In early 2008 just after the original Not Too Hot (NTH) Club opened we had an event of skate dancing. At that time the Club was on a platform at about 3000 m. One of the fun things for me was to push Riddle off the platform whenever he was AFK. So, as Riddle sometimes does, he went AFK during the skating event. Of course, I started pushing him, but it was a long way to the edge of the platform. I cannot remember whose idea it was, but soon a hollow ball was surrounding Riddle and a whole group of us were pushing him rapidly to the platform edge ... hahahahah.
Putting a ball around Riddle gave me an idea ... why not make a game of this. So with a little experimenting with balls (I think Galilla Sinatra made one) and some scripting by Joorin Knoller we soon had a soccer-like game made that we called Riddleball.
Here is one of the oldest pics I have of it with me in the Riddleball and Zeg Spear in his blue uniform. This is from April 2008.
Over the years we adjusted to SL physics changes and we expanded to include cheerleaders. We even had a grand tournament in May 2009. Here is a picture of the winners.
After the original NTH club closed Riddleball became dormant for a couple of years until Sandy Stillwater revived it. Through her leadership the game was played in 2013 irregularly and now that NotTooHot is back, we have made Riddleball an important part of the Club.
Sandy is still the leader of Riddleball and she and I have talked about bringing the excitement and fun of the game back to its glorious past (hahahah). Of course, when I play I wear heels. It's easy to learn and fun to play or watch. Sandy has a Riddleball website that will keep you up to date on what is happening and a group if you become an avid player or fan.
Here are the rules:
Riddleball is played on Riddleball field at NOT TOO HOT. The game consists of two teams for example, red and blue. The object of the game is to score goals. The team that scores the most goals wins.
HOW TO SCORE GOALS
A goal (one point) is scored anytime the Riddleball is pushed beyond the opponents goal line. The score occurs when the Riddleball enters the goal area.
THE RIDDLEBALL
The Riddleball consists of a ball that is pushed.
TEAMS
Each team consists of three players. A team may have more than three players, but only three can play at a time. Players can be changed only after goals or at half time. Players on the same team need the same color shirts.
PLAYING THE GAME
At the beginning of the game the Riddleball is placed in the center of the field. Each team lines up in the half circle near its goal. When the game begins at the signal of the referee, each team tries to push the Riddleball past the opponents' goal line. Pushing of the Riddleball and pushing opponents is allowed. Walking and running are allowed, but flying is not except to return to the field if you jump the fence. When a goal is scored, the referee moves the Riddleball back to the center and each team lines up at its goal line to start again at the signal of the referee.
TIME
The game consists of two five-minute halves. One minute is between halves. The clock is stopped when a goal is scored. If the score is tied at the end of the second half, one minute of rest is given, then an overtime is played with the game ending when the first goal is scored.
NO-NOs
No rezzing objects is allowed. No use of tools is allowed. If used, the other team is automatically given two goals. The referee may stop play if the Riddleball is not moving for fifteen seconds or more, in other words the Riddleball is stuck.
REFEREE
The referee is always right.
WINNING
There are two ways to win:
1. The first team to score ten goals wins.
2. The team with most goals at the end of the game wins.
The Riddleball field is right behind the club and you can get info and uniforms (players and cheerleaders) there. There is also a cheerleader anim controller.
Riddleball is played on a regular schedule at NotTooHot. If you want to know more, IM Sandy Stillwater.
xxx
Nottoo
Putting a ball around Riddle gave me an idea ... why not make a game of this. So with a little experimenting with balls (I think Galilla Sinatra made one) and some scripting by Joorin Knoller we soon had a soccer-like game made that we called Riddleball.
Here is one of the oldest pics I have of it with me in the Riddleball and Zeg Spear in his blue uniform. This is from April 2008.
Over the years we adjusted to SL physics changes and we expanded to include cheerleaders. We even had a grand tournament in May 2009. Here is a picture of the winners.
After the original NTH club closed Riddleball became dormant for a couple of years until Sandy Stillwater revived it. Through her leadership the game was played in 2013 irregularly and now that NotTooHot is back, we have made Riddleball an important part of the Club.
Sandy is still the leader of Riddleball and she and I have talked about bringing the excitement and fun of the game back to its glorious past (hahahah). Of course, when I play I wear heels. It's easy to learn and fun to play or watch. Sandy has a Riddleball website that will keep you up to date on what is happening and a group if you become an avid player or fan.
Here are the rules:
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RIDDLEBALL RULES
Riddleball is played on Riddleball field at NOT TOO HOT. The game consists of two teams for example, red and blue. The object of the game is to score goals. The team that scores the most goals wins.
HOW TO SCORE GOALS
A goal (one point) is scored anytime the Riddleball is pushed beyond the opponents goal line. The score occurs when the Riddleball enters the goal area.
THE RIDDLEBALL
The Riddleball consists of a ball that is pushed.
TEAMS
Each team consists of three players. A team may have more than three players, but only three can play at a time. Players can be changed only after goals or at half time. Players on the same team need the same color shirts.
PLAYING THE GAME
At the beginning of the game the Riddleball is placed in the center of the field. Each team lines up in the half circle near its goal. When the game begins at the signal of the referee, each team tries to push the Riddleball past the opponents' goal line. Pushing of the Riddleball and pushing opponents is allowed. Walking and running are allowed, but flying is not except to return to the field if you jump the fence. When a goal is scored, the referee moves the Riddleball back to the center and each team lines up at its goal line to start again at the signal of the referee.
TIME
The game consists of two five-minute halves. One minute is between halves. The clock is stopped when a goal is scored. If the score is tied at the end of the second half, one minute of rest is given, then an overtime is played with the game ending when the first goal is scored.
NO-NOs
No rezzing objects is allowed. No use of tools is allowed. If used, the other team is automatically given two goals. The referee may stop play if the Riddleball is not moving for fifteen seconds or more, in other words the Riddleball is stuck.
REFEREE
The referee is always right.
WINNING
There are two ways to win:
1. The first team to score ten goals wins.
2. The team with most goals at the end of the game wins.
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The Riddleball field is right behind the club and you can get info and uniforms (players and cheerleaders) there. There is also a cheerleader anim controller.
Riddleball is played on a regular schedule at NotTooHot. If you want to know more, IM Sandy Stillwater.
xxx
Nottoo
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I remember having so much fun with Riddleball Haha! Even when the ball was not there yet. I remember also being afk once at your parties and suddenly finding my avatar at a comepletly different corner. I still don't know whether it was the naughty corner or not. Great memories :)
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