Vocelli Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 (edited) Starting Season 16 our new Moderator will be.... ZilchSr ZilchSr will be in charge of a Start Date and any rule changes for Season 16. It was an Homor to be the Moderator of the Atari 2600 HSC for 12 Seasons. It is the system that Atari enthusiast play the most. It is the system that brings back so many great memories. I wish him all the best of luck! I can't wait until we start Season 16! Edited June 18 by Vocelli 15 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jgkspsx Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Thank you for all your work on this! I know how much work it can be. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Atari Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Again I would like to say thank you for all you've done Vocelli for moderating the HSC over all these years. I couldn't think of a better succesor on here than ZilchSr. A person that I've admired by his meticulous gameplay, which I'm sure will be reflected on him organizing this competition. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absalon Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 A big thank you to @Vocelli ! I've only been here since season 12 and you've always been the big, reliable component here. All information and times were always up to date so that there could be good competition. I can imagine how much effort and time this type of qualitative moderation requires - reading that you're quitting was a surprise at first. all the best for your private travels & thanks again!! and welcome @ZilchSr I'm excited to see what changes will come when such a top player takes over the moderation. Have a good start and congratulations on your new position! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarian7 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Thank you Vocelli. You've been a great moderator. I have no complaints. Good luck ZilchSr. Thanks for taking on this position. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oyamafamily Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 @ZilchSr, I wish you much more success in your position as the new Moderator of 2600 HSC. You are one of the TOP Atari VCS / 2600 players. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakecortex Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Alright! Congrats @ZilchSr! I'd imagine we'll see some bonuses like, "Beat the moderator week every round" 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 @ZilchSr, welcome aboard as the new moderator! And @Vocelli, thank you for all you've done for the High Score Club! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Living Room Arcade Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Congrats, @ZilchSr Mr. Zilch, Sr! Although I've only known you here in the HSC for a short time this year, I am totally impressed with your overall approach to the HSC (here and at Lvlupscore) and I couldn't feel more comfortable with the choice of any other person but you to be the new moderator. And although I've only known you here also for a short time this year, thank you @Vocelli Mr. Vocelli for always being our "humble yet strict" moderator! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermit73 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Thank you @Vocelli for making the HSC fun and competitive. I'm relatively new to playing the HSC (this was my 4th season), and I've really appreciated the opportunity to try out some games I would have not bothered with and play them competitively. There has consistently been a good balance of games that are popular and enjoyed by many as well as games that are less common, including a few "bad" games that maybe needed to be given another chance. I especially appreciate that @Vocelli listened to player feedback and consistently made changes for the better. I know I offered him more than my fair share of suggestions. Although many of my ideas were never implemented (for good reason), he consistently listened with an open mind in situations where I could have easily been ignored. Of particular note, the post-season format he implemented with the three strikes and allowing the top players to pick the games are a vast improvement over the older bracket format where games were chosen randomly. This change has made the post season very competitive, and in many cases, has led to the best players pushing certain games to limits rarely achieved. Thank you to @ZilchSr for taking over the moderator position. I look forward to participating in future HSCs under your lead. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchSr Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 7 hours ago, fakecortex said: Alright! Congrats @ZilchSr! I'd imagine we'll see some bonuses like, "Beat the moderator week every round" You're more correct than I bet you thought you were 🤣 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jgkspsx Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 9 hours ago, fakecortex said: Beat the moderator 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.BAZ Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Thank you Vocelli, that was a lot of consistent work and responsibility, just to bring everybody a bunch of fun! And thank you to Zilch for stepping up, much appreciated 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 (edited) Thanks @Vocelli. I only played a few seasons, but it was alot of fun.... And welcome Garrett who I'm already friends with.... 😜👍 Edited June 21 by Rickster8 Formatting 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keir Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Thanks again Vocelli for a great run. Glad to see the HSC will continue and best of luck to you Zilch! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey50 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 It was a thrill having you all these years thank you for everything and thank you Zilchsr. for stepping up good luck!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariSphinx Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Thanks @Vocelli for your efforts leading the HSC for so many seasons. Really well run and organized. Also appreciate your efforts to keep things as fair as possible and seeing your appreciation for Atari. I found the HSC during the pandemic (season 10) and reinvigorated my return to Atari playing (both 2600 and computer) after decades of not. Congrats @ZilchSr! While following in our previous moderator's foot steps is a tough act to follow I am sure you will bring your take on running HSC that will further improve it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGC Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Thanks @Vocelli for all the hard work you did making this such a fun club. Congrats to @ZilchSr. Looking forward to the next season. Hopefully I won't be so busy and have more time to play!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheActivisionary Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 (edited) Thanks for all you’ve done @Vocelli! You’ve been a great moderator, and I’m sure ZilchSr will be as well. Edited July 1 by TheActivisionary 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Congrats! When does the new season start? I'm going to try and make a better effort this time (I didn't play ONCE last season!!!!) *posting from an Atari VCS computer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchSr Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 On 7/20/2024 at 10:17 AM, Crazy Climber said: Congrats! When does the new season start? I'm going to try and make a better effort this time (I didn't play ONCE last season!!!!) *posting from an Atari VCS computer Historically, there has been about a 4-month break in between seasons ... If we continue with that tradition, we should be starting sometime in or around November-ish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alena Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Looking forward to it! Last time i got majorly sick early on and gave up, but now I am immune! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Thanks for running it! It's been fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchSr Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Congratulations to all participants! The new season will start sometime between late October and early November. I will post and pin the notice once some AtariAge back-end processes are complete, and the exact date is determined! If you have not participated in the HSC in the past 5 years and want to be notified of the details of next season when they are finalized, send me a quick PM with the subject "ADD". If you *have* participated in the HSC at any time since January 2019, you are automatically on the notification list, but feel free to drop me a PM anyway! See you all in about 2 to 3 months! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerpoco Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Will miss Vocelli a lot. Lot of history. But Zilch is definitely a capable person to continue what's going on here! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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