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Recap Writer

You can read an early version of the Help file if you're new to this business. The Recap Writer automatically finds the best word in each round, but you may want to download CountMax, a program with the same functionality, if the live version is not working for some reason.

Recap writer for various formats: 15 rounds; 9 rounds; old-style finals; Masters.

Overview

Recap for .

Series:

Game type:

Champion: . ( wins, points.)

Challenger: . ( wins, points.)

Presenter:

Arithmetician:

Lexicographer: .

Guest: .

Round 1

Selection:

C1 word:

C2 word:

DC words:

Other words:

Round 2

Selection:

C1 word:

C2 word:

DC words:

Other words:

Round 3

Selection: . (Separated by spaces only)

Target:

: Declared Method . Mistake in method?

: Declared Method . Mistake in method?

: Declared Method .

: Declared Method .

Round 4

Selection:

C1 word:

C2 word:

DC words:

Other words:

Round 5

Selection:

C1 word:

C2 word:

DC words:

Other words:

Round 6

Selection: . (Separated by spaces only)

Target:

: Declared Method . Mistake in method?

: Declared Method . Mistake in method?

: Declared Method .

: Declared Method .

Round 7

Conundrum:

Answer:

First buzz: on seconds. (Attempt: .)

Second buzz: on seconds. (Attempt: .)

Round 8

Selection:

C1 word:

C2 word:

DC words:

Other words:

Round 9

Selection:

C1 word:

C2 word:

DC words:

Other words:

Round 10

Selection: . (Separated by spaces only)

Target:

: Declared Method . Mistake in method?

: Declared Method . Mistake in method?

: Declared Method .

: Declared Method .

Round 11

Selection:

C1 word:

C2 word:

DC words:

Other words:

Round 12

Selection:

C1 word:

C2 word:

DC words:

Other words:

Round 13

Selection: . (Separated by spaces only)

Target:

: Declared Method . Mistake in method?

: Declared Method . Mistake in method?

: Declared Method .

: Declared Method .

Round 14

Conundrum:

Answer:

First buzz: on seconds. (Attempt: .)

Second buzz: on seconds. (Attempt: .)

Making the Recap

Once you're done, click "Check for errors" and make any necessary changes. Once you've fixed all the errors, click "Make text recap". Copy & paste the resulting text into the recap forum on c4countdown, and edit it to your own taste before posting.

Warnings and Errors

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