Author Topic: Create a New WWTBAM Lifeline (Read 14423 times)

clemon79 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 03, 2010, 01:13:28 AM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'240212\' date=\'May 2 2010, 12:55 PM\']Ask Meredith.[/quote]
Over in one.

Neumms · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2010, 01:12:36 PM »

Here's one: Crapshoot. You roll two giant dice onto the floor. If they come up 7 or 11, they just give you the answer. 2, 3 or 12 is the same as a wrong answer. The rest, you gain or lose nothing.

Phil V · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2010, 09:40:34 PM »

Time Machine

Allows the contestant to revert to original Millionaire rules and lifelines when he/she tires of the current format. May only be used once.

TLEberle · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2010, 10:09:53 PM »

[quote name=\'phvHounds2010\' post=\'240295\' date=\'May 3 2010, 06:40 PM\']Time Machine

Allows the contestant to revert to original Millionaire rules and lifelines when he/she tires of the current format. May only be used once.[/quote]"This is for $500..."
"I'd like to use my Time Machine lifeline, please."

MikeK · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2010, 10:31:11 PM »

[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'240297\' date=\'May 3 2010, 10:09 PM\'][quote name=\'phvHounds2010\' post=\'240295\' date=\'May 3 2010, 06:40 PM\']Time Machine

Allows the contestant to revert to original Millionaire rules and lifelines when he/she tires of the current format. May only be used once.[/quote]"This is for $500..."
"I'd like to use my Time Machine lifeline, please."[/quote]
Cue Philip J. Fry seeing what you did right about now.

Assuming the rules include the original money ladder values, I'd play it on question 13, making the $100K question worth $125K, risking $25K to win $75K.

trainman · « **Reply #20 on:** May 03, 2010, 10:44:48 PM »

[quote name=\'mathwhiz\' post=\'240211\' date=\'May 2 2010, 12:50 PM\']Just for fun, if you could create a new lifetime for Who Wants to be a Millionaire - what would it be?[/quote]

I would create a lifetime in which I am the creator of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," which is a much better way to make money than being a contestant.

Joe Mello · « **Reply #21 on:** May 03, 2010, 11:24:45 PM »

No one's asking for an "I Win" button? Surprising.

Speedy G · « **Reply #22 on:** May 03, 2010, 11:40:44 PM »

[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'240305\' date=\'May 3 2010, 11:24 PM\']No one's asking for an "I Win" button? Surprising.[/quote]
I prefer the Any Key.

William_S. · « **Reply #23 on:** May 04, 2010, 12:18:37 AM »

[quote name=\'Speedy G\' post=\'240306\' date=\'May 3 2010, 11:40 PM\'][quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'240305\' date=\'May 3 2010, 11:24 PM\']No one's asking for an "I Win" button? Surprising.[/quote]
I prefer the Any Key.
[/quote]
Any key I don't see an Any key? I have Esk(Esc) Kitarawl (Ctrl), Pig Up, Pig Dunn (Pg up, Pg Dn) Num lock (..really?), uh... a wavy flag thingy, Siss Reck? (Sys Rq) what the hell is a Sys Rq? meh forget it matbe I'll pause for a break (hits Pause/Break) (^_^)

ok ok... Really As for for mine, the first is R-Rated

F--- the Rules: It basically throws the rules out the window. Especially useful if you're in a double dip situation . Like this guy in this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjGwO189Lb4

YOINK!: Use this when the host Show you the next check the you could win.

Jeremy Nelson · « **Reply #24 on:** May 04, 2010, 01:05:01 AM »

[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'240247\' date=\'May 3 2010, 12:10 AM\']/Thanks to all who like Time Out[/quote]
....and I'm surprised a certain somebody hasn't compared this to a Wonderwall pit stop

/there goes my over-under

GiraffeBoy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 04, 2010, 01:06:59 AM »

OVER THE SHOULDER

You get to ask the person in the relationship chair what they think the answer is. (Similar to Second Chance on 21-2000.)

/used the same name as the 'net Millionaire lifeline

SamJ93 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 04, 2010, 10:49:37 AM »

I like Dave Barry's suggestion from a column he wrote back when the show first premiered: "You have the 50/50, Ask the audience, or you can have me shout out the correct answer, like this: 'IT'S D, YOU MORON!'"

In all seriousness, I'd advocate a return of the 'Switch the Question' lifeline, but with a twist. The contestant gives the show what s/he thinks are their three best categories before the show, and when s/he chooses to change the question, it's swapped out with a question from one of these areas. Call it 'Hey, remember that Wink Martindale show 'Debt?' That was pretty cool.' Or maybe just Switch the Question again.

mmb5 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 04, 2010, 02:03:57 PM »

25:75, taking away three incorrect answers.

Jumpondees · « **Reply #28 on:** May 04, 2010, 10:42:10 PM »

Here's my concept.

"Double Time" (Not to be confused with a concept from earlier in the thread with the same name)

This lifeline would be earned after the completing the first 10 questions (i.e. reaching the $25,000 level in the U.S. version). Its primary purpose would be to revive a lifeline used on a prior question at a cost of speeding up the clock in "double time" for the remainder of the game, thus halving the time the contestant has to answer the questions. The idea here would be sacrifice game clock time in order to use a lifeline a second time to possibly further themselves in the game. This could have several different strategic applications depending on the contestant's mindset.

There also can be an incentive tied to this lifeline as well, if a contestant does not use any of their lifelines by the time they reach the Million Dollar Question (a la John Carpenter), the contestant can then use the "Double Time" lifeline to double their time they have to answer the question.

Hastin · « **Reply #29 on:** May 05, 2010, 01:51:28 AM »

My idea for A Sponsored Lifeline:

"Grab a Sandwich sponsored by Quiznos" - Feeling "toasted" by a question? Stop the clock and get a commerical break to enjoy a hot and toasted Quiznos sandwich.

Now that's delicious, and game changing. :p