The super macro guessing game

[aLFaDaRK]

alright, memory card reader? laptop?

[askjeeves]

alright, memory card reader? laptop?

you got it. it is my sandisk cf card reader. you're up.

[aLFaDaRK]

I figure this should be pretty easy

[chansh]

A remote shutter release.

[VGP]

One of those thang-a-ma-bobs that cleans cd's?

[aLFaDaRK]

nope and nope

[Citizensmith]

A, umm, removable, umm, device.

Is the green part of the object or the surface it was sitting on?

[aLFaDaRK]

Green is part of the object, but, it's not always green - only for a few seconds at a time usually.

And it is a device, and depending on where you put it, it can be removable, but it is not always a removable device - sometimes it's a normal device.

[Reefbone]

It's a flash and a flash confirmation light?

[aLFaDaRK]

nope

larger crop?

[Citizensmith]

An external hard drive? The green being the activity light?

[Michael]

USB thumb drive thingy??

Im off to school, back in 6 hrs.

[Nzshrimper]

ipod / mp3 player.

[chansh]

battery charger

[jr#8]

card reader again

[Nzshrimper]

dvd or cd drive...

[Matoch]

It kind of looks x-box related.

James

[aLFaDaRK]

no to all

hmm, this is harder than I thought it would be; larger crop:

Edit: Measured diagonally from bottom left to top right is about 1 cm

[Matoch]

This picture hasn't helped me at all. I don't think I have the macro eye for any of the stuff that's been posted in the last few weeks.

James

[thekid24]

power button to some device

[aLFaDaRK]

Another hint then, the black thing near the top is not a button, the green thing is.

[BradT0517]

A green button on a black device

[BradT0517]

that is one cm in measure

[BradT0517]

and is posted twice on this forum

[aLFaDaRK]

precisely ;)

now name the device

[aLFaDaRK]

I'm sure most of you own one of these

[BradT0517]

does the green light up

[aLFaDaRK]

yes it does, and only when pressed, or others around it are pressed

[BradT0517]

a remote control for a tv or other device

[aLFaDaRK]

nope, but this device is about as popular as those

[thekid24]

cd player

[BradT0517]

a DVD player remote

[Pete]

Xbox game controller?

[aLFaDaRK]

more popular than those even, fits in your pocket

[Pete]

Oh... cell-phone?

[Pete]

A Sony Ericsson cell-phone?

[Matoch]

cell phone?

[aLFaDaRK]

YES a cell phone!!

[Matoch]

Should have refreshed before I posted thatl.

lol

James

[aLFaDaRK]

Pete, you're up

[Pete]

Cool... snatched another one for myself.

Someone else can take up this challenge. I'm off to bed/work pretty shortly and won't be up long enough to continue anything.

[Matoch]

Can you post a larger image? I'd like to see this phone.

James

[aLFaDaRK]

This should clear things up:

[BradT0517]

nice one I was sure I had it

[SpiltPickle]

Here's a VERY VERY VERY easy one.

http://nowhere.com/nothing

[VGP]

Is it only me who cant see it?

[SpiltPickle]

must be, it's right there

[eenorton]

Just a red X for me too

[SpiltPickle]

Just a red X for me too


See! You got it!






okok, yeah I'm a loser. I'll go check my blood sugar levels now.

[TexasToest]

I can't see it either. It must just be us Dallas folks can't see it.

Is it only me who cant see it?

[SpiltPickle]

p.s.


the picture was the red x

[Pete]

Har de har...

http://nowhere.com/nothing.jpg

[SpiltPickle]

ok here's a real one

[thekid24]

is that food?looks kinda like coconut(doughnut,cookie,bread,cake)...or maybe its pressed wood

[VGP]

Jumper cables?

[SpiltPickle]

is that food?looks kinda like coconut(doughnut,cookie,bread,cake)...or maybe its pressed wood
no, no, no, no, no, no, yes the background is wood....

Jumper cables?
no

[thekid24]

cardboard teeth

[SpiltPickle]

cardboard teeth

eh?
but no...

[thekid24]

lol i dunno it seems that some can throw out what seems to be a random guess and get it.....i gave it a shot and failed.ummmmmmm
is it cardboard?

[SpiltPickle]

lol i dunno it seems that some can throw out what seems to be a random guess and get it.....i gave it a shot and failed.ummmmmmm
is it cardboard?
hahah

nope..


and it's not albuquerque either.

[aLFaDaRK]

is it made of fibreglass? it looks like either that or coconut :P

[SpiltPickle]

hehe nope on both accounts. It's not edible

[Thompsunshine]

No.

Sometime 2 pics is better than one.(could this be another hint)


Doublemint gum? LMAO

[thekid24]

doh,nice flickr page

[Becky N]

Saw blade?

[VGP]

I can't see it either. It must just be us Dallas folks can't see it.

Hey, hey right down the street :cool:

[SpiltPickle]

Saw blade?

nope

[SpiltPickle]

since I need to go to sleep soon, I'll help it along :)

It is wood, and the black is metal. the black is stuck to the wood

[BradT0517]

a puzzle piece

[Nzshrimper]

a mallet

[BradT0517]

probably not

[BradT0517]

what device is it related to

[SpiltPickle]

it's related to photography..... but nothing to do with a camera or gear

[SpiltPickle]

they sell it at walmart....

[Skrim17]

the back of a frame where you hang it on the wall

[SpiltPickle]

the back of a frame where you hang it on the wall

Winner!!!! Take it away (if you wish)

[Skrim17]

I officially give up my turn to the next person who can post!

[Sir Tony]

Here you go!
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1496/img4422ku2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[VGP]

Is it a heat or flame gaurd?

[aLFaDaRK]

Looks like the top of a lighter?

[Sir Tony]

Damn I suck.
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/346/img4422vb3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SpiltPickle]

Damn I suck.


Nah, there's just a bunch of people in here that spend most of their time looking at things VERY closely.

[aLFaDaRK]

here we go, took a while to get because my computer was acting up

[thekid24]

a remote to a dvd,vcr,tv,tivo,remote switch to camera

[Rumjungle]

Looks like a remote to me too. If not, how about a game controller?

[Nzshrimper]

hand controler for a Playstation

[Thompsunshine]

I hesitate to state the obvious but..... it is "F3" :-D

[Nzshrimper]

calculator

[Michael]

calculator
Thats what it looks like to me too.

[chansh]

phone.

[StewartR]

It's a button on some sort of electronic device.

Am I the only person who's getting a bit fed up with trying to guess precisely what sort of electronic devices all these recent buttons are on?

[Mike Bell]

Am I the only person who's getting a bit fed up with trying to guess precisely what sort of electronic devices all these recent buttons are on?

I know what you mean, Stewart. I have felt a bit left out recently too. I've been posting in SMGG for almost a year and the group of people here changes from time to time. Right now we have quite a few 'gadget freaks' in our little community. People post macros of what is around them - it's understandable.

I would like it if people tried to only post pics of very common objects that we all should be familiar with. But <sighs deeply> I have aspirations to a form of self disciplined utopian order found only in the most civilised societies. So .... not much chance of that here, eh? :lol:

[FotOz]

Hear hear, young Mike. You will note my lack of input of late. I'm a bit loathe to involve myself in other peoples' inner worlds. Let's bring back the BIGger picture for the common man (and woman). :(

[G3owner]

It's a button on some sort of electronic device.

Am I the only person who's getting a bit fed up with trying to guess precisely what sort of electronic devices all these recent buttons are on?

Nope. I do agree. The objects should be things that anyone (hey, we're on a forum with users worldwide, aren't we?) can guess. Common objects or objects that exist in some form (at least almost) worldwide. Specific brands and designs (eg. of electronic equipment) varies from country to country and makes guessing impossible....:confused:


Bamce

[Renboy]

Ok lets start again. Give the last guy 15 min to come up with a new one.

[BearLeeAlive]

I would like it if people tried to only post pics of very common objects that we all should be familiar with. But <sighs deeply> I have aspirations to a form of self disciplined utopian order found only in the most civilised societies. So .... not much chance of that here, eh? :lol:
For sure, most of these electronic items I have no clue about. People can post what they like, but it would be best if it was not too region or brand specific as that eliminates people like me, a redneck from Alberta, from guessing. ;)
Hear hear, young Mike. You will note my lack of input of late. I'm a bit loathe to involve myself in other peoples' inner worlds. Let's bring back the BIGger picture for the common man (and woman). :(
Is there another Mike around here I was not aware of? :lol: :lol:
Nope. I do agree. The objects should be things that anyone (hey, we're on a forum with users worldwide, aren't we?) can guess. Common objects or objects that exist in some form (at least almost) worldwide. Specific brands and designs (eg. of electronic equipment) varies from country to country and makes guessing impossible....:confused:
I know I have been guilty of a too brand specific macro before, and I caught flak for it. I try to find things the majority would know once the big picture is revealed. I just gotta learn to identify my nuts is all. :lol:

[StewartR]

just gotta learn to identify my nuts is all.Yeah, well, there are some things we really don't want to see close-ups of.

[VGP]

Are we still trying to guess or are we waiting for new one?

[BearLeeAlive]

Yeah, well, there are some things we really don't want to see close-ups of.
But I always confirm with a full size image. ;)

Besides, I have twice posted images of nuts. :p

[BearLeeAlive]

Are we still trying to guess or are we waiting for new one?The one from aLFaDaRK is still up.

[Matoch]

I still feel that people want way to specific on an answer for some of these things. Or that sometimes people take a picture of an object that has no detail that might lead to guess other then some sort of plastic thing. This doesn't apply to all the recent posts but when the only way to guess it is with the clues and posting 9 guesses of different brands/devices then I don't find the game that interesting.

This is just my opinion and I don't want to discourage anyone from posting but I think it's something to keep in mind. Feel free to disagree if you like.

James

[thekid24]

i have to agree.posting a vague picture of a discrete area of a object is challenging.but even though i find it difficult,some still guess it correctly.
but its still fun all the same

[Matoch]

My last post doesn't apply to the current picture. I think the labels and button layout do provide the necessary detail to be able to make a guess.

I agree with an earlier poster. I think it's a calculator.

James

[Mike Bell]

The one from aLFaDaRK is still up.

He hasn't been online for 12 hours now but maybe his computer is down again :
here we go, took a while to get because my computer was acting up
How long shall we give him? Most people (me included) think it's a calculator. Nzshrimper got that first - maybe he should go?

[Matoch]

He hasn't been online for 12 hours now but maybe his computer is down again :

How long shall we give him? Most people (me included) think it's a calculator. Nzshrimper got that first - maybe he should go?

I'd say it's time to continue. If it's not a calculator he can always post it again later.

James

[BearLeeAlive]

I still feel that people want way to specific on an answer for some of these things. Or that sometimes people take a picture of an object that has no detail that might lead to guess other then some sort of plastic thing. This doesn't apply to all the recent posts but when the only way to guess it is with the clues and posting 9 guesses of different brands/devices then I don't find the game that interesting.

This is just my opinion and I don't want to discourage anyone from posting but I think it's something to keep in mind. Feel free to disagree if you like.

James
It is up to the poster to decide how specific the answer should be, that is their perogitive. For example, I want to see almond as an answer instead of nut.

If a photo is lacking detail that is no problem either as long as the poster provides hints, as this will keep it interesting and people involved.

I do agree with the brand specific items, I have not even tried to guess at them as I have no clue. This is where the answer should not be specific, only generic, like 'TV remote'

I think the main parameter for what you post is that once identified the vast majority of people will know what it is.

I still think the biggest issue we face is ensuring that eveyone will post a macro fairly soon after correctly identifying the object, and then monitor it as frequently as possible.

ANARCHY RULES!!!!!! :p

[BearLeeAlive]

He hasn't been online for 12 hours now but maybe his computer is down again :

How long shall we give him? Most people (me included) think it's a calculator. Nzshrimper got that first - maybe he should go?

I think if you give it 12 hours since there last response that should be a fair Statute of Limitations as it should give them time to either wake up or get home from work if needed.

[Matoch]

I still think the biggest issue we face is ensuring that eveyone will post a macro fairly soon after correctly identifying the object, and then monitor it as frequently as possible.

Perhaps that is the problem. Posting giving a clue and then leaving for 10 hours makes the game long and frustrating. I realize people can't be here every minute but it seems like 9 times out of 10 I i get here inbetween a correct guess and the next post.

I'm also sick today so I may be a little more cranky then normal.

James

[BearLeeAlive]

I'm also sick today so I may be a little more cranky then normal.
Hey, take a pill. :p :p :p

[cfpackerfan]

For example, I want to see almond as an answer instead of nut.



How many times do I have to tell you, Jim? It was a PECAN :p :p :p

[BearLeeAlive]

How many times do I have to tell you, Jim? It was a PECAN :p :p :p
I was actually referring to an earlier post where I did know what my nuts looked like. I was purposely avoiding my last fiasco, but hey, thanks for bringing it up again. :lol: :lol: :lol:

EDIT: Burn the witch!!!!

[mij]

I would say a mobile phone/cell phone is pretty universal these days (certainly amongst the types of people using DSLSRs) while a pecan (for example) may be a pretty exotic item in some parts of the world. It is impossible for someone to know what things will transcend different cultures and which will not.

Also if you restrict the macros to just very generic common items the game would get very repetitive.

Anyway, the "F4" one to me looked like a dial on a washing machine.

Michael.

[aLFaDaRK]

I haven't read all the replies in this thread, but the answer was a calculator - somebody else is up.

Sorry I haven't been on for a while - went to sleep right after I posted and still at school.

[Mike Bell]

I haven't read all the replies in this thread, but the answer was a calculator - somebody else is up.

Sorry I haven't been on for a while - went to sleep right after I posted and still at school.

Are you a teenager, aLFaDaRK? You sound like one! ;)

It was NZshrimper that guessed first so he's up. Now ...... what time is it in New Zealand? 6.40am! Oh no! :( :rolleyes: :( :cry:

[aLFaDaRK]

Yes, I'm only 17 :P

[BearLeeAlive]

Also if you restrict the macros to just very generic common items the game would get very repetitive.
My first post on this thread was 11,056 posts ago and there has been next to nothing repetitive. There are literally 1000's of options of common items out there. For example, you could do one of the 1000's of mushroom in the world and I am sure most people would know what is once identified. In this case specific species would just be rude. :lol:
Sorry I haven't been on for a while - went to sleep right after I posted and still at school.
Sleeping is a waste of time, but essential, so no worries. Maybe we could check the thread before heading out in the morning to school/work. I know not all get to work from home like me. ;)

[BearLeeAlive]

NZshrimper last posted 11 hrs ago.
6:40AM, should have been up hours by this time. ;)

[VGP]

What time is it in New Zealand now :D

[Mike Bell]

What time is it in New Zealand now :D

6.55am

Am I the "speaking clock of SMGG" now? :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Nah, Mike. In order for it to be official, we need a short beep, the time AND the weather.

[Rumjungle]

...and don't forget the seconds.:)

[Nzshrimper]

6.55 my 4rse... the speaking clock is way out.. its 8 am here.. i am just finding a shot of an obscure NZ only electrical device that none of you have seen.

[VGP]

ya! He is alive! :D

[Nzshrimper]

ok here is an ultra hard one.. found in every country i believe .. :p

[VGP]

A Care bear! The belly part! They one that has the heart! :D

[BearLeeAlive]

Aww, you loves us, it's a pink heart. :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

A Care bear! The belly part! They one that has the heart! :D

nope

Aww, you loves us, it's a pink heart. :lol:


nope the part you see is about 5mm across.

[VGP]

A peppermint?

[Skrim17]

flower petal

[VGP]

A Mitten?

[Nzshrimper]

A peppermint?
nope...

[Nzshrimper]

A Mitten?
nope

[Nzshrimper]

flower petal
yes you have it.. :D

[VGP]

Ah man, I thought of that too, but I thought it was to obvious. Next time :D

[Nzshrimper]

;) hmm she guessed and then buggered off.

oh well i suppose its a waiting game again.. :rolleyes:

[VGP]

Boooo...

[FotOz]

A camellia flower to be specific. One of my favourites.
Hey Chris. How's the weather in ChCh? I was there in September. Yesterday here in Oz has been the coldest November day for over 100 years. Got down to 4degC last night at my place and it snowed in the mountains. Two days ago we hit 31degC. Brrrrrrrrrrr!

[BearLeeAlive]

;) hmm she guessed and then buggered off.

oh well i suppose its a waiting game again.. :rolleyes:
She'll be back.

You mean wait, kinda like the 12 hrs we did for you.;)
'tis the name of the game to some degree it seems.

[VGP]

Touche :D

[Nzshrimper]

She'll be back.

You mean wait, kinda like the 12 hrs we did for you.;)
'tis the name of the game to some degree it seems.
wasn't me you you were waiting for.. i guessed and waited for an answer ro my guess. ;)

[BearLeeAlive]

wasn't me you you were waiting for.. i guessed and waited for an answer ro my guess. ;)
C'mon, you were sawing logs for a bunch of that. :lol:
No worries though, just yankin' your chain. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

A camellia flower to be specific. One of my favourites.
Hey Chris. How's the weather in ChCh? I was there in September. Yesterday here in Oz has been the coldest November day for over 100 years. Got down to 4degC last night at my place and it snowed in the mountains. Two days ago we hit 31degC. Brrrrrrrrrrr!


weather is good - had some wind here earlier in the week. blue sky today - so hopefully it hold for the weekend.

[Nzshrimper]

C'mon, you were sawing logs for a bunch of that. :lol:
No worries though, just yankin' your chain. ;)
funny you say sawing logs - i am in the process of cutting down a tree, bloody thing has been the bane of my life for the last four years. so today it gets what it deserves.
(i am replacing it with a native tree - so no crying from the greenies);)

[Skrim17]

Don't think I've ever been accused of buggering off before...hm. Give me a minute or three for a shot.

[FotOz]

weather is good - had some wind here earlier in the week. blue sky today - so hopefully it hold for the weekend.
Don't like your chances. There's a real good westerly blowing today - straight to the Shakies. You can have it - ALL!

[Nzshrimper]

no no i insist you keep it.. still as long as the 24-26th is good then i will be happy. ;)

[Skrim17]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/crop1.jpg

[Nzshrimper]

sponge cake

[Skrim17]

nope

[Nzshrimper]

a muffin - whatever it is its made me hungry..