these easily.<br /><br />For Deli staples, a total of 8 teams got the treasures (4 of them among Top 10), which represent about 20% of the participants. I’m proud that some of them are non-regulars, who never gave up.<br /><br />With all factors considered, perhaps you don’t have to bring a shovel to my next Penang hunt.<br />Not yet! <br /><br />But maybe on second thought, you may want to carry one after all.<br /><br />Who knows….. my next treasure could be a shovel! :)Chian Minnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4873728714349694734.post-62691248270704320712011-05-04T20:16:49.970+08:002011-05-04T20:16:49.970+08:00Thanks 2 Romans 1 Impostor for an interesting arti...Thanks 2 Romans 1 Impostor for an interesting article on OFMA Hunt.<br /><br />You’re right that most of the questions were well within the reach of most hunters, and it’s atypical of me to weave layers of deception, when conventional trickery and creativity suffice to outwit seasoned hunters. When overly-cryptic questions are set, the regulars may enjoy them, but the majority (mainly non-regulars and beginners) may be put off.<br /><br />Since you have been a long-time supporter of my hunt, you would realize that my style has evolved to a certain extent since Leader Hunt; to MRCS VAD20 Hunt and the latest OFMA Hunt.<br /><br />I would like to take this opportunity to offer my view about the two treasures.<br /><br />In my opinion, T1 and T5 are not super hard to solve. Both of us can agree that most hunters can easily know that T1 refers to Deli staples and T5 is a ream of paper. And if the hunter worth his salt happens to hold 1K Blue brand in his hands, he could easily figure out that it fits the requirement for T5.<br /><br />Next comes the search.<br /><br />I have intentionally classified these 2 treasures under Stationery group; and assuming 1K Blue is not known to the hunters, any smart hunters can kill 2 treasures with 1 stone, by visiting either the stationery section of big supermarkets or major stationery shops.<br /><br />For T5, it doesn’t have to be frustratingly difficult for your teams or others. It is available in abundance in Tesco outlets, and you passed Tesco Extra Sg Dua; right after you have answered Q3 (which I intentionally landmarked in Tulip No 8). If your team has stopped there, you can secure T5 in less than 10 minutes.<br /><br />But if your team (and others, I suspect) chose not to stop at the first available big, famous hypermart (within the hunt sectors), just because for strategic purpose, you prefer to search for treasures at the end of the hunt, don’t say lah that the treasure may not be available within the sectors covered by the tulips!<br /> <br />It’s a bit unfair to expect COC to ensure that the treasures are abundantly available in 2nd leg of the hunt, to cater for hunters doing last-minute treasure search.<br /><br />Perhaps there is a lesson to be learnt here for your team; as well as other OFMA hunters.<br /><br />- to be continuedChian Minnoreply@blogger.com