July 2004 - Least Number of Moves

The first contest run by forum regular Chris Marks (DiMono), this contest tested a player's ability to complete some very challenging rooms in the lowest time possible. Players were issued a six room hold containing rooms that were not only difficult, but could be completed in a number of ways. These rooms ranged from killing snakes with wraithwings to controlling two mimics within a very confined space. Heck, I barely even finished the rooms before the deadline, let alone had a chance to improve my totals for them.

But nine people were both smart enough and crazy enough to spend every waking second at their computer just to shave two moves off off of the entrance. These people are some of the most bravest smitemasters I have seen to date. Their scores are as follows:

(If you would like to check out the hold for yourself, either head here or look for "Least Number of Turns Contest Hold" on CaravelNet).

Eytanz:
Entrance: 88
1N: 971
1E: 48
1S: 570
1W: 120
3W: 235
Total: 2032

Robobob3000:
Entrance: 65
1W: 120
1N: 968
3W: 245
1E: 40
1S: 539
Total: 1977

Doom:
Entrance : 65
1W : 120
1N : 996
3W : 273
1E : 47
1S : 584
Total : 2085

swann_88:
Entrance: 66
1N: 971
1E: 49
1S: 480
1W: 120
3W: 256
Total: 1942

masonjason:
Entrance: 100
1N: 1029
1E: 141
1S: 774
1W: 123
3W: 356
Total: 2523

Mikko:
Entrance: 65
1W: 118
1N: 954
3W: 209
1E: 43
1S: 494
Total: 1883

Agaricus5:
Entrance: 65
1N: 926
1E: 40
1S: 441
1W: 118
3W: 186
Total: 1776

Stefan:
Entrance: 65
1E: 42
1S: 446
1W: 118
1N: 962
3W: 208
Total: 1841

Kevin:
Entrance: 65
1N: 939
1E: 40
1S: 441
1W: 120
3W: 186
Total: 1791

And, in case any of you were interested, here are Chris' scores:

Entrance: 100
1N: 983
1E: 47
1S: 543
1W: 121
3W: 268
Total: 2062

For more information on the contest, check out the original contest thread.