wasted 2 hours this morning because I thought I was missing something, NOPE... the game code was broken - couldn't place the freeking order because it wasn't registering my score. come back later - it's fixed - i lose because they are sold out. AWESOME JOB WOOT.

What happened to the woot off? Check the blog.

sportster25 wrote:So, now that it's all over, were there actually any secrets about this game (other than the link to buy the Big o' Cosmos)? I read something about salt, something about avoiding the double obstacles, something about the Konami code, etc.
Just curious if there was something hidden that few people found out about.

And, for the record, I loved this April Fools adventure. Im not sure how people can get so upset about a game of some skill and a lot of luck. It's made to be a crappy game and made to last half of the day. Do people think casinos are ripping them off when they continue to lose playing poker? It's just how the game works

Some of the time you could go between two obstacles by hitting up and down really fast to stay in the middle of the road.

BOO, WOOT! Today is MY BIRTHDAY! NO FOOLIN'! All I wanted was one lousy Big Orphaned Cetacea!!! Very, very sad. :-(

Ran that link 50 times or more. I gots no love. Go to hell, woot.

Serafyna wrote:I guess I am alone in this -- but I really liked this. I thought the randomness of it was a lot more fair. I've been a long time Wooter and have never gotten a single Big o' Cosmos. I finally got one this time. Neat.

Yes, it sucked that the game was broken for 3-4 hours between 12:30 and 3/4 AM. Yes, I too got to level 5 when all you needed was level 3, and I was annoyed when it didn't work. *shrug*

To all the people raging about "Your business" and what great customers you are, and how they have lost your business. Seriously? You're really going to freak the hell out for a chance at pocket lint from the CEO? I can't believe the HUGE amount of whiners. If you have been a member for 3+ years with under 10 purchases, I am sure they won't sweat seeing you leave. A disproportionate amount of people complaining rarely ever buy. I'm betting you are people that ONLY buy when there is a Big o' Cosmos. Sorry to inform you, you're not the "meat and potatoes" that supports Woot. Please DO leave. If you only buy when there is a Big o' Cosmos I would rather you leave -- so the people that regularly shop Woot have a better chance of being rewarded or having some fun getting a Big o' Cosmos.

Don't let the door hit ya where the Lord split ya.. as the saying goes.

Well said! I agree wholeheartedly!

I thought the prank was great, then I started reading the comments. That made the prank that much better. Seriously, if you're going to leave woot because of this, good riddance. You don't deserve to be here.

I'm just curious as to whether there will be any difference in the quality and/or randomness of the BoCs based on their Level. It will be fun to compare notes as the packages come in (I'll be receiving a Level 2 bag).

sportster25 wrote:So, now that it's all over, were there actually any secrets about this game (other than the link to buy the Big o' Cosmos)? I read something about salt, something about avoiding the double obstacles, something about the Konami code, etc.
Just curious if there was something hidden that few people found out about.

And, for the record, I loved this April Fools adventure. Im not sure how people can get so upset about a game of some skill and a lot of luck. It's made to be a crappy game and made to last half of the day. Do people think casinos are ripping them off when they continue to lose playing poker? It's just how the game works

The third lane
Move up and down extremely fast and you ride the third lane and can pass the double obsticals.

mariod wrote:Level 1 = Purchased (Wooters.us)
Level 2 = Purchased (Wooters.us)
Level 9 = Purchased (Posted Link)

3 bags!
This will go down in history!

Thanks Woot!

I'm probably going to get smacked around for this, but got my three the exact same way, except Level 10 instead of Level 9. All on the same account.

Regarding the multiple purchases, what presumably made this different than other times is that each level was considered a separate item - so, if you could get multiple bags by buying one from each level. If you tried to get two during the same level, I would guess that you'd be block from getting the second.

Crazy night - Thanks again Woot!

PS Now, the real April Fools action will probably come when we start opening our boxes up!

This was most awesome fun. I beat level 7 when all I needed was level 5 - I did this on my second try with the music turned off - somewhere around 4am CST.

Once I turned on the audio I could never get past level 3. I can only assumed the soundtrack was some kind of mind numbing Band of Cacophony.

Bravo, woot! Throughly enjoyed myself.

Yes, I was up for Woot Servers' "FAIL-A-PA-LOO-ZA '11" this morning and it sucked, but I found something to keep me company while waiting for them to get things back online.

Eventually they did and I scored a level 4 crap. I had actually passed level 4 previously but because of server woes it didn't register so I had to play it again.

It took me about 8 tries to finally beat level 4, and I died halfway through level 5 (level 1 recycled). I got the 'sold out alarm' literally half a second after clicking the BIG BUTTON but it went through... and then I went and passed out.

Those of you who were complaining about having to play the Jatravartid game for hours.. well just be glad you weren't on this morning when you couldn't even LOAD the game!

I actually had a chance to auto-buy a level 1 before the servers went offline (didn't even know about the game yet) but I opted NOT to buy one because I didn't understand what the level thing meant as I hadn't had time to read the description yet.

So while remembering previous April Fools woots in the past, I decided to read the description before buying (for all I knew a level 2 crap might have been better than a level 1 crap and I didn't want to waste my one shot on that).

Anyway.. long story short I lost my chance at the level 1 crap, but I got a level 4 crap later on anyway so I'm happy!

I also made some Amazon purchases while waiting for Woot to work again, so unfortunately I'm supporting the cause! hah

fluffenutter wrote:Well said! I agree wholeheartedly!

Yep!

rockabettygirl wrote:What happened to the woot off? Check the blog.

1 items per woot! sold! You guys are driving me crazy! Love you Woot.

I say the "cheaters" should be celebrated not shunned. For they fooled the system, and after all today is the day where tomfoolery is not only accepted but encouraged!

My first attempt at Big o' Cosmos. Will someone tell me - was there a secret way to succeed (to get around or over when both lanes had objects)? I don't play video games and since it's April Fools' Day I'm guessing there was something I'm missing. Can someone tell me in "lay" terms what I should have done. I'm working on two hours of sleep because of this!

rockabettygirl wrote:What happened to the woot off? Check the blog.

APRIL FOOL'S!!!

Although I didn't win, I like the fact that by the time a normal, working human being would be up and about, there were stills Big o' Cosmos's left. Blasted bots didn't snipe them all within the first mere seconds of launch. I would kindly ask woot to continue these fun adventures for the enjoyment of the experience, but more importantly, to thwart all those dang auto-buy bots.

This is hilarious. :-)

Any one ever have an issue that the your Credit Card has a possible debit but nothing on your woot account.What was the result if it has happened to you? I already emailed woot asking

roms117 wrote:I posted this earlier but I think playing nicey nice with the Woot staff could go a long way....
Dear Woot--
We faithful Wooters appreciate your desire to bring something a little more creative and interactive to the process of grabbing a Big o' Cosmos. We even appreciate this attempt occurring as a part of an April Fools joke. However, when the joke becomes cruel and unusual punishment, we must protest. Your servers this evening have acted like a waiter his first night on the job. Slow as molasses, good service is not available and the order never goes through right the first time. As a gesture of good will on your part, perhaps a nifty discount code could find its way to our email inboxes sometime in this next week or so. THANKS!

Did you read the Big o' Cosmos product description?! Clearly WOOT has no interest in fixing their server problems, they just want to hear you complain some more. So I suggest posting your message again, but with a little more slander and threats. They really get a kick out of that! Besides, if you think you've been given "cruel and unusual punishment", refer to HOLY CRAP COMMANDMENT: V. To paraphrase Stephen Stills, shalt thou not get the crap you want, want the crap you get.

Repeat after me, "I want to buy crapy product from an online server that is unreliable, slow, and requires unfathomable patience. I don't ever want to successfully get that crapy product because then I would have even less to compain about."

Woot will be getting a bill for the cost of my funeral when I fall asleep at the wheel while driving home today. That will teach 'em!!!

nmumark wrote:I say the "cheaters" should be celebrated not shunned. For they fooled the system, and after all today is the day where tomfoolery is not only accepted but encouraged!

agreed

I was a fan of this one. Enjoyable, even though I didn't win. Thanks woot and all the whiners who added to my enjoyment.

spilzer wrote:I'm just curious as to whether there will be any difference in the quality and/or randomness of the BoCs based on their Level. It will be fun to compare notes as the packages come in (I'll be receiving a Level 2 bag).

I'm curious as well. I'm getting a level 1, my wife a level 10.

I rather doubt though, that they will be able to differentiate. There were more than 7000 craps, right? About 700+/- per level?

nmumark wrote:I say the "cheaters" should be celebrated not shunned. For they fooled the system, and after all today is the day where tomfoolery is not only accepted but encouraged!

But knowing woot! and their cunning sense of humor, who is to say that it was actually "cheating" vs. an intended hole in the system?

I got in several times, but even when I got through the proper level, i wasn't offered bag o' crap purchase. Boo on Woot!

I loved the game idea, the fact that you occasionally could not proceed due to a double block was deliciously devious.

And the fact 1000s of people were posting a link into their browsers up to 400 times was even more devious :D, are we sure that wasn't intentional?

oh woot, you and your brilliant marketing, you has broken the interwebs

Wow, unbelievable how many whiners there are here...

I got through the game and was given the option to get a bag of chips. I clicked the button and was taken to the scanner. Sold Out? No!!!!!!

nmumark wrote:I say the "cheaters" should be celebrated not shunned. For they fooled the system, and after all today is the day where tomfoolery is not only accepted but encouraged!

Well not only that, but the link was posted multiple times with multiple people saying it worked, but you had to refresh A LOT (anywhere from 2 - 1000 times). Some people tried ten times, then gave up saying the link didn't work. I bet those are the same people complaining about the loophole advantage squad.

I was out of town and accessing Woot on my android phone, which could not handle the game. I couldn't figure out what was happening. Then by the time I got to work and could play, it was too late.

DAMN! I just KNEW I should have taken the day off!!!

Prime Suspect wrote:I'm not a lawyer, but I'd bet that only selling to people who pass your manual dexterity game is probably a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. And that's no April Fools joke.

I am a lawyer whose practiced a bit employment law in the past, and I do not see how this falls under the ADA. I'm pretty sure there are guidelines that federal agencies must follow to make their websites accessible, but I don't think that applies to private businesses. And, even if it does, I don't think Woot would be considered a public accommodation under that law. That said, who knows for sure?

DISCLAIMER - I am a lawyer, but not your lawyer. Nothing here should be considered legal advice (or even illegal advice), nor does my posting create an attorney client relationship in any way shape or form. Remember to never mix colors and whites in the wash using hot water. Lighten up, Francis, it's a $3 bag a crap, not your child's 529 fund. Don't go swimming right after you eat or you'll get a cramp. Know the Commandments - Crap is crap is crap. Don't forget to wear clean underwear. And for g-d's sake, don't forget your rubbers.

People -- you know, don't you, that when you get to order, everyone (who gets thru) gets ONE ORDER, for Three Dollars plus Shipping, no matter what quantity you think you might have entered. Basically, you get ONE BAG (of some sort) and THREE CRAPS .... of course, I can't speak to the situation where some individuals played more than once and/or used multiple accounts, and possibly got more than one Big o' Cosmos.

Did no one read The Holy Crap Commandments v.3.0? It IS required reading, you know. Some people get a nice bag, some people get a garbage bag. Some people get two craps, some people get five.

The Game of Bucket of Cabbage is all about the thrill of the hunt, not what you actually shoot. And after Big o' Cosmos's are received, it's fun to find out what everyone got. Am I disappointed that I didn't win the chance to buy? Yes, I am. But I'm also lucky enough to have bought 3 (or 4?) Baskets of Corn in The Early Years. Ah, the memories; Things were different back then...........

chrisechris wrote:Did you read the Big o' Cosmos product description?! Clearly WOOT has no interest in fixing their server problems, they just want to hear you complain some more. So I suggest posting your message again, but with a little more slander and threats. They really get a kick out of that! Besides, if you think you've been given "cruel and unusual punishment", refer to HOLY CRAP COMMANDMENT: V. To paraphrase Stephen Stills, shalt thou not get the crap you want, want the crap you get.

I don't know who peed in your corn flakes. I did indeed read the product description and the crap commandments. I have no problem with the commandments as they are stated. In fact, I'm not even whining about playing the game for an insane amount of time. I'm not whining at all. Commandment IV acknowledges "IV. Thou shalt not expect better crap just because things are different this time. Crap is crap."
I'm not expecting better crap just compensation for those that were playing within the posted rules and were not allowed to get their reward. Posting rules could be considered a contractual agreement and I'm surprised the product description made it past the guys in legal. "Each level of the game has a certain number of Bags O’ Crap allotted to it. When the Level 1 bags are sold out, we’ll move on to Level 2, and so on. You have to complete that level of the game in order to buy a Bag O’ Crap. If you fall short, you’ll have to start again at the beginning. It’ll go on like that through Level 10, when all the Bags O’ Crap will be sold out."

alex179 wrote:I just lost my job over this. Ha ha big f'ing joke now. How will I feed my kids?!?

Either:
A. APRIL FOOLS
2. Those that got a Big o' Cosmos only care that they did.
III. Those that didn't get one only care that they didn't.
>>>>. Woot doesn't care because you never bought anything, and now you can't!

Wasted a lot of time on this prank. I don't think I'll even think of Woot for a long time. Not funny at all! Mean and cruel are better adjectives for what you pulled for your April Fools Day joke.

roms117 wrote:I don't know who peed in your corn flakes. I did indeed read the product description and the crap commandments. I have no problem with the commandments as they are stated. In fact, I'm not even whining about playing the game for an insane amount of time. I'm not whining at all. Commandment IV acknowledges "IV. Thou shalt not expect better crap just because things are different this time. Crap is crap."
I'm not expecting better crap just compensation for those that were playing within the posted rules and were not allowed to get their reward. Posting rules could be considered a contractual agreement and I'm surprised the product description made it past the guys in legal. "Each level of the game has a certain number of Bags O’ Crap allotted to it. When the Level 1 bags are sold out, we’ll move on to Level 2, and so on. You have to complete that level of the game in order to buy a Bag O’ Crap. If you fall short, you’ll have to start again at the beginning. It’ll go on like that through Level 10, when all the Bags O’ Crap will be sold out."

I'm sorry, all I can comprehend from your post is waaaa waaaa waaaa. It is a funny game meant to irritate people. Get over yourself and your missed chance at a Blinged Our Car. I'll send you a Big Orphaned Cetacea, courtesy of my black lab.

The game is BS. There are times when some object is in your path and there is a moving object in the other area. It is impossible to get past that.