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Post by rifkialqadri on May 5, 2018 22:45:39 GMT -5
I'm so glad that the UK Millionaire is back. Although Chris Tarrant is irreplacable, Jeremy Clarkson is doing not too bad. But, despite that, I think there are still a few mistakes found in this revival edition: - Although the total number of FFF contestants is reduced to only six, the system is still the same as the original version; introducing six (earlier ten) contestants every episode. and I think that was a mistake. because there are still some of the FFF contestants who do not get a chance to play in the hot seat. For example, in the first episode, of all six FFF contestants, only three play in the hot seat. It means there are three who are abandoned. That's not what I personally want. What I want is that, the remaining FFF contestants are kept in the next episode, along with the rollover hot seat contestant (if available), plus some new selected contestants.
- After the first safe level at £1000, the host always ask "do you want to set your safety net at £...?" before every question. That's time-wasting. Why doesn't the host just ask "Where do you want to set your safety net?" once after £1000 safe level is successfully reached?. After the contestant says the desired safety net, the host might ask again one more time, "Final decision? because once you've set it, you can't change it anymore". That will save a lot of time.
- The size of the question and answer "boxes" is not friendly to letterbox TV resolution, unlike in the late 99 and early 2000s (2000-2002), when the graphics was still friendly to letterbox TV although the channel was already in HD back then.
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Post by millionairefan64 on May 5, 2018 23:15:06 GMT -5
It's definitely not the same Millionaire as it was however most of the changes are definitely positive in my view. My biggest problem for me is the question graphics like mentioned, they looked like what the graphics were like in the early days (as well as most seasons in the US) only stretched up to fit a 16:9 screen. The graphics would of looked absolutely stunning if they were more optimized for a widescreen tv screen just like it was before.  Lozenge graphics like this looks a lot better |
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Post by rifkialqadri on May 6, 2018 0:01:24 GMT -5
It's definitely not the same Millionaire as it was however most of the changes are definitely positive in my view. My biggest problem for me is the question graphics like mentioned, they looked like what the graphics were like in the early days (as well as most seasons in the US) only stretched up to fit a 16:9 screen. The graphics would of looked absolutely stunning if they were more optimized for a widescreen tv screen just like it was before. Lozenge graphics like this looks a lot better the U.S. Millionaire is not the true Millionaire anymore since they've started standing all time long throughout the episode. Millionaire is Hot Seat and Hot Seat is Millionaire. original format is the best and always remains the best. the only good thing in the current syndicated U.S. version is that the question graphics is still friendly to letterbox TV. |
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Post by millionairenut on May 6, 2018 7:42:08 GMT -5
I saw some clips last night. It's not the Millionaire we know and love, but I preferred it to what we have in the U.S.
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Post by rifkialqadri on May 6, 2018 7:58:42 GMT -5
I saw some clips last night. It's not the Millionaire we know and love, but I preferred it to what we have in the U.S. I agree with you that you preferred the UK revival to what the U.S. version has. The U.S. version is the worst for me because they are so brave, in getting rid of the hot seats. Millionaire is Hot Seat and Hot Seat is Millionaire. No matter what changes any versions do, but as long as they do not remove the hot seats, keep the UK music, and do not change the set drastically, it is still Millionaire. |
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Post by thepixelpolygon on May 6, 2018 9:04:59 GMT -5
I do agree with your points. That being said, I do have some technical complaints. -Wrong lights down music after £1000. It's something that not a lot of international variants can get right for some reason. But while we're on the subject of music, I really appreciate that they brought back the classic cues. I was never really fond of the Covalo cues, and I really despise the US cues. -The graphics look terrible. Looks like something made in Powerpoint or something. And the size is a huge problem. If Sony got Jump on board, then the graphics wouldn't look like what they do now. I mean, the graphics weren't so intrusive back in the 2000s, and they were using widescreen digital sensors!  |
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Post by ThePaSch on May 6, 2018 15:13:46 GMT -5
It's definitely not the same Millionaire as it was however most of the changes are definitely positive in my view. My biggest problem for me is the question graphics like mentioned, they looked like what the graphics were like in the early days (as well as most seasons in the US) only stretched up to fit a 16:9 screen. The graphics would of looked absolutely stunning if they were more optimized for a widescreen tv screen just like it was before. Lozenge graphics like this looks a lot better Doesn't have to be that way. The German version has the on-screen graphics cover the entire lower third, too, but since the graphics themselves don't suck, it still looks fine, even without smaller, centered lozenge graphics.  |
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Post by millionairenut on May 6, 2018 16:02:30 GMT -5
Here are some things I liked and didn't like, having seen the full episode:
Likes
Clarkson's humor was alright, but the Charles Ingram reference was gold.
The fastest finger introductions. I liked how they were kept in the dark until they were revealed when they were mentioned.
The classic money tree and soundtrack is back. It's Millionaire.
The questions were decent. I wouldn't have known any Brutish related questions, but that contestant missing the Nike question was tough to watch.
Dislikes
Come on. Replacing a check with transferring the money? I sometimes still get checks from work. You're taking away a Millionaire aspect. If they do a 20th Anniversary with Regis in Primetime (Hey, I can dream, right?) then I really hope they use checks, especially if I make it into the hot seat.
Why only six fastest finger contestants and not 10? I think early on Australia had eight. Still, better six fastest finger contestants than none at all, I guess, but that's what I associate the game with.
Maybe it's because it's his first episode, but Jeremy is not as polished as Chris was. He seemed to be slower paced.
Hopefully somebody wins the million. I've always wondered who were the uncrowned millionaires, the people whose would win the whole thing or at least make it to the final question if they got into the hot seat.
Ian Bayley was a fastest finger first contestant on the same show as Ingram Wilcox, and he's won Mastermind, something David Edwards and Pat Gibson also did. Leszek Pawlowicz was a fastest finger contestant in August 1999 in the U.S. and is a Jeopardy legend. Jeopardy alums tend to do well on the show (Kevin Olmstead, Ed Toutant, Bernie Cullen, David Stewart, Lyn Payne and yes, even Ken Basin). With Pawlowicz in the hot seat, we might not have had to have waited until John Carpenter.
I just hope someone has a good game. Graham Elwell won 64,000 as the first contestant in 1998.
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Post by dhumphreys17 on May 6, 2018 19:32:37 GMT -5
- After the first safe level at £1000, the host always ask "do you want to set your safety net at £...?" before every question. That's time-wasting. Why doesn't the host just ask "Where do you want to set your safety net?" once after £1000 safe level is successfully reached?. After the contestant says the desired safety net, the host might ask again one more time, "Final decision? because once you've set it, you can't change it anymore". That will save a lot of time.
It's been awhile since I've posted here, but I did want to point out something. When I first heard about that rule change I immediately assumed it would be as you described - setting the safety net once at the beginning of the game. Then I saw how they were doing it, and though of how beneficial it was to be able to change one's mind in the game. For example - I might not necessarily set my safety net at £32,000 if I still have all 4 lifelines going into question 10, but were I to have to set it right after winning £1,000; of course I would set it there. Just a thought. |
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Post by ItsDaveHD on May 7, 2018 21:34:43 GMT -5
Can I just say the "Ask the Host" bed track is AWESOME?  |
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Post by millionairenut on May 7, 2018 21:57:29 GMT -5
I found a mistake. The klaxon sounding after the lights had dimmed.
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Post by pinballwiz45b on May 7, 2018 23:13:37 GMT -5
I found a mistake. The klaxon sounding after the lights had dimmed. Technically not a mistake. It happened during the Clock format, and it can certainly happen during a question. Heck, the klaxon even sounded when Ask the Audience was used! |
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Post by millionairenut on May 8, 2018 6:02:17 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with that one.
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Post by pinballwiz45b on May 8, 2018 11:06:41 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 22:38:48 GMT -5
Some likes for me included:
Host Choice: Jeremy Clarkson makes a great host. He is able to engage in the game while also throwing in funny jokes.
Music: I am so relieved that they included the old music cues. I am jealous of this version as opposed to the US.
The Set: I think the set looks great. I am especially a fan of the flooring underneath the host and the contestant.
The Money Tree: I like how they kept the original money tree. I do not know why other versions keep changing it, it is perfect.
Some dislikes include:
Fastest Finger First: I do not like how they only use six contestants. They should have kept the normal amount of contestants.
The Graphics: I am not a huge fan of the question graphics. They should have kept the old ones. These are too stretched.
Overall they did a really good job on this version. I would be stupid to complain.
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) I guess the next on will be Poland then...
