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  • BirdlesonBirdleson Moderator
    edited January 22 Posts: 2,161
    You can't really go wrong with those two. I had GE at #2 and TLD at #4 (my #1 was CR).
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 23,547
    B,eautiful results! I am more than pleased. @GoldenGun, thank you for another entertaining round!
  • BirdlesonBirdleson Moderator
    Posts: 2,161
    Sorry to be jumping the gun (I look forward to the discussion which follows this reveal), but maybe it's time to do the Films themselves again. NTTD has had over two years to settle in.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 8,501
    Nice work! A fun game. I enjoyed reading everyone’s thoughts.

    My top 10:

    TLD
    SF
    GF
    TB
    NTTD
    OHMSS
    QoS
    LTK
    CR
    OP

    Love TLD PTS, from the very first viewing and, all these years later I find it so breathtaking and exciting . For so long, GF was my go-to PTS. So slick and sexy and Connery looking like, and acting like, a straight up assassin.

    But TLD kept plugging away until it could no longer reach a higher standing than my number one. I knew then that Roger was no longer James Bond, that’s for sure.
  • BirdlesonBirdleson Moderator
    Posts: 2,161
    Here is mine:

    1.CR
    2.GE
    3.TSWLM
    4.TLD
    5.SF
    6.GF
    7.MR
    8.OHMSS
    9.AVTAK
    10.FRWL
    11.DAD
    12.TWINE
    13.LALD
    14.LTK
    15.TMWTGG
    16.TND
    17.FYEO
    18.TB
    19.NTTD
    20.QOS
    21.DAF
    22.YOLT
    23.SP
    24.OP
    25.CR’67
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,473
    As is typical, I had quite a few line up, but the extremes were where I seemed to differ from the majority:

    1. QOS
    2. GE
    3. OHMSS
    4. TSWLM
    5. CR
    6. TWINE
    7. FRWL
    8. NTTD
    9. AVTAK
    10. GF
    11. DAD
    12. LALD
    13. OP
    14. TLD
    15. MR
    16. LTK
    17. TB
    18. YOLT
    19. FYEO
    20. TND
    21. TMWTGG
    22. DAF
    23. SP
    24. SF
    25. CR'67
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
    Posts: 2,018
    GE’s 21st spot was mine. In many ways it ‘borrowed’ many elements from MGS2’s tanker chapter (I’m sure those who played that groundbreaking game noticed the many similarities) but felt short of producing the same wow effect achieved by that game.
    It also didn’t help that I wasn’t really sold on Bond and 006´s close partnership from the little screen time they shared, even upon repeated viewings of the entire film.

    I had TLD ranked 4th and it is indeed a worthy winner.

    Thanks @GoldenGun for yet another entertaining ranking game.
  • 007HallY007HallY
    Posts: 2,900
    TLD was my #1 too. Absolutely brilliant opening, the first time the series perfected how to introduce a new Bond. GE was my #5 too and it’s another great one.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 14,957
    R1s1ngs0n wrote: »
    GE’s 21st spot was mine. In many ways it ‘borrowed’ many elements from MGS2’s tanker chapter (I’m sure those who played that groundbreaking game noticed the many similarities) but felt short of producing the same wow effect achieved by that game.

    Did it not come out several years before that? Unless I've misunderstood what you meant.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    Posts: 2,625
    I had TLD at 15, but I can't complain. A worthy winner.
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
    Posts: 2,018
    mtm wrote: »
    R1s1ngs0n wrote: »
    GE’s 21st spot was mine. In many ways it ‘borrowed’ many elements from MGS2’s tanker chapter (I’m sure those who played that groundbreaking game noticed the many similarities) but felt short of producing the same wow effect achieved by that game.

    Did it not come out several years before that? Unless I've misunderstood what you meant.
    To my great embarrassment, it actually did… six years later to be exact. I can’t believe I got mixed up on something like that 😅
    It’s no secret that Kojima drew heavy inspiration from the Bond films (one of the major characters in MGS3 even directly references FRWL) when creating his beloved franchise.
    But my point stands regarding the PTS lacking in dramatic effect compared to the game’s opening cinematics.
    I might also add that I find Harry Gregson-Williams’ score to be superior and much more Bond-like than Serra’s offering.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 6,816
    Phew! Too right TLD makes first place, my number 1, its superb in every way, and Daltons intro shot still gives me goosebumps! Great action, great music, really well put together from start to finish!
    As for GE, meh! 17 for me, the best part is the scene with the barrels. Apart from that, cringey dialogue ("For England, James?") Brossa has the presence of one of those barrels, and Sean Beans Derek Nimmo impression still grates! Enough of that, a worthy win for TLD, thanks for organising @GoldenGun
  • BennyBenny In the shadowsAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 14,879
    Wonderful game as usual @GoldenGun thank you for hosting.
    TLD didn't rank quite that highly for me, I had it at no.4 spot. Still a cracking pts.
    GF was my gold medal pts, followed by GE and TSWLM.

    25. CR'67
    24. LALD
    23. TMWTGG
    22. DAF
    21. TWINE
    20. OHMSS
    19. YOLT
    18. AVTAK
    17. NTTD
    16. SP
    15. QOS
    14. DAD
    13. TB
    12. CR
    11. SF
    10. FYEO
    09. TND
    08. LTK
    07. FRWL
    06. MR
    05. OP
    04. TLD
    03. TSWLM
    02. GE
    01. GF

  • GBFGBF
    Posts: 3,195
    Great work as usual; GoldenGun. I did not participate but must admit that my ranking is a bit similar so it does not matter at all.

    25. CR 67
    24. DAF
    23. LALD
    22. DAD
    21. NTTD
    20. TND
    19. QoS
    18. SP
    17. OP
    16. YOLT
    15. TB
    14. OHMSS
    13. FRWL
    12. FYEO
    11. LTK
    10. AVTAK
    09. TMWTGG
    08. CR
    07. SF
    06. MR
    05. TSWLM
    04. GF
    03. GE
    02. TWINE
    01. TLD




  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    Posts: 2,625
    Thanks again @GoldenGun. I know these are hard work, but we really appreciate your efforts.
  • SIS_HQSIS_HQ At the Vauxhall Headquarters
    Posts: 3,390
    My PTS ranking (original):

    1. Tomorrow Never Dies
    2. The World Is Not Enough
    3. Moonraker
    4. SPECTRE
    5. The Living Daylights
    6. Goldeneye
    7. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    8. The Spy Who Loved Me
    9. Thunderball
    10. Die Another Day
    11. Skyfall
    12. Octopussy
    13. Goldfinger
    14. Quantum of Solace
    15. Casino Royale
    16. A View To A Kill
    17. No Time To Die
    18. Licence To Kill
    19. The Man With The Golden Gun
    20. You Only Live Twice
    21. From Russia With Love
    22. Live And Let Die
    23. Diamonds Are Forever
    24. For Your Eyes Only


    My PTS ranking (updated):

    1. Tomorrow Never Dies
    2. The World Is Not Enough
    3. The Living Daylights
    4. SPECTRE
    5. The Spy Who Loved Me
    6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    7. Goldeneye
    8. Moonraker
    9. Die Another Day
    10. Thunderball
    11. Skyfall
    12. Octopussy
    13. Goldfinger
    14. Quantum of Solace
    15. Casino Royale
    16. A View To A Kill
    17. Licence To Kill
    18. The Man With The Golden Gun
    19. Diamonds Are Forever
    20. No Time To Die
    21. You Only Live Twice
    22. From Russia With Love
    23. Live And Let Die
    24. For Your Eyes Only
  • zebrafishzebrafish <°)))< in Octopussy's garden in the shade
    Posts: 4,312
    We played this game before in elimination-style in January 2022, just after NTTD came out and when the forum was considerably more active. It is interesting to compare the results if you consider that this time around, 18 months later, when there were more hard-core fans involved and one had to come up with a personal ranking to enter, the current ranking might be more nuanced.

    Title / Elimination Ranking 2022 / List Ranking 2023 (Change)
    FRWL 8 / 12 (-4)
    GF 6 / 4 / (+2)
    TB 15 / 17 (-2)
    YOLT 21 / 22 (-1)
    OHMSS 7 / 5 (+2)
    DAF 24 / 24 (0)
    LALD 23 / 23 (0)
    TMWTGG 22 / 21 (+1)
    TSWLM 5 / 3 (+2)
    MR 11 / 9 (+2)
    FYEO 19 / 19 (0)
    OP 16 / 8 (+8)
    AVTAK 20 / 20 (0)
    TLD 3 / 1 (+2)
    LTK 10 / 10 (0)
    GE 1 / 2 (-1)
    TND 13 / 7 (+6)
    TWINE 12 / 15 (-3)
    DAD 17 / 18 (-1)
    CR 4 / 6 (-2)
    QoS 14 / 13 (+1)
    SF 9 / 14 (-5)
    SP 18 / 16 (+2)
    NTTD 2 / 11 (-9)

    I have boldened the stark differences and it is obvious that the enthusiasm for NTTDs PTS has waned a lot (it has fallen 9 spots) after the initial excitement. Also SF got a significant down-vote (fallen by 5). It seems fans have taken a step back and struggle what to make out of Craig's tenure. Also, FRWL got adjusted down 4 ranks.
    The clear winners are TND (+6) and - surprisingly - OP (+8). Is it a coincidence that both those PTS feature airplane action? What are your thoughts on this?
  • goldenswissroyalegoldenswissroyale Switzerland
    Posts: 4,397
    It was once again a great game. Thanks a lot @GoldenGun

    I gave TLD the silver medal and GE earned bronze in my ranking. Very happy with this but I wasn't aware that the GE PTS is still loved so much much (apart from @Mathis1 , of course;)

    The bungee jump was a main reason why started to love the Bond movies (but I also love the rest of the PTS, especially "You can't win" and then the barrels are falling down).

    The TLD PTS is perfect and I'm also a big fan of the ending on the yacht. This is exactly how a PTS should end:) (Surprisingly, there aren't many where Bond is together with a woman at the end of the PTS....AVTAK is another example)

    @zebrafish That's a great statisitic. Love it. I'm the crazy guy who still loves the NTTD PTS!
  • marcmarc Universal Exports
    Posts: 2,609
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Sorry to be jumping the gun (I look forward to the discussion which follows this reveal), but maybe it's time to do the Films themselves again. NTTD has had over two years to settle in.

    Good idea
  • GBFGBF
    Posts: 3,195
    One could also think about Bond Performances
  • BirdlesonBirdleson Moderator
    Posts: 2,161
    GBF wrote: »
    One could also think about Bond Performances

    By film, you mean?
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
    Posts: 2,018
    Henchmen please 🙏
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    edited January 25 Posts: 6,786
    Thanks for the nice comments, guys! It's nice to see one's efforts are being appreciated :)

    I will try to find a new topic for next time. Keep those suggestions coming though.
  • SIS_HQSIS_HQ At the Vauxhall Headquarters
    edited January 25 Posts: 3,390
    I'm excited for wardrobes, but they're too many, or maybe character deaths?
  • GBFGBF
    Posts: 3,195
    Birdleson wrote: »
    GBF wrote: »
    One could also think about Bond Performances

    By film, you mean?

    Yes, exactly...
  • marcmarc Universal Exports
    Posts: 2,609
    GBF wrote: »
    One could also think about Bond Performances

    That's a good idea as well
  • 007HallY007HallY
    Posts: 2,900
    marc wrote: »
    GBF wrote: »
    One could also think about Bond Performances

    That's a good idea as well

    Agreed, I like that idea.
  • marcmarc Universal Exports
    Posts: 2,609
    I think henchmen is also a good idea. Probably Bond films and henchmen would have more participants than performances because I assume many people would consider ranking the performances to be difficult.
  • goldenswissroyalegoldenswissroyale Switzerland
    Posts: 4,397
    marc wrote: »
    I think henchmen is also a good idea. Probably Bond films and henchmen would have more participants than performances because I assume many people would consider ranking the performances to be difficult.

    Ranking performances is indeed too difficult for me.
  • BirdlesonBirdleson Moderator
    Posts: 2,161
    The big one, Films, seem ripe to me.
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